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22Feb

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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.

15Feb

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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.

9Feb

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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...

6Feb

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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.

4Feb

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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...

4Feb

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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.

1Feb

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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...

22Jan

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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...

14Jan

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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...

13Jan

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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...

8Jan

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Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos ruled out for three weeks with muscle injury

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos will be sidelined for about three weeks because of a muscle injury.The club says tests on Monday showed Kroos sustained a tear of the adductor muscle in his left leg on Sunday in the home loss to Real Sociedad.The German player had to be replaced late in the game at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.Kroos was added to an injury list that already includes Gareth Bale, Marco Asensio and Mariano Diaz.Madrid dropped to fifth place in the Spanish league with the 2-0 defeat to Real Sociedad.

7Jan

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Brahim Diaz: It was impossible not to join the club of my dream Real madrid

Spainish Midfielder Brahim Diaz says it was impossible not to leave Manchester City and sign for the club of his dreams Real Madrid.Diaz joins Madrid on a six-a-half year deal for around £15.5milliona from Manchester City, the deal being announced after a 2-0 defeat by Real Sociedad on Sunday left them fifth in La Liga.And as we unveiled at the Bernabue the 19-year-old could scarcely be happier.Diaz said:"This is the happiest day of my life, I couldn't have a better gift for Three Kings Day."I had three options after deciding to leave Manchester City. One, play at Real Madrid, two, play at Real Madrid and three, play at Real Madrid. It was impossible to go anywhere else. "I understand the responsibility of playing with this shirt. I will give everything from the first day."

6Jan

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Alaves move to fourth place in La liga after thrashing Valencia 2-1

Alaves maintain their excellent home form by recovering to beat Valencia 2-1 on Saturday, climbing into fourth place in La Liga and boosting their chances of qualifying for the Champions League for the first time.Valencia captain Dani Parejo gave the visitors the lead with a swerving free kick in the 14th minute but Alaves, who are the only side in Spain's top flight alongside Atletico Madrid to still be unbeaten at home this season, soon hit back.Striker Borja Baston pulled the 2001 UEFA Cup runners-up level in the 21st with a scrappy, deflected shot from inside the area, while midfielder Tomas Pina put Alaves ahead in first-half stoppage time after a period of heavy pressure.The win took Alaves to 31 points from 18 games, one ahead of European champions Real Madrid who host Real So...

5Jan

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Ernesto Valverde is yet to decide his future as Barca manager till the end of the season

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde says his future as the Blaugrana manager will not be decided until the end of the season.Valverde won the double last year, La Liga and the Copa del Rey, and his side are currently three points clear at the top of the table after 17 games and have reached the last 16 of the Champions League, where they will play Lyon.But the coach sparked speculation about his future last week by saying in an interview with Barca's official TV channel that he did not know where he would be next season.Speaking at a news conference ahead of Barcelona's trip to Getafe on Sunday, Valverde sought to clarify his future.He said:"I have a contract with the club which was two years plus an option and at the end of the season we have to decide whether I continue or not."We will po...

28Dec

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Eric Abidal disclose Barcelona plans for January transfer window

Barcelona technical secretary Eric Abidal spoke about the club’s plans for the January transfer window during Jeison Murillo’s unveiling on Thursday.The Spanish champions are being linked with several players, most notably Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot, but Abidal played down talk of further signings.“We are always monitoring the market,” he said. ”In theory, there is nothing planned in terms of arrivals.“As for exits, there are certainly some players who will want more.”Everything will be put on the table and decisions will be taken.” &nbs...

23Dec

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Barcelona's Jordi Alba set to sign new mega long-term contract

Barcelona defender Jordi Alba plans to sign a new four-year contract at the Camp Nou, to remain with the club until 2023. The defender has been in Barca starting line-up since his switch from Valencia back in 2012 and has managed to win four La Liga titles and the Champions League. The 29-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best left-backs in European football and he has once again been at the top of his game for Barca this term, contributing a goal and four assists in 17 La Liga appearances. According to report, the Spanish champions are now set to reward Alba after over 200 games of service with a new mega long-term contract worth €9 million per year, after negotiations with the defender were accelerated. Alba told media after Barcelona’s 2-0 home win agains...

22Dec

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Antoine Griezmann penalty help Atletico Madrid grab a 1-0 win over Espanyol

Antoine Griezmann scored a second-half penalty to help Atletico Madrid grab a 1-0 win at home over Espanyol, lifting Diego Simeone's team level on points with Barcelona atop the Spanish league on Saturday.Griezmann fired in the spot kick in the 56th minute after Jorge Resurreccion was fouled by Esteban Granero in the area.Atletico is in second place on goal difference.Espanyol started well as Borja Iglesias drew two saves from goalkeeper Jan Oblak before Leo Baptistao hit the post in the 28th.But Atletico then tightened up its defense and got the goal it needed from Griezmann.Espanyol fell into 12th place after a sixth consecutive loss.

15Dec

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Real madrid winger Gareth Bale set to miss Rayo Vallecano clash

Bale suffers an ankle injury he picked up during Madrid’s 3-0 defeat by CSKA Moscow in the Champions League.Having missed training on Thursday and Friday, coach Santiago Solari intimated that Bale would miss the match against their Madrid neighbours.Solari said:“We will see how ankle improves from yesterday to today and from today to tomorrow. “We will speak to the medical team and with him (Bale).”

7Dec

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Denis Suarez complains of lack of playing time in Barcelona

Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez has disclosed that he is not happy with his lack of playing time at the club, as speculation of a move away persists.The 24-year-old started for the first time this season on Wednesday, scoring twice as Barcelona beat Cultural Leonesa 4-1 in the Copa del Rey.Suarez has previously said he is determined to fight for his place at the club, but he has been linked with moves to Chelsea and Napoli with some reports claiming a transfer could go through in January.“The coach said that the Leonesa game was a test for those who do not play regularly, so we will see on Saturday if I have passed,” Suarez said after the game.“I work to play, if I do not play we’ll see. I’m not happy, because I’m not playing and it’s what I want, to play.”

5Dec

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Barcelona officially promote Carles Alena to first team squad

Carles Alena is now officially a member of the Barcelona first-team squad and will wear the No. 21 for the rest of the season.Barcelona confirmed on Tuesday that he’s been officially registered with La Liga, after Rafinha was ruled out for six months, which means his days with Barcelona B are over.Alena started the season wearing the No. 26 but will now wear the 21 which used to belong to Andre Gomes.