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29Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona duo completely ruled out for crucial clash against Inter

Alejandro Balde left-back of Barcelona and Spain during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 9, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will have to cope without Alejandro Balde and Robert Lewandowski for the UEFA Champions League first-leg tie against Inter Milan this week. After the intense Copa del Rey clash against Real Madrid, which went into extra time, it is understandable that some players might still be feeling the effects of the gruelling 120 minutes on the pitch. It must be noted that there were plenty of hard tackles during that match, and a few players picked up knocks. However, as things stand, no one else apart from Bal...

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29Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ancelotti reportedly set for Real Madrid exit

Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Real Madrid during the La Liga match between Getafe CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Coliseum on April 23, 2025 in Getafe, Spain. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to take over the Brazilian national team, according to several Spanish media outlets reports on Monday. The veteran Italian has one more year on his contract with the Spanish giants, but after quarter-final Champions League elimination by Arsenal and Copa del Rey defeat by rivals Barcelona, is poised to depart the Santiago Bernabeu. Ancelotti has not hidden that a potential exit was on the cards and said his future was "a topic for the next weeks" after defeat by Barca on Saturday. Spanish media report Ancelotti would take over ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June, leaving Madr...

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28Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid reportedly consider shock sale of forward to generate funds

Madrid, Spain - April 1: Rodrygo Goes of Real Madrid CF controls the ball during the Copa del Rey semifinal match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 1, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Manu Reino/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) Real Madrid showed barely any spine against Barcelona in the first half of the Copa del Rey final earlier this week. The second half, however, saw them more inspired in the attack and creating chances with ease.The one obvious difference in personnel between the two periods was the introduction of Kylian Mbappe in place of Rodrygo Goes. The Frenchman brought incisiveness and life to Real Madrid attack, something the team struggled for with Rodrygo on the field. A complicated situation As relayed in a re...

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28Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Real Madrid make fresh contact with Jurgen Klopp

Jurgen Klopp smiles during the DFB-Pokal - Semifinals match between VfB Stuttgart and RB Leipzig at MHP Arena on April 2, 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany. The brass at La Liga giants Real Madrid are refusing to let up in their pursuit of the services of ex-Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp. That’s according to Marca, as cited by Estadio Deportivo, who have on Sunday provided an insight into the situation. The subject of the bench in Madrid has of course returned to the forefront of the headlines across not only Spain, but all of Europe over the last 24 hours. This comes after the final nail was driven into the coffin of current Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti. After overseeing a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final, Ancelotti is expected to be imminently relieved of his dut...

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28Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Valdes: Flick’s style ‘should have been implemented a long time ago’ at Barca

Hansi Flick head coach of Barcelona celebrates the victory after winning the Copa del Rey Final match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 26, 2025 in Seville, Spain. Barcelona legend Victor Valdes has been talking about Hansi Flick’s side after taking up his new job as coach of Real Avila. The former goalkeeper admitted he loved watching the Copa del Rey final win over Real Madrid and says Flick’s style of play should have been implemented a long time ago. “I really enjoy watching Barça because the coach has been able to see where football has evolved and has been able to give the 4-3-3 a different touch with a different dynamic,” he told reporters. “I really enjoy it because I truly believe in the football they’re playing and because it’s the kind of...

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27Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona sink Real Madrid in extra time to win Copa del Rey title

FC Barcelona celebrating the victory with the trophy during the Spanish Copa del Rey match between Real Madrid v FC Barcelona at the Estadio de la Cartuja on April 26, 2025 in Sevilla Spain. Barcelona defender Jules Kounde struck deep in extra time to decide a gripping Copa del Rey Clasico final in Seville, earning his side a 3-2 win over rivals Real Madrid. The Catalans, aiming for a quadruple this season, won the first major trophy of Hansi Flick’s reign as coach and a record-extending 32nd Spanish cup in dramatic fashion on Saturday. Pedri sent Barcelona ahead at La Cartuja, but two Real Madrid goals in seven second-half minutes, from Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni, pulled the Spanish and European champions level. However, Ferran Torres struck in the 84th minute to take the ...

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27Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ancelotti: “We played a very good game in the second half”

SEVILLE, SPAIN - APRIL 26: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, reacts during the Copa del Rey Final match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 26, 2025 in Seville, Spain. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media after the 3-2 loss to Barcelona in the final of the Copa Del Rey on Saturday. He was asked about their performance in the second half, and he said: “In the second half, we looked for ways out from the back, and when they eased off the pressure a bit, we managed to do so. We played a very good game in the second half.” Ancelotti on the game “We had the game under control, but they tried to get a ball behind us and that’s when things got complicated. We have to keep fighting because we gave everything we had, we competed ve...

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26Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Atletico Madrid defeat Rayo Vallecano with convincing 3-0 win

Diego Pablo Simeone, head coach of Atletico de Madrid, gives instructions to his players during the La Liga EA Sports 2024/25 football match between Atletico de Madrid and Real Valladolid CF at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain, on April 14, 2025.  In the 33rd week of the Spanish La Liga, Atletico Madrid secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in a thrilling encounter that showcased the strength and discipline of Diego Simeone’s side. From the opening whistle, Atletico Madrid displayed confidence and control, pressing high and maintaining possession. Their efforts paid off with three well-executed goals that left Rayo Vallecano struggling to respond. The match highlighted Atletico’s attacking depth and solid defensive organization, key traits that have defined th...

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25Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ronaldo-owned Valladolid relegated from LaLiga

MADRID, SPAIN - AUGUST 25: Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima, president of Real Valladolid, looks on during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match between Real Madrid and Real Valladolid at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on August 25, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. Real Valladolid, the team owned by former Brazil striker Ronaldo, were relegated from LaLiga after a 5-1 loss at Real Betis on Thursday. It is the third relegation in seven years for Valladolid under Ronaldo, who is reportedly negotiating the sale of the club. The Brazil great has been loudly criticized by Valladolid's fans, who say he has been absent and doesn't give enough attention to the club. Last-place Valladolid have lost 13 of their last 14 matches and their goal differential is at negative 57. The heavy loss capped a ...

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24Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid win to keep La Liga title race alive

GETAFE, SPAIN - APRIL 23: Arda Guler of Real Madrid attempts a scissor kick shot during the LaLiga match between Getafe CF and Real Madrid CF at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on April 23, 2025 in Getafe, Spain. Real Madrid have kept pace with Spanish league leaders Barcelona with a 1-0 win at Getafe ahead of the rivals' meeting in the Copa del Rey final. Arda Guler scored a first-half goal for Madrid, who moved back within four points of Barcelona. The Catalan club edged Mallorca 1-0 on Tuesday. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti used many reserves ahead of Saturday's Copa final in Seville. Brazil forward Endrick made his first Spanish league start with the club, Vinicius Junior was substituted in the second half. and Jude Bellingham came off the bench in the second 45. Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga...

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22Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Betis beat Girona to keep Champions League hopes alive

GIRONA, SPAIN - APRIL 21: Isco of Real Betis is challenged by Arthur Melo of Girona FC during the LaLiga match between Girona FC and Real Betis Balompie at Montilivi Stadium on April 21, 2025 in Girona, Spain. Real Betis have scored three goals in a first-half blitz to beat Girona 3-1 in Spain's La Liga to keep alive their hopes of playing European football next season. Monday night's win took sixth-placed Betis to within one point of Villarreal. The top five qualify for the Champions League, while the team in sixth will play in the Europa League. "We still have our Champions League dreams," Isco, who scored his seventh goal of the season on his 33rd birthday, told broadcaster DAZN. "We know it is difficult, it's not in our hands, but we will fight until the end." Manuel Pellegrini's B...

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21Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Ernesto Valverde: “It was close until the end”

Athletic Club coach Ernesto Valverde and Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti are present during the La Liga 2024/25 match between Real Madrid and Athletic Club at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, on April 20. Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde offered a measured and realistic assessment of his team’s 1-0 loss at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday night, praising Real Madrid’s quality while pointing to fixture congestion and missed offensive clarity as key factors in the narrow defeat. Valverde’s side, fresh off a Thursday fixture, arrived in Madrid with a conservative game plan: stay compact, keep the game within reach, and strike when possible. For much of the evening, they executed that vision, especially in the first half. “It was clear that we had to play our game, knowi...

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20Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Raphinha leads Barcelona’s 4-3 comeback win over Celta Vigo

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 19: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal which was taken from the penalty spot during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta de Vigo at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 19, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Hansi Flick ran onto the field on the final whistle and lifted Raphinha off his feet in a bear hug. The Brazil forward deserved being singled out for extra praise from Barcelona's coach. He had just led a thrilling 4-3 fightback over Celta Vigo by scoring two late goals including a clutch penalty for an injury-time winner. Barcelona remained on pace for the Spanish league title as they opened up a seven-point gap over Real Madrid on Saturday before the defending champions host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. "It was amazi...

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19Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Ancelotti rules out Madrid rift, won’t talk future

Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. Carlo Ancelotti has denied there's any rift behind the scenes at Real Madrid, saying he will discuss his future with the club at the end of the season. Ancelotti's position has been heavily questioned after Madrid were beaten 2-1 by Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday, to crash out of the Champions League quarterfinals 5-1 on aggregate. The Italian has won two LaLiga and Champions League doubles since returning to Madrid 2021, but the team -- which is still battling for the league title and plays the Copa del Rey final next week -- has suffered several high-profile defe...

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19Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Espanyol win eases La Liga relegation fears

CORNELLA, SPAIN - APRIL 18: Marash Kumbulla of RCD Espanyol in action during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between RCD Espanyol and Getafe CF at RCDE Stadium on April 18, 2025 in Cornella, Barcelona, Spain. Espanyol have beaten Getafe 1-0 in La Liga to record a third straight victory and ease relegation fears. On-loan centre half Marash Kumbulla got the only goal near halftime. Any hopes of a Getafe comeback were scorched on the hour mark when Nigerian defender Christantus Uche was sent off for a bad tackle. The result came after recent wins away at Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo, and was the third clean sheet in a row for Manolo González's men. It lifted the Barcelona club three places into 12th spot. Getafe are a point and a place above them.

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18Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Hansi Flick talks about possible rotations ahead of Barcelona vs Celta Vigo

Dortmund, Germany - April 15: head coach Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona at BVB Stadion Dortmund on April 15, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) After having secured their passage to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, FC Barcelona are set to return to action in La Liga, where they will try to maintain their lead over Real Madrid. The Catalans will be facing Celta Vigo in this home fixture. While the Blaugranes are the favourites to come out as the winners in this game, they have been playing a lot of games in a short period of time, and the players might be feeling some fatigue. As Mundo Depor...

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16Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Mbappe available for Copa del Rey final despite one-game ban

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - APRIL 13: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid leaves the pitch after receiving a red card during the LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Mendizorroza on April 13, 2025 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe will be available for the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona later this month after receiving a one-match ban for his sending off against Alaves. The France captain was shown a straight red card during Madrid's 1-0 La Liga win on Sunday for a lunge on Alaves midfielder Antonio Blanco.The referee's report stated Mbappe was sent off for violent conduct, which results in a punishment of between one to three matches. A three-match ban would have seen Mbappe ...

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15Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Hansi Flick provides update on Barcelona contract talks

14 April 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia, Dortmund: Soccer: Champions League, ahead of the quarter-final second leg between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona. Coach Hansi Flick sits on the podium at the Barcelona press conference. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has discussed his future at the club, insisting he is very happy with his job and life, but revealing a new multi-year contract is not in his thinking. Flick signed a two-year deal when he succeeded Xavi last summer and looks increasingly likely to deliver La Liga glory in his first year at the club. Barca are additionally in with an excellent chance of claiming a first Champions League title in a decade. Flick will soon enter the final 12 months of his contract. But while he has every desire to remain at Barca, he would be more tha...

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15Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Alvarez nets penalty double in Atletico La Liga win

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 14: Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid in action during La Liga match between Atletico Madrid and Real Valladolid at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain on April 14, 2025. Julian Alvarez has scored two penalties as Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat bottom club Valladolid 4-2, keeping the side's slim chances of winning La Liga alive. Valladolid had lost 10 of its previous 11 games, conceding 32 goals along the way, but took a shock lead after 20 minutes when Mamadou Sylla converted from the penalty spot. Alvarez levelled four minutes later from another penalty after Giuliano Simeone was brought down in the box. Simeone put the home side in front on Monday with a nice individual goal three minutes after. Javi Sánchez got an equalizer 10 minutes into the ...

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14Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Mbappe at risk of missing Clasico Copa del Rey final

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - APRIL 13: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid is shown a red card by referee Cesar Soto Grado during the LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Mendizorroza on April 13, 2025 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe received a straight red card at the 38th minute of the La Liga game between the side coached by Carlo Ancelotti and Alaves. A few minutes after the visitors scored the opening goal of the day with French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, the former PSG striker challenged Alaves' Antonio Blanco with a shocking tackle that led the VAR intervening, and the referee decided to send Mbappe directly to the dressing room with a straight red card. Apart from the disappointing performance of the French star, Real Ma...

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