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Atleti’s Morata to miss 3 weeks, Inter UCL clash

 Alvaro Morata of Atletico Madrid injury during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla v Atletico Madrid at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on February 11, 2024 in Sevilla Spain.Atlético Madrid striker Álvaro Morata sustained a bone contusion and sprained the internal lateral ligament of his right knee during their 1-0 defeat by Sevilla, the LaLiga club said on Monday.Sources have told football flame that Morata, the joint-top scorer in the Champions League this season with five goals from six matches, is set to miss around three weeks but is determined to return in time for second leg of the Champions round-of-16 tie against Inter Milan on March 13 for a potential comeback. He will miss the first leg against Inter on Feb. 20.Morata had limped off the pitch in tears during the 4...
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Barcelona have worst defensive record in 2024 in top five European leagues

 coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona v Granada at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Barcelona Spain.Barcelona's latest poor result in La Liga has left them with the worst defensive record in Europe during 2024 across the top five leagues.With the Catalan giants remaining inconsistent this campaign and failing to last the pace with rivals Real Madrid and surprise package Girona, Xavi has already revealed that he will leave his role as manager at the end of the season.That decision was initially taken on the back of a 4-2 defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey and 5-3 reverse at home to Villarreal in the league three days later.Blaugrana have since responded with a three-match undefeated streak, thei...
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Jude Bellingham scores as Real Madrid punish Girona to take control of LaLiga

Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Girona FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 10, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Jude Bellingham struck twice as leaders Real Madrid took control of La Liga with a punishing 4-0 win over second-placed Girona on Saturday, opening up a five-point cushion. Vinicius Junior drove home the opener and then set up Bellingham for the second as Carlo Ancelotti’s side dominated the Catalan minnows, leaving the surprise title contenders reeling.Bellingham tapped in the third after the break from close range but limped off with an ankle problem early in the second half.Rodrygo kept the goals flowing with a fine individual effort as the record 3...
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Cardoso shines as Real Betis defeat Cadiz in La Liga

 Ivan Alejo of Cadiz CF and Johnny Cardoso of Real Betis in action during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between Cadiz CF and Real Betis at Nuevo Mirandilla stadium on February 9, 2024, in Cadiz, Spain. US midfielder Johnny Cardoso turned in a man-of-the-match performance to help Real Betis beat Cadiz 2-0 and move into sixth place in the Spanish league.Cadiz have gone 20 league games without a win since September 1 and are third from bottom in the league. Betis leapfrogged Real Sociedad and Valencia on the ladder.Betis were missing their top goalscorer Isco, who is out for several weeks with a thigh injury. But his absence was barely noticed as the visitors took the lead after five minutes.Cardoso won the ball on the right flank and his cut back was ...
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Barcelona respond to Jurgen Klopp link as Xavi’s replacement

 Jurgen Klopp Manager of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on February 04, 2024 in London, England.Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has described Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp as a ‘great coach’ as the Spanish champions begin their search to replace Xavi.Last month, Xavi announced that he will step down as Barcelona’s head coach at the end of the season, giving the club several months to find his successor.Klopp, meanwhile, has also confirmed he will be leaving Liverpool this summer after nine years at Anfield.Despite insisting that he will take a year out of football, Klopp has already been linked with a move to Camp Nou this summer.When asked about a potential move for the Liverpool manager, Deco told La Vanguardia...
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Barca ease past Alaves despite ‘unfair’ Roque red

 Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Mendizorroza on February 03, 2024 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. The champions, third, took the lead through Robert Lewandowski in the first half and doubled their advantage when Ilkay Gundogan volleyed home soon after the break.Samu Omorodion pulled a goal back for the hosts before 18-year-old striker Roque pounced and a few minutes later was harshly dismissed.Barcelona´s victory helps them cut the gap on league leaders Real Madrid to seven points before Los Blancos face Atletico Madrid in a derby clash Sunday.They have won both of their matches since Xavi announced last weekend he would leave the club at the end of th...
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Joselu double takes Real Madrid top of La Liga

 Joselu of Real Madrid celebrates with teammate Vinicius Junior scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and Real Madrid CF at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on February 01, 2024 in Getafe, Spain.Joselu scored a goal in each half as Real Madrid beat local rivals Getafe to return to the top of La Liga.The former Stoke striker headed home Lucas Vazquez's cross to put Carlo Ancelotti's side in front after 14 minutes and a clinical finish early in the second half secured the win.Mason Greenwood and Borja Mayoral hit the post for Getafe but Real held on to move two points clear of Girona.The loss leaves Getafe 10th in the table.Madrid, buoyed by the return of Jude Bellingham after suspension, started well and were deservedly in front when Joselu planted his...
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Xavi confirms date for Ter Stegen’s return

 Marc -Andre ter Stegen of FC Barcelona seen in action during UEFA Champions League 2023/2024 football match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and FC Barcelona at Volksparkstadion (Hamburg). Final score; FC Shakhtar 1:0 FC Barcelona.Barcelona have struggled to repeat the same level of defensive solidity as they did last season, and one of the biggest reasons for the Blaugrana’s leaky defense has been the extended absence of Marc-André ter Stegen, who has missed almost three months after undergoing back surgery.The German returned to training last week, and now the date for his comeback has been confirmed. That’s according to manager Xavi Hernández, who was asked about Ter Stegen in a press conference on Tuesday and said that if everything goes according to plan, his number one goalkeeper wi...
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Lewa hosts Barça lunch after Xavi exit decision

 Barcelona players held a team lunch at Robert Lewandowski's house on Monday in the wake of coach Xavi Hernández's decision to leave the club at the end of the season.The lunch lasted for around two hours and was only attended by the players, with none of Xavi or his coaching staff present.Xavi, 44, made the surprise announcement that he will depart in the summer after Saturday's 5-3 loss to Villarreal, which left Barça 11 points behind LaLiga leaders Girona.It came on the back of elimination from the Spanish Supercopa and Copa del Rey this month, which further increased the pressure on Xavi.Xavi -- who replaced Ronald Koeman at the end of 2021 -- had not told the players of his decision before making it official, with the majority of them learning of the news via social media and mes...
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Roberto expected to follow Xavi out of Barca

 Sergi Roberto of FC Barcelona in action during the Copa del Rey Round of 16 match between Unionistas and FC Barcelona at Campo de Futbol Reina Sofia on January 18, 2024 in Salamanca, Spain. Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto is expected to follow manager Xavi out of the club at the end of the season.Roberto is into the final year of his current contract at the club, and Xavi has said publicly he wants Barcelona to renew his existing deal.Yet Diario AS reckon the club have “no intention” of renewing Roberto’s contract, meaning he is expected to leave on a free transfer.Roberto has also played down talk of an exit - saying in December he has Xavi’s “confidence” - but the coach’s decision to leave is likely to spell bad news for the veteran.The captain has previously revealed he would...
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Torres hat-trick helps Barca see off spirited Betis

 Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona Joao Felix of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Sevilla v FC Barcelona at the Benito Villamarin Stadium on January 21, 2024 in Sevilla SpainFerran Torres netted a clinical hat-trick as Barcelona stayed in touch with La Liga's top two with victory over a spirited Real Betis.Torres scored with two finishes from close range in the 21st and 48th minutes before Betis fought back.Isco struck twice in three minutes to stun Xavi's third-placed side.But Joao Felix's stylish 90th-minute strike put Barca ahead, before Torres claimed his third to seal the success when he broke clear to fire home.Barcelona remain eight points adrift of leaders Girona, who beat Sevilla 5-1, and seven behind second-placed Real Madrid.Defending champions ...
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Bellingham inspires Real comeback win over Almeria

 Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid CF reacts during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and UD Almeria at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Jude Bellingham inspired Real Madrid as they came from two goals down to beat La Liga bottom side Almeria in a breathless encounter.The winless visitors took a shock lead at the Bernabeu with goals from Largie Ramazani and Edgar Gonzalez.England midfielder Bellingham scored a 57th-minute penalty, before Vinicius Jr equalised 10 minutes later.In the ninth minute of added time, Bellingham headed across for Dani Carvajal to poke in the winner.The dramatic late victory helped Real leapfrog Girona and move two points clear at the top of La Liga.Girona, though, could return to the summit later this evening i...
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Deco talks Xavi’s future after Barca’s Super Cup defeat

 Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on with his runners-up medal after the team's defeat in the Super Copa de España Final match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona on January 14, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Barcelona sporting director Deco says Xavi still has the full backing of the board after Sunday’s embarrassing 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup.Xavi apologised to supporters after seeing his side beaten easily by their bitter rivals in Saudi Arabia.Deco spoke after the defeat and insists Xavi’s future is not up for discussion right now.“It’s a tough defeat. Furthermore we have not been able to fight. We have to continue and think about the Cup,” he told Movistar.“This question [about Xavi] doesn’t make any sense. The coach continues to have everyone’...
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Ancelotti unhappy to face Atletico in trio of Madrid derbies

 Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Real Madrid prior the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and RCD Mallorca at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 3, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said yesterday he was unhappy to be pitted against fierce city rivals Atletico Madrid three times in under a month.Los Blancos take on Diego Simeone’s Atletico today in Riyadh in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final, again next week in the Copa del Rey last 16, and also in La Liga in early February.Atletico are the only team to beat Real Madrid this season in all competitions, with the Rojiblancos earning a 3-1 league win in September in the derby at their Metropolitano stadium.“The calendar is what it is, we have to face Atletico Madrid again, we have to play this game,” Ancel...
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Martinez expected to miss five weeks with latest injury

 Inigo Martinez of FC Barcelona leaves the pitch with an injury during the Copa del Rey Round of 32 match between UD Barbastro and FC Barcelona at Campo Municipal de Deportes on January 07, 2024 in Barbastro, Spain. Barcelona expect Inigo Martinez to miss around five weeks after being injured again on Sunday in the Copa del Rey win at Barbastro.Martinez was back in action after hamstring trouble but had to go off yet again after suffering a fresh injury.Barcelona have confirmed it’s a thigh problem:Diario Sport reckon Martinez will be now sidelined for just over a month.The news means he’ll miss the Spanish Super Cup, the next round of the Copa del Rey and league games against Real Betis, Villarreal, Osasuna and Alaves.Barcelona are hoping he will be fit in time for the return of...
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Xavi says Barça should renew Sergi Roberto: ‘He knows what Barça is’

 Coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Las Palmas v FC Barcelona at the Gran Canaria Stadium on January 4, 2024 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Spain.Barcelona boss Xavi Hernández thinks the club should keep captain Sergi Roberto around for one more season. Roberto’s deal expires in six months and he’s widely expected to leave in the summer, but the coach doesn’t want to see him go.Speaking to the press on Saturday, Xavi said he has recommended Roberto’s renewal to the club and praised the captain’s leadership and qualities as a player. He also defended Roberto, who is a target of much criticism from press and fans.“I would recommend to the club that they renew Sergi Roberto. They already know it. He is important, he can play in many positions. Y...
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Real Madrid suffer double injury blow ahead of busy run of games

 Jude Bellingham and Lucas Vazquez players of Real Madrid are training at Valdebebas training ground on January 02, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid have revealed that Lucas Vazquez is facing a spell out with a hamstring problem, while Toni Kroos will be absent against Arandina on Saturday due to an ankle issue.A medical report issued by the club on Friday afternoon confirmed a thigh problem for Vazquez, who would have been in line for a start against Arandina in the Copa del Rey this weekend."Following tests carried out today by the Real Madrid Medical Services on our player Lucas Vazquez, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his right thigh. His progress will be monitored," read a statement on Real Madrid's official website.The 32-year-old has ...
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Xavi: Champs Barca deserve respect in title race

 Coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona consoles Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona who leaves the pitch with an injury during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Las Palmas v FC Barcelona at the Gran Canaria Stadium on January 4, 2024 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Spain.Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández called for "respect for the reigning champions" as his side came from behind to beat Las Palmas 2-1 to remain seven points behind joint LaLiga leaders Real Madrid and Girona.Ilkay Gündoğan scored a stoppage-time penalty to seal the win after Ferran Torres had cancelled out former Barça striker Munir El Haddadi's opener for Las Palmas at the Estadio Gran Canaria."Of course," Xavi said in his post-game news conference when asked if Barça were still in the title race. "Did you see this week's games ...
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La Liga leaders Real Madrid extend unbeaten run

 Antonio Rudiger of Real Madrid CF celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with teammate Rodrygo Goes during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and RCD Mallorca at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 03, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. La Liga leaders Real Madrid gained a hard-fought win over Mallorca thanks to Antonio Rudiger's late header.Mallorca hit the woodwork twice as Antonio Sanchez's header bounced off the underside of the crossbar on to the goalline, with Samu Costa also hitting the post for the visitors.Those misses proved costly as Rudiger headed in from Luka Modric's fine left-wing corner in the 78th minute.Real are now unbeaten in 18 games in all competitions.The result had briefly taken Real three points clear at the top, before second-placed Girona m...
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‘Insulting’ Greenwood one of three sent off for Getafe

 Mason Greenwood of Getafe CF reacts as he is sent off by referee Jorge Figueroa Vazquez during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and Rayo Vallecano at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on January 02, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Troubled England international Mason Greenwood has been accused of insulting a referee on his way to becoming one of three Getafe players sent off in a 2-0 La Liga loss to Rayo Vallecano.Referee Jorge Figueroa Vazquez said in his post-match report that Greenwood insulted him in the 50th minute with an expletive in English, something the player and his club denied."He doesn't speak Spanish very well, he told me he was saying something else," Getafe coach Jose Bordalas said."He was frustrated because the referee was not calling any fouls on him, but he ne...
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