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Real Madrid win to keep La Liga title race alive

24Apr

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Real Madrid win to keep La Liga title race alive

GETAFE, SPAIN - APRIL 23: Arda Guler of Real Madrid attempts a scissor kick shot during the LaLiga match between Getafe CF and Real Madrid CF at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on April 23, 2025 in Getafe, Spain. Real Madrid have kept pace with Spanish league leaders Barcelona with a 1-0 win at Getafe ahead of the rivals' meeting in the Copa del Rey final. Arda Guler scored a first-half goal for Madrid, who moved back within four points of Barcelona. The Catalan club edged Mallorca 1-0 on Tuesday. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti used many reserves ahead of Saturday's Copa final in Seville. Brazil forward Endrick made his first Spanish league start with the club, Vinicius Junior was substituted in the second half. and Jude Bellingham came off the bench in the second 45. Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga...

‘Never experienced anything like this’ – Flick on Getafe draw

19Jan

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‘Never experienced anything like this’ – Flick on Getafe draw

GETAFE, SPAIN - JANUARY 18: Hansi Flick head coach of FC Barcelona reacts during the LaLiga match between Getafe CF and FC Barcelona at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on January 18, 2025 in Getafe, Spain. Barcelona boss Hansi Flick spoke about how he’d “never experienced anything like this” after seeing his team take on Getafe in La Liga. The Catalans had romped to big wins over Real Madrid and Real Betis in recent weeks but were brought back down to earth with a bang at Getafe. A typical Getafe game saw tempers flare, Alejandro Balde subjected to racist abuse, and Flick frustrated afterwards. Here’s what he made of it: “There was a lot of emotion in this stadium, in all the complicated plays. I’ve never experienced anything like this, it’s new for me. I’m not happy with what happened today bu...

15Dec

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Atletico seal 1-0 win vs Getafe

Diego Simeone's side have been in fine form and continued their winning run across all competitions with a deserved home triumph, pulling provisionally level with league leaders Barcelona. Norwegian target man Sorloth came off the bench to head home the winner in the second half for his seventh league goal this season. Atletico, second, lead rivals Real Madrid by a point after Los Blancos drew at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, while Barcelona host Leganes later Sunday. Atletico Madrid controlled the first half but could not put away the chances they created. Two of the most inviting fell to winger Samuel Lino, but he failed to convert on both occasions. Giuliano Simeone crossed for the Brazilian and he poked the ball wide, before firing off-target again after Rodrigo De Paul played him in wit...

Hansi Flick discuss goalkeepers, Ansu Fati, Robert Lewandowski and Getafe after Barcelona win

26Sep

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Hansi Flick discuss goalkeepers, Ansu Fati, Robert Lewandowski and Getafe after Barcelona win

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick was a happy man after seeing his team beat Getafe 1-0 on Wednesday to maintain their perfect start to the Liga season. BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Robert Lewandowski salutes Hansi Flick, head coach of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on September 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images) The Catalans had to work hard against a typically tough Getafe side, with Robert Lewandowski the match-winner for the hosts.Here are the best bits from Flick’s post-match presser:Flick on potentially signing a goalkeeperI’m only talking about the players I have, and Inaki is our goalkeeper. I’m happy today. We have three more points. Inaki is 25 years old an...

16Aug

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Young midfielder Uche scores in league debut for Getafe

Nigerian midfielder Christantus Uche was playing in the fifth division of Spanish soccer two years ago, now he has scored on debut for Getafe in La Liga. Young midfielder Christantus Uche has scored in his La Liga debut to help Getafe earn a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao. The 21-year-old Nigerian, who was playing in the fifth division of Spanish soccer only two years ago, scored on Thursday - the opening day of the Spanish league - from a firm header in the 64th minute. "I'm feeling so good," said Uche. "To score a goal in my debut is amazing. I'm really happy." Uche was with fifth-division Moralo before joining third-division side Ceuta for a reported transfer fee of 800 euros ($A1300) last year. Athletic, the defending Copa del Rey champions and one of the teams considered to have an...