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Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti explains why he ‘got angry’ with Jude Bellingham before calling Vinicius Jr to help solve issue

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti joked that he “got angry” with Jude Bellingham ahead of his much-anticipated return to training this week. Following his campaign with England at this summer’s European Championship, Bellingham has enjoyed a well-deserved break in Los Angeles with Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. The pair visited Six Flags and Universal Studios theme parks on their trip to the United States, as the pair travelled with Trent’s younger brother Marcell and close friend Toby Bishay. In the coming days, Bellingham will join up with his Los Blancos teammates as they prepare for the upcoming campaign under Carlo Ancelotti, who spoke to the Spanish press on Sunday. Here, the Italian opened up on Bellingham’s return, although getting in touch with the forme...
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Girona, LALIGA, Real Madrid, UCL

Castellanos scores four as Girona beat Real Madrid

 Andriy Lunin of Real Madrid reacts as Valentin Castellanos of Girona FC celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Girona FC and Real Madrid CF at Montilivi Stadium on April 25, 2023 in Girona, Spain.Girona striker Valentin Castellanos scored four times as they recorded a resounding victory over reigning La Liga champions Real Madrid. Castellanos, on loan from New York City, headed the opener and then ran onto a long ball before slotting past Real’s Andriy Lunin to make it 2-0. Vincius Jr gave Real hope with a header from Marco Asensio’s cross. But Castellanos, 24, tucked in a cross from Yan Couto and headed a fourth – before Lucas Vazquez’s consolation. Real are 11 points behind leaders Barcelona, having played a game more. They play Man...
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LALIGA, Real Madrid, Toni Kroos, UCL

Toni Kroos hints that he will sign a new Real Madrid contract

 Toni Kroos of Real Madrid CF looks on during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg match between Chelsea FC and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on April 18, 2023 in London, England.Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has appeared to confirm that he will sign a new contract at Real Madrid. The German midfielder’s contract is up at the end of the season and he has previously said that 2023 would be the ‘appropriate’ year to retire. However, speaking after Real Madrid’s win over Chelsea in the Champions League, he hinted that he is set to sign a new deal to extend his stay at the Santiago Bernabeu. As reported by Diario AS, he told reporters: ‘Everything is on the right track, but I also respect what the club wants: how and when it communicates. ‘There is a good relationship t...
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CHELSEA FC, Real Madrid, UCL

Chelsea exit Champions League as Real finish job

 Toni Kroos of Real Madrid holds off the challenge from N'Golo Kante of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg match between Chelsea FC and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on April 18, 2023 in London, United Kingdom.Chelsea’s hopes of salvaging success from a season of abject mediocrity were ended ruthlessly by Real Madrid as the holders advanced into the Champions League semi-final at Stamford Bridge. The Blues were always battling against the odds to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg in the Bernabeu and their cause was not helped by a familiar failing as a battling performance was undermined by missing a succession of clear chances. N’Golo Kante missed a glorious first-half opening while Marc Cucurella was blocked by former Chelsea keeper Thibau...
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Champions League, Manchester City, Real Madrid, UCL

Man City, Real Madrid, Inter Milan on verge of Champions League semis

 Champions League logo is seen on an umbrella during the Champions League football match between AC Milan and SSC Napoli. Milan won 1-0 over Napoli.ManchesterCity, Real Madrid and Inter Milan are all on the verge of the 2022-23 UEFAChampions League semifinals as the second leg games of the last eight will be played this week. Erling Haaland-led Manchester City previously beat Bayern Munich 3-0 in the quarterfinals' first leg on April 11 in Manchester to control the tie. Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel's men will try to turn the tables in front of their fans at Munich's Allianz Arena. ManchesterCity, who have a massive advantage, will visit Bayern Munich on Wednesday. On Tuesday, defending champions Real Madrid will face Chelsea at London's Stamford Bridge after a 2-0 win in Spain. The S...
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Karim Benzema, LALIGA, Real Madrid

Depleted Real Madrid beat Cadiz before Chelsea trip

 Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio of Real Madrid speak to Referee Jesus Gil Manzano during the LaLiga Santander match between Cadiz CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on April 15, 2023 in Cadiz, Spain. Real Madrid have eased to a 2-0 La Liga win at Cadiz despite resting several first-choice players ahead of their trip to London to face Chelsea in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. Karim Benzema hit the woodwork twice before Nacho and Marco Asensio broke though with goals in the 72nd and 76th minutes respectively. The win left Madrid 10 points behind Spanish league leaders Barcelona, who visit Getafe on Sunday. Madrid head to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday holding a 2-0 lead after a convincing first-leg win over Frank Lampard’s team in Spain. “We coul...
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Karim Benzema, LALIGA, Real Madrid

Real Madrid announce squad for La Liga match against Cadiz

 Karim Benzema, player of Real Madrid, in action at Valdebebas training ground on April 14, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid have published their squad list for Saturday’s away match against Cadiz in La Liga.REAL MADRID SQUAD:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Luis López. Defenders: Carvajal, E. Militão, Alaba, Vallejo, Nacho, Odriozola, Lucas V. and Rüdiger. Midfielders: Modrić, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni and D. Ceballos. Forwards: Hazard, Benzema, Asensio, Rodrygo and Mariano. As expected, neither Toni Kroos nor Vinicius Junior have been included, so they will miss the game. The rotations should not stop there, as Madrid’s chances of conquering the 2022-2023 La Liga title have evaporated. Players like Modric, Benzema or Carvajal will likely get a chance to get some rest and prep...
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Carlo Ancelotti, Champions League, Real Madrid, UCL

Ancelotti: LaLiga, Serie A can challenge big-spending Premier League clubs in Champions League

 Head coach Frank Lampard of Chelsea FC and head coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid look on after the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg match between Real Madrid and Chelsea FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 12, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Carlo Ancelotti has said he's not annoyed by talk of Manchester City as Champions League favourites -- but insisted that Spanish and Italian teams can still compete with big-spending Premier League clubs. City beat Bayern Munich 3-0 in their Champions League quarterfinal first leg on Tuesday, with Ancelotti's Madrid beating Chelsea 2-0 a day later to set up a potential semifinal showdown with City. Madrid have won five Champions Leagues in the last nine seasons -- including ...
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Champions League, CHELSEA FC, Karim Benzema, Real Madrid

Ten-man Chelsea lose first leg away to Real Madrid

 Karim Benzema of Real Madrid competes with Thiago Silva of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal first leg match between Real Madrid and Chelsea FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 12, 2023 in Madrid, Spain. Chelsea have it all to do if they are to advance to the Champions League semi-finals after losing to holders Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. Karim Benzema’s tap-in – his 90th goal in the competition – gave Real boss Carlo Ancelotti the perfect start against his former club. Real Madrid struggled to add to their lead before Ben Chilwell was shown a straight red card in the 59th minute for fouling Rodrygo as the Brazil forward threatened to go clean through on goal. Chelsea produced a battling performance but Real scored what could be a decisive second goal when s...
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NEWS, Real Madrid, Samuel Chukwueze, Villarreal

Chukwueze strikes twice as Villarreal stun Real Madrid

 Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema reacts to Villarreal's first goal scored by Nigerian midfielder Samuel Chukwueze during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Villarreal CF at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 8, 2023. Real Madrid suffered a 3-2 defeat by Villarreal in La Liga in a thrilling clash ahead of their Champions League showdown against Chelsea next week.The champions remain 12 points behind leaders Barcelona, who face Girona on Monday, with Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze scoring twice in a sensational individual display.Pau Torres’s own goal sent Madrid in front but Chukwueze levelled before the break.Vinicius Junior netted a superb solo goal before Jose Luis Morales levelled and Chukwueze curled home a superb winner,...
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Copa del Rey, Karim Benzema, Real Madrid

Real Madrid rout Barca to reach Copa del Rey final

 Karim Benzema centre-forward of Real Madrid and France celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the Copa del Rey semi final second leg match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Spotify Camp Nou on April 5, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.Karim Benzema scored a second-half hat-trick as Real Madrid routed Barcelona to reach the Copa del Rey final. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg, Madrid levelled the tie through Vinicius Jr in first-half stoppage time. Benzema added two goals early in the second half – the second from the penalty spot – to put the visitors in control and completed his hat-trick to seal the win in the 80th minute. Carlo Ancelotti’s side will face Osasuna in the final on 6 May. Barcelona had the better of a feisty first half at the Nou Camp, but their best chance...
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Karim Benzema, LALIGA, Real Madrid

Benzema scores first-half hat-trick in Madrid rout

 Benzema (2L) shoots the ball during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Real Valladolid FC at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 2, 2023.Karim Benzema scored a first-half hat-trick in the space of seven minutes as Real Madrid hammered Real Valladolid. Carlo Ancelotti’s side are 12 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. Rodrygo slotted Madrid’s opener into the bottom corner from Marco Asensio’s ball before Benzema headed in Vinicius Jr’s excellent cross. The Frenchman curled in his second Pp another Vinicius pass and then scored a close-range overhead kick – with Asensio and Lucas Vazquez also netting. IPpt was the fastest Madrid hat-trick in a La Liga game since Fernando Hierro’s three goals in six minutes in a 7-0 win over Espanyol in April 1...
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BARCELONA FC, El Clasico, LALIGA, Real Madrid

Barca snatch Clasico win to strike La Liga title blow

 Franck Kessie of FC Barcelona celebrates with Ferran Torres and Sergi Roberto of FC Barcelona after scoring the team's second goal during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Spotify Camp Nou on March 19, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. Spanish La Liga leaders Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a thrilling El Clasico on Sunday to dash the Whites’ title hopes. Visitors Real Madrid took an early lead in a fortunate way at Spotify Camp Nou as Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior crossed from the left but the ball deflected off Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo’s head and went into Barca’s net. Barcelona leveled the match before the break as Sergi Roberto was in the box when Real Madrid could not clear the ball. Roberto took advantage of a rebound to unleash a ...
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LALIGA, Real Madrid, Xavi Hernandez

Clasico win to guarantee Barca title

 Coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona reacts during the LaLiga Santander match between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona at San Mames Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Bilbao, Spain.Xavi Hernandez and his Barcelona side can take a decisive step towards winning La Liga on Sunday – where a Clasico victory over Real Madrid would send them 12 points clear of the champions. The Catalans have not won the Spanish title since Ernesto Valverde was at the helm in 2019 and expanding the gap on their bitter rivals in second would virtually clinch it. Madrid won the first La Liga Clasico 3-1 in October but Xavi’s side have vastly improved since then. The coach is desperate to win the league title to validate the team’s growth, while for the club it would represent a swift return on their outlay last summe...
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BARCELONA FC, LALIGA, Real Madrid

Real Madrid back corruption charges against Barca

 The president of Real Madrid, Florentino Perez, during the first presentation of the 'El Debate' awards, at the Thyssen-Bornemisz National Museum, on 27 February, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid say they will support the corruption charges faced by Barcelona over money paid to the vice-president of Spain’s referees’ committee. Real are prepared to “defend their interests” when proceedings are opened. On Friday, a court heard Barcelona have been indicted for “corruption”, “breach of trust” and “false business records”. Prosecutors allege Barca paid 8.4m euros (£7.4m) to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira and his company in return for favourable refereeing decisions. Barcelona, who deny any wrongdoing, acknowledged the payments were made to Dasnil 95 between 2001 and 2018. The Catalan club...
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LALIGA, Marco Asensio, Real Madrid

Real Madrid beat Espanyol before El Clasico

 Marco Asensio of Real Madrid celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Madrid CF and RCD Espanyol at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 11, 2023 in Madrid, Spain.Real Madrid secured their first La Liga win in three matches as they came from behind to beat Espanyol. Espanyol started positively as Joselu put the Catalan strugglers ahead after eight minutes. But goals from Vinicius Jr and Eder Militao turned Real’s fortunes around, and they saw out victory with a late Marco Asensio strike. Real, who are six points off the top with an extra game played, face leaders Barcelona in El Clasico next weekend. Carlo Ancelotti’s usage of Eduardo Camavinga as a makeshift left-back proved unwise as he was beaten on the wing by Rube...
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BARCELONA FC, Eder Militao, Real Madrid

Barcelona stuns Real Madrid with surprise goal in Copa del Rey semi-final first leg

 (L-R) Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona, Eder Militao of Real Madrid during the Spanish Copa del Rey match between Real Madrid v FC Barcelona at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 2, 2023 in Madrid Spain.Eder Militao’s own goal handed a depleted Barcelona a surprise 1-0 away victory over Real Madrid in a stormy Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on Thursday. The Catalans arrived on the back of two consecutive defeats and without an injured trio of key players – top scorer Robert Lewandowski, key midfielder Pedri and explosive winger Ousmane Dembele. After their Europa League elimination by Manchester United last week and a first ever loss against La Liga minnows Almeria, Madrid fans smelled blood, but left bitterly frustrated. Militao deflected a rebound into his own goal after 26 minutes...
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LALIGA, Real Madrid, Xavi Hernandez

Xavi: Madrid are favourites to win Copa Clasico

 Xavi Hernandez, head coach of FC Barcelona gestures during the LaLiga Santander match between UD Almeria and FC Barcelona at Juegos Mediterraneos on February 26, 2023 in Almeria, Spain.Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has said Real Madrid are the favourites going into Thursday’s Copa del Rey clash at the Bernabeu. There will be three Clasicos within one month, with the first kicking off on Thursday when Madrid host Barca in the first leg of the semifinal, with the second leg to come at Camp Nou at the start of April after the teams meet in LaLiga on March 19. Madrid won when the two teams met in the league earlier this season, but Barca were victorious in the Spanish Super Cup final between the two sides last month in Saudi Arabia. Barca have since lost Robert Lewandowski, Pedri a...
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Karim Benzema, Real Madrid, UCL, Vinicius Jr

Young Vinicius, veteran Benzema make perfect duo for Madrid

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates with team-mate Vinicius Junior after scoring their side's fifth goal of the game during the Champions League round of 16 match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Tuesday February 21, 2023.Youth and experience. Speed and calmness. And lots of goals. The 22-year-old Vinicius Junior and veteran Karim Benzema are proving to be ideal attacking partners for Real Madrid, teaming up to perfection to keep the European champion thriving. The duo came up big again in Madrid’s stunning recovery in the Champions League on Tuesday, scoring two goals each in the 5-2 come-from-behind win at Liverpool in the first leg of the round of 16. They both also had an assist — for each other — as Madrid rallied from two goals down to take a commanding lead into the second ...
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LALIGA, Marco Asensio, Real Madrid

Real stumble past Osasuna before Liverpool’s League trip

 Marco Asensio of Real Madrid celebrates with his teammates Alvaro Rodriguez of Real Madrid after scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga Santander match between CA Osasuna and Real Madrid CF at El Sadar Stadium on February 18, 2023 in Pamplona, Spain.Fede Valverde and Marco Asensio scored as Real Madrid struggled to beat Osasuna 2-0 in La Liga on Saturday, just three days before they head to Liverpool in the Champions League. Uruguay midfielder Valverde and Spain winger Asensio netted in the final quarter of an hour in Pamplona to cut Barcelona’s advantage to five points at the top of the table before the Catalans host lowly Cadiz on Sunday. Ballon d´Or winner Karim Benzema was missing from Real’s matchday squad as coach Carlo Ancelotti rested the France attacker ahead of Tu...
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