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Girona, LALIGA

Castellanos leads Girona to La Liga win at Sevilla

  Taty Castellanos of Girona FC celebrates a goal during the spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between Sevilla FC and Girona FC at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium on May 1, 2023, in Sevilla, Spain. Former Major League Soccer scoring leader Taty Castellanos has struck again, and Girona followed up their win against Real Madrid with another over Sevilla in Spain’s La Liga. Juanpe Ramirez scored in the 23rd minute and Castellanos sealed the 2-0 victory in the 55th on Monday night to give Girona their second straight victory. Castellanos, playing on a one-season loan from New York City FC, scored all four goals in the 4-2 win against defending champion Madrid in the previous round. The win moved the Catalan club into eighth place, while Sevilla stayed 11th a...
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LALIGA

Benzema hat-trick for Madrid, Barca field 15-year-old

 Karim Benzema (L) of Real Madrid CF competes for the ball with Rodrigo Ely (R) of Almeria UD during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and UD Almeria at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 29, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Karim Benzema has scored a first-half hat trick to lead Real Madrid to a 4-2 win over Almeria in a Spanish league game that threw up an injury scare for Vinicius Junior. The comfortable win ensured Madrid remain in second place, with Barcelona maintaining their commanding 11-point lead with a 4-0 win over nine-man Real Betis. With La Liga all but out of reach with six games remaining, the success of Madrid’s season hinges on next weekend’s Copa del Rey final against Osasuna and their Champions League semi-final with Manchester City. With Luka Modric already d...
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LALIGA, Real Sociedad

Sociedad close in on Champions League spot with victory

 Real Sociedad's Japanese forward Takefusa Kubo (C) celebrates with teammates scoring his team's second goal during the Spanish League football match between CA Osasuna and Real Sociedad at El Sadar stadium in Pamplona on April 28, 2023.Real Sociedad have taken another step towards locking up a Champions League berth after beating Osasuna 2-0 in the Spanish league. The win allowed fourth-placed Sociedad to open up a nine-point gap over fifth-placed Real Betis, putting more pressure on the Seville-based side to win at leaders Barcelona on Saturday. The top-four finishers in the league earn spots in Europe’s elite competition next season. The game’s opener came in the sixth minute when Osasuna goalkeeper Sergio Herrera scored an own goal. But Herrera kept Osasuna in the match by making ...
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LALIGA, Luka Modric

Modric a doubt for cup final and Man City tie

 Luka Modric of Real Madrid CF with the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between Girona FC and Real Madrid CF at Montilivi Stadium on April 25, 2023 in Girona, Spain.Real Madrid’s Luka Modric is an injury doubt for the Copa del Rey final and the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Manchester City. The midfielder has what Real say is an issue at “the back of his left thigh”. The Spanish club play the Copa del Rey final against Osasuna on 6 May before the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against City on 9 May. “He had an injury in the game at Girona [on Tuesday] and is out of action,” said Real boss Carlo Ancelotti. Modric was substituted after 63 minutes in the 4-2 midweek defeat. Real will play league games against Almeria and Real Sociedad before ...
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LALIGA, Valencia FC

Valencia gain crucial win in Liga survival battle

 Javi Guerra of Valencia cf celebrate after scoring the 2-1 goal with his teammate during La Liga match between Valencia CF and Real Valladolid at Mestalla Stadium on April 27, 2023.Valencia youngster Javi Guerra struck a vital stoppage-time winner to help his side beat Real Valladolid 2-1 yesterday and climb out of La Liga’s relegation zone. Los Che produced a fine comeback at Mestalla to pull themselves towards safety, up to 16th, two points above the bottom three. Espanyol, 19th, sunk deeper into the mire with a 4-2 defeat by Villarreal. Canadian striker Cyle Larin struck in the sixth minute after a lapse in concentration by Valencia defender Mouctar Diakhaby, who gave the ball away in his own half. However the Guinea defender made amends for his mistake for Valencia on the hour ma...
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BARCELONA FC, LALIGA

Leaders Barcelona lose at Rayo Vallecano

 Alvaro Garcia (18) of Rayo Vallecano celebrates after scoring a goal during the La Liga week 31 football match between Rayo Vallecano and Barcelona at Vallecas Stadium in Madrid, Spain on April 26, 2023.Leaders Barcelona suffered only their third La Liga defeat of the season as Rayo Vallecano secured a memorable win. Goals by Alvaro Garcia and Fran Garcia put the mid-table hosts in a commanding position before Robert Lewandowski scored a late consolation. Barca remain on course to win a first La Liga title since 2018-19, 11 points clear of nearest rivals Real Madrid with eight matches left. They host fifth-placed Real Betis on Saturday (kick-off 20:00 BST). Garcia put Vallecano ahead after firing across Marc-Andre ter Stegen before Garcia doubled the lead. Lewandowski pulled one back...
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Girona, LALIGA, Real Madrid, UCL

Castellanos scores four as Girona beat Real Madrid

 Andriy Lunin of Real Madrid reacts as Valentin Castellanos of Girona FC celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Girona FC and Real Madrid CF at Montilivi Stadium on April 25, 2023 in Girona, Spain.Girona striker Valentin Castellanos scored four times as they recorded a resounding victory over reigning La Liga champions Real Madrid. Castellanos, on loan from New York City, headed the opener and then ran onto a long ball before slotting past Real’s Andriy Lunin to make it 2-0. Vincius Jr gave Real hope with a header from Marco Asensio’s cross. But Castellanos, 24, tucked in a cross from Yan Couto and headed a fourth – before Lucas Vazquez’s consolation. Real are 11 points behind leaders Barcelona, having played a game more. They play Man...
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BARCELONA FC, LALIGA, UCL

Barcelona secure $1.6 billion for Camp Nou redevelopment

 General view of the Spotify Camp Nou Stadium prior to the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC at Spotify Camp Nou on April 10, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona said on Monday they had secured 1.45 billion euros ($1.6 billion) in funding for a redevelopment plan and would start the renovation of the Camp Nou stadium on June 1. The club said in a statement that the money had come from deals with 20 investors who would receive repayment over periods of between five and 24 years. Barcelona said they would start paying back the loans when the work was completed. In addition to the football stadium the plan, called ‘Espai Barca’, includes spending on other club facilities. It includes 420m euros earmarked for the Palau Blaugrana, home of the club’s basketball a...
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Frenkie de Jong, LALIGA, UCL

De Jong shines on Barcelona return

 Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona in action during the Spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou stadium on April 23, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain.Frenkie de Jong was highly praised after making his return from injury in Barcelona’s 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday. After missing the last four matches, De Jong made his return and he played 79 minutes of the 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid, who were still without Memphis Depay. The only goal of the game was netted by Ferran Torres. Marca rated De Jong 8/10 on his return and said, “With him, Barça is another team in possession; Xavi’s team will immediately play up a gear. He was one of the best players against Atlético (again) and his return is a blessing ...
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BARCELONA FC, LALIGA, UCL

Official: Barcelona squad list to face Atletico Madrid

 Xavi Hernandez during the training session held at the Ciutat Esportiva Tito Vilanova, prior to the Cup semifinal match against Real Madrid, in Barcelona, on 04th April 2023.Barcelona will be aiming to end their three-match winless streak when they lock horns with La Liga’s most in-form team in Atletico Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday. Barça have been held to back-to-back goalless draws in their last two matches by Girona and Getafe, before which they were beaten 4-0 by Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-finals. So, it is imperative for Xavi Hernandez & co. to produce a strong reaction this weekend. Ahead of the match, the Barcelona manager has released the squad list that will be at his disposal to face Atletico Madrid. And the big news is that midfield duo Frenkie de Jon...
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LALIGA, Real Madrid, Toni Kroos, UCL

Toni Kroos hints that he will sign a new Real Madrid contract

 Toni Kroos of Real Madrid CF looks on during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg match between Chelsea FC and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on April 18, 2023 in London, England.Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has appeared to confirm that he will sign a new contract at Real Madrid. The German midfielder’s contract is up at the end of the season and he has previously said that 2023 would be the ‘appropriate’ year to retire. However, speaking after Real Madrid’s win over Chelsea in the Champions League, he hinted that he is set to sign a new deal to extend his stay at the Santiago Bernabeu. As reported by Diario AS, he told reporters: ‘Everything is on the right track, but I also respect what the club wants: how and when it communicates. ‘There is a good relationship t...
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Karim Benzema, LALIGA, Real Madrid

Depleted Real Madrid beat Cadiz before Chelsea trip

 Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio of Real Madrid speak to Referee Jesus Gil Manzano during the LaLiga Santander match between Cadiz CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on April 15, 2023 in Cadiz, Spain. Real Madrid have eased to a 2-0 La Liga win at Cadiz despite resting several first-choice players ahead of their trip to London to face Chelsea in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. Karim Benzema hit the woodwork twice before Nacho and Marco Asensio broke though with goals in the 72nd and 76th minutes respectively. The win left Madrid 10 points behind Spanish league leaders Barcelona, who visit Getafe on Sunday. Madrid head to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday holding a 2-0 lead after a convincing first-leg win over Frank Lampard’s team in Spain. “We coul...
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Karim Benzema, LALIGA, Real Madrid

Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga match against Cadiz

 Karim Benzema, player of Real Madrid, in action at Valdebebas training ground on April 14, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid have published their squad list for Saturday’s away match against Cadiz in La Liga.REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Luis López. Defenders: Carvajal, E. Militão, Alaba, Vallejo, Nacho, Odriozola, Lucas V. and Rüdiger. Midfielders: Modrić, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni and D. Ceballos. Forwards: Hazard, Benzema, Asensio, Rodrygo and Mariano. As expected, neither Toni Kroos nor Vinicius Junior have been included, so they will miss the game. The rotations should not stop there, as Madrid’s chances of conquering the 2022-2023 La Liga title have evaporated. Players like Modric, Benzema or Carvajal will likely get a chance to get some rest and prep...
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LALIGA, Ruben Alcaraz

Real Betis loses at home to Cadiz in Spanish league

Aitor Ruibal of Real Betis and Chris Ramos of Cadiz in action during the Spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between Real Betis and Cadiz CF at Benito Villamarin stadium on April 9, 2023, in Sevilla, Spain.Real Betis’ hopes of grabbing a Champions League spot next season took a hit after a 2-0 loss at home against relegation-threatened Cadiz in the Spanish league on Sunday. Betis’ third loss in its last four matches came with Manuel Pellegrini’s team playing with nine men for the final half-hour at the Benítez Villamarín Stadium in Seville. The result dropped Betis to sixth, six points behind fourth-place Real Sociedad in the final Champions League spot. Betis has won only one of its last seven matches in all competitions, with two losses against Manchester United in t...
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Karim Benzema, LALIGA

Ancelotti expects Benzema, Modric, Kroos to extend stay at Real

 Karim Benzema, player of Real Madrid, in action at Valdebebas training ground on April 07, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti expects the trio of Karim Benzema, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos to extend their stay at the LaLiga club with new deals after their current contracts expire at the end of this season. Ballon d’Or winner Benzema, 35, and 37-year-old Croatia midfielder Modric have helped Real win five Champions League titles, while ex-Germany international Kroos, 33, has won four. Though Modric and fellow midfielder Kroos have played slightly less this season, former France forward Benzema is Real’s top scorer with 25 goals in all competitions. Ancelotti said the club are in talks with the players about new deals. “I think (they) will stay,” Ancelotti s...
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Carlo Ancelotti, LALIGA

Madrid must not go crazy in cup Clasico – Ancelotti

 Head coach Carlo Ancelotti (R) of Real Madrid shakes hands with Vinicius Junior after a substitution during the La Liga week 27 soccer match between Real Madrid and Real Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain on April 02, 2023. Real Madrid will try to keep cool heads as they bid to overturn a 1-0 deficit in the Copa del Rey Clasico semi-final second leg, Carlo Ancelotti said Tuesday. The Spanish champions visit arch-rivals Barcelona on Wednesday as they bid to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat in the derby. Eder Militao’s own goal split the teams in the first leg in March as Madrid dominated but could not break down Barcelona’s solid defence. “The idea is not to go crazy to try and score a goal,” said Madrid coach Ancelotti. “The idea is to play a complete ...
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Karim Benzema, LALIGA, Real Madrid

Benzema scores first-half hat-trick in Madrid rout

 Benzema (2L) shoots the ball during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Real Valladolid FC at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 2, 2023.Karim Benzema scored a first-half hat-trick in the space of seven minutes as Real Madrid hammered Real Valladolid. Carlo Ancelotti’s side are 12 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. Rodrygo slotted Madrid’s opener into the bottom corner from Marco Asensio’s ball before Benzema headed in Vinicius Jr’s excellent cross. The Frenchman curled in his second Pp another Vinicius pass and then scored a close-range overhead kick – with Asensio and Lucas Vazquez also netting. IPpt was the fastest Madrid hat-trick in a La Liga game since Fernando Hierro’s three goals in six minutes in a 7-0 win over Espanyol in April 1...
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BARCELONA FC, LALIGA, ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI

Barcelona moves closer to La Liga crown with a win over Elche

 Robert Lewandowski centre-forward of Barcelona and Poland celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Elche CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on April 1, 2023 in Elche, Spain.Xavi Hernandez’s Barcelona eased past Elche to move closer to winning their 27th La Liga title after moving 15 points clear at the top of the league table. A brace from Robert Lewandowski and a goal each from Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres gave the Catalans a comfortable 4-0 win away from home. Still riding the high from their win over Real Madrid before the international break, the visitors took just 20 minutes to get on the scoresheet. Lewandowski ended his run of three games without a goal with a close-range strike from Ronald Araujo’s headed pass....
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BARCELONA FC, El Clasico, LALIGA, Real Madrid

Barca snatch Clasico win to strike La Liga title blow

 Franck Kessie of FC Barcelona celebrates with Ferran Torres and Sergi Roberto of FC Barcelona after scoring the team's second goal during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Spotify Camp Nou on March 19, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. Spanish La Liga leaders Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a thrilling El Clasico on Sunday to dash the Whites’ title hopes. Visitors Real Madrid took an early lead in a fortunate way at Spotify Camp Nou as Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior crossed from the left but the ball deflected off Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo’s head and went into Barca’s net. Barcelona leveled the match before the break as Sergi Roberto was in the box when Real Madrid could not clear the ball. Roberto took advantage of a rebound to unleash a ...
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LALIGA, Oscar Trejo, Rayo Vallecano

Rayo botch trick penalty in Spanish league draw

 Oscar Trejo of Rayo Vallecano during a match between Rayo Vallecano v Girona FC as part of LaLiga in Madrid, Spain, on March 18, 2022.Where soccer greats Lionel Messi and Johan Cruyff succeeded, the talented but mortal midfielders of Rayo Vallecano have come up short. The modest Madrid-based club were held to a 2-2 draw at home by Girona in the Spanish league after failing with back-to-back penalties – including a botched trick penalty kick -in a sequence that will go down as one of the oddest in recent memory for Spanish soccer. Isi Palazon and Oscar Trejo had already scored to put their team ahead 2-1 when Rayo had a penalty call in their favour just before halftime. Goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga saved Trejo’s spot kick, but he got another chance after the referee ordered the penalty ...
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