2022 – Page 69 – Football Flame

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LALIGA

Atletico Madrid extend winning run in La Liga

Santi Comesana of Rayo Vallecano, Joao Felix of Atletico Madrid during the La Liga Santander match between Rayo Vallecano v Atletico Madrid at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on March 19, 2022 in Madrid Spain. Atletico Madrid have extended their hot streak with a 1-0 win at Rayo Vallecano in La Liga courtesy of Koke' second-half winner in a capital derby.Defending champions Atletico's sixth win in seven matches overall lifted them ahead of Barcelona into third place, and just two points behind Sevilla.League leaders Real Madrid are 12 points ahead of Atletico before they host Barcelona on Sunday in the latest instalment of the clasico.Diego Simeone repeated his line-up from Tuesday's 1-0 win at Old Trafford that ousted Manchester United from the Champions League in the round of 16.After co...
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NEWS

Europa League draw pits Barcelona against Frankfurt

The result of the draw is displayed on the screen during the UEFA Europa League 2021/22 Quarter-finals and Semi-finals Draws at the UEFA headquarters, The House of European Football, on March 18, 2022, in Nyon, Switzerland. Europa League draw has pitted Barcelona against Eintracht Frankfurt.Eintracht Frankfurt, the only club left in the competition to have won the Europa League, will be facing the tournament favorites Barcelona on 8th of April at home in the first leg before travelling to Camp Nou for the second leg on 15th of April.Barcelona made their way into the quarterfinals after overcoming Galatasaray while Frankfurt needed extra time to beat Real Betis 3-2 on aggregate. Frankfurt won the UEFA Cup, the Europa League’s predecessor, in 1980. They reached the semi-finals in 2019 before...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Leeds snatch 3-2 win at Wolves to boost Premier League safety

Jesse Marsch, Manager of Leeds United celebrates their side's victory with Sam Greenwood of Leeds United after the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United at Molineux on March 18, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. Leeds United beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-2 at Molineux Stadium in a come from behind win to massively boost their chances of survival in the Premier League.After falling 2-0 down in the first half, Jesse Marsh’s side scored three unanswered goals in the second to 16th on the league table.The hosts dominated the first half in every category. João Moutinho cut Leeds defense with a pinpoint pass to Trincao who squared the ball to Jonathan Otto who found the back of the net in 26th minute for the games first goal.A long injury added time meant Wolves ha...
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SERIE A

Berardi nets 100th Serie A goal in win

Domenico Berardi of US Sassuolo scores his team's first goal during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo and Spezia Calcio at Mapei Stadium - Citta' del Tricolore on March 18, 2022 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. Domenico Berardi scored twice, including his 100th goal in Serie A, as Sassuolo beat Spezia 4-1 to keep alive their chances of securing a Europa League spot.Sassuolo moved up to ninth place and just five points from the Europa League spots amid a six-match unbeaten run.Berardi converted a penalty early on then restored Sassuolo's advantage after the break with a precise finish through traffic.All of Berardi's 100 goals have come with Sassuolo. The striker could have a key role for Italy in next week's World Cup playoff against North Macedonia.Kaan Ayhan and Gianluca Scamacca also s...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard praises Arsenal board for Mikel Arteta decision

Cedric Soares of Arsenal is encouraged by Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Brentford at Emirates Stadium on February 19, 2022 in London, England. Mikel Arteta has done a ‘fantastic job’ at Arsenal and the north London club’s board deserve credit for backing the Spanish boss, according to Steven Gerrard.The pressure was piled on Arteta at the start of the season after his Gunners team lost all three of their opening Premier League matches.But the north London side turned things around, and now find themselves in a battle to finish in the Champions League qualification places.Arteta’s side recently went on a five-match unbeaten run, which was ended by Liverpool on Wednesday night.Ahead of Arsenal’s clash against Aston Villa on Saturday, Vil...
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UCL

Chelsea to face Real Madrid in Champions League, Man City v Atletico

The result of the draw is displayed on the screen during the UEFA Champions League 2021/22 Quarter-finals and Semi-finals Draws at the UEFA headquarters, The House of European Football, on March 18, 2022, in Nyon, Switzerland.  The Champions League draw threw up a mouthwatering range of possibilities on Friday as troubled holders Chelsea were drawn to play 13-time winners Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.The three Premier League and three La Liga clubs in the last eight avoided each other, with Manchester City up against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool to face Portuguese side Benfica.Bayern Munich will play Villarreal.Friday's draw also incorporated the semifinal line-ups which could see Chelsea face Manchester City in a repeat of last season's final.Liverpool or Benfica will face Baye...
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NEWS

Pogba Confirms Burglary In His Home, Offers Reward For Information

Paul Pogba of Manchester United during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United v Atletico Madrid at the Old Trafford on March 15, 2022 in Manchester United Kingdom. Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba confirmed his home was burgled on Wednesday during the Red Devils' Champions League game against Atletico Madrid.Last night our family's worst nightmare was realised when our home was broken into and burglarised while our babies were sleeping in their bedroom," Pogba wrote in a statement shared on Twitter. "The burglars were in our home for less than five minutes but in that time they took from us something more valuable than anything we had in our home... our sense of safety and security.This occurred during the final minutes of last night's match when they knew I would...
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BUNDESLIGA

Bayern’s Niklas Suele ruled Out for Several Weeks, Benjamin Pavard Contracts Covid

Niklas Suele of Bayern Muenchen, Marcel Sabitzer of Bayern Muenchen and Benjamin Pavard of Bayern Muenchen look on during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Bayern München at Deutsche Bank Park on February 26, 2022 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Bayern Munich centre-back Niklas Suele is a doubt for their Champions League quarter-final next month after suffering a muscle tear in training, the Bundesliga leaders announced Thursday.His fellow defender Benjamin Pavard has tested positive for Covid-19, leaving coach Julian Nagelsmann with a selection headache ahead of this weekend’s match against Union Berlin.Bayern, bidding for a 10th straight Bundesliga title, have seen their advantage cut from eight points to four over the last fortnight by second-placed Borussia Dortmun...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Everton boss Frank Lampard breaks hand celebrating crucial win over Newcastle

Frank Lampard the head coach / manager of Everton shows his broken hand during his post match interview after celebrating the winning goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on March 17, 2022 in Liverpool, England. Everton manager Frank Lampard broke his hand celebrating a late 1-0 win over Newcastle which ignited their fight to avoid relegation, but he is prepared to sustain more damage if it means similar results.Allan’s 83rd-minute sending-off looked to have ended any hopes of a victory before Alex Iwobi seized the chance with an angled drive nine minutes into the additional 14, which were tagged on mainly due to the VAR review of the red card and a protester who tied himself to a goalpost.It was only Everton’s third Premier League win ...
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NEWS

Barcelona reach Europa quarter-final, Yarmolenko lifts Hammers

Barcelona's Gabonese midfielder Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (L) celebrates with Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Pedri after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 secong leg football match between Galatasaray and Barcelona at the Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi in Istanbul on March 17, 2022. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winner as Barcelona fought back from a goal down to beat Galatasaray 2-1 on Thursday to book their spot in the Europa League quarter-finals, while Andriy Yarmolenko scored an extra-time winner as West Ham knocked out Sevilla.After a goalless first leg at the Camp Nou last week, Xavi Hernandez's Barca trailed on aggregate in the last 16 when Marcao headed Galatasaray into a 28th-minute lead on the night in Istanbul.But 19-year-old midfielder Pedri drew the...
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Europa League: Eyes on Aubameyang as Barcelona face Galatasaray in 2nd leg tie

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at Camp Nou on March 13, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. Eliminated from the Champions League, FC Barcelona intends to win the small European cup, the Europa League.For this, Xavi, the former captain of Barca, now coach, counts on his Gabonese striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang.Auba who arrived in January from Arsenal, has succeeded in his debut with 6 goals in 9 appearances, a gift from heaven according to his coachAuba (Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang) has been a brilliant gift fallen from the sky for us because he's very positive. He reacted very well in the dressing room. He's adapted quickly to what the terms needs and the circumstances we are in. He finds space in behind, he ca...
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UCL

Villarreal wins 3-0 at Juventus to reach Champions League quarter-final

Gerard Moreno of Villarreal CF celebrates with his team-mates Serge Aurier and Samu Chukwueze after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg Two match between Juventus and Villarreal CF at Juventus Stadium on March 16, 2022 in Turin, Italy. Europa League champion Villarreal scored three second-half goals in a convincing 3-0 win at Juventus on Wednesday to advance to the Champions League quarter-finals.Substitute Gerard Moreno converted a penalty, then Pau Torres was left unmarked to redirect in a corner before Arnaut Danjuma added another spot kick.Villarreal advanced 4-1 on aggregate as two-time winner Juventus was eliminated at home in the round of 16 for the third consecutive season.That’s soccer, Juventus midfielder Juan Cuadrado said. We had a goo...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Frank Lampard wants Everton to overcome relegation ‘fear’ ahead of Newcastle clash

Everton manager Frank Lampard gestures from the touchline during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 07, 2022 in London, England. Frank Lampard has told his Everton players they must overcome the “fear” of relegation that has swept over the Merseyside club of late.Everton go into Thursday's game against Newcastle United at Goodison Park on a woeful run of form that has seen them win just once in the Premier League since Lampard took over at the end of January.His team was booed off at full-time after their 1-0 defeat to Wolves at the weekend outside the bottom three on goal difference alone, albeit with three games in hand on 18th-placed Watford.Lampard said after their latest defeat that fans are well within their rights to ...
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Eden Hazard has made ‘difficult’ Arsenal admission as Gunners plot transfer for ex-Chelsea star

Eden Hazard of Real Madrid in action during the Spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between Real Madrid and Elche CF at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on January 23, 2022, in Madrid, Spain. Eden Hazard has previously admitted that he followed the Arsenal Invincibles side of the early 2000s amid surprise reports that the Gunners are interested in making a move for his services. The Belgian winger has long been linked with a return to the Premier League since his exit from Chelsea in 2019.He joined Spanish giants Real Madrid in a deal that could potentially be worth up to a reported £150m but that move has not gone as expected. His former employers Chelsea, as well as newly-rich Newcastle United, have been touted as potential suitors for his services should Hazard elect to le...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Man Utd trophy drought has gone on too long, says dejected De Gea

David de Gea of Manchester United walks off at the end of the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg Two match between Manchester United and Atletico Madrid at Old Trafford on March 15, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom. Manchester United have gone too many years without trophies and need a more determined collective effort to end their drought, goalkeeper David de Gea said after they crashed out of the Champions League following a defeat by Atletico Madrid.A first-half header from Renan Lodi gave Atletico a 1-0 win on Tuesday for a 2-1 aggregate last-16 victory that extinguished United's hopes of a title this season and extended their trophy drought to five years.Of course it's not good enough, De Gea, who was part of the United squad that won the Europa League crown in 2017, said. T...
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UCL

Atletico Madrid knock Man Utd out of Champions League

(L-R) Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United, Renan Lodi of Atletico Madrid during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United v Atletico Madrid at the Old Trafford on March 15, 2022 in Manchester United Kingdom. Atletico Madrid knocked Manchester United out of the UEFA Champions League, beating the English club 1-0 in a round of 16 second leg match Tuesday.Brazilian defender Renan Lodi scored the winning goal for Atletico Madrid with a header in the 41st minute at Manchester's Old Trafford stadium.Thanks to his goal, the visitors bagged the quarterfinals ticket.The first leg held at Madrid's Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on Feb. 23 ended 1-1, so after their latest victory, Atletico Madrid won 2-1 on aggregate.Following the home loss, Manchester United's journey in Europe is ov...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool ‘to be as annoying as possible’ to City

Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool at the end of the Premier League match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield on March 05, 2022 in Liverpool, England. Jurgen Klopp vows that his team will not go away in the race for the Premier League title.The Liverpool boss says his side "will be as annoying as possible" to Manchester City in the season's closing weeks. Following City's 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on Monday, the Reds trail City by four points, but have a game in hand.The plan is to be as annoying as possible, Klopp said ahead of Wednesday's date with an in-form Arsenal side. We have to win our games. It's final after final after final that we play. We're not ten points ahead with 10 to go. It's in front of us - attack it, chase it, go for it. It's the only chance we have.The...
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LALIGA

Karim Benzema breaks Henry’s French record but limps off ahead of el clasico

Martin Valjent of RCD Mallorca competes for the ball with Karim Benzema of Real Madrid during the LaLiga Santander match between RCD Mallorca and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Son Moix on March 14, 2022 in Mallorca, Spain. Karim Benzema wrote his name into the record books on Monday with a brace in Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Mallorca, but the striker's night was soured when he was withdrawn injured that now puts his place in Sunday's el clasico in doubt.Benzema's absence for the game against bitter rivals Barcelona at the Bernabeu would come as a serious blow to Madrid, after the striker continued his scintillating recent run with two more goals at Son Moix to take his La Liga goals tally this season to 22.After scoring a hat-trick to help Madrid defeat Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 in the Champi...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City drop points at Palace to open door for Liverpool

Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City runs with the ball under pressure from Odsonne Edouard of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park on March 14, 2022 in London, England. Leaders Manchester City were held to a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday as the Premier League title race took yet another dramatic twist.With nearest challengers Liverpool having cut the gap to three points with their victory at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, their eighth successive league win to remain in City’s rear-view mirror, the onus was the champions to respond.City dominated in the first half at Selhurst Park, but could not find a breakthrough. The post was rattled in the opening period by Joao Cancelo and again after the break by Kevi...
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TRANSFERS

Liverpool set to complete first signing ahead of summer transfer window

Ben Doak in action for Celtic during a cinch Premiership match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park, on February 02, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland. Liverpool are reportedly closing in on the signing of Celtic youngster Ben Doak. The 16-year-old winger has attracted the interest of several European clubs, but Liverpool are about to win the race for his signature.Doak made his professional debut as a substitute in Celtic’s 1-0 win over Dundee United on January 29.He has been training regularly with Ange Postecoglou’s first-team squad and the club have been desperate to tie him down to a contract.However, Doak is yet to pen a professional deal, meaning that Liverpool will only have to pay the Scottish side a small amount of compensation.According to The Athletic, despite breaking through at...
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