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Barca edge out Leganes to go 7 points clear

13Apr

By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Barca edge out Leganes to go 7 points clear

LEGANES, SPAIN - APRIL 12: Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's opening goal during the LaLiga match between CD Leganes and FC Barcelona at Estadio Municipal de Butarque on April 12, 2025 in Leganes, Spain. La Liga leaders Barcelona extended their unbeaten run to 24 games but were far from their best in a narrow victory at relegation-threatened Leganes. They needed an own goal by Jorge Saenz to get over the line - the home defender forced into the error from Raphinha's tantalising cross, with Robert Lewandowski lurking ominously behind him for a tap-in. Leganes, who are two points from safety but won the return fixture between the sides in December, had the better chances in the first half - Adria Altimira forcing a good save from Wojciech Szczesny, and Dan...

Juve drop more points after second-half drop-off against Roma

7Apr

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Juve drop more points after second-half drop-off against Roma

ROME, ITALY - APRIL 6: Manuel Locatelli of Juventus scores 0-1 goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on April 6, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images) The more things change, the more they stay the same.For all the good vibes that have come from the appointment of Igor Tudor to the top job at Juventus, it’s clear he hasn’t had time to fully correct some of the team’s shortcomings. That includes one of their most maddening tendencies: the inability to put a full game together. Juve looked great in the first half of Sunday’s prime-time trip to the Stadio Olimpico to face a red-hot Roma side that had won seven games in a row coming into the night. In the first 20 minutes or so, they were ut...

Barcelona go three points atop La Liga with win

28Mar

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LALIGA

Barcelona go three points atop La Liga with win

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 27: Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 27, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona swept to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Osasuna to move three points clear at the top of La Liga despite their discontent at having to play their match on Thursday local time. The Catalans' appeal against the rescheduling of this game was rejected but Hansi Flick's side, unbeaten in 19 matches across all competitions, still made light work of Osasuna, 14th. Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo netted in the first half with Robert Lewandowski on target after the break. Barca were without key winger Raphinha as he played for Brazil on Wednesday in ...

Guardiola insists fatigue not a factor in City’s dropping points

7Dec

By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Guardiola insists fatigue not a factor in City’s dropping points

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 7: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Manchester City FC at Selhurst Park on December 7, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) Pep Guardiola refused to blame fatigue after his injury-depleted 10-man Manchester City side were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Erling Haaland cancelled out Daniel Munoz’s fourth-minute opener with his 13th goal of the season, drawing him level with Mohamed Salah in the Golden Boot race. Maxence Lacroix fired the hosts back in front after the break, but Rico Lewis salvaged a point in the 68th minute before he was sent off for picking up a second yellow late on. With Liverpool’s Merseyside der...

Liverpool go five points clear as Man City lose again

10Nov

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool go five points clear as Man City lose again

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool reacts during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Aston Villa FC at Anfield on November 9, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Liverpool opened a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 home defeat of Aston Villa after Manchester City slumped to a fourth successive defeat as Brighton & Hove Albion hit back to beat champions 2-1 at home on Saturday. Arne Slot’s side made it nine wins from their opening 11 league games with a Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah scoring the goals in a deadly demonstration of counter-attacking. City took the lead with Erling Haaland scoring his 12th league goal of the campaign but late goals by Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley stunned Pep Guardiola’s side who enter the international break with much to ponder. Liver...

Five talking points as Barca beat Real Madrid in El Clasico

27Oct

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LALIGA

Five talking points as Barca beat Real Madrid in El Clasico

Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, interacts with Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, prior to the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. ( Hansi Flick has Barcelona dreaming Hansi Flick simply can’t put a foot wrong as Barcelona boss. The German was at it again on Saturday night, overseeing an incredible 4-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu to round off a magical week. The German once again named a young side, starting six players under the age of 22 years for the first time in 108 years of Clasico history. The kids did alright too. Pau Cubarsi continues to astound, Marc Casado put in another unreal performance and Lamine Yamal made more history with his goal. Flick also made a key change at half-t...

Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea: Three talking points

21Oct

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PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea: Three talking points

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC at Anfield on October 20, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Liverpool edged out Chelsea to return to the Premier League’s summit. Mohamed Salah broke the deadlock shortly before the half-hour mark from the penalty spot after Levi Colwill had tripped Curtis Jones inside the area. The visitors drew level early in the second half through Nicolas Jackson firing beyond Caoimhin Kelleher after VAR overturned the initial offside decision. But Curtis Jones restored the Reds’ advantage just three minutes later when he met Salah’s cross to the far post and guided it past Robert Sanchez. Arne Slot’s side consolidated their one-point cushion as league leaders following Manchester City’s late win over W...