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16Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Mbappe available for Copa del Rey final despite one-game ban

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - APRIL 13: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid leaves the pitch after receiving a red card during the LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Mendizorroza on April 13, 2025 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe will be available for the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona later this month after receiving a one-match ban for his sending off against Alaves. The France captain was shown a straight red card during Madrid's 1-0 La Liga win on Sunday for a lunge on Alaves midfielder Antonio Blanco.The referee's report stated Mbappe was sent off for violent conduct, which results in a punishment of between one to three matches. A three-match ban would have seen Mbappe ...

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15Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Hansi Flick provides update on Barcelona contract talks

14 April 2025, North Rhine-Westphalia, Dortmund: Soccer: Champions League, ahead of the quarter-final second leg between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona. Coach Hansi Flick sits on the podium at the Barcelona press conference. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has discussed his future at the club, insisting he is very happy with his job and life, but revealing a new multi-year contract is not in his thinking. Flick signed a two-year deal when he succeeded Xavi last summer and looks increasingly likely to deliver La Liga glory in his first year at the club. Barca are additionally in with an excellent chance of claiming a first Champions League title in a decade. Flick will soon enter the final 12 months of his contract. But while he has every desire to remain at Barca, he would be more tha...

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15Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Alvarez nets penalty double in Atletico La Liga win

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 14: Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid in action during La Liga match between Atletico Madrid and Real Valladolid at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain on April 14, 2025. Julian Alvarez has scored two penalties as Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat bottom club Valladolid 4-2, keeping the side's slim chances of winning La Liga alive. Valladolid had lost 10 of its previous 11 games, conceding 32 goals along the way, but took a shock lead after 20 minutes when Mamadou Sylla converted from the penalty spot. Alvarez levelled four minutes later from another penalty after Giuliano Simeone was brought down in the box. Simeone put the home side in front on Monday with a nice individual goal three minutes after. Javi Sánchez got an equalizer 10 minutes into the ...

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14Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Mbappe at risk of missing Clasico Copa del Rey final

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - APRIL 13: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid is shown a red card by referee Cesar Soto Grado during the LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Mendizorroza on April 13, 2025 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe received a straight red card at the 38th minute of the La Liga game between the side coached by Carlo Ancelotti and Alaves. A few minutes after the visitors scored the opening goal of the day with French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, the former PSG striker challenged Alaves' Antonio Blanco with a shocking tackle that led the VAR intervening, and the referee decided to send Mbappe directly to the dressing room with a straight red card. Apart from the disappointing performance of the French star, Real Ma...

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13Apr By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Simeone praises Gallagher’s Atletico adaptation

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 16: Conor Gallagher (C) of Atletico Madrid in action during La Liga week 28 football match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu via Getty Images) Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone praised Conor Gallagher's adaptability at the LaLiga club after the English midfielder left the Premier League for Spain in the summer. Gallagher moved to Atletico when Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said he was surplus to requirements, and after trying to play in several midfield roles with the Spanish side, he is slowly making his mark. The 25-year-old has energised the side with his contributions in pressing and defence, easily stepping into the backline when needed, while also contributi...

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13Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Struggling Sevilla sack Garcia Pimienta

SEVILLE, SPAIN - MARCH 30: Francisco Javier Garcia Pimienta, manager of Sevilla FC reacts during the LaLiga match between Real Betis Balompie and Sevilla FC at Estadio Benito Villamarin on March 30, 2025 in Seville, Spain. Sevilla sacked coach Francisco Garcia Pimienta on Sunday after a fourth consecutive La Liga defeat. Garcia Pimienta's side fell 1-0 at Valencia on Friday, leaving them 13th in the table. "Sevilla would like to thank García Pimienta for his work during these months, as well as for his professionalism, wishing him the best of luck in his future challenges," said the Andalucian club in a statement. Sevilla have just one win in their last seven matches and lost their derby clash against bitter rivals Real Betis on March 30. Spanish media reported Joaquin Caparros would ...

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13Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Barca edge out Leganes to go 7 points clear

LEGANES, SPAIN - APRIL 12: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's opening goal during the LaLiga match between CD Leganes and FC Barcelona at Estadio Municipal de Butarque on April 12, 2025 in Leganes, Spain. La Liga leaders Barcelona extended their unbeaten run to 24 games but were far from their best in a narrow victory at relegation-threatened Leganes. They needed an own goal by Jorge Saenz to get over the line - the home defender forced into the error from Raphinha's tantalising cross, with Robert Lewandowski lurking ominously behind him for a tap-in. Leganes, who are two points from safety but won the return fixture between the sides in December, had the better chances in the first half - Adria Altimira forcing a good save from Wojciech Szczesny, and Dan...

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12Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Hansi Flick asks Barcelona to sign a goalkeeper and a striker in 2026

SANT JOAN DESPI, SPAIN - APRIL 11: 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 CD Leganes at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on April 11, 2025 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. (Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images) A recent report from Diario SPORT has offered a comprehensive update on Hansi Flick and his talks with Barcelona surrounding a new contract. Recent reports suggest Flick is ready to renew his contract until 2027, but anything beyond that will require further evaluation from the German when the time comes. Nevertheless, Flick has set forth a series of conditions in order for him to commit to a new contract at Barcelona. ...

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12Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid star to miss Club World Cup

Eder Militao of Real Madrid CF controls the ball during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at Santiago Bernabéu on October 26, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. A headline member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid is expected to miss his side’s Club World Cup campaign this summer. That’s according to Diario AS, who point towards Eder Militao as the player in question. Stopper Militao has for his part of course been sidelined since back in early November last year. This comes after the Brazilian, just over a year on from suffering a ruptured ACL in his left knee, was condemned to another lengthy spell out of action by way of the same injury in his right knee. Despite the devastating nature of the setback, Militão is understood to be enjoying a solid recovery, ...

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11Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Olmo returns to training but won’t be rushed back by Barca

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 27: Dani Olmo of FC Barcelona warms up during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 27, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Olmo picked up his latest injury against Osasuna but was only expected to miss a couple of weeks and looks like he’ll be available for selection again shortly. The forward has thought to have been targeting a return in the second leg of Barca’s Champions League tie with Dortmund but may not be risked now as Hansi Flick’s side will take a commanding 4-0 lead into the game. Flick also has plenty of in-form options to choose from right now. Fermin Lopez and Gavi has both impressed while Olmo has been out, while Ferran Torres is another attacking option in t...

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7Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Atletico Madrid earn LaLiga comeback victory at Sevilla

SEVILLE, SPAIN - APRIL 06: Pablo Barrios of Atletico de Madrid is challenged by Jose Angel Carmona of Sevilla FC during the LaLiga match between Sevilla FC and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on April 06, 2025 in Seville, Spain. Pablo Barrios scored a stoppage-time winner as Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid claimed a 2-1 La Liga comeback victory at Sevilla. Having trailed to an early Lucien Agoume goal, the visitors equalised through Julian Alvarez’s 25th-minute penalty before Barrios curled the winner past Orjan Nyland in the third minute of time added on. A first victory in four league games sees third-placed Atletico move three points behind second-placed Real Madrid and seven behind leaders Barcelona, after they were beaten 2-1 by Valencia and held 1-1 by Real Be...

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6Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Flick disclose what he’s told his Barca players after Betis draw

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 02: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, celebrates with Ronald Araujo after the Copa del Rey semifinal match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 02, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Barcelona were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Real Betis on Saturday in La Liga in a game that came just hours after title rivals Real Madrid had been beaten by Valencia. It feels like a missed opportunity for Barcelona, although the results do mean the Catalan giants finish the day now four points ahead of Real Madrid. Hansi Flick was certainly thinking about the league table when he reflected on his team’s performance at Montjuic. “I told the players that there’s one more game left and we’ve got one more point,” he said. “I’m left with the...

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5Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Ancelotti suspended for Real Madrid clash vs Alaves after yellow card in Valencia loss

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 05: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, gestures during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and Valencia CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 05, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Real Madrid succumbed to a shock 2-1 defeat to Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu earlier today, losing further ground in the La Liga title race.It was a disappointing display from the Merengues, which drew boos and whistles from the home support at various stages. The result will put manager Carlo Ancelotti under pressure especially with talks of him being replaced by Xabi Alonso at the end of the ongoing season. Ancelotti suspended Amidst the discourse surrounding the performance and the defeat vs. Valencia, Ancelotti will now also have t...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona defender absent from squad for Real Betis clash due to discomfort

Iñigo Martinez centre-back of Barcelona and Spain is replace injured 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. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Just a while back, FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick released the squad list of players available at his disposal for selection for tonight’s La Liga encounter against Real Betis. The list saw Andreas Christensen make his way back into the squad after recovering from his calf injury and receiving the green light from the medical department. However, the Blaugrana will go into the game without another defender, Inigo Martinez, whose name was left out of the squad list. Reason for Inigo’s absenceNow, acc...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Espanyol crushes Rayo Vallecano to ease La Liga relegation fears

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 04: Raúl de Tomás of Rayo Vallecano salutes with Leandro Cabrera of RCD Espanyol de Barcelona after the game the LaLiga match between Rayo Vallecano and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona at Estadio de Vallecas on April 04, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images) Two goals in the first 15 minutes set relegation-threatened Espanyol on its way to a vital 4-0 win over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Friday. The result - only its second away win all season - extended a run in which Espanyol has lost only once in six league matches and lifts it one place into 15th and five points clear of the relegation zone. Leandro Cabrera put the Catalan club 1-0 up when he headed home from a corner kick after 11 minutes. Four minutes later, Roberto Fernández took advant...

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4Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid legend Guti drops shock Lamine Yamal v Lionel Messi comparison

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 02: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona in action during the Copa del Rey semi-final Leg Two match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 02, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Dennis Agyeman/Europa Press via Getty Images) Lamine Yamal continues to be a leading light in the Barcelona attack as Hansi Flick pushes for a trophy treble in 2025. The Spain international is crucial for club and country despite 2024/25 being just his second full season as a first teamer. From Barcelona’s 29 La Liga games this season, Lamine Yamal has started 24, and completed 90+ minutes in all but one of them, as an underlining of his growing importance. His stats remain impressive, with six La Liga goals and 11 assists, leading the rankings in the latter m...

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3Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Cristiano Ronaldo tipped to purchase La Liga club

LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 23: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks on during warm up prior to the UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal Leg Two match between Portugal and Denmark at Estadio Jose Alvalade on March 23, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Diogo Cardoso/Getty Images) Former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has this week been credited with a fresh interest in the purchase of a La Liga club.The outfit in question? Valencia. Amid an apparent search on Ronaldo’s part for a club to call his own, the Portuguese has been led back to Spain, and struggling Valencia. Los Che are of course in the thick of a battle against relegation from La Liga, albeit with recent weeks having been of an encouraging nature under the watch of new boss Carlos Corberán. In the case of Valencia maint...

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3Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona’s Dani Olmo and Pau Victor eligible for remainder of season following court ruling

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 27: Dani Olmo of FC Barcelona warms up during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 27, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images) Barcelona's Dani Olmo and Pau Victor have been cleared to play for the rest of the season despite La Liga saying the club did not have the funds to register the pair. Barcelona were granted temporary licences to register the players in the summer but those were later revoked by La Liga. But Spain's National Sports Council (CSD) has now ruled that the pair's registrations remain valid. Dani Olmo and Pau Victor will be eligible to play for Barcelona for the remainder of the season following ...

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2Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Carlo: Madrid made final despite ‘a lot of mistakes’

Vinicius Junior left winger of Real Madrid and Brazil and Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Real Madrid protest to referee during the Copa del Rey Semi Final Second Leg match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 1, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Carlo Ancelotti admitted Real Madrid made "a lot of mistakes" but also did "a lot of good things" in a 4-4 draw with Real Sociedad on Tuesday, which saw them reach the Copa del Rey final 5-4 on aggregate. A thrilling game saw the visitors lead 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu after 80 minutes, before goals from Jude Bellingham and Aurélien Tchouaméni made it 3-3, and then Mikel Oyarzabal's 93rd minute goal sent the semifinal into extra time. Antonio Rüdiger's exce...

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31Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Lewandowski hits two as Barcelona move three points clear of champions Madrid

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 30: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Girona FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 30, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Barcelona re-established a three-point lead at the top of La Liga with a comfortable victory over Girona at the Olympic Stadium. Ladislav Krejci’s own goal had given the hosts a deserved first-half lead against their Catalan rivals, who threatened to cause a shock when Arnaut Danjuma levelled against the run of play early in the second half. However, Poland forward Lewandowski put Hansi Flick’s side back ahead just after the hour mark with an improvised finish, and he then scored his 25th league goal of...

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