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27Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Flick makes De Jong demand after Barca’s draw with Atletico

FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick during the Copa del Rey match, Semi-finals, leg 1, between FC Barcelona and Atletico de Madrid played at Lluis Companys Stadium on February 25, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Hansi Flick made it clear he wasn’t happy with Barcelona’s defensive effort after Tuesday’s Copa del Rey semi-final draw against Atletico Madrid. According to Marca, Flick has analysed the game and called on Frenkie de Jong to be “more decisive” defensively to help support the backline. De Jong had a good game against Atletico, but Flick wants more from the Dutchman and feels he could have done better against Diego Simeone’s side. The German coach has noted how De Jong failed to close down Angel Correa in the build-up to Atletico’s third goal which put the visitors back in the game. Flic...

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27Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Vinicius: “Playing my first game as captain is a source of pride for me and my family”

SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid during the Spanish Cup, Copa del Rey, semi-final football match played between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid at Reale Arena stadium on February 26, 2025 in San Sebastian, Spain. In a significant night for Real Madrid’s Brazilian superstar, Vinicius Jr. captained Real Madrid for the first time in their victory over Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey semi-finals. “It’s something very special,” Vinicius told Real Madrid TV after the match. “After so much time here and at 24 years old, playing my first game as captain is a source of pride for me and my family, after everything we’ve been through to be here, to reach the club of my dreams and to be able to fulfill my dreams... I hope I can continue doing this for a long time. ...

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26Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Real Madrid star to be handed rare start vs Real Sociedad

MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Eduardo Camavinga and Endrick Felipe players of Real Madrid are training at Valdebebas training ground on February 24, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. An oft-overlooked member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid is expected to be afforded a starting berth in the club’s next outing. That’s according to Marca, who point towards Endrick as the player in question. Real Madrid, of course, are primed to return to action in short order. Turning attentions back towards matters in the Copa del Rey, Los Blancos have made the trip to Anoeta, for a semi-final first-leg meeting with Real Sociedad. Carlo Ancelotti and co. opted to leave several of the club’s leading stars out of Real’s travelling squad for the clash, including Thibaut Courtois, Federico Valverde an...

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24Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Sevilla star a last-minute scratch from squad to face Mallorca

VALENCIA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 24: (L-R) David Torres of Real Valladolid, Gerard Peque Fernandez of Sevilla during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Valencia v Osasuna at the Estadio de Mestalla on September 24, 2024 in Valencia Spain. La Liga outfit Sevilla have on Monday revealed a fresh injury setback in the club’s first-team ranks. This comes amid confirmation that Gerard Fernández (commonly referred to as Peque) will play no part in the club’s next outing. Sevilla are primed to return to action later this evening, in a league meeting with RCD Mallorca. As is customary, the Andalusians therefore unveiled the club’s matchday squad for the clash on Monday afternoon. And nowhere to be seen was the name of the aforementioned Peque. As per a report from Mundo Deportivo: ‘The absence of Pequ...

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20Feb By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Ancelotti considering continuing with Real Madrid midfielder in makeshift role – report

Federico Valverde central midfield of Real Madrid and Uruguay during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City at on February 19, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Real Madrid secured their place in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League after they defeated Manchester City 3-1 in the second leg of their knockout playoff (6-3 on aggregate) on Wednesday night. It was a clinical display from Los Blancos who made sure that Pep Guardiola’s men never stood a chance, with Kylian Mbappe leading the way with a hat-trick. A number of other players also stood out with brilliant performances as Raul Asencio, Rodrygo Goes, Dani Ceballos, and Jude Bellingham, among ot...

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18Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Atletico Madrid skipper suffer injury creating hole in midfield

Jorge Resurreccion Merodio (Koke) of Atletico de Madrid is in action with the ball during the La Liga EA Sports 2024/25 football match between Atletico de Madrid and RC Celta de Vigo at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain, on February 15, 2025. Atletico Madrid have suffered a costly injury in the middle of the pitch, after it was confirmed on Tuesday that captain Koke Resurreccion will be out for the best part of the next month. The veteran has suffered a muscle problem in his right leg, after featuring for 80 minutes against Celta Vigo. The 33-year-old had been growing in importance over the last month, having seen Pablo Barrios and Rodrigo de Paul lock down their spots in the middle of midfield during the season. After a run of five La Liga games without a start over ...

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16Feb By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Hansi Flick reportedly wants Dani Olmo to start against Rayo Vallecano

Dani Olmo attacking midfield of Barcelona and Spain during the Copa del Rey Quarter Final match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Mestalla on February 6, 2025 in Valencia, Spain. Up next for FC Barcelona is a massive fixture in La Liga in which they cannot afford to drop any points. Set to face Rayo Vallecano at the Montjuic Stadium, Hansi Flick’s men have everything they need to succeed. However, whether or not the Barcelona players perform to the best of their abilities is up to them. The reason why this particular game is such an important clash is because it is a golden opportunity for Flick’s side to take back top spot in La Liga again. Following the recent stalemates for both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, Barça can now ensure victory and take back first place in t...

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11Feb By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Vitor Roque could be set for a permanent Barcelona departure this month

VIGO, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 08: Vitor Roque of Real Betis during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Abanca Balaidos on February 08, 2025 in Vigo, Spain. La Liga giants Barcelona could rid themselves completely of on-loan youngster Vitor Roque before February is out. That’s according to Diario Sport, citing Brazilian outlet UOL, who have on Tuesday confirmed a fresh development in Roque’s future. The 19-year-old was of course farmed out on loan by Barcelona last summer, linking up with La Liga rivals Real Betis for the duration of the campaign. According to UOL, though, Brazilian heavyweights Palmeiras are keen for this agreement to be cut short, to lodge an offer of their own for Roque. The brass at Allianz Parque are on the lookout for rein...

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11Feb By Silver Emmanuel35 Comments

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Real Betis CEO open to extending Antony loan spell

VIGO, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 08: Antony Matheus dos Santos of Real Betis looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Abanca Balaidos on February 08, 2025 in Vigo, Spain. Real Betis CEO Ramón Alarcón has opened the door to extending Antony's loan spell at the club beyond the summer. The Brazilian forward joined the LaLiga outfit last month on loan from Manchester United for the remainder of the season. Antony, 24, has a contract with United until June 2027, with an option to extend it for a further year. Asked about the possibility that Antony could remain at Betis on loan for the 2025-26 season, Alarcón told Cadena Ser radio: "Yes, I think so. It is a possibility, why not?" Antony had featured in just 13 of United's 32 games in all com...

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10Feb By Silver Emmanuel13 Comments

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Atletico Madrid’s Player of the Month nominees revealed

MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 8: Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid in action during La Liga week 23 football match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain on February 8, 2025. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu via Getty Images) The shortlist of nominees for Player of the Month at La Liga giants Atlético Madrid has on Monday been unveiled online. And the list features players from across a variety of positions in Diego Simeone’s squad. Atlético, as a collective, enjoyed another solid month in January, racking up five wins and a draw from their seven outings across all competitions. A number of players shone bright over the course of this stretch, with the five standout performers having on Monday secured nominations for the Player of the Month prize ...

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10Feb By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Barcelona receives Ronald Araujo injury update

Ronald Araujo centre-back of Barcelona and Uruguay during the Copa del Rey Quarter Final match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Mestalla on February 6, 2025 in Valencia, Spain (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) FC Barcelona has received news on the fitness of its defender Ronald Araujo, as explained by various outlets including Jijantes and MARCA. With Pau Cubarsi given a rare taste of the bench, the Uruguayan started Sunday’s vital La Liga clash with Sevilla partnering Inigo Martinez in central defense. After just 22 minutes of play down on the clock, though, as the score was tied at 1-1, Araujo had to leave the pitch while being replaced by 18-year-old La Masia pearl Cubarsi. There were fears that Araujo had picked up a right ankle knock as a ...

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9Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Marc-Andre Ter Stegen expects to return for Barcelona season run-in

Marc-Andre ter Stegen goalkeeper of Barcelona and Germany lifts the trophy after winning with his team during the Spanish Super Cup final match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at King Abdullah Sports City on January 12, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Barcelona suffered a very big blow earlier in the season when Marc-Andre Ter Stegen was ruled out with a serious knee injury, sustained during the 5-1 victory at Villarreal in September. It meant that Hansi Flick would be without his starting goalkeeper and captain for an extended period of time, with many believing that the German international would not play again in the current campaign. Ter Stegen’s absence meant that Wojciech Szczesny was brought in as a replacement, and despite having started behind Inaki Pena in the pecking order...

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9Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Simeone laments missed chances in Madrid derby

MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 8: Diego Simeone, head coach of Atletico Madris follows the La Liga week 23 football match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain on February 8, 2025. Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said his team paid the price for missed opportunities in a heated LaLiga derby at Real Madrid on Saturday after Kylian Mbappé cancelled out Julián Álvarez's opener for the visiting side. Atletico were unable to make the most of the chances they created during a dominant start to the game. "We played a very good first half but we didn't have the clarity to take advantage of the chances we created," Simeone told a press conference. "We could have managed those opportunities better. That led to a draw despite the feeling that in many...

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8Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona boss Flick speaks on possible contract extension

SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 08: Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona attends a press conference during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the Spanish League, La Liga EA Sports, football match against Sevilla CF at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on February 08, 2025 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona are hoping to continue their fine start to 2025 when they travel to face Sevilla in their latest La Liga fixture on Sunday. The Catalans continued their excellent form with a five-goal victory at Valencia in the Copa del Rey in midweek, but they know that they must keep winning in the league if they are to keep themselves in the title race. Sevilla have improved in recent months, and this is something that Hansi Flick is aware of. He expects a tough outing, although...

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8Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Antony nets first Real Betis goal

Antony dos Santos of Real Betis celebrates after scoring their side's first goal with teammate Natan during the LaLiga match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Balaidos on February 08, 2025 in Vigo, Spain. Manchester United winger Antony continued his fine start to life on loan at Real Betis with his first goal for the LaLiga side during Saturday's game at Celta Vigo. The 24-year-old opened the scoring at Balaídos in the 10th minute, taking a touch with his right foot, shifting on to his left and producing a really good finish from inside the box. Defender Diego Llorente added a second soon after to double Betis' lead before halt time. Antony's goal comes in just his second game for the Seville-based club, where he has hit the ground running after joining on loan...

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6Feb By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Real Madrid legend Marcelo retires aged 36

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 25: Marcelo of Fluminense kicks the ball during the Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2024 Quarterfinal Second Leg match between Atletico Mineiro and Fluminense at Arena MRV on September 25, 2024 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Pedro Vilela/Getty Images) Brazil defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36.The left-back, one of the most decorated players in history, played 58 times for Brazil.After coming through the ranks of Brazilian club Fluminense, Marcelo joined Real Madrid in 2007 at the age of 18. He won 25 pieces of major silverware in 15 years at the Bernabeu, including five Champions League titles and six La Liga titles."At 18, Real Madrid knocked on my door and I arrived here. Now, I can proudly say that I am ...

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2Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona find an unexpected opportunity to cut their deficit in La Liga

SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 01: Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona attends his press conference during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the Spanish League, La Liga EA Sports, football match against Deportivo Alaves at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on February 01, 2025 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. After starting the 2024-25 season in blazing fashion, which allowed FC Barcelona to go atop the La Liga table with a whopping 9-point lead at one point, the Blaugranes lost most of their steam in the final stretch of the last year. The overturn of fortunes was so bad that currently, the Catalans are seven points behind the leaders, Real Madrid, and 6 points behind the second-placed Atletico Madrid. However, as Mundo Deportivo has noted, Barcelona have a golden chance to...

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31Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Vinicius says wants ‘many more years’ at Real Madrid

MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 30: Vinicius Junior player of Real Madrid is training at Valdebebas training ground on January 30, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Vinicius has silenced rumours about a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, saying he wanted to stay at Real Madrid for "many more years" in an interview published on Friday. "Being able to keep making history here is very important for me and my family. I hope to stay in the team for many more years," he told club media. Spanish media had reported that Vinicius, 24, received a stratospheric offer to join a club in Saudi Arabia, which has attracted stars including Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar in recent years. Vinicius notched his 100th Real Madrid goal during a Champions League fixture against Salzburg last week, joining a pantheon of legends includin...

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26Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid extends lead at top spot as Mbappe nets hat-trick

VALLADOLID, SPAIN - JANUARY 25: (L-R) Selim Amallah of Real Valladolid, Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Valladolid v Real Madrid at the Estadio Nuevo Jose Zorrilla on January 25, 2025 in Valladolid Spain (Photo by Cesar Ortiz Gonzalez/Soccrates/Getty Images) Kylian Mbappe bagged a hat-trick as Real Madrid easily beat bottom-club Real Valladolid 3-0 on Saturday to extend their lead on top of the LaLiga standings. Real opened the scoring in the 30th minute when Mbappe played a neat one-two with Jude Bellingham, bursting into the box to collect the Englishman’s pass to beat the offside trap before gleefully firing in past goalkeeper Karl Hein. He extended their lead in a quick counter in the 56th minute and wrapped the win from the penalty spot ...

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25Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Christensen considering Barca exit due to lack of playing time

Andreas Christensen centre-back of Barcelona and Denmark sitting on the bench prior the La Liga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Coliseum on January 19, 2025 in Getafe, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Barcelona have been hoping to move on one player in order to facilitate the arrival of Marcus Rashford, and while they have been without luck in this regard up until now, their fortunes could be about to change as a candidate has now emerged that appears willing to leave before the end of the winter transfer window. Over the course of the month, Barcelona have been considering the exits of Ansu Fati and/or Eric Garcia, either of whom would free up the required salary space in order to bring in Rashford. However, it was confi...

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