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Real Madrid beat struggling rivals Barcelona in La Liga

10 Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona defended by 04 David Alaba of Real Madrid during the La Liga Santader match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Barcelona. Real Madrid piled renewed pressure on Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman as David Alaba scored a scintillating goal to help them seal a 2-1 victory in the Clasico at Camp Nou on Sunday.Alaba’s bending shot had Madrid in front for the majority of an end-to-end contest, with Lucas Vazquez making it two in injury-time before Sergio Aguero tapped in his first goal for Barcelona with seconds left.Barca have now lost a fourth consecutive Clasico for the first time since 1965 and stay a lowly eighth in La Liga, five points behind Madrid, who surge back to the top of the table.After beating Valencia and winnin...
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Athletic Bilbao extend Villarreal La Liga struggles

Raul Garcia of Athletic Bilbao celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Athletic Club and Villarreal CF at San Mames Stadium on October 23, 2021 in Bilbao, Spain. Villarreal's struggles in La Liga have continued with a 2-1 loss at Athletic Bilbao while Valencia stage an incredible late comeback to salvage a home draw with Real Mallorca.Villarreal were coming off a 4-1 away win over Young Boys in the Champions League, but Unai Emery's team now have lost two in a row in the Spanish top flight to sit 13th in the standings.To make matter worse, striker Gerard Moreno was replaced in the first half because of a muscle injury.Defender Juan Foyth also couldn't finish the match because of a muscle problem, leaving in the second half.Raul Garcia and Ik...
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Late Granada stunner denies Osasuna win

Angel Montoro celebrates with Granada CF after scoring the equalizer during the match between CA Osasuna and Granada CF at Estadio El Sadar on October 22, 2021 in Pamplona, Spain. A stunning 90th-minute long-range effort by Granada substitute Angel Montoro has denied 10-man Osasuna the chance to move to the top of the Spanish league.Montoro's lob from a distance beat goalkeeper Sergio Herrera to snatch a 1-1 draw for Granada, who were outplayed at El Sadar Stadium despite having an extra man for 15 minutes.Osasuna were poised to pull level on points with league leaders Real Sociedad, but Montoro's strike from deep denied the hosts a fourth consecutive victory.Still, the Pamplona-based side has defied expectations by heading into the weekend in second place, one point above powerhouses Real...
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Jordi Alba sends clear warning to Barcelona teammates ahead of El Clasico

Jordi Alba of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona v Dinamo Kiev at the Camp Nou on October 20, 2021 in Barcelona Spain. Jordi Alba has made it clear that Barcelona need to improve following their win over Dynamo Kyiv.Alba provided a decisive piece of play during Champions League clash, which was a must-win for Ronald Koeman and his men.The experienced full-back provided a superb cross to set up Gerard Pique‘s winner, the only goal of the game.It’s a second important game in the space of a week for Barca, but the performance was far from convincing.And that’s something Alba recognised after the game when he made his disappointment over aspects of his side’s performance pretty clear.“In the first half, we could have scored more than one goal, but we faile...
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Ansu Fati agrees new six-year Barcelona contract with release clause set at one billion euros

Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League group E match between FC Barcelona and Dinamo Kyiv at Camp Nou on October 20, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. Ansu Fati has extended his contract with Barcelona until 2027, the club announced on Wednesday, shortly after their 1-0 victory over Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League.Fati, who has recently returned after almost a year out with a knee injury, will have a release clause in his new deal set at one billion euros."FC Barcelona and the player Ansu Fati have reached an agreement to renew his contract until 30 June 2027. The buy-out clause is set at 1 billion euros," a club statement read.Fati, along with Spanish midfielder Pedri, is widely regarded as the most exciting talent in an emerging group of Barcelona youngsters.The ...
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Luka Modrić: “Shakhtar beat us twice in 2020/21 and they’re even better this year”

Luka Modric of Real Madrid during La Liga match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid at Mestalla Stadium on September 19, 2021. Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has criticised FIFA's plans for a biennial World Cup and expressed dismay that players have not been consulted.World football's governing body announced on Monday that it will hold talks with national team coaches this week over the controversial idea, which has been met by opposition from European and South American governing bodies UEFA and CONMEBOL, as well as the International Olympic Committee.Luka Modric of Real Madrid during La Liga match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid at Mestalla Stadium on September 19, 2021.Modric won the Ballon d'Or after leading Croatia to the final of the last World Cup in 2018 and the 36-year-ol...
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Ansu Fati shines again as Barcelona rallies to beat Valencia 3-1

Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona shoots past Mouctar Diakhaby of Valencia CF to score his team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Valencia CF at Camp Nou on October 17, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain. Ansu Fati is quickly becoming Barcelona's go-to player in the absence of Lionel Messi. The 18-year-old Fati made his first start for Barcelona after a long injury layoff on Sunday, scoring a goal and earning his team a penalty as the Catalan club halted its losing streak by rallying to beat Valencia 3-1 in the Spanish league. Memphis Depay and Philippe Coutinho also scored for Barcelona as it moved to seventh place, five points behind leader Real Sociedad and with a game in hand. Fati returned to action last month after being sidelined for more than 10 months beca...
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LaLiga: Late Julen Lobete goal sends 10-man Real Sociedad top of league table

Julen Lobete of Real Sociedad celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Sociedad and RCD Mallorca at Reale Arena on October 16, 2021 in San Sebastian, Spain. Real Sociedad moved ahead of Real Madrid to the top of La Liga on Saturday after scoring a dramatic last-minute winner to beat Real Mallorca, despite playing half the game with 10 men.Julen Lobete fired inside the near post in the 90th minute to snatch a 1-0 victory and spark pandemonium at the Reale Arena, where the fans and players celebrated like they had won a trophy."I was crying with joy," said Lobete, who had covered his face with his hands after scoring. "I can't describe it."In jubilant scenes after the final whistle, the players paraded the 2020 Copa del Rey trophy - won ...
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Pedri: Times are tough but Barca’s still the world’s best club

FC Barcelona player (16) Pedri during his contract renewal in Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain, on October 15, 2021. Pedri put pen to paper on his shiny new Barcelona contract on Friday that is designed to keep the midfielder at the Camp Nou until 2026.The teenager spoke at a news conference after the renewal was made official and discussed about how he’s looking forward to the future with the Catalan giants.“These are difficult times” he said. “But we are the best club in the world and we’ll go on to achieve great things … All of this has happened very fast and without my mother, father and sister I would never be sitting here today. They help me to keep my feet on the ground and give me advice.”FC Barcelona player (16) Pedri during his contract renewal in Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain, on October...
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Pedri signs Barca deal with €1billion release clause

Pedri of FC Barcelona during Spanish La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Cadiz CF on February 21 of 2021, Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona's teenage midfielder Pedri has agreed a new contract until 2026 including a release clause of €1billion, the LaLiga club announced on Thursday.Pedri, 18, has quickly developed into one of Barca's best players little more than a year after joining the club in 2020 from second division side Las Palmas for €5million.He made 53 appearances in his debut season, more than any other Barca player, helping the team win the Copa del Rey and lighting up an otherwise poor campaign for the Catalans.Pedri and Ronald Koeman during the match between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munich, corresponding to the week 1 of the group A of the UEFA Champions League, played at the C...
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Aguero and Dembele return to Barcelona training

Presentation of Sergio Kun Aguero as a new FC Barcelona player after signing a contract till 2022/2023 season. In Camp Nou Stadium, Barcelona, 31 of May, 2021. Ousmane Dembele and Sergio Aguero were a welcome sight on the Barcelona training ground on Monday as the two attackers worked out with the rest of the squad for the first time this season.Both players are finally closing in on a return to action after missing the start of the campaign due to injury and undertook some light training as the squad got back to work after a few days off.The return of Dembele and Aguero will be a big boost to Ronald Koeman after a tough start to the campaign and, along with fit-again Ansu Fati, will increase the Dutchman’s attacking options.Welcome back @Dembouz & @aguerosergiokun!Both started trainin...
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Barcelona president: I hoped Messi would offer to play for free

Lionel Messi #30 of Paris Saint-Germain looks on during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Rennes and Paris Saint Germain at Roazhon Park on October 3, 2021 in Rennes, France.Barcelona president Joan Laporta admitted on Friday he hoped Lionel Messi would change his mind about leaving the club and offer to play for free.Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain in August after Barca decided not to renew the Argentinian’s contract due to La Liga’s strict salary limits."There came a time when both parties saw that it would not be possible. There was disappointment on both sides," Laporta told Catalan radio station RAC1."He wanted to stay but they also had a lot of pressure because of the offer they had. They knew if he didn’t stay, he would go to PSG."Laporta continued: "I hoped Messi would do a u-tu...
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Frenkie de Jong on his numbers with Barcelona: “I’m not a player you should judge by goals”

Frenkie de Jong arrives by bike prior to a training session of the Dutch national team at the KNVB Campus on October 5, 2021 in Zeist, the Netherlands. The Dutch national team is preparing in Zeist for the World Cup qualifying match against Latvia.Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong sat down for an interview with Mundo Deportivo, speaking about some important things, especially those floating around in the media recently.He first addressed the question regarding Barcelona being in a difficult situation with poor performances. However, de Jong blatantly disagreed and said, “People exaggerate a lot, we are not in the hole.”Further, he talked about his expectations from himself. He stressed on the fact that his performances should not be judged on goals or assists.“I expect more from myself,...
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Real Madrid follow up Champions League embarrassment with first La Liga defeat

Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema kicks the ball to score during the Spanish League football match between RCD Espanyol and Real Madrid CF at the RCDE Stadium in Cornella de Llobregat on October 3, 2021.Leaders Real Madrid lost their first game in La Liga this season as they were beaten at Espanyol.Raul de Tomas gave the hosts a 17th-minute lead when he met Adrian Embarba's low cross into the box.Aleix Vidal added an excellent second, beating Nacho before firing past Thibaut Courtois on the hour mark.Karim Benzema responded for Real with a fine finish into the bottom corner with 19 minutes left, but Carlo Ancelotti's side could not find a late equaliser.It is a second loss in a week for Real, who suffered a shock Champions League defeat by competition debutants Sheriff Tiraspol on...
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Luis Suarez scores as Atletico beat Barcelona to add to pressure on Koeman

Luis Suarez of Atletico Madrid celebrates with Joao Felix of Atletico Madrid during the La Liga Santander match between Atletico Madrid v FC Barcelona at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on October 2, 2021 in Madrid Spain.Reigning champions Atletico Madrid went level with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga and inflicted further damage on Ronald Koeman's struggling Barcelona with a deserved win in Spain's capital.Thomas Lemar scored the opener, finishing well at the end of a move involving Joao Felix and Suarez.Suarez then slotted in against his former club to put Atletico in charge.Antoine Griezmann also featured against his former club as a late substitute as Atletico basked in their superiority.For all the woe surrounding Barca this season, this loss was actually their first in La Liga - b...
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Luis Suarez makes promise ahead of Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona

Luis Suarez during La Liga match between Getafe CF and Atletico de Madrid at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on September 21, 2021 in Getafe, Spain.Luis Suarez has promised not to celebrate against former club Barcelona if he scores tonight.Suarez will go up against his former club Barca for only the second time since leaving for Atletico Madrid this evening.Atleti face Ronald Koeman‘s men at the Wanda Metropolitano in a mouth-watering encounter, and a goal would be sweet revenge for Suarez.The Uruguayan spent six successful years at Camp Nou, winning four La Liga titles, a Champions League and other crowns.But he was let go in pretty disgraceful fashion, forced to train on his own before finally being allowed to join Atletico Madrid, where he won the La Liga title at the first attempt.Suarez partl...
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Toni Kroos discusses Mbappe’s failed Real Madrid move

Toni Kroos of Real Madrid CF gestures during the UEFA Champions League group D match between Real Madrid and FC Sheriff at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on September 28, 2021 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos says Kylian Mbappe is ‘sure to be’ at the club in future despite their failed bid to bag the star this summer.The Spanish club tried to poach the forward from Paris Saint-Germain but couldn’t get the deal over the line so the French international remains at PSG.Kroos says the best players in the world need to play for Madrid and that includes Mbappe.He told Goal: “In the summer I already said that I would like a player like him to come, but if he doesn’t we have a good team.“Let’s see what happens in the future, it is difficult for me to say because I am not the one who ...
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Stoppage-time goal gives Celta La Liga win

Denis Suarez of Celta Vigo celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between RC Celta de Vigo and Granada CF at Abanca-Balaídos on September 27, 2021 in Vigo, Spain.Denis Suarez has scored four minutes into stoppage time for Celta Vigo in a 1-0 defeat of Granada 1-0 in La Liga.Substitute Suarez netted the winner from inside the area after an assist by Santi Mina to secure Celta their second consecutive win.The goal came a few moments after Granada nearly broke the deadlock with a couple of opportunities that were kept out by Celta goalkeeper Matias Dituro.The hosts got the victory despite Iago Aspas missing a 73rd-minute penalty, with his shot saved by Granada goalkeeper Luis Maximiano.Aspas had converted his past nine penalty kicks i...
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Ansu Fati returns in Lionel Messi shirt to help Barcelona ease pressure on Ronald Koeman

Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona celebrates 3-0 with Eric Garcia of FC Barcelona, Yusuf Demir of FC Barcelona, Riqui Puig of FC Barcelona during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona v Levante at the Camp Nou on September 26, 2021 in Barcelona Spain.Barcelona's Ansu Fati made the perfect return after 10 months out through injury by scoring in a 3-0 victory over Levante on Sunday, a result that eases the pressure on coach Ronald Koeman.Fati, wearing the number 10 shirt previously belonging to Lionel Messi, came on to a raucous reception at Camp Nou, 323 days after his last appearance in November last year.And the 18-year-old came back in style, carrying the ball forward and lashing it into the net in injury time to complete a much-needed victory for Barca.Fati was hoisted into the air b...
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Barcelona coach Koeman given two-match ban

Ronald Koeman during the match between FC Barcelona and Granada CF, corresponding to the week 5 of the group A of the Liga Santander, played at the Camp Nou Stadium, on 20th September 2021, in Barcelona, Spain.Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has been handed a two-game touchline ban by the Spanish soccer federation's competition committee after being shown a red card in Thursday's goalless LaLiga draw with Cadiz.Koeman was dismissed in the dying seconds of the match for dissent after Sergio Busquets had kicked a second ball that was on the pitch into an opposition player to get the game stopped.The Dutchman will be absent from the touchline for Sunday's home game with Levante and next week's trip to champions Atletico Madrid.Barcelona, who are seventh in the standings with nine points from fi...
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