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Real Madrid top Laliga with Asensio goal against Espanyol

Real madrid Midfielder Marco Asensio move Real madrid to the top of laliga table after giving Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over Espanyol. Asensio scored from an angle shortly before the break was sealed,  Julen Lopetegui rested Gareth Bale, a goalscorer in midweek.Isco missed Madrid first opening when his mis-timed shot flew the wrong side of a post in the fifth minute. Espanyol then spurned a gilt edged chance soon after as Hernan Perez and Pablo Piatti combined inside the box, only for the latter to pull his low effort wide of Thibaut Courtois left-hand post.Real were tidy in possession and hogged the ball for most of the next 20 minutes, but Espanyol were relatively untroubled. Casemiro headed Isco’s corner narrowly wide, but the visitors carved out the best chance of the ha...
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Real Madrid will kickoff Laliga game against Espanyol today

Real Madrid will play Espanyol today (7.45pm GMT) at the Bernabeu stadium  to resume their domestic duties after beating Roma in their opening fixtures in the Champions league group stage. Espanyol has started on a motivating note in their Laliga campaign as they lie fourth in the table. Having won last time around, Espanyol is ready to test the Madrid team having had no mid-week duties. That said, Real Madrid is a squad well prepared to tackle this issue. It will be interesting to see  Loptegui squad for this week La Liga fixtures.
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Denis Suarez has recovered from hamstring injury

Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez is fit  to go back to action after recovering from injury. Denis Suarez substained an hamstring injury against Tottenham on the club’s pre-season tour of the US and came home early. Denis was expected to recover for three weeks but his recovery seems to have taken much longer than expected.The Midfielder has not make any appearance this season for Barcelonabut will now hope he can force his way into the squad. Barcelona have a busy fixture list coming up with the return of the Champions League and Valverde has said he will need to make changes.He opted to rotate a little against Real Sociedad which may offer Denis hope he can see some game time in the coming weeks.
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Valverde pleased with Barcelona 2-1 victory against Real Sociedad

The catalans manager Ernesto Valverde hails his players for winning three great points after they came from behind to win 2-1 at Real Sociedad. Real sociedad was leading 1-0 in the 12th minute at the Anoeta Stadium through Aritz Elustondo’s strike before things turned around in the second half, with Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele scoring in quick succession just after the hour-mark.Real Sociedad had opportunities to go further ahead after the interval, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen making a couple of notable saves just before Suarez scored.Ernesto Valverde Barcelona have won each of their first four LaLiga games this season. The result saw the defending champions extend their 100 per cent start to the season, making it four wins from four games in LaLiga so far this term.Valverde stated on c...
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Barcelona have revealed their squad to play Real Sociedad this weekend

Barcelona have began the new La Liga campaign well, winning big points from their opening three games while scoring 12 goals and conceding just two.However, they’ll be in confident mood ahead of facing Real Sociedad, but historically, they have had their struggles on the road against them.According to the club website, the Catalans have confirmed that Malcom remains sidelined along with Denis Suarez, Malcom and Samper because of injury, while Arthur returned late from international duty.Philippe Coutinho would have reported back at the same time after playing for Brazil.Time will tell how long Malcom will be out of play, as according to the club at the start of the month, the ankle injury that he sustained in training was only supposed to keep out of action for a week.
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Real madrid striker Mariano Diaz await Spain Call up

Real Madrid striker Mariano Diaz is anxious to play for Spain and switch his international allegiance from Dominican Republic. The striker returned to Real Madrid in August after a year at Lyon, has only one international cap to his name for Dominican Republic, whom he qualifies for through his mother.That appearance, a 3-1 win over Haiti in which he scored, was a friendly back in March 2013, meaning his international future is uncertain because he has not featured in a competitive match.The forward player is yet to play for Madrid this term and failed to score in his three Ligue 1 appearances prior to the transfer, therefore a snub by Luis Enrique for Spain's recent games against England and Croatia was not a shock.But Mariano is now planning on breaking into Spain squad, with Diego ...
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Pep Guardiola hopes to return to Barcelona in future

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed his long- term plans for the future and he has disclosed he hopes to go back to Barcelona.Guardiola is an icon at Barcelona, having represented the Catalan giants both as a player and coach with great success.Having won six La Liga titles and a European Cup amongst many other trophies during his playing career, he followed that up with three league titles and two Champions League trophies as a coach along with countless other honours.Guardiola has gone on to establish himself as one of the top coaches of all time as he has also enjoyed success at Bayern Munich and Man City too, but now he has revealed that he hopes to go back to where it all began by coaching the Barcelona youth team in the future.Pep told reporter : I will finish where I ...
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Real Madrid have Joined the Pursuit for Ajax Midfielder Frenkie De Jong

Real Madrid have  joined the pursuit for Ajax midfielder Frenkie De Jong and are ready to battle Barcelona. According to report , another big club has joined bid for Frenkie De Jong. The midfielder was already a target for Tottenham,Barcelona and a few other European club. But, Real Madrid have joined the race and are ready to provide competition in chase of the Dutch international. Frenkie De Jong is the latest name on everyone’s lips.The Dutch midfielder has had a brilliant start to his senior club career at Ajax, proving himself in midfield while acting as an able cover at central defence as well. There was a lot of speculation linking him with a summer move, with Barcelona tipped to secure his signature. But, the 21-year-old maintained his stance that he will continue his de...
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Antoine Griezmann disclosed why he rejected Barcelona bid

Atletico Madrid Forward player Antoine Griezmann was linked with a transfer to Barcelona Fc during the 2018 summer transfer window. Despite the big offer from the Catalans, Griezmann decided to stay at Atletico Madrid. While on international duty with France, Griezmann has disclose why he did not move to Barcelona.Griezmann stated:When you are shown love at home, you don’t go elsewhere, They did everything possible to make me feel good, including bringing in important players and building a great team. It is  difficult to say no to teams like Barcelona. I feel like the base or the most important piece of the puzzle, that is what made me stay.
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Ronaldinho advised Barcelona to retire no. 10 jersey when Messi end his career at the club

Former barcelona player Ronaldinho has advised his Barcelona to retire the No. 10 jersey when Lionel Messi brings his career at the club to an end. Ronaldinho left Barcelona in 2008 and  handed over the iconic number to a young Lionel Messi.Ronaldinho ended his career by scoring 94 goals in 207 appearances for Barcelona and managed to scoop the famed Ballon d'Or accolade in 2005. With him joining the Blaugrana's Hall of Fame of No. 10s alongside Juan Roman Riquelme, Diego Maradona, Romario, and Rivaldo, the bar was set very high for Lionel Messi.Messi has exceeded expectations and has so far scored 556 goals in 641appearances since his debut for Barcelona, receiving the Ballon d'Or five times among a host of honors.Ronaldinho said : When Messi retires, which I hope will be a long time...
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Real Valladolid announced Ronaldo Nazario as new club President

Real Valladolid announced that former Brazil international striker Ronaldo Nazario is the new club president. It was reportedly stated that the  former Real Madrid striker has bought 51% of the club’s shares in a €30m deal.The Former Real Valladolid president Jose Moro was Ronaldo’s former partner in a wine business, while Diario AS cite Ronaldo as saying in January: I would like to buy a team in the second division of Spain or England. I want to do something innovative.Real Valladolid have been promoted the top flight after a five-year absence,  drawing their start at Girona before barcelona defeat.
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Barcelona hammered Huesca 8-2 at Camp Nou

The Laliga champion Barcelona hammer Huesca 8-2, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored twice. Huesca took a early lead in their first league visit to the Nou Camp, when Colombian forward Cucho Hernandez deflected the ball in from point-blank range but Messi soon dampened the celebrations of the visiting supporters by cannoning a shot in off the post to level.Jorge Pulido own goal gave the catalans the lead and Suarez extended their lead by scoring for the first time in five games. Huesca’s Alex Gallar pulled one back before halftime to make it 3-2 but any hope of a comeback  from the Huesca lost by three Barca goals in 11 minutes from Ousmane Dembele, Ivan Rakitic and another strike from Messi.Jordi Alba capped a brilliant performance to score the seventh after setting up two of t...
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Mariano Diaz is glad to wear Ronaldo 7 for Real madrid

Mariano Diaz is happy by the challenge of taking the ownership of Real madrid number seven shirt formerly occupied by the international Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo.Mariano completed his return to Real madrid after spending  a single season in Lyon. Mariano is the only major attacking signing made by Madrid following Ronaldo surprise move to Juventus in a €112million deal in July.Mariano said:It is a challenge and a pride to carry the same number as all the legends, like Emilio Butragueno, and the great players who have carried it. I was excited, I was free and I am very happy to wear the seven.
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Luka Modric : I am happy with Real Madrid

Real madrid Midfielder Luka Modric was crown UEFA 2017-18 player of the Year on thursday,  has been at the centre of speculation Regarding a move to Serie A side inter.The Real Madrid midfielder modric told reporter after defeating Ronaldo to the Award in Monaco: I am in the best club of the world, I want to be here. I am happy, I am super happy being here, very quiet and I just like to keep working doing well, things like last six years.The  Croatia Captain additionally received the golden ball at the arena cup in Russia after leading croatia to the final, He added: As i already said, i am very glad to be right here. I have been working to achieve as high as possible, so thanks to god I am here. This is the best year of my career collectively and individually, so I am really enj...
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Real Madrid has announced the return of Mariano Diaz to Bernabeu as new no.7

Real madrid has announced the return of their former striker Mariano diaz back to Bernabeu. The striker has been in Real madrid before moving to Lyon, and he’s very excited about his return, as the new no. 7, Mariano has signed a five 5 year deal with Real Madrid.Mariano played thrice for Lyon this season, not scoring, but bagged 21 with seven assists in 45 appearances last season. He made his debut  in the first game of the Ligue 1 season against RC Strasbourg Alsace , scoring twice in a 4–0 home win.He cost Lyon around $10 million last summer. No fee has been reported for this deal. Mariano was capped by the Dominican Republic in 2013 and scored in his lone match, but has since shelved his tenure with the CONCACAF side in order to leave himself available to Spain.
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Messi Mind-blowing free kick gave Barcelona an Opening Win against Alaves

Barcelona have started their Laliga campaign with a 3-0 victory over Alaves on saturday with the assist of a Mind-blowing free kick from Lionel messi, who scored twice, and a brilliant Shot from substitute Philippe coutinho.Barcelona struggled to convert chances against Alaves, who are the last team to win a league game at Barca home, beating them 2-1 in 2016 and nearly repeating that feat last season before losing 2-1.Messi had clanged the crossbar in the first half from a set- piece and Ousmane Dembele forced visiting goalkeeper Pacheco to make an impressive save while Luis Suarez looked ineffective.Barcelona manager Ernesto valverde brought on Coutinho on the start of the second half for Nelson semedo, moving Sergi roberto from Midfield to defence to increase the catalans Creativity.The...
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Real Madrid wait on Key decision before launching £268million bid for Neymar

Neymar Joined PSG last year, despite his great performance in PSG, a  move to Real Madrid may take place. Real madrid have lost Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus and are yet to find a replacement for the Portugal international player. Neymar is the great dream for Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, who is supposedly willing to pay around £268million to sign his top target.According to report, UEFA are investigating  into PSG  finances, which is the  key to any potential deal. It is reportedly stated  that the governing body is looking into PSG relationship with their sponsors. UEFA are reportedly looking into the fact that PSG sponsorship contracts are three times above what other teams receive.UEFA appeal committee will come at the end of the month,PSG is co...
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Real Madrid Head Coach Julen Lopetegui tipped Gareth Bale to enjoy a great season

Real madrid Head coach Julen Lopetegui had tipped his Forward player GarethBale to enjoy a great season. The star player his  predicted to be given an important role in the team under the new manager  Lopetegui.After the the move of Madrid five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus  this summer, Madrid have not  yet signed a Replacement for Ronaldo, but Lopetegui stated that bale can be the person to help  make up for the loss.In Pre-UEFA Super Cup press conference, Lopetegui said :Bale is a player we love, he has been in Madrid for a long time And has been training hard. He is inspired and is an essential player who  who forms part of the team, and being a team is what is important. We need great players like him, and I'm more than happy with ...
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Luka Modric is ready to accept an Improved contract at Real Madrid

Croatia international player Luka modric is ready to accept an improved deal at Real Madrid amid news this season that inter are Kneen to sign the Midfielder.The Seria A club side have made their interest known to bring Modric  to Serie A, however, Real madrid president Florentino Perez is  not ready to allow another Madrid  star players go away after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to juventus.According to report, Modric is likely to receive an improved contract and a sizeable pay rise on his current €8m-a-year deal.Luka Modric has stated  in recent weeks he can be open to a Move to the san siro, however, perez is adamant the player will not leave the santiago bernabeu for a euro less than The €750m buy-out clause in his agreement.In contrast to ronaldo, however, mo...
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Julen Lopetegui refuse to speak on Thibaut Courtois move to Santiago Bernabeu

Real madrid manager Julen lopetegui has decline to talk about the  chance of Thibaut courtois arriving Real madrid and insists the club  has believe in goalkeeper Keylor Navas. Thibaut Courtois has not been reported for training with chelsea this week amid transfer to Real Madrid.Lopetegui speaking after Real madrid win over Roma 2-1 in international champions Cup: I do not like to talk about players who do not belong to Real madrid. I will only talk about the ones who are Real madrid and nowadays isn't any different, he stated. did you notice him recently? Keylor is our goalkeeper. He's Here. There is no other  goalkeeper we are able to speak about.
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