Why Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League title is only just the start
7 months, 1 week ago

Why Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League title is only just the start

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Real have been the great dynasty, with constants like Dani Carvajal and Luka Modric but now showing they can win without Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale, minus Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos but with a much newer generation like Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham thinking Champions League titles are Real’s regal right. open image in gallery Real Madrid are an unstoppable Champions League force But viewed in isolation, there were reasons to think that at least three of the other recent winners could have repeated the feat: Barcelona had Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez, perhaps the finest forward line then ever assembled, in 2015; Bayern Munich won every Champions League game, the 8-2 against Barcelona famously emphatically, in 2019-20; City pulled off their own treble in 2022-23. open image in gallery Carlo Ancelotti will lead Real Madrid as favourites to win a 16th Champions League next season They spent big on the best young talents in Europe, in Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni, while getting an astonishing bargain in Fede Valverde and picking up smart free transfers in Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba. open image in gallery Real Madrid have accrued the best young talent, such as Vinicius Jr Liverpool have arguably been the second-best Champions League team during Real’s 21st-century supremacy: only they and Real have reached three finals in those 11 seasons.

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Atletico Madrid snatch late win at Barca to top La Liga
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Atletico Madrid snatch late win at Barca to top La Liga

New Indian Express  

BARCELONA: Atletico Madrid came from behind to snatch a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Barcelona and claim leadership of La Liga on Saturday. Pedri sent the Catalans ahead but second-half goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Alexander Sorloth helped Diego Simeone's side move three points clear at the top of the table, having played one match fewer than Barca. Hansi Flick's …

Spain reigns in remarkable year of soccer achievement
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Spain reigns in remarkable year of soccer achievement

China Daily  

Spain national team coach, Luis de la Fuente, is hoisted into the air by his players after leading them to the title at Euro 2024 in Germany in the summer. XINHUA From the Champions League to the Olympics, via a commanding Euro 2024, Spain was the truly dominant force in club and international soccer this year, and put the individual …

UEFA Champions League: Liverpool maintain unbeaten run with win over Girona; Real Madrid, PSG also clinch victories
4 weeks, 2 days ago

UEFA Champions League: Liverpool maintain unbeaten run with win over Girona; Real Madrid, PSG also clinch victories

Firstpost  

Liverpool remained unbeaten in the UEFA Champions League with a 1-0 win over Spanish outfit Girona. Mohamed Salah helped maintain Liverpool’s perfect record in the Champions League on Tuesday while holders Real Madrid to topple in-form Italians Atalanta. In Spain, Salah’s 63rd-minute penalty proved decisive against dogged debutants Girona to extend the Premier League leaders’ record to six from six …

Real Madrid revive Champions League title defence with win at spirited Atalanta
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Real Madrid revive Champions League title defence with win at spirited Atalanta

Deccan Chronicle  

Bergamo: Real Madrid got their Champions League title defence back up and running on Tuesday after coming through a tough battle to win 3-2 at Atalanta. Madrid inflicted on Atalanta a first defeat in this year's revamped competition and are now only two points behind Gian Piero Gasperini's ambitious team who performed well against 15-time European champions Madrid but now …

UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid snap losing run, Liverpool remain unbeaten
4 weeks, 2 days ago

UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid snap losing run, Liverpool remain unbeaten

India Today  

Real Madrid ended their two-game losing streak in the Champions League with a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Serie A leaders Atalanta, while Liverpool maintained their winning run in the competition by downing Girona on Tuesday, December 10. Liverpool Maintain Perfect Record with Girona Victory Liverpool continued their flawless Champions League campaign, grinding out a 1-0 win at Girona. Bayern Munich …

Champions League 2024-25: Vinicius Junior scores on return as Real Madrid beats Atalanta
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions League 2024-25: Vinicius Junior scores on return as Real Madrid beats Atalanta

The Hindu  

Real Madrid got a much-needed 3-2 Champions League win at Atalanta on Tuesday thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham as the holder snapped a two-game losing run in the competition. Real handed the Serie A leader its first defeat in this season’s revamped Champions League after Mbappe gave it the lead with a strike from …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Real Madrid heading for UCL playoffs, says Carlo Ancelotti
1 month ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Real Madrid heading for UCL playoffs, says Carlo Ancelotti

The Hindu  

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti believes his side won’t secure a top-eight finish in the 36-team Champions League table and will have to go through a two-legged knockout playoff round for a chance to reach the last 16. After a fabulous campaign in which it won record-extending titles in La Liga and the Champions League, Real has struggled in its …

Real Madrid will have to play UEFA Champions League playoffs: Carlo Ancelotti
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1 month ago

Real Madrid will have to play UEFA Champions League playoffs: Carlo Ancelotti

India Today  

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has expressed doubts about his team's ability to secure a top-eight finish in the expanded 36-team Champions League group stage. Despite a remarkable previous season where they claimed both La Liga and Champions League titles, Real Madrid have struggled to replicate their form in Europe. With three group-stage games remaining, Ancelotti labelled Tuesday’s clash in …

Why Real Madrid might still crash out of a Champions League designed so they can’t fail
1 month, 1 week ago

Why Real Madrid might still crash out of a Champions League designed so they can’t fail

The Independent  

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Another Real poor performance has Ancelotti 'worried'
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2 months ago

Another Real poor performance has Ancelotti 'worried'

China Daily  

AC Milan's Malick Thiaw and Samuel Chukwueze celebrate after beating Real Madrid 3-1 in a UEFA Champions League match at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on Tuesday. Madrid followed up its 4-0 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish league "clasico" with a 3-1 defeat to AC Milan in the Champions League, and coach Carlo Ancelotti didn't hide his concerns. Madrid, …

Another Real poor performance has Ancelotti 'worried'
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2 months ago

Another Real poor performance has Ancelotti 'worried'

China Daily  

AC Milan's Malick Thiaw and Samuel Chukwueze celebrate after beating Real Madrid 3-1 in a UEFA Champions League match at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on Tuesday. Madrid followed up its 4-0 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish league "clasico" with a 3-1 defeat to AC Milan in the Champions League, and coach Carlo Ancelotti didn't hide his concerns. Madrid, …

Carlo Ancelotti's 'future at Real Madrid is uncertain' after dismal 3-1 loss to AC Milan... as reports in Spain claim the 'crisis club' will consider sacking the manager if losing streak continues
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2 months ago

Carlo Ancelotti's 'future at Real Madrid is uncertain' after dismal 3-1 loss to AC Milan... as reports in Spain claim the 'crisis club' will consider sacking the manager if losing streak continues

Daily Mail  

Pressure is mounting on Carlo Ancelotti in the wake of Real Madrid's dismal 3-1 defeat by AC Milan, according to reports in Spain. The LaLiga giants, who came into this season's revamped Champions League format as the reigning title-holders, suffered their second defeat of the European campaign on Tuesday, losing to Ancelotti's old side Milan at the Bernabeu. Pressure is …

Fonseca Warns Milan: Embrace the Challenge in Madrid
2 months ago

Fonseca Warns Milan: Embrace the Challenge in Madrid

The Hindu  

Milan manager Paulo Fonseca urges his players to embrace the moment when they face Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League clash in the Spanish capital on Tuesday. Despite having won more Champions League titles than any other club apart from Real (15), it has been almost two decades since Milan lifted the trophy in 2007, while the Madrid side …

Barca primed to shine after beating Bayern in Champions League
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Barca primed to shine after beating Bayern in Champions League

The Hindu  

Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to clash in a mouth-watering La Liga Clasico on Saturday. Barcelona, coming off a near decade-long winless run against Bayern, will be looking to extend their winning streak against Real. Both teams will be without key players in defense, but Barcelona boasts a potent attacking trio of Raphinha, Vinicius Jr., and Lewandowski, while Real …

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: A Battle of Legends, Set to Ignite the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: A Battle of Legends, Set to Ignite the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

India TV News  

Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to clash in a highly anticipated La Liga derby on Saturday evening. The match marks the 43rd head-to-head meeting between the two giants, with Barcelona seeking to extend their unbeaten record against Real Madrid. Both teams boast impressive form in recent competitions, with Barcelona's dominance evident in their Champions League exploits. Real Madrid, on …

Real Madrid vs Dortmund: A Battle of Titans in the UEFA Champions League
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid vs Dortmund: A Battle of Titans in the UEFA Champions League

The Hindu  

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will clash in the Champions League round of 16 on Tuesday, marking a rematch of last season's final. Dortmund leads the league stage with two wins, while Madrid suffered a 1-0 loss at Lille, their first defeat in the competition since 2022-23. Both teams have been impressive in Europe, with Dortmund's impressive performance against Celtic …

Real Madrid gets Champions League final rematches with Liverpool, Dortmund in new format fixtures
4 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid gets Champions League final rematches with Liverpool, Dortmund in new format fixtures

Associated Press  

MONACO — The Champions League will have a series of rematches of recent finals in the bigger slate of games paired Thursday in the new format of European soccer’s signature competition. Real Madrid will have re-runs of its past three Champions League title wins, against Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, in a revamped eight-game schedule for each team now the traditional …

A real sense of achievement
7 months, 1 week ago

A real sense of achievement

China Daily  

Real Madrid's Toni Kroos lifts the trophy after winning the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley in London on Saturday. Ancelotti's fifth Champions League title was his third in two spells with Madrid, and two more than his closest rivals Zinedine Zidane, Pep Guardiola and Bob Paisley. Madrid's win comes just a year after Manchester City lifted the …

Real Madrid win lifts Shakhtar into next Champions League. Dortmund loss means Eintracht miss out
7 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid win lifts Shakhtar into next Champions League. Dortmund loss means Eintracht miss out

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Real Madrid winning the Champions League title also was a victory for Shakhtar Donetsk and defeat for Borussia Dortmund also was a loss for Eintracht Frankfurt. Madrid’s 2-0 win Saturday in the final in London settled the last direct entries into the revamped 36-team Champions League lineup for next season. Had Dortmund beaten Madrid in the final, Germany …

Real Madrid plot a 16th Champions League triumph. Kylian Mbappe would make Europe’s best even better
7 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid plot a 16th Champions League triumph. Kylian Mbappe would make Europe’s best even better

Associated Press  

LONDON — Real Madrid had barely begun celebrating a record-extending 15th Champions League title when coach Carlo Ancelotti started to plot a 16th. Madrid’s latest triumph came without a recognized striker after club icon Karim Benzema departed last year. But Kylian Mbappe is the player most wanted by Madrid fans after a decade-long pursuit of the man many believe to …

Real Madrid defy Dortmund to win 15th Champions League
7 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid defy Dortmund to win 15th Champions League

New Indian Express  

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Real Madrid withstood a Borussia Dortmund barrage to win the Champions League for a 15th time as Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior struck late in a 2-0 win at Wembley on Saturday. Right-back Carvajal headed in from Toni Kroos' corner on 74 minutes before Vinicius fired home to extend the Spanish giants' record as the most successful …

Real Madrid win record-extending 15th Champions League title, beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the final
7 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid win record-extending 15th Champions League title, beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the final

India TV News  

Real Madrid became the UEFA Champions League holders for the record-extending 15th time as they beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the final at the Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, June 1. Dortmund had their chances, especially in the first half but some solid defence from Real Madrid and later the attack in the second half helped the La Liga …

Champions League final: Real Madrid seals 15th European Cup after 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund
7 months, 1 week ago

Champions League final: Real Madrid seals 15th European Cup after 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund

Associated Press  

LONDON — In an explosion of gold and silver confetti, Real Madrid held aloft the Champions League trophy for a record-extending 15th time on Saturday. “We changed things because in the first half we were a bit lazy.” Carvajal headed Madrid in front in the 74th minute and Vinicius doubled the Spanish giant’s lead nine minutes later. Ancelotti’s fifth Champions …

Dortmund vs Real Madrid, UCL Final 2023-24: List of Champions League titles won by Ancelotti
7 months, 1 week ago

Dortmund vs Real Madrid, UCL Final 2023-24: List of Champions League titles won by Ancelotti

The Hindu  

Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid won the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday against Dortmund at the Wembley Stadium, England. FOLLOW | LIVE: DORTMUND VS REAL MADRID UCL FINAL SCORE AND UPDATES Madrid won its record-extending 15th European crown at the Wembley stadium on Saturday night. This was Ancelotti’s fifth Champions League title as a coach - third with Real Madrid. …

Why we’ll never see a Champions League final like Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund again
7 months, 1 week ago

Why we’ll never see a Champions League final like Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund again

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. With Real Madrid the champions of Spain, and Dortmund fifth in the …

Real Madrid have fashioned a world to suit themselves – but is it harming the rest of football?
7 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid have fashioned a world to suit themselves – but is it harming the rest of football?

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Monday, after a Spanish court gave the latest ruling on the …

Champions League final: How did Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund reach the UCL final?
7 months, 1 week ago

Champions League final: How did Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund reach the UCL final?

The Hindu  

Real Madrid will get a chance to win a record-extending 15th Champions League title when it faces Borussia Dortmund in the final on Sunday. Joselu of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg match between Real Madrid and FC Bayern München at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 08, 2024, in Madrid, …

Champions League final: Real Madrid’s European kings are so good, Ancelotti wants them to be studied
7 months, 1 week ago

Champions League final: Real Madrid’s European kings are so good, Ancelotti wants them to be studied

Associated Press  

LONDON — Whatever you call it, just don’t call it luck. “We also suffer on the pitch when we are losing.” Those spectacular comebacks just add to the mystique that surrounds Madrid and the Champions League. “Everyone that likes football knows Real Madrid is a special team in this competition,” Nacho said. It is something special to win so many …

Champions League final: Why a win for Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund would defy the odds
7 months, 1 week ago

Champions League final: Why a win for Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund would defy the odds

Associated Press  

Real Madrid is going for a record-extending 15th European Cup. Madrid’s record in the Champions League era is even more impressive: Eight wins since the tournament was rebranded in 1992; three in a row from 2016-18 and five in the last 10 years. It’s a competition where we’re more focused,” says Ancelotti, who can win a record-extending fifth Champions League …

Looking to extend a Real legacy
7 months, 1 week ago

Looking to extend a Real legacy

China Daily  

Real Madrid's players take part in a training session at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on Monday ahead of their Champions League final match at Wembley in London against Borussia Dortmund. AFP MADRID — Whether it admits it or not, there is no doubt Real Madrid considers itself favorite to beat Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and win a record-extending …

Champions League Final: Dortmund ready to snap Real’s perfect run, says Terzic
7 months, 1 week ago

Champions League Final: Dortmund ready to snap Real’s perfect run, says Terzic

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund can break Real Madrid’s winning run in Champions League finals when they meet in the showcase in Wembley on Saturday, coach Edin Terzic said on Tuesday. “The most important thing is if you want to win the Champions League you have to beat the champions,” the coach said. But our aim is always to break it down to …

Real Madrid presents Spanish league trophy to fans and then routs Alaves 5-0
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Real Madrid presents Spanish league trophy to fans and then routs Alaves 5-0

Associated Press  

MADRID — Real Madrid presented its 36th Spanish league trophy to its fans at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Tuesday, then followed up the celebrations with a 5-0 rout of Alaves that featured a pair of goals by Vinícius Júnior and another by Jude Bellingham. Federico Valverde and Arda Guler also scored for Madrid, which was yet to play at …

Atletico Madrid moves closer to securing Champions League spot after beating Celta Vigo
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Atletico Madrid moves closer to securing Champions League spot after beating Celta Vigo

Associated Press  

MADRID — Atletico Madrid moved closer to securing the fourth and final Champions League spot with a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo in the Spanish league on Sunday. REAL MADRID CELEBRATES Real Madrid, which clinched its 36th league title last weekend, won 4-0 at Granada on Saturday. The celebrations did not take place last weekend because Madrid played Bayern Munich …

Real Madrid parades league title while still hungry for European glory
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Real Madrid parades league title while still hungry for European glory

The Hindu  

If anything defines Real Madrid it is a relentless hunger for silverware and that remained clear even as they celebrated their 36th La Liga title triumph on Sunday. Real Madrid‘s Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Nacho and Dani Carvajal celebrate as they hold the Spanish La Liga trophy | Photo Credit: AP “Thank you for being here to celebrate this day. …

Real Madrid rally late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach Champions League final
8 months ago

Real Madrid rally late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach Champions League final

Hindustan Times  

After yet another magical night at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid is back in the Champions League final. Real Madrid's Joselu, right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League semifinal The 14-time European champion pulled off another thrilling comeback on Wednesday, rallying to defeat Bayern Munich 2-1 and reach the final for …

Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final
8 months ago

Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final

China Daily  

Real Madrid's Joselu and Nacho celebrate after beating Bayern Munich in the semi-final of the Champions League at Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain May 8, 2024. MADRID — After yet another magical night at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid is back in the Champions League final. The 14-time European champion pulled off another thrilling comeback on Wednesday, rallying to defeat …

Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final
8 months ago

Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final

China Daily  

Real Madrid's Joselu and Nacho celebrate after beating Bayern Munich in the semi-final of the Champions League at Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain May 8, 2024. MADRID — After yet another magical night at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid is back in the Champions League final. The 14-time European champion pulled off another thrilling comeback on Wednesday, rallying to defeat …

Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final
8 months ago

Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final

Associated Press  

MADRID — After yet another magical night at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid is back in the Champions League final. Fans who push us on, a fantastic stadium, players who never stop believing — it’s simply something magical.” Bayern had taken the lead on an Alphonso Davies goal in the 68th — and then deep in stoppage time thought …

Real Madrid clinch record extending 36th LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barcelona
8 months ago

Real Madrid clinch record extending 36th LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barcelona

India Today  

Real Madrid claimed a record-extending 36th LaLiga title on Saturday after Girona fought-back to beat Barcelona 4-2, a result that left Carlo Ancelotti's side with an unassailable lead in the standings. On Saturday Andreas Christiansen gave Barca the lead in the third minute before Girona hit back a minute later with LaLiga top-scorer Artem Dovbyk heading in the equaliser. However, …

Real Madrid wins its record-extending 36th Spanish league title after Barcelona loses at Girona
8 months ago

Real Madrid wins its record-extending 36th Spanish league title after Barcelona loses at Girona

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Real Madrid put its Spanish rivals out of their misery by clinching the league title on Saturday with four games remaining, just in time to turn its full focus to its Champions League semifinal with Bayern Munich. That combination of results secured Madrid its record-extending 36th Spanish league title with Girona, which leapfrogged Barcelona into second place, …

Real Madrid beats Barcelona with late Bellingham goal; moves closer to La Liga title win
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid beats Barcelona with late Bellingham goal; moves closer to La Liga title win

The Hindu  

With a late strike by Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid took a huge step toward winning the Spanish league. Bellingham, who quickly became one of Madrid’s most important players after his transfer last year, likely sealed the title on Sunday by scoring a stoppage-time winner in a 3-2 victory over Barcelona in the final “clasico” of the season. “He hadn't scored …

Real Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE streaming info, La Liga: When, where to watch El Clasico, Predicted XI, Preview
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE streaming info, La Liga: When, where to watch El Clasico, Predicted XI, Preview

The Hindu  

Barcelona must dust itself down after its Champions League defeat to try and slow Real Madrid’s steady march towards the La Liga title in Sunday’s Clasico. FOLLOW MADRID VS BARCA EL CLASICO LIVE The Spanish champion can make a last stand by reeling Madrid’s lead in to five points at the Santiago Bernabeu, even if overhauling its arch-rival with seven …

Real Madrid hosts Barcelona eyeing decisive blow in Spanish league title race
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid hosts Barcelona eyeing decisive blow in Spanish league title race

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Real Madrid faces one last stumbling block in its waltz toward the Spanish league title. “If we manage to win it, we’ll be within touching distance of La Liga title,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday. But Ancelotti said his players, while needing some extra rest in the meantime, will be ready for “a hard-fought and …

Real Madrid adapts to Champions League needs: Shock and awe one week, armadillo defense the next
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Real Madrid adapts to Champions League needs: Shock and awe one week, armadillo defense the next

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Antonio Rudiger stared down the goalkeeper, took a deep breath, and drilled home the decisive penalty, proving once again there is no tougher task in club soccer than beating Real Madrid in the Champions League. Everyone was writing us off but we’re still here.” Those soccer purists who delight in Guardiola’s passing-and-pressure game like to say Madrid …

The ideal Champions League final is within reach if Mbappé and Real Madrid can deliver
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The ideal Champions League final is within reach if Mbappé and Real Madrid can deliver

Associated Press  

The tantalizing prospect of Kylian Mbappé squaring up to Real Madrid in the Champions League final looms large. Dortmund is the outsider to win the trophy having unexpectedly advanced to the semifinals in a season when it trails German champion Bayer Leverkusen by 23 points and may have to rely on a bonus fifth-place spot to qualify for next year’s …

Real Madrid will be out for revenge against Man City in the Champions League. Expect fireworks
9 months ago

Real Madrid will be out for revenge against Man City in the Champions League. Expect fireworks

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Real Madrid vs. Manchester City. City is still in contention for back-to-back trebles after winning the Premier League title, Champions League and FA Cup last year. Elsewhere, Paris Saint-Germain versus Barcelona is another clash of heavyweights, with Kylian Mbappe aiming to finally lead the French champions to European club soccer’s elite trophy before walking away at the …

Real Madrid to face Man City in Champions League quarterfinals. PSG gets Barcelona
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Real Madrid to face Man City in Champions League quarterfinals. PSG gets Barcelona

Associated Press  

NYON, Switzerland — One day, Real Madrid and Manchester City might actually get to meet in a stellar Champions League final. Dortmund coach Edin Terzic called Atletico “a strong opponent which is especially a little monster in knockout games.” The Real Madrid-Man City games will be the top attraction even despite their many recent meetings. When the new Champions League …

Pep Guardiola on the way to proving he is a man of his word; Real Madrid up the ante in Spain
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Pep Guardiola on the way to proving he is a man of his word; Real Madrid up the ante in Spain

Hindustan Times  

Many laughed derisively when Pep Guardiola said in December that Manchester City were going to win the Premier League for the fourth successive time. Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola celebrates after the Champions League, Round of Sixteen first leg, soccer match between FC Copenhagen and Manchester City in Copenhagen, Denmark, Tuesday, Feb. 13 The Blues had failed to pick …

Champions League knockout stage starts with Man City and Real Madrid again looking best in Europe
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Champions League knockout stage starts with Man City and Real Madrid again looking best in Europe

Associated Press  

The Champions League narrative is so often about Manchester City and Real Madrid. The 2020 Champions League winner visits Lazio on Wednesday with its aura dimmed despite Harry Kane’s 28 goals this season and coming through the group stage unbeaten for the sixth straight year. Europe will send each Champions League title winner from 2021 to ’24 — Chelsea, Madrid …

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