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Cadiz vs Barcelona: Preview, predictions and lineups

 Xavi Hernandez react during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona at Parc des Princes on April 10, 2024 in Paris, France.Barcelona are aiming to put some light pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid this weekend when they travel to Cadiz.Xavi's side have steadied themselves since he announced that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season, with Barca even securing a 3-2 victory away at Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League quarter-final first leg midweek.The Catalan side are somehow only eight points off Real Madrid at the top of the table with a Clasico still to play this season, despite the fact that they have underwhelmed in the defence of their La Liga crown.Cadiz are currently fighting relegation...
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Real Madrid Coach Ancelotti Will Make Huge Rotations With City In Mind, Reports Mundo Deportivo

 Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti during the UEFA Champions League match, Quarter-finals, first leg, between Real Madrid and Manchester City played at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on April 9, 2024 in Madrid Spain.Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is expected to rotate several key players at the weekend with one eye on Manchester City and FC Barcelona in El Clasico according to Mundo Deportivo, which cited anonymous sources.Despite having nine days' rest going into the fixture, and much more of it than their visitors, Madrid looked fatigue when hosting Manchester City at the Bernabeu for a Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Tuesday.One of Spain's two biggest clubs looked unaccustomed to going large swathes of games without the ball, and spent a lot of the 3-3 draw chasing Ci...
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Xavi says win over PSG proves Barca can still compete with Europe’s best clubs

  Xavi Hernandez of Barcelone in action during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona at Parc des Princes on April 10, 2024 in Paris, France.Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez praised his side's 3-2 win away against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday, insisting it showed the Catalans can once again compete with the very best teams in Europe."We had time to prepare for this game and everything turned out very well, in defense and in attack," Xavi said after substitute Andreas Christensen's 77th-minute header gave Barca the victory at the Parc des Princes. "We are proud of the team. Paris played very well, but we kept their threat to a minimum."Raphinha gave the visitors ...
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Simeone: Atleti lacked Real, City scoring touch

Diego Pablo Simeone, Head Coach of Atletico de Madrid, speaks to the media in the post match press conference following the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on April 10, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Coach Diego Simeone praised Atletico Madrid's performance in their 2-1 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund, but lamented his side's inability to take the chances which could have given them a greater advantage in the quarterfinal tie.Atletico dominated much of the first leg at the Metropolitano on Wednesday, with Rodrigo de Paul putting them ahead in the fourth minute and Samuel Lino making it 2-0 after half an hour.Both Antoine Griezmann and Lino had opportunities to extend their lead, before Dor...
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Real Madrid hits back at Guardiola and city for Bernabeu complaint

Real Madrid has hit back at Manchester City for comments about the turf of its Bernabeu stadium, with AS citing anonymous sources from the club the day after a Champions League quarter final first leg clash between the two European giants.Following a thrilling 3-3 draw which sets up another potential barnburner in Manchester next week, to decide who heads through to the last four, City boss Pep Guardiola was at his sarcastic best with backhanded compliments about Los Blancos' recently-renovated stadium made to Movistar and in his post-match press conference.The action was enjoyed with a closed roof over the iconic ground, and when asked what he thought about playing in such circumstances, Guardiola answered: "I like to see the sky, but the truth is that the stadium is impressive. Now they ...
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‘I think so’ – Felix optimistic he’s convinced Bernardo to join Barca

 Bernardo Silva of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on March 16, 2024 in Manchester, England. Joao Felix can’t stop talking about Bernardo Silva joining Barcelona and says he’s optimistic he’s convinced the Manchester City star to make the move.Barcelona are reportedly ready to try and sign Bernardo Silva from Manchester City in the summer transfer window.The Portugal international has regularly been linked with Barcelona. Pep Guardiola has admitted he wants to play for the Catalans, while Joao Felix has recently talked up a move for his international team-mate.Felix has now spoken about Bernardo again and was asked if he’d convinced Bernardo to m...
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Barcelona want to open contract renewal talks with Pedri

Pedri central midfield of Barcelona and Spain during the warm-up before the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on March 3, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain. Barcelona have reportedly told Pedri they plan to offer him a new contract at the club and want to sit down soon and start negotiations.Pedri’s current contract runs until 2026 and contains a 1 billion euro release clause, but Barcelona want to extend that even further, according to Mundo Deportivo.The Catalan giants see Pedri as a key player for the future and therefore don’t want to take any risks when it comes to his contract.Barca want his long-term future secured to avoid him heading towards the final year of his contract without an agreement having been reached.The club are also said...
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Athletic Bilbao beat Mallorca to capture first Copa Del Rey trophy in 40 years

 Oihan Sancet of Athletic Club kisses the Copa Del Rey trophy following victory in the Copa Del Rey Final between Athletic Club and Real Mallorca at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 06, 2024 in Seville, Spain. Athletic Bilbao ended a 40-year wait to win the Copa del Rey by beating Real Mallorca 4-2 on penalties on Saturday following a 1-1 draw after extra time. The Basque side lifted the trophy for the 24th time, behind only 31-time winners Barcelona, as they edged underdogs Mallorca at La Cartuja stadium in Seville.Dani Rodriguez sent Mallorca ahead in the first half but Oihan Sancet levelled soon after the break and the sides could not be separated until penalties.Athletic goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala saved Manu Morlanes’ penalty and Mallorca’s Nemanja Radonjic lashed another sp...
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Barcelona key player will undergo tests tomorrow to determine availability vs PSG

 Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona receives medical treatment after picking up an injury during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on March 03, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain. The nine-day gap between Barcelona’s win against Las Palmas and their next game against PSG in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League has created intense anticipation around the tie.It has also been a blessing in disguise for the Catalan giants, who are trying to recover several injured players ahead of the clash, including an entire starting midfield.Pedri and Frenkie de Jong were the first to pick up injuries, hurting their hamstring and ankle, respectively against Athletic Club early in March.Interestingly, the third midfielder to pick up an injury w...
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Isaac Romero speaks out on Sevilla future

 Romero of Sevilla FC in action during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla FC and Real Sociedad at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on March 02, 2024 in Seville, Spain.Sevilla star Isaac Romero has this week provided an insight into his hopes of remaining with the club long-term.The emergence of frontman Isaac has of course proven one of the stories of the season to date in Seville.After enjoying a sparkling opening to the season with the club’s reserve outfit, the attacker was afforded a permanent place in Quique’s first-team squad this past January.And, safe to say, the move has since proven a beneficial one for all parties involved.All told, Isaac has been afforded 13 appearances to date, racking up a head-turning five goals and four assists in the process.Such exploits are alr...
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Much-needed win for Atletico Madrid

 Saul Niguez of Atletico de Madrid celebrates a goal during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between Valencia CF and Atletico de Madrid at Mestalla stadium on April 1, 2024, in Valencia, Spain. Substitute Saul Niguez scored a late winner to give Atletico Madrid a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Villarreal on Monday, as Diego Simeone’s side climbed back into La Liga’s top four with eight games left in the season.It was a much-needed win for Atletico after two consecutive losses and two wins in their last seven league matches had left them in danger of missing out on a Champions League spot next season.They were facing an in-form Villarreal side, who were on a four-game winning streak and unbeaten in their last nine league matches, a run that earned Marcelino...
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Rodrygo brace leads Real to 2-0 win over Bilbao

 Rodrygo Goes of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring a goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Bilbao at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Rodrygo netted a goal in each half as Real Madrid secured a 2-0 home win against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, ce­menting their position at the top of the LaLiga table. Real have 75 points, eight ahead of Barcelona in second and 10 clear of third-placed Girona with eight matches left. The result hit fourth-placed Bilbao’s hopes of secur­ing a place in next season’s Champi­ons League as they are only one point ahead of Atletico Madrid, who play at Villarreal on Monday. Rodrygo broke the deadlock after eight minutes, calm­ly curling the ball into the far corner after a compos...
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Pedri predicts which teams will make the Champions League final

 Pedri of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 27, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona midfielder Pedri has been chatting about the Champions League and has predicted who he thinks will make the final.The Catalan giants are currently preparing for a quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain, with the winners set to play Atletico or Dortmund for a place in the final.Pedri, unsurprisingly, is expecting his team to go all the way and to meet one of two teams in the showpiece at Wembley in June.“What do I think will be the UCL final? Barça-City. Although, Barça-Madrid won’t be bad either,” he said on the The Residency.“We are Barça. It’s very complicated, but of course we can win ...
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Christensen expected to be fit for Barca’s trip to PSG

 Andreas Christensen of FC Barcelona in action during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona are expecting Andreas Christensen to be fit for their next game which just happens to be a Champions League quarter-final tie with PSG.Christensen is currently sidelined with an Achilles injury that has been troubling the Denmark international for a while.He pulled out of the Danish squad for the most recent international break, due to the problem, and also sat out the win over Las Palmas,Yet Mundo Deportivo reckon he will be ready for PSG. His Achilles problem is described as being more “discomfort” than an actual injury which just needs to be carefully ...
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Birthday boy Sergio Ramos clinches Sevilla win as Valencia hold Mallorca

 Sergio Ramos of Sevilla FC celebrates scoring their opening goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and Sevilla FC at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on March 30, 2024 in Getafe, Spain. Saturday’s La Liga action featured a host of sides battling relegation as Sergio Ramos enjoyed a special birthday back in Madrid.Getafe 0-1 SevillaSevilla continued their push into mid table this season as they secured a 1-0 win away at Getafe.The Andalucians picked up just their second victory in six league games as they look to avoid any lingering possibilities over a relegation scrap.Ramos was front row and centre for the visitors as he nodded home inside the first three minutes to celebrate his 38th birthday.The veteran defender was then controversially denied a second goal before the...
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New manager, old problems for Granada in La Liga loss

Robert Navarro of Cadiz CF looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Cadiz CF and Athletic Bilbao at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on January 28, 2024 in Cadiz, Spain. It was new coach, old problems for Granada as the Andalusian side went down 1-0 at Cadiz that extended their winless run to 10 games in the Spanish league.Jose Ramon Sandoval took charge of the relegation-threatened club for the first time since replacing Alexander Medina last week but there was no sign of any new manager bounce on Friday.The goal came from Robert Navarro after 51 minutes. The midfielder deftly cushioned a pass from Ruben Alcaraz and let it bounce once before volleying past Augusto Batalla.Granada came more into the game after going behind and Bruno Mendez missed a late chance to equalise. At the ot...
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Real Madrid prodigy leads his team to another final with game-winning goal

Endrick of Brazil celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between England and Brazil at Wembley Stadium on March 23, 2024 in London, England. With the summer transfer window just around the corner, Real Madrid’s new signing Endrick is already making a strong impression among fans with his performances for club and country.The 17-year-old whizkid achieved a milestone during the international break by scoring at the Wembley against England. He was also able to score a goal at Santiago Bernabeu, in a friendly against Spain.Endrick leads Palmeiras to another finalNow, in yet another milestone, Endrick starred for Palmeiras in the Paulista semifinal against Novorizontino.It was a hard-fought game for Palmeiras, who were unable to break the shackles ...
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Barcelona to offer Xavi Hernandez new role if he leaves managerial position

Xavi Hernandez head coach of FC Barcelona giving instructions to Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on March 17, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez could remain linked to the club beyond the end of the season even if he does go through with his decision to step down as manager. President Joan Laporta is keen to keep Xavi linked to the club, and will create a new role for him.One of Xavi’s key complaints during his time at the club is that he has not felt appreciated for his work, and Laporta will try to show him that he does value his efforts. As per Barca Reservat (via TV3), Laporta will make Xavi the offer to become ambassador of the Barca Foundation alongside Alex Roca...
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Julian Araujo dreaming of being part of Barca’s squad

 Mexico defender Julian Araujo (#2) dribbles up field during the Concacaf Nations League semi final match between Mexico and Panama on March 21, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Julian Araujo is dreaming of playing for Barcelona next season after a decent spell on loan with La Liga side Las Palmas.The Mexico international is due back at Barcelona at the end of the season, and it’s thought he will get a chance to fight for a place in the squad in pre-season.Araujo has played 22 appearances in La Liga this season for Las Palmas and has told Fox Sports he’s dreaming of coming back to the club and playing for Barca.“I feel very good in Las Palmas , but obviously my dream is to return to Barcelona,” he said.“It is one of my goals. I have faith and I hope that everything turns o...
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Robert Lewandowski is making a shocking display of loyalty to Barcelona

Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between SSC Napoli and FC Barcelona at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 21, 2024 in Naples, Italy.Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is a magnet for criticism whenever he makes a bad touch or gets into a brief goal-scoring slump, but there’s a case to be made that he’s been the Blaugrana’s most important player since arriving.Without him winning the Pichichi in his first season in Barcelona, there is no way the club hoists the LaLiga title over rivals Real Madrid at the end of the campaign, especially since so many of their wins were 1-0 results courtesy of a late Lewandowski goal.Lewandowski joined Barcelona after pushing his way out of Bayer...
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