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Carlo Ancelotti offers Thibaut Courtois injury return update

Thibauts Courtois of Real Madrid trains at Valdebebas training ground on March 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid star goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois tore his ACL before the season even started, leading the club to acquire Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan from Chelsea.However, Real Madrid ended up getting the perfect Courtois replacement, even though it wasn’t Kepa. Young backup Andriy Lunin first showed his potential at the end of the 2021/22 season with LaLiga already won, and he turned up his performances for the club in 2023/24 with Courtois injured.Lunin has been one of the best goalkeepers in European football this season, coming up big for Real Madrid in their second leg elimination of Manchester City in the Champions League quarterfinals.Want to know more about livetscore check out ...
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Barcelona have star they would prefer to sell this summer

 Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona and Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, celebrate their team's first goal scored by Raphinha of FC Barcelona (not pictured) during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 16, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona will have to make sales this summer, and while the ones they do make will be dictated by the offers on the table, there is a preferred route in Can Barca. It is expected that at least one major star will be out the door, and while Barcelona do not want to sell their best players, it could be more – especially if they want to make signings this summer.Last week it was revealed that Frenkie de Jong, while he still wants to stay at the club...
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Atletico face Bilbao challenge in Champions League race

Diego Simeone, Head Coach of Atletico Madrid, gives the team instructions during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Deportivo Alaves and Atletico Madrid at Estadio de Mendizorroza on April 21, 2024 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Atletico Madrid have the chance to keep Athletic Bilbao at arm's length in the race to qualify for the Champions League when the sides meet on Saturday in La Liga.Diego Simeone's stumbling Atletico, fourth, have a three point lead on Copa del Rey winners Athletic, fifth.It will be a high-intensity clash in the Spanish capital, with Atletico still licking their wounds from last week's Champions League quarter-final elimination by Borussia Dortmund.They suffered a humiliating 2-0 defeat at Alaves last weekend, increasing the pressure ahead of Los Leones' visit to th...
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Laporta offers transfer update as Barca seek to return to ‘1-1 rule’

 President of FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta, is announcing the continuation of Xavi Hernandez as the coach of the club until June 2025, in Barcelona, Spain, on April 25, 2024. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has offered an update on the club’s financial situation ahead of the summer transfer window.There have been reports Barca are hoping to sign under the 1:1 rule again this summer and want to bring in Bernardo Silva from Manchester City.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleLaporta says the club are still working hard and are hoping they will be able to add players in the summer.“We are working to try to achieve the 1:1 rule to be able to incorporate players,” he told a press conference.“The other day La Liga congratulated us for the efforts we are making to red...
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Barcelona President Joan Laporta explains transfer situation ahead of summer

 FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta looks on during day four of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell at Real Club De Tenis Barcelona on April 18, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona President Joan Laporta has declared that the club could be close to going into the transfer market without any restrictions on registering players this summer, which would be the second time since the pandemic that is the case. The first was courtesy of a series of operations that are not part of their regular income, but Barcelona have been paying the price for those transfers every market since.“We are working to try to achieve the 1:1 rule to be able to incorporate players;” Laporta explained during a press conference to explain the continuity of Xavi Hernandez.“The other day La Liga congratulate...
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Four conditions Xavi will have to accept to continue as Barcelona manager – report

Xavi Hernandez, head coach of FC Barcelona gestures during the La Liga EA Sports match round 32 match between Real Madrid and Futbol Club Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on April 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The future of Xavi Hernandez is currently the hottest topic in Barcelona right now, with the board still undecided whether or not to keep the Spaniard as the head coach next season.Xavi, for his part, appears to be finally considering staying at Camp Nou beyond the coming summer, despite announcing his desire to leave the club at the end of the season, earlier in the year.However, even if Xavi decides to stay, Barcelona are not going to hand him a blank check and would want the Spaniard to accept multiple demands.Barcelona’s demands for XaviAccording to MARCA, the simple fact...
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Jamal Musiala Gives High Praise To Kroos And Bellingham

Jamal Musiala of Bayern Muenchen looks on during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between FC Bayern München and Arsenal FC at Allianz Arena on April 17, 2024 in Munich, Germany.As Bayern Munich prepares to clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals, Jamal Musiala took a moment to reflect on his former teammate and friend, Jude Bellingham, now playing for Madrid.Reflecting on their time together in England, Musiala, in an exclusive interview with Marca, recalled the synergy they shared on the field. “They were fabulous years in England. Jude and I always understood each other well on the field, and we played good football,” Musiala stated. “Besides, we were roommates and we always had a great relationship.“I think Jude always had a great mentality as ...
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Report: Xavi to make sensational U-turn on Barcelona exit

 Xavi Hernandez, Head Coach of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Barcelona manager Xavi could reportedly make a sensational U-turn on his decision to exit Barcelona after affirming for months that he would not change his mind.The Blaugrana are on the verge of ceding their La Liga crown to El Clasico rivals Real Madrid, who opened up an 11-point lead at the summit with a dramatic 3-2 triumph at the weekend.A difficult run of form over the winter months scuppered Barca's dreams of back-to-back triumphs, and Xavi astonishingly announced his resignation after a 5-3 loss to Villarreal in January.In the wake of Xavi's press conference bombshell, Barcelona wen...
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Sources: Xavi to meet with Barça over future

Xavi Hernandez, Head Coach of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has still not made a definitive decision on his future and will meet with the club's hierarchy in the coming days as they push for him to remain in charge next season, multiple sources have told Football Flame.Xavi, 44, announced in January that he plans to step down at the end of the season, but there has been a growing clamour in recent weeks for him to reverse his decision.President Joan Laporta, vice president Rafa Yuste and sporting director Deco have all voiced their desire for Xavi to remain at the helm.Sources have told Football Flame that the club's stance...
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Real Madrid move closer to league title after Clasico win over Barcelona

Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid CF dribbles the ball against Pedro Gonzalez " Pedri " of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Barcelona twice took the lead at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium but Madrid rallied to win for a comfortable 11-point cushion over its second-place rival entering the final six rounds.Bellingham scored the winning goal from a difficult angle one minute into stoppage time with a left-foot strike into the top of the net after a cross toward the far post by Lucas Vázquez, who also scored and set up a goal by Vinícius Júnior.“He hadn't scored in a while but scored a goal that could be crucial for us winning the Spanish league,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelott...
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Girona beat Cadiz to guarantee European qualification

Ivan Martin of Girona FC is challenged by Victor Chust of Cadiz CF during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and Cadiz CF at the Montilivi Stadium on April 20, 2024 in Girona, Spain. Girona moved a step closer to securing Champions League qualification with an emphatic 4-1 win over Cadiz in La Liga on Saturday, which ensured they will play European football next season.Eric Garcia, Ivan Martin, Artem Dovbyk and Cristian Portu struck for the Catalan minnows, third, who moved 10 points clear of fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao.Although their unlikely title challenge eventually ran out of steam, a top-four finish would be a remarkable achievement for Girona in only their fourth season in La Liga.After Copa del Rey winners Athletic could only draw against Granada on Friday, Michel S...
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Barcelona want to use ‘Roque strategy’ to sign Man City midfielder

Bernardo Silva of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid CF at Etihad Stadium on April 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. For the last few years, one of the players that FC Barcelona have been desiring to see play in their colors is the Portuguese midfielder and winger, Bernardo Silva.The current Manchester City talisman has been playing at the highest level for several years now, and the Barcelona President, Joan Laporta, has him as his most desired player ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window.The Portuguese international has already been linked with the Catalans, with Xavi even holding a talk with him to convince him to join the Blaugranes in the past. However, the economic difficulties of Barcelon...
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Joao Cancelo claims trolls wished death on unborn daughter after Barcelona’s defeat by PSG

 02 Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona celebrates a goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between FC Barcelona v SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona, Spain, on March 12th, 2024.Joao Cancelo has slammed the trolls who wished death on his unborn daughter after Barcelona's Champions League exit.Barca took a narrow lead back to Catalunya ahead of the second leg of their quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain, only to be blown away by Luis Enrique's team. Centre-back Ronald Araujo was sent off and Cancelo conceded a second-half penalty as PSG won 4-1 on the night and 6-4 on aggregate.The Portugal international is on loan at Barcelona from Manchester City and could yet make the move permanent in the summer. He has played 35 times this term, starting nine ...
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Hurting Barca bid to slow Madrid’s title charge in Clasico

  Xavi Hernandez, head coach of FC Barcelona looks dejected after the team's defeat in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 16, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona must dust themselves down after Champions League defeat to try and slow Real Madrid's steady march towards the La Liga title in Sunday's Clasico.The Spanish champions can make a last stand by reeling Madrid's lead in to five points at the Santiago Bernabeu, even if overhauling their arch-rivals with seven matches remaining to defend the trophy is a tough task.Paris Saint-Germain brought Barcelona's European adventure to an end in painful fashion on Tuesday, overhauling the Catalans' two-goal lead in the tie.P...
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Bellingham urges greater efforts to tackle racism

 Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid during a press conference at the Etihad Stadium on April 16, 2024 in Manchester, England. Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham says football authorities “need to do more” to tackle racism, a growing problem in the sport in Spain in recent years.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleBellingham said on Tuesday he had not realised the seriousness of the incidents in Spain’s top league, with his teammate Vinicius Jr often the target of abuse.“In the games where you go away in La Liga especially you get so used to it that I wasn’t aware of the incident, which is a massive problem in itself,” Bellingham told reporters ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester City.“It’s a terrible way for a play...
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Barcelona have already decided on Xavi’s replacement

 Head Coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona faces the media during a press conference ahead of their UEFA Champions league Quarter Final 2nd leg match against Paris Saint Germain at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on April 15, 2024 in Sant Joan Despi, Spain.A major update on the plans of the powers that be at La Liga giants Barcelona to replace the outbound Xavi has on Monday been provided.The info comes courtesy of Diario Sport, and points towards the Barca brass having already essentially decided on their no.1 candidate.The hope, of course, remains that Xavi will ultimately go on to reverse his decision to depart, to instead see out the remaining year of his contract.With the Spaniard having been unwavering in his stance that this will not prove the case, however, plans have long been i...
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Copa winners Bilbao brought down to earth by Villarreal

Athletic Bilbao's Spanish coach Ernesto Valverde talks with Athletic Bilbao's Spanish forward #10 Iker Muniain and Athletic Bilbao's Spanish forward #07 Alex Berenguer during the Spanish league football match between Athletic Club Bilbao and Villarreal CF at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao on April 14, 2024. Villarreal have rained on Athletic Bilbao's Copa del Rey trophy parade, scoring deep into stoppage time to earn a 1-1 draw in the Spanish league.Athletic won their first Copa in four decades last weekend with a win over Mallorca, and the club paraded the trophy for its fans ahead of Sunday's match at San Mames Stadium.The party was going to plan until VAR spotted a handball inside the area five minutes into stoppage time, and Villarreal playmaker Dani Parejo converted from the spo...
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Real Madrid key defender unlikely to start against Manchester City

 Eder Militao player of Real Madrid is training with teammates Vinicius Junior and Aurelien Tchouameni at Valdebebas training ground on April 11, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Heading into last evening’s game against RCD Mallorca, all eyes were on whether Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti would hand Eder Militao a start or not.The Brazilian has returned from his stint on the sidelines after suffering an ACL injury on the very first day of the season and returned to action on March 31, coming on as a substitute against Athletic Club.Militao was not used in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals against Man City earlier this week.But with Aurelien Tchouameni getting suspended for the second leg, the idea was to see whether the key defender is ready to start next week by hand...
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Xavi sends request to Barcelona fans for PSG return leg

Xavi Hernandez head coach of Barcelona 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 head coach Xavi has this weekend made use of the opportunity to send a direct message to the club’s fanbase.As much comes with a view to Barca’s impending showdown with Paris Saint-Germain.After putting Cádiz to the sword in La Liga late last night, the Blaugrana will of course now turn their attentions back towards matters on the continent.Want to know more about livetscore check out our articleAfter battling their way to a 3-2 triumph in the first leg of the club’s Champions League quarter-final tie with the aforementioned PSG, Xavi and co. are set to welcome the French cha...
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Griezmann at the double as Atletico recover to outclass Girona

Antoine Griezmann (R) of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates Alvaro Morata (2ndL) and Koke (L) during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and Girona FC at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on April 13, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Antoine Griezmann scored twice as Atletico Madrid overcame an early scare to crush upstarts Girona 3-1 in a top-of-the-table LaLiga clash today.It was another setback for Girona, who led the LaLiga table for several weeks in the first half of the season but have ran out of steam recently, losing five consecutive matches away from home.With the win, fourth-placed Atletico moved to 61 points, four behind Girona in third. Barcelona, who play at Cadiz later on Saturday, are second on 67 points. Real Madrid are top on 75 poi...
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