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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...

20Apr

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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 ...

19Apr

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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...

17Apr

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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...

15Apr

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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...

15Apr

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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...

14Apr

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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...

14Apr

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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...

13Apr

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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...

13Apr

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Eduardo Camavinga talks Mbappe, Ronaldo, Benzema, Bellingham, and Vinicius Jr

Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni players of Real Madrid are training at Valdebebas training ground on April 12, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camaving has said that Karim Benzema is the best player he has ever played with.Speaking in a chat with Oh My Goal France, the young midfielder participated in a fun segment where he also revealed that former forward Cristiano Ronaldo happens to be his role model.“Best player I have played with? If I had to choose one… Kylian [Mbappe] isn’t with me on a daily basis, so I’d say Karim [Benzema],” said the midfielder as quoted by Madrid Xtra.Upon asking who inspires him at Real Madrid, Camavinga added, “Who inspires me the most at Real Madrid? Toni Kroos & Luka Modric.”On Bellingham and RonaldoDespite being only 21 ye...

13Apr

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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...

11Apr

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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...

11Apr

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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 ...

11Apr

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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...

10Apr

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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 ...

10Apr

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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...

8Apr

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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...

7Apr

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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...

5Apr

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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...

3Apr

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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...