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7May

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Madrid must ‘improve’ to overcome Bayern in Champions League

Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, applauds the fans at full-time following the team's victory in the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between Real Madrid CF and RB Leipzig at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 06, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is searching for the formula to take his team's performance up several notches to get past Bayern Munich on Wednesday and reach the Champions League final.The Italian admitted after the 2-2 semi-final first leg draw last week in Bavaria that Real failed to find their consistent best despite earning a decent result, with the German giants largely on top."Bayern are very dangerous, they were at their best and we weren't -- we have time to improve for Wednesday," Ancelotti told reporter...

5May

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Barcelona to have serious consequences of the loss to Girona

New FC Barcelona Head Coach Xavi Hernandez (L) and Joan Laporta, President of FC Barcelona walk across the pitch during a press conference at Camp Nou on November 08, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.The defeat to Girona has caused more than just a few headaches for FC Barcelona. La Blaugrana know that their league aspirations for this season hang on by a thread, but the consequences will go beyond this campaign. For now, Barcelona are already looking at the ways they must make things right.Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, was particularly furious after the loss to Girona. His exclamations have already been reported by several outlets, but the repercussions do not just stop at simple cries of frustration. Instead, there will be legitimately gruesome consequences of this game.Hailed a...

5May

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Ancelotti hails Real Madrid ‘commitment’ after sealing record-extending 36th La Liga title

Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, congratulates Federico Valverde of Real Madrid at the final whistle during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Cadiz CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 04, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Carlo Ancelotti credited Real Madrid's La Liga title triumph to the "commitment and attitude" of his players after the Spanish giants sealed a record-extending 36th championship on Saturday night.After beating Cadiz 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu, with second-half goals from Brahim Diaz, Jude Bellingham, and Joselu, Real needed Barcelona to drop points to Girona in the later game to clinch the title with four games remaining.Girona duly delivered, twice fighting back to secure their second 4-2 victory over Barca this season, and in the process qualify ...

4May

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Real Madrid boss Ancelotti ‘the best coach in history’ says former goalkeeper

Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, gestures during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Mestalla on March 02, 2024 in Valencia, Spain. Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek has said that Carlo Ancelotti is the best manager in the history of the sport, adding that the kind of freedom he gives to his team is formidable.“I think Ancelotti is the best coach in history who manages great teams and players,” said the former keeper as quoted by AS. “His way of communicating with the players and giving them freedom on the field is surprising and unusual, but it works,” he added. Dudek, who played 12 games for the team across four seasons, added that while winning the league title is normal, being the contender for the Champio...

1May

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Dest confirms he’s torn his ACL and will undergo surgery

Sergino Dest of PSV during the Dutch Eredivisie match between PSV and Vitesse at Philips Stadion on April 13, 2024 in Eindhoven, Netherlands.Barcelona loanee Sergino Dest has confirmed he’s suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and is set to undergo an operation.PSV had already confirmed that Dest is out of action with a “serious” knee injury, and the American has now opened up on the nature of the problem.“Hey fans. Sergino here. I wanted to let you guys know about my injury. Unfortunately I have torn my ACL,” he said in a post on X.“I will have an operation soon and will try to come back as soon as possible to my top level. It will be a difficult time for me but I know these times will only make me stronger. So, I will come back to make you all proud. See you all soon.”Want to...

30Apr

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Valencia forward praised for treatment of Barcelona veteran

Hugo Duro of Valencia CF runs with the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 29, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Valencia forward Hugo Duro won himself some fans in Catalonia on Monday night, after he comforted Marc-Andre ter Stegen, following the German’s error for his goal.Ter Stegen came out to cut off a ball in behind, and looked to lift the ball over the onrushing Duro. Misjudging it, Duro managed to get a touch on the ball, and would go on to roll it into an empty net, leaving the German red-faced.After the celebrations, Duro was seen encouraging ter Stegen before he made his way back to the halfway line, something he was asked about in his post-match interview with DAZN (carried by MD).“I don’t know how l...

30Apr

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Antonio Rüdiger: ‘If we face Kylian Mbappé in the final, we’ll beat him’

Antonio Rudiger of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Speaking to Le Media Carré, Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger (31) has revealed that he has no fears about the prospect of facing Kylian Mbappé (25) in the Champions League final. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain might be on opposite sides of the semi-final but that has not stopped the German international from pouring fuel on the fire in what could be a tantalising affair if the Spanish and French teams manage to collide on the 1st of June. Not least because of the status of Mbappé’s future coming once more into the spotlight if the two teams were to meet. The PSG winger has long been rumoured and l...

27Apr

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Which Barca players have a point to prove during the last six games?

Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's second goal 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’s season is effectively over ahead of the final six games of the campaign but there are still a host of players with something to prove before the end of the season.Let’s have a look at who will be eagerly hoping for minutes, starting on Monday against Valencia.Vitor RoqueThe Brazilian’s lack of game time since arriving in January has been a little bemusing to say the least. He’s made only two starts, playing less than 300 minutes, which begs the question why make such an effort to bring him in during the winter when funds were so tight?That aside, Vitor Roque is one player ...

27Apr

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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 ...

26Apr

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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...

26Apr

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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...

26Apr

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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...

25Apr

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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...

24Apr

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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...

24Apr

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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 ...

23Apr

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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...

22Apr

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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...

22Apr

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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...

21Apr

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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...

20Apr

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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...