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3Apr

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Much-needed win for Atletico Madrid

Saul Niguez of Atletico de Madrid celebrates a goal during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between Valencia CF and Atletico de Madrid at Mestalla stadium on April 1, 2024, in Valencia, Spain. Substitute Saul Niguez scored a late winner to give Atletico Madrid a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Villarreal on Monday, as Diego Simeone’s side climbed back into La Liga’s top four with eight games left in the season.It was a much-needed win for Atletico after two consecutive losses and two wins in their last seven league matches had left them in danger of missing out on a Champions League spot next season.They were facing an in-form Villarreal side, who were on a four-game winning streak and unbeaten in their last nine league matches, a run that earned Marcelino...

2Apr

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Rodrygo brace leads Real to 2-0 win over Bilbao

Rodrygo Goes of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring a goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Bilbao at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Rodrygo netted a goal in each half as Real Madrid secured a 2-0 home win against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, cementing their position at the top of the LaLiga table. Real have 75 points, eight ahead of Barcelona in second and 10 clear of third-placed Girona with eight matches left. The result hit fourth-placed Bilbao’s hopes of securing a place in next season’s Champions League as they are only one point ahead of Atletico Madrid, who play at Villarreal on Monday. Rodrygo broke the deadlock after eight minutes, calmly curling the ball into the far corner after a compos...

2Apr

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Pedri predicts which teams will make the Champions League final

Pedri of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 27, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona midfielder Pedri has been chatting about the Champions League and has predicted who he thinks will make the final.The Catalan giants are currently preparing for a quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain, with the winners set to play Atletico or Dortmund for a place in the final.Pedri, unsurprisingly, is expecting his team to go all the way and to meet one of two teams in the showpiece at Wembley in June.“What do I think will be the UCL final? Barça-City. Although, Barça-Madrid won’t be bad either,” he said on the The Residency.“We are Barça. It’s very complicated, but of course we can win ...

1Apr

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Christensen expected to be fit for Barca’s trip to PSG

Andreas Christensen of FC Barcelona in action during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona are expecting Andreas Christensen to be fit for their next game which just happens to be a Champions League quarter-final tie with PSG.Christensen is currently sidelined with an Achilles injury that has been troubling the Denmark international for a while.He pulled out of the Danish squad for the most recent international break, due to the problem, and also sat out the win over Las Palmas,Yet Mundo Deportivo reckon he will be ready for PSG. His Achilles problem is described as being more “discomfort” than an actual injury which just needs to be carefully ...

31Mar

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Birthday boy Sergio Ramos clinches Sevilla win as Valencia hold Mallorca

Sergio Ramos of Sevilla FC celebrates scoring their opening goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and Sevilla FC at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on March 30, 2024 in Getafe, Spain. Saturday’s La Liga action featured a host of sides battling relegation as Sergio Ramos enjoyed a special birthday back in Madrid.Getafe 0-1 SevillaSevilla continued their push into mid table this season as they secured a 1-0 win away at Getafe.The Andalucians picked up just their second victory in six league games as they look to avoid any lingering possibilities over a relegation scrap.Ramos was front row and centre for the visitors as he nodded home inside the first three minutes to celebrate his 38th birthday.The veteran defender was then controversially denied a second goal before the...

30Mar

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New manager, old problems for Granada in La Liga loss

Robert Navarro of Cadiz CF looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Cadiz CF and Athletic Bilbao at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on January 28, 2024 in Cadiz, Spain. It was new coach, old problems for Granada as the Andalusian side went down 1-0 at Cadiz that extended their winless run to 10 games in the Spanish league.Jose Ramon Sandoval took charge of the relegation-threatened club for the first time since replacing Alexander Medina last week but there was no sign of any new manager bounce on Friday.The goal came from Robert Navarro after 51 minutes. The midfielder deftly cushioned a pass from Ruben Alcaraz and let it bounce once before volleying past Augusto Batalla.Granada came more into the game after going behind and Bruno Mendez missed a late chance to equalise. At the ot...

29Mar

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Real Madrid prodigy leads his team to another final with game-winning goal

Endrick of Brazil celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between England and Brazil at Wembley Stadium on March 23, 2024 in London, England. With the summer transfer window just around the corner, Real Madrid’s new signing Endrick is already making a strong impression among fans with his performances for club and country.The 17-year-old whizkid achieved a milestone during the international break by scoring at the Wembley against England. He was also able to score a goal at Santiago Bernabeu, in a friendly against Spain.Endrick leads Palmeiras to another finalNow, in yet another milestone, Endrick starred for Palmeiras in the Paulista semifinal against Novorizontino.It was a hard-fought game for Palmeiras, who were unable to break the shackles ...

28Mar

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Barcelona to offer Xavi Hernandez new role if he leaves managerial position

Xavi Hernandez head coach of FC Barcelona giving instructions to Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on March 17, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez could remain linked to the club beyond the end of the season even if he does go through with his decision to step down as manager. President Joan Laporta is keen to keep Xavi linked to the club, and will create a new role for him.One of Xavi’s key complaints during his time at the club is that he has not felt appreciated for his work, and Laporta will try to show him that he does value his efforts. As per Barca Reservat (via TV3), Laporta will make Xavi the offer to become ambassador of the Barca Foundation alongside Alex Roca...

25Mar

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Julian Araujo dreaming of being part of Barca’s squad

Mexico defender Julian Araujo (#2) dribbles up field during the Concacaf Nations League semi final match between Mexico and Panama on March 21, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Julian Araujo is dreaming of playing for Barcelona next season after a decent spell on loan with La Liga side Las Palmas.The Mexico international is due back at Barcelona at the end of the season, and it’s thought he will get a chance to fight for a place in the squad in pre-season.Araujo has played 22 appearances in La Liga this season for Las Palmas and has told Fox Sports he’s dreaming of coming back to the club and playing for Barca.“I feel very good in Las Palmas , but obviously my dream is to return to Barcelona,” he said.“It is one of my goals. I have faith and I hope that everything turns o...

25Mar

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Robert Lewandowski is making a shocking display of loyalty to Barcelona

Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between SSC Napoli and FC Barcelona at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 21, 2024 in Naples, Italy.Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is a magnet for criticism whenever he makes a bad touch or gets into a brief goal-scoring slump, but there’s a case to be made that he’s been the Blaugrana’s most important player since arriving.Without him winning the Pichichi in his first season in Barcelona, there is no way the club hoists the LaLiga title over rivals Real Madrid at the end of the campaign, especially since so many of their wins were 1-0 results courtesy of a late Lewandowski goal.Lewandowski joined Barcelona after pushing his way out of Bayer...

24Mar

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Jules Koundé suffers ankle injury on France duty

Jules Kounde of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 24, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.According to Saber Desfarges, Jules Koundé (25) suffered an ankle injury during France’s 2-0 defeat to Germany at the Groupama Stadium on Saturday. Koundé was withdrawn on the hour mark by Didier Deschamps with Les Bleus 2-0 down. It had looked like a tactical substitution. Jonathan Clauss replaced the Barcelona defender and the Olympique de Marseille man represents a more attacking option. With France chasing the game, his introduction therefore seemed logical. However, Desfarges revealed post-match that Koundé was suffering from an injury to his right ankle. The journalist added that ...

24Mar

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Barca president: We won’t sell Yamal or make big-name signings

Joan Laporta president of Barcelona salutes the players after the game Final Supercopa de España Femenina match between Barcelona and Levante at Estadio Municipal de Butarque on January 20, 2024 in Leganes, Spain.Joan Laporta, president of Barcelona, told Mundo Deportivo on Saturday that the club rejected all offers to sell their young stars, even when offered as much as 200 million euros (about $217.3 million).The La Liga powerhouse has been dealing with deep financial problems for years. In order to meet the financial sustainability regulations of the Spanish top league and UEFA, the club will have to make a dent in their huge debts of one billion euros (about $1.09 billion) this summer.Many clubs facing a similar situation would sell their star players, as under football's financi...

24Mar

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Real Madrid ‘want Toni Kroos to sign a new contract’

Toni Kroos of Real Madrid looks on during the Super Copa de Espana semi-final match between Real Madrid CF and Atletico Madrid at Al-Awwal Park on January 10, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Real Madrid are reportedly hoping to keep Toni Kroos at the club for another season.Kroos, 34, has made 455 appearances for the Spanish giants since joining from Bayern Munich in 2014.Over his 10 seasons at the Bernabeu, the midfielder has won 20 trophies, including four Champions Leagues, three LaLiga titles and five Club World Cups.Despite his age and the rise of Real's young midfielders such as Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni, Kroos has still made 38 appearances this season, although his contract expires at the end of the campaign.And, according to Fabrizio Romano...

23Mar

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We have room’… Barcelona president confident about retaining €70m-rated midfield star

Joan Laporta during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta is pictured at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on September 2, 2023. Barcelona signed Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix and Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season.The goal of FC Barcelona remains today to forge a formidable team for the future. La Blaugrana know their future lies in the faith they put in their youth, and that remains their joy. However, the Catalans still need to understand the continuity of many stars.Beyond those who are untouchables from a sporting perspective in the long...

22Mar

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Barcelona now working towards retaining their wondrous talents

Xavi Hernandez head coach of FC Barcelona giving instructions to Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on March 17, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. The waves of La Masia continue to help FC Barcelona prosper even in their most dire moments. This ongoing campaign is no different, as the aid of younglings arrived when it was needed most desperately. Ultimately, the Catalans have remained stronger than they believed themselves to be capable of being.This ‘Baby’ Barcelona under the tutelage of Xavi Hernandez is a unique kind of storm. The likes of Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Hector Fort, and Marc Guiu, have established themselves as proper candidates to take on the torch that will one day be passed on ...

22Mar

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Real Madrid suffer two season-defining injury setbacks

Thibaut Courtois player of Real Madrid is training at Valdebebas training ground on March 19, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid’s injury list went from bad to worse this week when news broke that both David Alaba and Thibaut Courtois apparently suffered major injury setbacks. Thankfully, it now seems Alaba will be fit sooner or later. Courtois, though, is likely out for the rest of the season.Alaba tore his ACL in his left knee in Real Madrid’s 4-1 La Liga win versus Villarreal last December. It was always a longshot that he would return to the side this season, but now it seems very possible. According to Miguel Ángel Díaz of COPE Radio in Madrid, Alaba’s recovery from his ACL injury has not gone well. The Real Madrid left back reportedly flew to Austria this week to receive sp...

22Mar

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Luis Enrique talks possible Barca return, PSG clash in UCL

PSG coach Luis Enrique speaks to the media during the post-match press conference following the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Montpellier HSC (MHSC) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade de la Mosson on March 17, 2024 in Montpellier, France.Luis Enrique has jumped back on his Twitch channel to talk about life and had some interesting comments on a possible return to Barcelona.The PSG coach has been linked with the job, following news that Xavi will depart this summer, but says it would be difficult to manage his former club again.“I have always said that I would like to but reality says that it is very difficult for our paths to cross,” he said.“Now they will need a coach but my rule is to fulfill my contracts and with the people who trust me. It won’t be me. I will never do it.”Y...

21Mar

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Cancelo given the all clear after health checks

Joao Cancelo right-back of Barcelona and Portugal during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo has been given the all clear to continue playing football after undergoing heart checks.Cancelo missed the win over Atletico last time out as a precaution as Barca wanted him to undergo medical checks on a potential issue after a relative was diagnosed with a heart problem.Barcelona have confirmed those tests have now taken place and, thankfully, Cancelo has been given the green light to continue playing.Cancelo and the staff at Barcelona are obviously thrilled with the news, with the defender now set to link up with the Po...

21Mar

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Loanee Joselu speaks out on Real Madrid future beyond the summer

Joselu Mato of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Celta de Vigo at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 10, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid loanee Joselu has on Wednesday spoken out regarding his hopes of staying put in Spain’s capital beyond the summer.Joselu, of course, linked up with Carlo Ancelotti’s Real last year, as part of a season-long loan from Espanyol.And, safe to say, the move has since proven a fruitful one for all parties involved.Joselu currently stands as Los Blancos’ 3rd top scorer across all competitions, behind only rampant pair Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Jr.This comes with the Spanish international having racked up a head-turning 14 goals, to go along with three assists.Making such production all the more impressi...

20Mar

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Thibaut Courtois forced to undergo second knee surgery in seven months due to meniscus tear

Thibaut Courtois player of Real Madrid is training at Valdebebas training ground on March 19, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.Thibaut Courtois player of Real Madrid is training at Valdebebas training ground on March 19, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.It’s been a nightmare day for Thibaut Courtois. During Tuesday’s training session with Real Madrid, he suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee – the opposite one to which he tore his ACL – which is expected to keep him out for almost two months, which effectively means that his season is over without a game being played.Courtois suffered that ACL injury in August, just days before the start of the La Liga season. He underwent successful surgery soon after it occurred, and he had been in the final stages of his recovery before this latest blow.As reporte...