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6Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Adama Traore shines on debut as Barcelona claim huge win over Atletico Madrid

Barcelona's Spanish forward Adama Traore (L) vies with Atletico Madrid's Spanish defender Mario Hermoso during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on February 6, 2022.Barcelona picked up a huge win in their race to secure a a top four spot, defeating Atletico Madrid.Just one point and one place separated the two sides heading into the Camp Nou clash, but Barca have now leapfrogged their top four rivals, climbing into fourth place.It was a goal-fest at Camp Nou, with Yannick Carrasco kicking off the scoring after just eight minutes.Within three minutes, Barca had equalised thanks to a brilliant Jordi Alba volley from the corner of the box.Debutant Adama Traore, who enjoyed an excellent debut, set up Gavi wit...

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5Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Unal nets brace for Getafe in La Liga win

Enes Unal of Getafe celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the La Liga Santander match between Getafe CF and Levante UD at Estadio de Butarque on February 04, 2022 in Getafe, Spain.Striker Enes Unal scored a first-half brace as Getafe scored a comfortable 3-0 victory over Levante in the Spanish league.Unal netted Getafe's opener just two minutes after kickoff on Friday when he headed in a corner kick.He added a second goal on the half-hour mark after skilfully controlling a pass while spinning free of his marker before firing into the corner.Unal had not scored this season before Quique Sanchez Flores returned to the club in mid-October for his third stint as Getafe's coach.Since then the Turkish player has scored nine times in 12 appearances."I was needing this spark since...

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4Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Dani Alves responds to Xavi dropping him from Barcelona’s Europa League squad

Dani Alves of FC Barcelona looks on during the Spanish league, La Liga Santander, football match played between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at Mendizorroza stadium on January 23, 2022 in Vitoria, Spain.Dani Alves admits he’s unhappy with Xavi’s decision to drop him from Barcelona’s Europa League squad but insists he will not bring ‘negative energy’ to the team.Xavi was faced with a dilemma as Barcelona could only register three of their four new signings as Ferran Torres, Adama Traore and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also moved to Camp Nou in January.Alves was the player who made way ahead of Barca’s Europa League campaign, which begins against Napoli later this month.The coach knows what I think, Alves told Movistar when asked about the decision.When he signed me, we talked about what ...

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31Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ousmane Dembele reportedly set to stay at Barcelona

Ousmane Dembele during the FC Barcelona training session previous at Copa del Rey match between Atletico de Bilbao at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on January 19, 2022 in Barcelona. Barcelona have reportedly failed with their efforts to offload Ousmane Dembele before the end of the January transfer window.With the Frenchman having little interest in penning fresh terms at Camp Nou, the Catalan giants informed their player that he would depart Camp Nou.As well as interest from Premier League clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain have also been strongly linked with the 24-year-old.However, according to The Mirror, Dembele will now remain at Barcelona, partly due to PSG being unable to afford him during this window.The report claims that the French outfit have n...

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26Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Atletico get huge fitness boost ahead of crucial Barcelona clash

Antoine Griezmann of Atletico de Madrid celebrate a goal during the La Liga Santader match between Cadiz CF and tletico de Madrid at Nuevo Mirandilla in Cadiz, Spain, on November 28, 2021. Atletico Madrid should get a big fitness boost ahead of their return to action.Los Rojiblancos – and indeed their La Liga rivals – are currently on an international break, with South American and African players currently away.And for European players, this break has provided an opportunity to rest and recover, which is particularly important for injured players.In the case of Atletico Madrid, that includes Antoine Griezmann, who has been absent for the last four games due to a muscular injury.Luis Suarez of Atletico Madrid celebrates 0-3 with Yannick Carrasco of Atletico Madrid during the Spanish Copa d...

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25Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ronald Araujo turns down new Barcelona contract

Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona during a training session at Camp Nou on January 03, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo has rejected the club's first offer of a new contract, putting Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool on high alert.The 22-year-old has been one of Barcelona's best defenders this year but has not signed a new contract since he joined the first team in October 2020, meaning he remains on a comparatively meagre salary.United, Liverpool and Chelsea are all tracking the situation, with all three more than happy to pay him what he deserves if he joins in the summer, when his Barcelona contract will have just 12 months left to run.The belief is that Araujo wants to stay at Barcelona and the club definitely want to keep him, but Marca note that the fi...

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24Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Tough day for Benzema as Real Madrid snatch draw

Karim Benzema player of Real Madrid celebrates during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and Elche CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 23, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. La Liga leaders Real Madrid have required a stoppage-time goal by Eder Militao to salvage a 2-2 home draw while Barcelona accounted for Alaves 1-0 with a late strike of their own.Madrid struggled in what was a disappointing afternoon for Karim Benzema, who missed a penalty in the first half and had to be replaced in the second because of injury.The draw left Madrid -- who have won just once in their past three league games -- four points ahead of second-placed Sevilla.Benzema's struggles began when he missed an opportunity from close range with only the goalkeeper to beat inside the area in the first half.Mom...

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23Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Osasuna beat Granada 2-0 at Los Carmenes

David Garcia of CA Osasuna scores his teams first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Granada CF and CA Osasuna at Nuevo Estadio de Los Carmenes on January 23, 2022 in Granada, Spain.Osasuna beat Granada 2-0 at Los Carmenes in La Liga on Sunday afternoon. David Garcia fired the visitors into the lead in the 64th minute before Kike doubled their advantage in the 90th.The result is big for Osasuna. It leaves them 11th in the league table, just four points off sixth-placed Villarreal. Granada are four points behind the Pamplona side and currently sit in 14th.A solid, no-nonsense team, Europa League football would be a dream for Osasuna if they could achieve it.David Garcia of CA Osasuna celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the La Liga Santander match between Granad...

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22Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Villarreal beat Mallorca at La Ceramica to leap-frog Barcelona into sixth

Dani Parejo (L) of Villarreal CF competes for the ball with Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta of RCD Mallorca during the La Liga Santander match between Villarreal CF and RCD Mallorca at Estadio de la Ceramica on January 22, 2022, Villarreal, Spain. Villarreal beat Mallorca 3-0 at La Ceramica on Saturday afternoon in La Liga.Franco Russo scored an own goal in the 12th minute to give the home side an early lead before Manu Trigueros doubled their advantage in the 34th minute.Dani Parejo made it 3-0 in the 87th minute when he scored a penalty, with Russo sent off the minute before.The result means that Villarreal have climbed above Barcelona in the table and into sixth. They’re just a point behind fourth-placed Atletico Madrid.Mallorca, on the other hand, are perilously close to the relegation zone. T...

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22Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Four Barcelona players reportedly set to miss out vs Alaves

The coach of FC Barcelona Xavi Hernandez during the press conference previous the Copa del Rey match between Atletico de Bilbao at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on January 19, 2022 in Barcelona.FC Barcelona return to La Liga action on Sunday evening when they face off with Alaves.Ahead of the game, it has been reported by Spanish outlet AS that Barcelona will be without four players for the clash.Memphis Depay is training away from the squad as he recovers from a hamstring issue so he will not be involved this weekend. Memphis no se entrena y será también baja ante el Alaves https://t.co/DfMu2DTTl0 vía @diarioas— Javi Miguel Club (@fansjavimiguel) January 22, 2022 Elsewhere, Ansu Fati, Gavi and Ousmane Dembele will also all miss out on the game, according to AS.On the Fati front, it has be...

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18Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Luka Modric relaxed on Real Madrid contract extension

Real Madrid's Croatian midfielder Luka Modric poses with his Most Valuable Player award after the Spanish Super Cup final football match between Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid on January 16, 2022, at the King Fahd International stadium in the Saudi capital of Riyadh.Real Madrid veteran star Luka Modric has insisted he is relaxed over contract renewal talks in 2022.Modric produced a match winning display in Riyadh as his goal propelled Carlo Ancelotti’s side to the 2021/22 Spanish Supercopa title.After playing a key role in the Saudi Arabian capital, club president Florentino Perez claimed the Croatian could win another Ballon d’Or title in 2022.The 36-year-old signed a one year extension at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu last summer with negotiations progressing on his rolling deal in Madr...

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15Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid close in on Super Cup title

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti (L) of Real Madrid watches the Spanish Super Cup semi-final football match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at the King Fahad International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 12, 2022.Real Madrid will be chasing their first trophy in Carlo Ancelotti's second spell as coach when they face Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, but criticism continues to surround the Spanish federation's decision to stage the tournament in Saudi Arabia.Madrid scraped past Barcelona 3-2 after extra-time in Riyadh on Wednesday before Athletic sprung a surprise by coming from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Thursday.The annual competition, which includes the top two in La Liga from the previous season, as well as the most recent Copa del Rey finalis...

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11Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ousmane Dembele’s agent criticises Barcelona’s treatment of the winger

Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on on during the La Liga Santader match between Granada CF and FC Barcelona at Nuevo Estadio de Los Carmenes on January 8, 2022 in Granada, Spain.Ousmane Dembele’s contract renewal has been an exhausting saga for FC Barcelona’s offices. And while finally everything seemed to be decided and pitted against his continuity, a new development has shaken up the tranquillity.The club were trying desperately to renew the French International, especially after Xavi mentioned that his plans revolved around players like Dembele. However, the young winger decided to play games with the board and refused to pen down a new deal in demand for a higher salary.In their most recent proposal, the player’s environment communicated to the club that he would renew if assure...

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11Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Toni Kroos: “I want to end my career here”

Toni Kroos player of Real Madrid is training with teammates Eduardo Camavinga, Lucas Vázquez and Isco Alarcón at Valdebebas training ground on January 10, 2022 in Madrid, Spain.Just when you thought you couldn’t love him more, Toni Kroos doubled down on his stance today that he wants to retire as a Real Madrid player, and he was pretty confident in that becoming reality.In an interview with Sky TV, Kroos said “I want to end my career here and that is how it will happen.Toni Kroos of Real Madrid CF controls the ball during the La Liga Santader match between Real Madrid CF and Valencia CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 8, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. “When exactly will that be I cannot answer exactly, if that will be in 2023 or a year or two later. We will not stress too much about t...

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7Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Copa del Rey: Luis Suarez ends goal drought as Atletico Madrid sail into cup last-16

Luis Suarez of Atletico Madrid celebrates 0-3 with Matheus Cunha of Atletico Madrid, Marcos Llorente of Atletico Madrid during the Spanish Copa del Rey match between Rayo Majadahonda v Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on January 6, 2022 in Madrid Spain.Luis Suarez scored his first goal in two months on Thursday as Atletico Madrid stormed into the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with a 5-0 win over Rayo Majadahonda.Suarez had gone 10 games without a goal for club and country, a drought that stretched back to Atletico's draw with Valencia on 7 November.But the Uruguayan was on target again at the Wanda Metropolitano to put Atletico three ahead before the break, with Antoine Griezmann and Joao Felix making it five in the second half.Rayo Majadahonda are sixth in Segunda B, Spain...

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6Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona avoid embarrassing Spanish Cup exit

Barcelona's French forward Ousmane Dembele (2nd-R) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) football match between Linares Deportivo and FC Barcelona at the Linarejos stadium in Linares, on January 5, 2022.Holders Barcelona have fought back from a goal down to defeat third-tier side Linares Deportivo 2-1 in the Spanish Cup and progress to the round of 16.La Liga leaders Real Madrid were also extended by their lower-league opposition as they overcame Alcoyano 3-1, avoiding a repeat of their exit to the third-tier side a year ago.Barca made the trip to Andalucia missing several players due to COVID-19 and injuries, but coach Xavi Hernandez still decided to rest some key names for the tie and they fell behind in the 19th minute to a Hugo Diaz...

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5Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Barcelona suffer double fitness blow ahead of Copa del Rey clash

Xavi Hernandez, head coach of FC Barcelona, attends during the press conference before La Liga Match round 19 at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on January 1, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Two Barcelona players have been confirmed as absent for tonight’s Copa del Rey clash with Linares Deportivo.Barca already have a number of players out with coronavirus and injury ahead of this evening’s Copa clash.And that means Xavi Hernandez has had to call upon a number of youngsters again, though there has been some positive news.Dani Alves has been successfully registered and cleared to play following his winter arrival, and Ousmane Dembélé is back after testing negative for coronavirus following a short battle with the illness.There have, however, been two fresh blows, with defensive pair Clement Lenglet a...

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4Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Sevilla win to reduce Real’s La Liga lead

Lucas Ocampos of Sevilla scores their team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Cadiz CF and Sevilla FC at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on January 03, 2022 in Cadiz, Spain.Sevilla have cut into Real Madrid's La Liga advantage with a 1-0 victory at Cadiz while Oihan Sancet scored a hat-trick for Athletic Bilbao in their 3-1 win at Osasuna.A second-half goal from Lucas Ocampos was enough for Sevilla to move within five points of Real -- who have played one game more.Real lost at Getafe on Sunday, a defeat that ended an unbeaten run of 15 games across all competitions.Joan Jordan hit the post early for Sevilla, who were missing seven players due to COVID-19 infections while defender Jules Kounde was suspended and Suso, Erik Lamela and Jesus Navas were recovering from injury.Ocam...

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3Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Luuk De Jong header gives Barcelona 1-0 win at Mallorca

Barcelona's Dutch forward Luuk de Jong (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Spanish League football match between RCD Mallorca and FC Barcelona at the Visit Mallorca stadium in Palma de Mallorca on January 2, 2022.Barcelona striker Luuk de Jong's first-half header and a stunning stoppage-time save by Marc-Andre ter Stegen secured a 1-0 win at Mallorca on Sunday in a match where the Catalans were missing 14 players due to COVID-19, injuries and suspensions.Barca climbed two places to fifth on 31 points from 19 matches, one point behind Atletico Madrid in fourth and 15 adrift of leaders Real Madrid who have played a game more.It was vindication time for striker De Jong after several media reports that Barca want to move him on this month.He got his second goal since ...

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2Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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La Liga leaders Real Madrid stunned by strugglers Getafe

Enes Unal of Getafe CF competes for the ball with Eder Militao of Real Madrid during the LaLiga Santander match between Getafe CF and Real Madrid CF at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on January 02, 2022 in Getafe, Spain.Real Madrid missed the chance to open up an 11-point lead at the top of La Liga as they lost to Getafe.Enes Unal scored the only goal after just nine minutes when he robbed Eder Militao of possession inside Real Madrid's penalty area.Luka Modric went closest to an equaliser, striking the crossbar with a powerful drive.Carlo Ancelotti's side have played two games more than closest challengers Sevilla, who face Cadiz on Monday.Enes Unal of Getafe CF celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Getafe CF and Real Madrid CF at Coliseum Alfonso Per...

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