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Real Sociedad and Levante share spoil

Borja Mayoral’s late equaliser secured Levante a 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad in LaLiga.The 21-year-old, on loan from Real Madrid, struck 11 minutes from time to cancel out Adnan Januzaj’s first-half opener.Former Manchester United winger Januzaj struck in the 27th minute with a close-range finish from Theo Hernandez’s cross.Januzaj almost added a second for La Real five minutes later but his free-kick was just too high.Mikel Oyarzabal and Sandro Ramirez missed presentable chances to add to the lead, while Mayoral was denied an equaliser by a point-blank save from Geronimo Rulli just after the hour mark.But Mayoral crashed in the leveller when he met Jose Campana’s low corner 10 yards out and drilled the ball first time inside the near post.The hosts pushed for a...
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Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele ruled out for four weeks with hamstring injury

FC Barcelona confirmed on Thursday that French winger Ousmane Dembele will be out of action for three to four weeks after suffering a hamstring tear in Wednesday's Champions League home win over Olympique Lyon."He has torn the femoral biceps muscle in his left hamstring. This means he will be out of action for an expected three or four weeks," informed the Barcelona website.Dembele started Wednesday's 5-1 win as a substitute after suffering a problem in the same muscle towards the end of Barca's game against Rayo Vallecano last weekend.Despite the obvious risk, Barca coach Ernesto Valverde saw the need to use him as a second half substitute after Lyon had brought the score to 2-1 on the night on and had Barca on the back foot, just a goal from being eliminated.Dembele's pace was vital in h...
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Messi praises Ronaldo magical night against Atletico Madrid

Lionel Messi scored twice and assisted two more in the 5-1 win over Lyon at Camp Nou on Wednesday night, just 24hrs after Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Juventus to overturn a two-goal first leg deficit and grab a 3-2 aggregate win.“What Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus did was impressive,” Messi told Marca.“I thought Atletico Madrid would be tougher. Ronaldo had a magical night with three goals.”Messi was coy about revealing his favoured opponents for the quarter-finals after a spree of upsets already, with Ajax vanquishing Real madrid and Manchester United knocking out Paris Saint-Germain.“All of the opponent are complicated, Messi added.“Ajax, for example, showed that they are an amazing team of youngsters and they don't fear anyone.“It'll be difficult no matter who we face. We have to p...
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Real Madrid confirm Zinedine Zidane return after Santiago Solari dismissal

Real Madrid have confirmed Zinedine Zidane sensational return to club as manager after Santiago Solari's sacking was finally confirmed on Monday.  Zidane has been given a contract until June 2022, just nine months after he resigned at the end of last season, having led Madrid to an historic third consecutive Champions League triumph. Solari's dismissal was expected after three consecutive home defeats to Barcelona, twice, and Ajax deemed Madrid's season all-but over before the middle of March.  But Zidane coming back, with only 11 games left in La Liga and almost nothing to play for, is a surprise, particularly after he left on the incredible high of yet another European triumph.  "Real Madrid's board has decided to terminate Santiago Solari's contract as coach of the first ...
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Barcelona stun Rayo Vallecano with 3-1 comeback win

Barcelona had to come from behind yet again on Saturday after going 1-0 down to Rayo Vallecano at the Camp Nou thanks to Raul de Tomas’s strike.Gerard Pique headed Barcelona back on level terms, before second-half goals from Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez secured the win.The win means Barca remain seven point clear at the top of Laliga ahead Atletico Madrid, now with just 11 games left to play.
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Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde says Lionel Messi is fine after Clasico Injury

Barca boss Ernesto Valverde has minimized fears Lionel Messi injury picked up during Saturday’s Clasico win over Real Madrid.Messi got an arm in the face from Sergio Ramos, which left him bleeding according to Gerard Pique, and also appeared to have tweaked his groin in the second half.Valverde was asked about his skipper after the game but said all is well.“Messi is fine,” said the Barca boss. “He has had a great game and made a great effort.”He is an extraterrestrial in a way, because every time he takes the ball something extraordinary happens.”Rayo Vallecano are the next visitors to the Camp Nou and the game looks a good chance for Valverd to rest players ahead of the second leg of their Champions League clash against Lyon.
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Barcelona set to extend lead over Real Madrid in Laliga clash

Spanish giant Barcelona will visit Real Madrid today for the second El Clasico of the week.The Catalan giants claimed a sensational 3-0 win at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night to book their place in the Copa del Rey final. Attention now turns back to Laliga though as Messi and co set to extend their lead over Real Madrid to 12 points at the top.Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos is also set to make his history with his 42nd El Clasico appearance, matching the record of Xavi, Francisco Gento and Manuel Sanchis Hontiyuelo.
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Copa del Rey: Luis Suarez scored twice as Barcelona thrash Real Madrid

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez scored twice on Wednesday as the Spainish Champions defeat Real Madrid to move within touching distance of winning a record fifth consecutive Copa del Rey.Real Madrid were the better side for at least half of the Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu but three goals conceded in 28 chaotic, second-half minutes sent Barca through to the final with a 3-0 victory, 4-1 on aggregate.Suarez would have had a hat-trick had Raphael Varane not beaten him on the line to Ousmane Dembele's cross, Varane's own-goal coming between the Uruguayan's smart finish and a mischeivously chipped penalty. He now has 11 goals in 13 games against Madrid."We have other players apart from Leo Messi that can score goals," Barca coach Ernesto Valverde said. "Luis' numbers are incredible, historic...
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Jordi Alba set to sign a contract renewal with Barcelona

Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba is reportedly set to sign a new long-term contract with his club.Alba, 29, has been in outstanding form for Barca this season, contributing 14 assists in 35 appearances.The left-back will see his current deal at Camp Nou expire in June 2020, though, and there have been suggestions that he is becoming increasingly frustrated with the situation.However, according to Sport, negotiations have 'accelerated' over the last few days, with Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu intervening to speed up the process.The report has claimed that Alba is expected to sign a new five-year contract with the Spanish champions, who are currently preparing for the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid.Alba has made 281 appearances for Barca ...
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Copa del Rey Preview : Real Madrid vs Barcelona

Barcelona will visit Real madrid at Bernebeu on Wednesday night for the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final, with the tie level at 1-1 from the first leg at Camp Nou.Lucas Vasquez sent Madrid into a sixth-minute lead in the first leg earlier this month, before Malcom registered in the second period to leave the last-four tie all square.Madrid will have their captain Sergio Ramos back and available after the centre-back missed the win over Levante on Sunday night through suspension.Ramos for Nacho could well be the only outfield change from the team that started against Levante, with Vinicius Junior and Vazquez once again expected to support Karim Benzema in the final third of the field.Isco is available following a back problem, but it seems unlikely t...
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Luka Modric Reportedly to renew his contract until 2021

Luka Modric is reportedly set to renew his contract with Real Madrid until 2021.The Croatian has contributed to the success of Real Madrid in recent seasons, winning four of the last five European cups. His careeer and talent were finally recognized and rewarded, after winning the Balon d'Or in 2018. The renewal will see him extend his stay at Los Blanco for another two years, ending when Luka reaches 36 years old.According to report, He will also become one of the highest paid players within the squad at the same level of Gareth Bale and Sergio Ramos. With is Renewal it is expected that midfielder would retire at Real Madrid.
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Ernesto Valverde extends his contract as Barcelona manager

Ernesto Valverde has extended his contract as Barcelona coach for at least one more season.Valverde will exercise the option in his contract to continue, the defending Spanish champions said on Friday. They added Valverde also agreed to add the possibility of coaching for the 2020-21 season.The 55-year-old Valverde joined Barcelona from Athletic Bilbao in mid-2017 to replace Luis Enrique.This season, Valverde has helped Barcelona regroup following the departure of veteran midfielder Andres Iniesta.Barcelona leads the Spnaish league, has reached the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, and the knockout rounds of the Champions League.After a league match against Valladolid on Saturday, Barcelona visits Lyon on Tuesday to start its Champions League round-of-16 tie.
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Real Madrid thrash Atletico Madrid to move second in Laliga

Real Madrid fought their way back into the Spanish La Liga title race with a 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in a derby win at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday.Casemiro, Sergio Ramos and Gareth Bale’s strikes inflicted Atletico’s first home defeat of the season across all competitions and moved the European champions up to second, within five points of leaders Barcelona, as their revival under Santiago Solari continued.Antoine Griezmann equalised for Atletico after Casemiro’s overhead kick sent Real ahead, but Ramos slammed home from the penalty spot before halftime to silence the home fans.Atletico’s Alvaro Morata netted a brilliant lob against his former side but it was ruled out for offside before Bale drilled in the visitors’ third to secure the points for Real Madrid.Thomas Partey...
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Barcelona held 1-1 draw against Real madrid in Copa del Rey semi-final first leg

Lucas Vasquez gave Real Madrid an early lead in the game when he was set up by striker Karim Benzema. But, after holding out for nearly an hour, Real Madrid's defence crumbled. The ball came across to Malcom and, with goalkeeper Keylor Navas out of position, he found a way to score.Substitute Gareth bale even spuned a late opportunity to give Madrid victory but Real Madrid maintained their performance ahead of the return leg at Bernabeu in three weeks time.
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Vinicius Junior set to make Clasico debut: “I fear Nothing”

Real Madrid youngster Vincius Junior is ready to take on his first clasico in the Copa del Rey. “Nothing scares me,” he told UOL Sport, “I play for the best team in the world, Real Madrid. I fear nothing.”Vinicus has been a part of Madrid’s last eleven matches, starting nine of them. Despite this, he maintained he was unsure if he’d start.“I’m going to do everything I can to help,” the forward said, “on the right, on the left, in the middle, I’ll continue working to win with Madrid.”Madrid are in good form and have won 5 in a row with 16 goals total.“This is our best moment since the start of the season,” he continued.The 18-year-old did not take part in the first meeting between the sides this season. Julen Lopetegui, who coached Madrid then, was criticized for failing to use him consiste...
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Ousmane Dembele back in Barca Training

Barcelona returned to training on Monday after Saturday’s 2-2 La Liga draw with Valencia, as they prepare for Wednesday’s Copa del Rey clash against Real Madrid.Ousmane Dembele was back for the first time since spraining his ankle against Leganes and did “fieldwork,” amid reports he’s still suffering from tonsillitis.Meanwhile, Lionel Messi did not take part in the session, and it’s still unclear how serious the knock he took against Valencia is.As it stands it looks as though both men are big doubts for Wednesday’s game at the Camp Nou, but we’ll keep you posted with any updates as soon as they land.
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Real Madrid draw Barcelona in Copa del Rey semi-final

Real Madrid will face defending champions Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey.The draw made on Friday means there will be back-to-back Clasicos, with the second leg due to take place in the last week of February, before Madrid host Barca in La Liga on 2 March.The first leg will be played at the Camp Nou next week before a return at the Santiago Bernabeu. The provisional dates are February 6 and 27. Real Betis will go up against Valencia in the other semi-final.Barcelona are 10 points clear of Madrid in La Liga and will be favourites to progress but their opponents have found form in recent weeks, winning six of their last seven matches.Barcelona director Guillermo Amor said: “Real Madrid are playing well and they will be the Madrid team we always expect  a group of winner...
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Sassuolo loanee Boateng vow to earn permanent move to Barcelona

Loan star Kevin-Prince Boateng want to impress Barcelona enough to earn a permanent deal.The 31yrs old Ghana star has made a shock loan loan switch from Sassuolo to Barca on Monday, with the Catalans having option to make the move permanent for £7.1m.But at a conference at the Nou Camp on tuesday, Boateng, who sees himself as a forward these days, believes he can help aid Barca treble bid.He said:“It's an incredible feeling to be here.“Yesterday I was sad because I was happy in Sassuolo, but this was a great opportunity and I couldn't say no.“I wanted to come to Barcelona, as soon as i heard of their interest I spoke to my agent. It's a dream and a great honour.“This is a test and I know I haven't arrived as a starter, but I want to play well and stay for many years, that's my goal.“At alm...
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Messi hits 400th La Liga goal as Barcelona grab a 3-0 win over Eibar

Lionel Messi scored his 400th La Liga goal as leaders Barcelona claimed a comfortable 3-0 victory over Eibar at the Nou Camp to maintain their five-point advantage at the top of the table. Luis Suarez got the other two goals. Messi's perfect strike came in just his 435th appearance in the competition. Cristiano Ronaldo (311) is the only other player to have scored more than 300 goals in La Liga.Dani Ceballos 88th mins strike gave Real Madrid  a 2-1 win at Real Betis. Real are now joint third with Sevilla, who lost 2-0 at Athletic Bilbao to Inaki Williams' brace.In Italy, promising young Argentinian Lautaro Martinez and Ivan Perisic stole the show as Inter Milan hammered Benevento 6-2 at the San Siro to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia.Martinez scored two seco...
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Griezmann saves Atletico Madrid to 1-0 win over Levante

Antoine Griezmann saves Atletico Madrid again to pressurize Barcelona at the top of La Liga on Sunday by thrashing Levante 1-0. Griezmann has now scored all of Atletico's last six goals. A 1-0 victory for Diego Simeone's side cuts the gap from five points to two behind Barcelona, who will restore their advantage with a win over Eibar later on Sunday.Levante, who have not won in the league since December 3, stay 11th.Atletico had 19 shots and, unusually for them, dominated possession but they continue to rely on Griezmann's excellent scoring run for points."We all pull the cart in difficult moments," Griezmann said. "I cannot do anything without my team-mates."After a nervy start, Levante began to frustrate their opponents, whose poor decision-making in the final third had Simeone flai...
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