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Joao Felix, LALIGA, TRANSFERS

Atletico Madrid set price for Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea target Joao Felix

Joao Felix of Atletico Madrid crestfallen after his substitution during the La Liga Santander match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Valencia CF at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on January 22, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Atletico Madrid are happy to let Joao Felix leave the club this summer but not cheaply, wanting a £9.5m loan fee and a commitment to buy for £70.5m, according to reports. The 23-year-old moved to Atletico from Benfica for an enormous £113m in 2019 but it has not worked out for him in the Spanish capital and after falling out with manager Diego Simeone he is being allowed to leave. There is no shortage of interest in the Portugal forward, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea all linked with him on a loan deal in January. The Mirror report that Atletico have set their pric...
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LALIGA, Ousmane Dembele, TRANSFERS

Ousmane Dembele gives definitive response to PSG interest

Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the Copa Del Rey Round of 32 match between Intercity and FC Barcelona at Estadio Jose Rico Perez on January 04, 2023 in Alicante, Spain.Ousmane Dembele has warned Paris Saint-Germain that he has no interest in leaving Barcelona in the near future. PSG were among the sides chasing Dembele as his previous contract wound down towards the end of last season and the Ligue 1 leaders have been tipped to lodge a bid for the 25-year-old as he enters the final 18 months of his current deal. Asked for his feelings towards an imminent move to PSG, Dembele made it abundantly clear that his focus is solely on Barcelona. “Four months ago, I signed a new contract with FC Barcelona,” he told Eleven Sports. “I’m happy here. We will continue to work with Barça....
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Carlo Ancelotti, LALIGA

Carlo Ancelotti confirms two fitness concerns ahead of Cacereno Copa del Rey clash

Luka Modric and Alvaro Odriozola players of Real Madrid are training at Valdebebas training ground on January 01, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that both Thibaut Courtois and Dani Carvajal are dealing with minor injuries which will keep them out of Tuesday’s Copa del Rey third-round clash with Cacereno. The duo both missed an open training session earlier on Monday, prompting concerns over their availability for both this game and upcoming La Liga clashes against the likes of Villarreal and Valencia. Asked for an explanation for the duo’s absences, Ancelotti confirmed that both Courtois and Carvajal were dealing with minor injuries and will play no part against Cacereno, although he expects both to recover in time to face Villarreal on Saturday. “They have small probl...
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BARCELONA FC, LALIGA, Marcos Alonso

Barcelona held by Espanyol in chaotic derby

Barcelona's Spanish defender Marcos Alonso reacts during the Spanish League football match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on December 31, 2022.Barcelona were held to a draw by local rivals Espanyol in a chaotic New Year’s Eve derby at the Nou Camp. Marcos Alonso gave Barca the lead after seven minutes, however they were pegged back by a Joselu penalty. Barcelona full-back Jordi Alba received a second yellow card in the final minutes, while Vinicius Souza was also dismissed for the visitors. The referee also sent off Espanyol’s Leandro Cabrera, although that was overturned by VAR. Despite failing to win, Barcelona returned to the top of La Liga on goal difference ahead of Real Madrid, who beat Real Valladolid 2-0 on Friday. On Saturday, Alonso nod...
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Karim Benzema, LALIGA, Real Madrid, Real Valladolid

Late Benzema double sends Real Madrid top

Karim Benzema of Real Madrid CF celebrates after scoring his team's second goalduring the LaLiga Santander match between Real Valladolid CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Municipal Jose Zorrilla on December 30, 2022 in Valladolid, Spain.Karim Benzema has scored a late double to hand Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Real Valladolid and move them a point clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga. Ballon d’Or winner Benzema returned to the starting lineup after missing the World Cup for France having suffered a thigh injury the day before the start of the tournament. Both teams had several chances to open the scoring in the first half but superb goalkeeping from Valladolid’s Jordi Masip and Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois kept the game goalless at the break. As the game entered its closing stages, Real Madri...
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BARCELONA FC, LALIGA, Raphinha

Raphinha’s nightmare return to Barcelona from Brazil

Raphinha of Brazil during the World Cup match between Croatia v Brazil at the Education City Stadium on December 9, 2022 in Al Rayyan Qatar.Barcelona forward Raphinha was due to return to training this Wednesday along with Memphis Depay, as the last of the non-French players to come back from World Cup duty. However travel delays mean he will likely be back on Thursday. After 11 days of holiday following Brazil’s elimination on penalties at the hands of Croatia, Raphinha was due to fly back to Barcelona from Brazil, via Lisbon. A lengthy layover in Portugal and some lost luggage mean he will be late back to work though. The Brazilian winger posted the following on his Instagram account. “I would like to thank TAP for leaving us on the plane for more than an hour. And now they inform us tha...
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BARCELONA FC, LALIGA, Xavi Hernandez

Xavi: LaLiga win would bring ‘stability’ to Barca

Xavi Hernandez coach of FC Barcelona during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF at Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on September 17th, 2022.Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has made winning LaLiga this season a priority in a bid to “bring stability” back to the Catalan club, accepting he is under pressure to deliver success after a summer of spending. Barca have won just one trophy in the last three seasons – the Copa del Rey under Ronald Koeman in 2021 – and have been knocked out of the Champions League in the group stages in each of the past two years. The club have also been fighting financial problems, with LaLiga’s financial fair play rules leading to the departure of Lionel Messi 18 months ago, but results domestically have improved under Xavi after eight n...
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Karim Benzema, LALIGA, NEWS

Benzema retires from French national team

Karim Benzema of France attends a training session at Al Sadd SC Stadium on November 17, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from the French national team on his Social Media. “I’ve made my best efforts and my mistakes to be where I am today and I am proud! I’ve written my own story and our story ends today,” wrote Benzema. Benzema was hoping to play in the 2022 FIFA World Cup but a muscle injury and some strange decisions from the French coaching staff behind the scenes forced him to return to Madrid. The French striker will now focus on his Real Madrid career, where he will be hoping to keep playing at a high level for a few more seasons so that he can still make an impact and retire in the club of his life. Benzema has recovered from his in...
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Carlo Ancelotti, LALIGA

Carlo Ancelotti addresses rumours surrounding Brazil job

Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid, looks on during the UEFA Champions League, Group F, football match played between Real Madrid and Celtic FC at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on November 02, 2022, in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has said that he is “very happy” at Bernabeu and not currently interested in the vacant Brazil post. Tite left his role as Brazil boss following the disappointment of the 2022 World Cup, with the South American nation being eliminated by Croatia in the quarter-finals. A recent report claimed that Ancelotti had emerged as a contender for the position, but the Italian has said that he currently has no desire to end his time with Real Madrid. “What the future holds for me, I don’t know, I live for the day, for now I’m very happy at Madrid...
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BARCELONA FC, LALIGA, Memphis Depay

Memphis’ Barca future set to be decided next week – report

Memphis Depay of Netherlands looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Netherlands and Argentina at Lusail Stadium on December 9, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar.The future of Memphis Depay is reportedly set to be decided in the coming week or two. The Barcelona attacker had a pretty solid World Cup despite being only just back from injury and still gaining fitness. That round of performance has apparently brought out former club Manchester United’s interest. Erik Ten Hag is in need of another attacker after Sir Ronaldo’s exit and Depay could fit the bill. Depay and Xavi are apparently set to meet as he returns from World Cup duty to chat about things. He hasn’t been a consistent feature in Xavi’s plans so an exit makes sense for both parties, the main ...
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Denzel Dumfries, LALIGA, SERIE A, TRANSFERS

Denzel Dumfries on Real Madrid radar

Denzel Dumfries of Netherlands celebrates scoring at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and USA at Khalifa International Stadium on December 3, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.Real Madrid could offer Denzel Dumfries a chance to test his mettle in La Liga as the Spanish giants are pretty impressed by his quality. According to Fichajes, Real Madrid might sound up Inter Milan over the possibility of a move of right-back Denzel Dumfries. The 26-year-old has had a fantastic World Cup so far, with the Serie A giants valuing him at around €60 million. Despite their strong performance on the pitch, the need of plugging the loopholes has emerged at Real Madrid. And right-back is one of the concerned areas that need to be addressed. Dani Carvajal has been one of the best in the ...
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Arnau Martinez, LALIGA, TRANSFERS

Barcelona defensive target open to Real Madrid move

Arnau Martinez of Girona FC runs with the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between Girona FC and Athletic Club at Montilivi Stadium on November 04, 2022 in Girona, Spain.Arnau Martinez, a target for Barcelona, is admittedly open to joining Real Madrid and will not rule out any possibilities when he leaves Girona. In a recent interview, as quoted by 90min, Arnau Martinez revealed that he would be open to joining Real Madrid while leaving Girona. The 19-year-old Girona right-back is a top defensive target for Barcelona, who he is ready to rejoin. Arnau Martinez spent his formative years at several clubs before graduating from the Girona academy. The teenage prodigy spent a few years at Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, where he was a popular figure. But the Spaniard has gone from str...
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LALIGA, Real Madrid, Vinicius Junior, World Cup 2022

Vinicius Jnr claims opponent tactics “went too far” as he feared for World Cup dream

Vinicius Junior of Brazil during the Brazil Training Session at Juventus Training Center on November 14, 2022 in Turin, Italy.Real Madrid forward and Brazil international Vinicius Junior has spoken of his fear of missing this year’s World Cup due to “dirty” challenges from LaLiga opponents. Vinicius has emerged as a star for club and country in recent years, bagging 22 goals last season including the winning strike in Madrid’s Champions League final victory over Liverpool. He is already into double figures this campaign as his strong form continues. However, the talented 22-year-old has often been a target for rough challenges from multiple opponents within LaLiga. He has been fouled more than any other player in the division – and 10 times more than Getafe striker Enes Unal, who is second...
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Eden Hazard, LALIGA

Hazard: “I want to play but it’s the manager who makes his choices.”

 Eden Hazard of Real Madrid CF reacts during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Cadiz CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 10, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. In a press conference on Monday while on international duty with the Belgian National Team, Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard spoke to reporters about the difficult season he’s had so far, and his desire to continue at the Spanish capital. “I don’t want to leave Real Madrid. Maybe my situation will change after the World Cup,” Hazard told the media. “I want to play but it’s the manager who makes his choices. I accept, but I want to show him that I deserve to play more. When you don’t play it’s difficult.” Hazard also explained that while he understands why the “outside world” doubts him, he doesn’t doubt himself. “...
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LALIGA, Real Madrid, Toni Kroos

Kroos shines in Real Madrid win

Toni Kroos of Real Madrid CF battle for the ball with Jose Mari of Cadiz CF during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Cadiz CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 10, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Toni Kroos scored a superb volley and provided the assist for Real Madrid’s other goal as Los Blancos moved within two points of La Liga leaders Barcelona with a 2-1 win over Cadiz. Carlo Ancelotti’s side suffered their first loss of the top-flight season at Rayo Vallecano on Monday but returned to winning ways with a much-improved showing at the Santiago Bernabeu in their final match before the World Cup break. Eder Militao opened the scoring with a first-half header from Kroos’ cross on Thursday, marking the centre-back’s second goal in as many league games. Kroos’ emphatic seco...
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Atletico Madrid, LALIGA, Vedat Muriqi

Atletico lose again as World Cup looms

Mallorca's Kosovar forward Vedat Muriqi (C) vies with Atletico Madrid's Argentinian midfielder Rodrigo de Paul (L) and Atletico Madrid's Brazilian defender Felipe Augusto de Almeida during the Spanish league football match between RCD Mallorca and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Visit Mallorca Stadium in Palma de Mallorca on November 9, 2022.The World Cup break cannot come soon enough for Atletico Madrid. Their struggles continued on Wednesday with a 1-0 loss at Mallorca in the Spanish league, extending the team’s winless streak to five matches in all competitions. The latest setback dropped Diego Simeone’s side to sixth place going into the World Cup break, 13 points off leaders Barcelona. Vedat Muriqi extended his recent scoring run to score Mallorca’s winner from close range in the 16th ...
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LALIGA, Rayo Vallecano, Real Madrid, Santi Comesana

Rayo Vallecano beat Real Madrid in La Liga

Santi Comesana of Rayo Vallecano celebrating 1-0 with Sergio Camello of Rayo Vallecano during the La Liga Santander match between Rayo Vallecano v Real Madrid at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on November 7, 2022 in Madrid Spain.Rayo Vallecano have come from behind to beat Real Madrid 3-2, handing the champions their first loss in La Liga this season. The defeat meant Madrid failed to reclaim top spot after two consecutive games without a win. Barcelona are top on 34 points, two ahead of Real Madrid and 10 in front of third-placed Atletico Madrid. Following their third consecutive win, Rayo climbed to eighth place, two points off the European qualification spots. Since losing Ballon d’Or winning striker Karim Benzema to a thigh injury last month, Real have won only one of their last three...
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LALIGA, Nemanja Gudelj, Real Betis, Sevilla

Sevilla hold Betis in fiery derby, Atletico drop points again

Nemanja Gudelj of Sevilla FC celebrates 1-1 with Erik Lamela of Sevilla FC, Youssef En Nesyri of Sevilla FC during the La Liga Santander match between Real Betis Sevilla v Sevilla at the Estadio Benito Villamarin on November 6, 2022 in Sevilla Spain.Nemanja Gudelj scored a late equaliser as struggling Sevilla claimed a 1-1 draw at Real Betis in a derby which featured three red cards on Sunday. Betis were hoping to strengthen their grip on a top-four place in La Liga after fellow European hopefuls Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad and Villarreal failed to win. That appeared set to happen when Jesus Navas put through his own net shortly before half-time after Gonzalo Montiel had been sent off for the visitors. But Nabil Fekir was also dismissed in first-half injury time and the Benito Villamari...
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Almeria, BARCELONA FC, Frenkie de Jong, Gerard Pique, LALIGA

De Jong scores as Barcelona saw farewell to Pique

Gerard Pique of FC Barcelona plays his last game for FC Barcelona celebrates with Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona, Jordi Alba of FC Barcelona during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona v UD Almeria at the Spotify Camp Nou on November 5, 2022 in Barcelona Spain.Frenkie de Jong helped Barcelona defeat Almeria 2-0 in the final match for Gerard Pique on Saturday evening.Earlier in the week it was announced that Gerard Pique would play his final game for Barcelona on Saturday. Frenkie de Jong was in the starting eleven while Memphis Depay is still out.Robert Lewandowski missed an early penalty for Barcelona, who could not open the scoring in the first half. Three minutes after the break, Ousmane Dembele did make it 1-0.In the 62nd minute, De Jong added the second with a close-range...
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Elche, LALIGA

Winless Elche lose to 10-man Getafe

Omar Mascarell of Elche CF competes for the ball with Enes Unal of Getafe CF during the LaLiga Santander match between Elche CF and Getafe CF at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on October 31, 2022 in Elche, Spain.Elche remain the only winless team in the Spanish league after losing at home to 10-man Getafe. It was the eighth defeat in 12 matches for Elche, who are rock-bottom of La Liga having conceded a league-high 27 goals and scored just eight. Trailing 1-0, the hosts passed up a chance of earning a fourth draw in the last five games when striker Lucas Boye missed an 87th-minute penalty. Enes Unal scored what proved to be the winner in the 54th minute for Getafe – without a win in their previous five matches – who moved up to 14th. The visitors played a man down from the 78th minute afte...
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