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Real Madrid gained a scrappy win over Getafe to go top of La Liga

Eder Militao of Real Madrid celebrates 0-1 with Luka Modric of Real Madrid during the La Liga Santander match between Getafe v Real Madrid at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez on October 8, 2022 in Getafe Spain.Real Madrid won in La Liga on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Getafe after Eder Militao netted in the early stages. Barcelona are three points behind Real Madrid in La Liga, ahead Celta Vigo in  match at Camp Nou on Sunday. Atletico Madrid defeated Girona 2-1 while new Sevilla manager Jorge Sampaoli drew 1-1 against Athletic Bilbao. Jorge Sampaoli’s new Sevilla squad earned a creditable 1-1 draw against third-placed Athletic Bilbao. As a result, Real Madrid secured their first clean sheet of the season in La Liga.“It’s clear that we want to score more than one, two, or three go...
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Kluivert nets first Valencia goal in win

Justin Kluivert of Valencia CF celebrates with after scoring their side's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between CA Osasuna and Valencia CF at El Sadar Stadium on October 07, 2022 in Pamplona, Spain.Justin Kluivert scored his first goal for Valencia as Gennaro Gattuso's side won 2-1 against an Osasuna side reduced to nine men in a testy Spanish league match. Striker Kluivert was making his first start in his fourth appearance since joining Valencia from Roma on loan. He made a nice run behind the defence, took a through ball from Edinson Cavani, and chipped the goalkeeper to score in the 28th minute. Kluivert is the son of former Netherlands striker Patrick Kluivert, who scored two goals in his brief stint with Valencia in 2005-06. When told his father scored for Valencia 16 ...
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Real Madrid miss chance to replace Barcelona atop La Liga after draw with Osasuna

(L-R) Karim Benzema of Real Madrid, Manu Sanchez of CA Osasuna during the La Liga Santander match between Real Madrid v Osasuna at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 2, 2022 in Madrid Spain.Real Madrid surrendered the chance to return to the top of La Liga on Sunday after Karim Benzema missed a penalty in the 1-1 home draw against Osasuna. Perfect after their first six La Liga games, Madrid looked on track to extend their winning start to the season when Vinicius Junior broke the deadlock just before half-time with a cross that snuck all the way into the far corner. ‘World class’ Lewandowski on target as Barcelona beat Mallorca to move top of La Liga However, Kike Garcia’s well-taken header early in the second half earned in-form Osasuna a point at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid ...
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LaLiga: Robert Lewandowski fires Barcelona to top of league; Atletico Madrid dominate sorry Sevilla

Pablo Maffeo of RCD Mallorca and a Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona competes for the ball during the LaLiga Santander match between RCD Mallorca and FC Barcelona at Estadi de Son Moix on October 01, 2022 in Mallorca, Spain.Lewandowski’s lethal finish sent Barcelona provisionally top of La Liga with a tight 1-0 win at Real Mallorca on Saturday. Marc-Andre ter Stegen kept a fifth consecutive clean sheet in the top flight and, along with Lewandowski’s brilliantly taken strike in the 20th minute, it was enough to put Barcelona one point clear of Real Madrid, who host Osasuna on Sunday. Earlier Atletico Madrid cruised to a 2-0 win over a toothless Sevilla, increasing the pressure on Julen Lopetegui. Marcos Llorente and Alvaro Morata’s goals took Atletico provisionally up to sixth, while leavi...
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Barcelona still owe €50m for Miralem Pjanic & Philippe Coutinho transfers

 Philippe Coutinho of Aston Villa acknowledges the fans following the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on January 15, 2022 in Birmingham, England. Barcelona are thought to still owe as much as €144m on various incoming transfers from years – including €50m on Miralem Pjanic and Philippe Coutinho alone, both of whom have actually left Camp Nou in permanent deals. Barça made Coutinho one of the most expensive players of all time when they agreed a deal with Liverpool in 2018 worth up to €160m. But things quickly soured for the Brazilian and he spent time on loan at Bayern Munich and Aston Villa, before joining the latter for a minimal fee this year. Pjanic, meanwhile, was part of a slightly bizarre double deal in the summer of 2020 t...
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Jules Kounde ruled out of El Clasico, could return for Bayern Munich clash – report

Jules Kounde of France during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 1 match between France and Austria at Stade de France on September 22, 2022 in Paris, France.Barcelona’s worst fears have now been confirmed as Javi Miguel of AS is reporting that Jules Kounde will be out of action for four to five weeks due to injury, effectively ruling him out of the gigantic clash against Real Madrid. The 23-year-old summer signing suffered an injury while playing for France against Austria in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday night. After tests were conducted in France, it was initially reported that he could be sidelined for a few weeks. Kounde flew back to Barcelona last evening and went into the club’s Ciutat Esportiva complex earlier today to have himself checked by the club doctors, who carried...
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Barcelona threaten legal action over Lionel Messi contract leaks

 Ex Barcelona player Leo Messi during the match between FC Barcelona and Levante UD, corresponding to the week 13 of the Liga Santander, played at the Camp Nou Stadium, on 13th dECember 2020, in Barcelona, Spain. -Barcelona have threatened to take legal action against a Spanish newspaper over details of the club's contract negotiations with Lionel Messi. On Wednesday, El Mundo claimed Messi made a number of requests before he would renew his deal at the Nou Camp in the summer of 2020. However, Barcelona said the leaked information was part of a judicial procedure. ‘In relation to the information published in El Mundo under the title ‘Barca Leaks, the club’s secret files’, Barcelona express indignation at the intentional leaking of information that is part of a legal process,’ the Cata...
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Madrid triumph at rivals Atletico in spiky derby

Real Madrid's Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team second goal during the Spanish League football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on September 18, 2022.Rodrygo and Federico Valverde scored to earn Real Madrid a 2-1 win over neighbours Atletico Madrid in a heated derby on Sunday to return to the top of La Liga. Carlo Ancelotti’s side have started their title defence in perfect fashion, with a 100 percent record from six games. This victory took Real two points above Barcelona, who had leapfrogged into first on Saturday. The game was marred by racist chants aimed at Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior outside the stadium before the game, sparked by criticis...
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Lewandowski scores twice to take Barca top

Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates with his teammate Pablo Paez 'Gavi' after scoring their team's third goal during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF at Spotify Camp Nou on September 17, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Barcelona moved top of La Liga with a comfortable win over 10-man Elche. The Poland international scored either side of the break to take his tally to 11 goals in eight appearances since joining Barca in the summer. In between, Memphis Depay opened his account with a powerful effort into the roof of the net. Visiting captain Gonzalo Verdu was sent off in the 14th minute for pulling Lewandowski down when he was through. From there it proved a routine victory for Xavi’s side, with 25 efforts on goal to Elche’s o...
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Xavi talks Ansu, Gavi, and Marcos Alonso ahead of Elche

 Barcelona Head Coach Xavi Hernández getting into the field during the UEFA Champions League group C match between FC Bayern München and FC Barcelona at Allianz Arena on September 13, 2022 in Munich, Germany.Xavi has spoken to reporters ahead of Barcelona’s next game on Saturday at home to Elche in La Liga. The Barcelona boss was asked a LOT of questions about Ansu Fati but also spoke about several other players as well as his side’s chances against Elche. Here are the best bits: Xavi on ElcheThey made our lives difficult last season. They have changed up their system with a new coach. They are not doing great in terms of the standings but they are a physical opponent. We understand the system they use, they are very versatile. They know how to keep the ball. It’s an important game...
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Gavi signs new Barcelona contract with €1billion release clause

Gavi central midfield of Barcelona and Spain controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League group C match between FC Bayern München and FC Barcelona at Allianz Arena on September 13, 2022 in Munich, Germany.Spain midfielder Gavi has signed a contract extension with Barcelona until the summer of 2026, with a release clause set at one billion euros (£865m). Gavi, 18, has been with the club since 2015, coming through the youth ranks ranks at La Masia and making his first-team debut during August 2021. A statement from Barcelona read: “Barcelona and the player Pablo Paez Gavira, ‘Gavi’, have reached an agreement to extend his contract to 30 June 2026. The buy out clause is set at 1 billion euros.” Gavi scored his first goal for Barca in December 2021 against Elche, becoming the club’s thir...
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Atletico Madrid president offers update on Antoine Griezmann situation

Antoine Griezmann during UEFA Champions League match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Porto at Civitas Metropolitano on September 07, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. Atletico Madrid and Barcelona have embarked on a legal battle surrounding the loan deal of Antoine Griezmann. With Atleti not offering the Frenchman game-time in a desperate attempt to avoid paying the €40 million fee at the end of the season, Barcelona are seeking legal measures to intervene and have voiced their interpretation of the loan deal. Amid all the intense legal battle, Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has offered an update on the situation, suggesting the club do not intend to reach any agreement with Barcelona. “We have not met with Barcelona nor do we intend to do so. Griezmann’s story is pretty clear,” said Cere...
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Real Madrid return to top of La Liga after comeback win over Mallorca

Toni Kroos of Real Madrid, Vedat Muriqi of Real Mallorca during the La Liga Santander match between Real Madrid v Real Mallorca at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 11, 2022 in Madrid Spain.Real Madrid returned to the top of La Liga after a 4-1 victory over Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. The visitors took a shock lead through Vedat Muriqi in the 35th minute but Real levelled just before the break thanks to a fabulous solo effort from Federico Valverde. But Los Blancos were showing little sign of scoring again until a fine Vinicius Junior finish in the 72nd minute. Rodrygo made itthree with a minute to go before defender Antonio Rudiger completed the scoring in injury time. The result makes if five wins out of five for the reigning champions who leapfrogged old rivals...
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Atletico under no legal pressure to play Antoine Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid looks on during the Spanish League, La Liga Santander, football match played between Atletico de Madrid and Villarreal CF at Civitas Metropolitano stadium on August 21, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Atletico Madrid are in a very sticky situation with Antoine Griezmann, as we all know. Diego Simeone effectively admitted in his press conference this week that he was avoiding playing the striker for more than 45 minutes so that the club don’t have to pay his compulsory purchase fee to Barcelona. It’s not fair on the player, and Atletico want to negotiate a lower fee to avoid the slightly ridiculous situation. The player is putting up with it, and as Mundo Deportivo explain here, he has no legal recourse anyway. FIFA rules say that they must include him in train...
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Barca win, Madrid stay perfect in La Liga

(L-R) Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona, Fernando of Sevilla during the La Liga Santander match between Sevilla v FC Barcelona at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on September 3, 2022 in Sevilla Spain.Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde have shown why Barcelona mortgaged part of their future for them by producing goals in a commanding 3-0 win at Sevilla in La Liga. Lewandowski made it five goals in four appearances since moving from Bayern Munich, ex-Leeds winger Raphinha scored his first for Barcelona, and Kounde provided two assists against his former club to secure a third straight league win on Saturday. Barcelona climbed into second place, two points behind Real Madrid who ended Real Betis’s perfect start after beating Seville’s other club 2-1 in the Spanish capital. Barce...
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Real Madrid tackle Betis ahead of Champions League opener

Real Madrid players are training at Valdebebas training ground on September 02, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid put their perfect start to the season on the line this weekend against Real Betis, the only other La Liga team with a 100% record, before kicking off their Champions League defence. Carlo Ancelotti’s side top the table on goal difference above Copa del Rey holders Betis, who like Madrid have won their first three matches of the campaign. Madrid will play at the Santiago Bernabeu for the first time this season on Saturday as renovation work continues on their iconic ground. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who was nominated for the UEFA player of the year prize won last week by team-mate Karim Benzema, expects Betis to give them a difficult afternoon. “Betis play really well. Last s...
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Marco Asensio to leave Real Madrid in 2023

 Marco Asensio of Real Madrid is traning with teammate Éder Militao at Valdebebas training ground on September 02, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Marco Asensio will leave Real Madrid when his contract expires at the end of the 2022/23 season. The Spanish international was heavily linked with a potential move away from Madrid during the summer transfer window but no firm transfer bid emerged for him. According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, Asensio has sat down for crucial talks with Carlo Ancelotti over his immediate future with Los Blancos in the coming months. Ancelotti previously admitted he was open to letting Asensio move on from the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu last month but the pair have agreed to stick together for the campaign. Asensio is determined t...
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Xavi makes his final choice over Barcelona’s new right-back

Xavi Hernandez, Manager of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Real Valladolid CF at Camp Nou on August 28, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.With Barcelona still jostling for the signing of a new right-back on the transfer deadline day, manager Xavi Hernandez has decided who he wants the club to bring in, reports Javi Miguel of AS. The Blaugrana have been on the lookout for a new right-back all summer after parting ways with Dani Alves. With Xavi making it clear that he does not trust Sergino Dest, the requirement for a new player in the position is accentuated further. Cesar Azpilicueta was the Catalans’ top target, but he signed a new contract with Chelsea. The next best option considered by Xavi was Villarreal’s Juan Foyth, whose signing was ruled ...
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Lewandowski scores twice for Barca, Real back on top

 Roque Mesa of Real Valladolid clears the ball away from Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Real Valladolid CF at Camp Nou on August 28, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Veteran star strikers Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema both hit doubles on Sunday in contrasting victories for Barcelona and La Liga leaders Real Madrid. Lewandowski scored twice for the second game in a row as Jules Kounde made his debut as Barcelona cruised past Valladolid 4-0. In the late game on Sunday, Real Madrid struggled for 88 minutes at Espanyol. With the scores tied and time running out, Benzema put Real ahead before sealing a 3-1 victory after 10 eventful added minutes. Real saved their perfect start to the season and climbed back to the top of the table ...
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Barcelona still have €57 million remaining to spend on summer signings

Head coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona gives instruction to Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona during the friendly match between FC Barcelona and Manchester City at Camp Nou on August 24, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.With only a few more days left before the transfer window comes to an end, Barcelona are still not done with their business for the summer. The Catalan heavyweights are currently focusing on getting players off the books as they hope to sell three more players in the coming days. At the same time, though, there are likely to be a few incomings before the window slams shut. Barca are hoping to sign two new full-backs, one on the right and one on the left side each, while a new striker could also be on the agenda if both Memphis Depay and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leave. Bernardo Silva al...
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