March 2020 – Page 5 – Football Flame

1Mar

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LALIGA

Atletico Madrid frustrated by struggling Espanyol

(L-R) Saul Niguez of Atletico Madrid, Victor Sanchez of Espanyol during the La Liga Santander match between Espanyol v Atletico Madrid at the RCDE Stadium on March 1, 2020 in Cornella Spain.Atletico Madrid missed the chance to move into La Liga’s top four as they were held to a 1-1 draw away at Espanyol.Diego Someone’s side came into this match with momentum behind them having won three of their last four matches in all competitions, drawing the other one, but were unable to claim the win that would have seen them draw level with Sevilla in the Spanish top flight table.It was Espanyol who opened the scoring after 24 minutes when Raul de Tomas’ flicked finish was turned into his own net by the unfortunate Stefan Savic. The hosts could have doubled their advantage soon after, with Victo...

1Mar

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NEWS

Juventus In Lockdown As Three Players Test Positive For The Coronavirus

General view of the Allianz Stadium on 17 February 2020 in Turin.Juventus has quarantined the entire Under-23 team and halted all the club's training sessions following the news that three players from Serie C side Pianese had tested positive for the coronavirus.The club took the decision late on Saturday with the Under-23 team having played Pianese, who later reported three of their players had the fast-spreading illness.No Juventus players have shown any symptoms of the illness, but as a precautionary measure Juve's Under-23 team has been told stay at home for the next week.Updates from the Italian government state 1,128 people in Italy have confirmed cases of coronavirus, with 29 deaths. People have been advised to remain indoors and avoid contact with other people.A statement from Crem...

1Mar

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Wolves battle back to beat Tottenham and boost Champions League hopes

Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates with team mates after scoring his side's third goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 1, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.Wolves' march towards Champions League qualification stepped up a notch with a 3-2 win at Tottenham where they twice came from behind.Spurs took an early lead when Steven Bergwijn fired home (13) but Matt Doherty (24) equalised on his 250th appearance for the club.Jose Mourinho's side then looked in control of matters at the break after Serge Aurier's fine strike (45+1), however, Diogo Jota pulled Wolves level (57) for the second time.With the game in the balance, the visitors netted a winning goal worthy of clinching any game when R...

1Mar

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LALIGA

Setien plays mind game with Zidane ahead of El-Clasico

Head coach Quique Setien of FC Barcelona Looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between SSC Napoli and FC Barcelona at Stadio San Paolo on February 25, 2020 in Naples, Italy.Barcelona manager Quique Setien has heaped the pressure on Real Madrid ahead of Sunday's El Clasico at the Bernabeu by proclaiming that the game is more important to Los Blancos than his own side.Barca hold a two-point lead over their rivals going into the game, which is the 26th game of both their La Liga campaigns.Real dominated the first El Clasico of the season which finished in a goalless draw, but Zinedine's Zidane side will be looking to take all three points on Sunday night."For them it's a key game, maybe not decisive, but more important than for us because if we win we'll go f...