Mbappe, Bellingham score as Real Madrid thrashes Girona 3-0, closes in on Barcelona
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Mbappe, Bellingham score as Real Madrid thrashes Girona 3-0, closes in on Barcelona

The Hindu  

Real Madrid narrowed the gap on LaLiga leaders Barcelona to two points with a commanding 3-0 win at Girona on Saturday thanks to goals from Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler and Kylian Mbappe Second-placed Real has 36 points with a game in hand on Barca, which drew 2-2 at Real Betis. Real boss Ancelotti told reporters Bellingham was alright but they also lost full-back Ferland Mendy to a muscular problem ahead of their Champions League clash at Atalanta on Tuesday. Girona has struggled without key players through injury and now faces difficult matches at home to Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday and away to Mallorca next Saturday in La Liga. Girona is 30th in the Champions League table, three points behind Real which is 24th and occupies the final qualifying spot for the playoffs.

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Mbappé scores again after hitting 'rock bottom' with Madrid
16 hours, 44 minutes ago

Mbappé scores again after hitting 'rock bottom' with Madrid

Deccan Chronicle  

Kylian Mbappé added to his scoring streak with a superb strike in Real Madrid's 4-2 win over Sevilla in the Spanish league on Sunday to finish the year on a positive note after hitting what he called "rock bottom” in early December.Mbappé sent a right-footed shot into the upper corner 10 minutes into the match for his fourth goal in …

Mbappé scores again as Real Madrid ends 2024 in 2nd place in Spanish league
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1 day ago

Mbappé scores again as Real Madrid ends 2024 in 2nd place in Spanish league

Associated Press  

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé added to his scoring streak with a superb strike 10 minutes into a Spanish league match as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-2 on Sunday to finish the year one point behind leader Atletico Madrid. Mbappé sent a right-footed shot into the upper corner for his fourth goal in as many matches with Madrid in all competitions. …

Kylian Mbappe injured? Ancelotti hopes no serious issue with Real Madrid star
1 week, 5 days ago

Kylian Mbappe injured? Ancelotti hopes no serious issue with Real Madrid star

India Today  

Carlo Ancelotti expressed hope that Kylian Mbappe’s injury is not serious after the forward played a pivotal role in Real Madrid’s thrilling 3-2 Champions League win against Atalanta on Tuesday. Despite Ademola Lookman pulling one back in the 65th minute to set up a nervy finale, Real Madrid held firm. The win moves Real Madrid to nine points in the …

Champions League 2024-25: Vinicius Junior scores on return as Real Madrid beats Atalanta
1 week, 5 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 …

La Liga 2024-25: Mbappe misses another penalty, Real Madrid loses at Bilbao
2 weeks, 4 days ago

La Liga 2024-25: Mbappe misses another penalty, Real Madrid loses at Bilbao

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe missed his second penalty in a week as La Liga champion Real Madrid slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday, its fourth loss in the last seven games in all competitions. READ | Raphinha scores double as Barcelona eases past Mallorca Still missing talisman Vinicius Jr and other key players like Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao …

Mbappé and Bellingham respond to unhappy fans with goals in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Getafe
3 weeks ago

Mbappé and Bellingham respond to unhappy fans with goals in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Getafe

Associated Press  

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé made some peace with Real Madrid’s fans. Mbappé scored in Madrid’s 2-0 win over Getafe in the Spanish league on Sunday to help ease the pressure on the France star. “Things have been going well in La Liga since the last defeat, but we can’t get sidetracked because this is what Real Madrid demands,” Madrid defender …

La Liga 2024-25: Kylian Mbappe says he’s beginning to click with Real Madrid teammates
4 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Kylian Mbappe says he’s beginning to click with Real Madrid teammates

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe believes he is finally getting up to speed with his Real Madrid teammates after scoring in a 3-0 La Liga win at Leganes on Sunday. Mbappe, who had played in a central attacking role since joining from Paris St Germain, went four games without scoring in all competitions before netting the opener against Leganes. The 25-year-old was moved …

La Liga 2024-25: Mbappe, Bellingham inspire Real Madrid to 3-0 thrashing of Leganes
4 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Mbappe, Bellingham inspire Real Madrid to 3-0 thrashing of Leganes

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe ended his goal drought with a close-range strike and midfielder Jude Bellingham scored a header as Real Madrid thrashed Leganes 3-0 on Sunday. The France international has struggled to find his feet in his first season with the La Liga champion, having gone four games without scoring in all competitions, his last goal coming in a 2-1 win …

Mbappé scores as Madrid moves closer to Barcelona in Spanish league ahead of tough test at Liverpool
4 weeks ago

Mbappé scores as Madrid moves closer to Barcelona in Spanish league ahead of tough test at Liverpool

Associated Press  

Kylian Mbappé scored and Real Madrid moved within four points of Spanish league leader Barcelona with a 3-0 win at Leganes on Sunday ahead of its eagerly awaited Champions League match against Liverpool. Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham also scored to close the gap on Barcelona, which conceded two late goals in a 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on Saturday. …

Real Madrid visits lowly Leganes trying to cope with injury crisis
1 month ago

Real Madrid visits lowly Leganes trying to cope with injury crisis

The Hindu  

The international break came at the perfect time for Real Madrid to try to speed up the recovery of some of its key players in an injury-plagued start to the season but it finds itself still depleted ahead of the side’s trip to Leganes on Sunday. However, the win came at the cost of losing Brazil centre back Eder Militao …

Kylian Mbappé ends scoring drought in Spanish league and scores 2 in Real Madrid’s win over Betis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kylian Mbappé ends scoring drought in Spanish league and scores 2 in Real Madrid’s win over Betis

Associated Press  

MADRID — With two goals in less than 10 minutes, Kylian Mbappé ended his scoring drought in the Spanish league, leading Real Madrid to a 2-0 win over Real Betis on Sunday. Madrid’s biggest signing in years, Mbappé had scored once in the team’s win over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup final last month, but he had yet to …

Real Madrid clinch record extending 36th LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barcelona
7 months, 2 weeks 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
7 months, 2 weeks 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, …

La Liga: Rodrygo keeps Real Madrid clear of Barcelona, Girona boost European dream
8 months, 3 weeks ago

La Liga: Rodrygo keeps Real Madrid clear of Barcelona, Girona boost European dream

Firstpost  

Without suspended Vinicius Junior, his Brazilian compatriot Rodrygo made the difference with two superb strikes against Athletic Bilbao Rodrygo scored a brace in Real Madrid's win over Athletic Bilbao to maintain their La Liga lead. Without suspended Brazil forward Vinicius Junior, his compatriot Rodrygo made the difference with two superb strikes against an Athletic with one eye on next weekend’s …

'Moment of truth' for Barca says coach Xavi after team on a roll
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Moment of truth' for Barca says coach Xavi after team on a roll

Hindustan Times  

Barcelona coach Xavi said Saturday it was now the 'moment of truth' for his side who are on a roll of six wins in all competitions with an away match at Athletic Bilbao in La Liga and a Champions League return game at home to Napoli. Barcelona are eight points behind leaders Real Madrid after Real drew two games and …

Vinícius leads Madrid’s 4-0 rout of Girona in statement win. Bellingham nets 2 before hurting ankle
10 months, 1 week ago

Vinícius leads Madrid’s 4-0 rout of Girona in statement win. Bellingham nets 2 before hurting ankle

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Vinícius Júnior delivered a stellar all-round performance and Jude Bellingham scored twice before leaving with an injured left ankle as Real Madrid crushed title rival Girona 4-0 in the Spanish league on Saturday. First-place Madrid opened up a five-point lead over second-place Girona, whose only two losses in an otherwise sensational season have both come against Carlo …

La Liga: Rampant Girona keep lead, Real Madrid, Barcelona stage late wins
11 months ago

La Liga: Rampant Girona keep lead, Real Madrid, Barcelona stage late wins

Firstpost  

Artem Dovbyk struck a hat-trick inside seven minutes as minnows Girona powered back to the top of La Liga with a thumping 5-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday. After Real Madrid scraped a controversial 3-2 win over bottom side Almeria and a treble by Ferran Torres helped Barca win 4-2 at Real Betis, Girona demonstrated their title credentials. Madrid battled …

La Liga 2023-24: Girona goes top despite stumble at winless Almeria
11 months, 1 week ago

La Liga 2023-24: Girona goes top despite stumble at winless Almeria

The Hindu  

Girona moved top of La Liga despite stumbling to a 0-0 draw at bottom-of-the-table Almeria on Sunday. “We knew it would not be easy at the start,” Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga told Movistar. “Playing the last minutes with one less player, I think it was a positive point.” Almeria’s coach said his team were far stronger defensively now than when …

La Liga: Girona Rise to Table Top Despite Scoreless Draw at Almeria
11 months, 1 week ago

La Liga: Girona Rise to Table Top Despite Scoreless Draw at Almeria

News 18  

Girona moved top of La Liga despite stumbling to a 0-0 draw at bottom-of-the-table Almeria on Sunday. Almeria coach said his team were far stronger defensively now than when he took over in October, with his first match at the helm a crushing 5-2 defeat at Girona. It proved the case, with the formerly free-scoring Catalans shackled well as Almeria …

Girona can move ahead in the Spanish league race with title rivals in Saudi Arabia for Super Cup
11 months, 1 week ago

Girona can move ahead in the Spanish league race with title rivals in Saudi Arabia for Super Cup

The Hindu  

While Real Madrid vies for the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, Girona has a chance to move ahead of its rival in the Spanish league title chase. “We don’t have the obligation to win either, but are excited to go for both.” Madrid is set to play in the final of the Spanish Super Cup against either Barcelona or …

Girona's miracle run continues to astound
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Girona's miracle run continues to astound

China Daily  

Girona's Brazilian defender Yan Couto reacts during Wednesday's thrilling 4-3 victory over Atletico Madrid. AFP BARCELONA — Shock Spanish title challenger Girona snatched a remarkable 4-3 victory over Atletico Madrid to keep pace with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Wednesday. After Los Blancos edged Real Mallorca 1-0 thanks to Antonio Rudiger's goal, Ivan Martin's stoppage-time strike …

Real Madrid beats Mallorca 1-0, stays ahead of Girona on goal difference at halfway point
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid beats Mallorca 1-0, stays ahead of Girona on goal difference at halfway point

The Hindu  

Real Madrid and Girona extended their impressive runs to reach the halfway point of La Liga at the top of the standings. THRILLER IN GIRONA Girona’s Ivan Martin celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Atletico Madrid at Montilivi Stadium on Wednesday. Then at the end of the season we’ll see where we are.” MADRID KEEPS PUSHING Vinícius was back …

La Liga: Girona Snatch Late Win Over Atletico Madrid to Keep Pace With League Leaders
11 months, 2 weeks ago

La Liga: Girona Snatch Late Win Over Atletico Madrid to Keep Pace With League Leaders

News 18  

Ivan Martin’s stoppage-time goal earned Girona a dramatic 4-3 home win against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday that kept them level on points with Real Madrid at the LaLiga summit. Atletico striker Alvaro Morata had grabbed a hat-trick as they fought back from 3-1 down to level but Martin showed superb close control before firing into the top corner to snatch …

Girona starts new year with another chance to show it’s a genuine title contender in Spain
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Girona starts new year with another chance to show it’s a genuine title contender in Spain

Associated Press  

MADRID — The new year brings Girona another chance to show it’s a genuine title contender in the Spanish league. Girona’s first match of 2024 is a tough challenge against third-place Atletico Madrid at home on Wednesday. Girona, partly owned by Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi ownership, is tied with Real Madrid on 45 points, but trails the Spanish powerhouse on …

La Liga: Girona Regains Top Spot With Convincing 3-0 Victory Over Alaves
1 year ago

La Liga: Girona Regains Top Spot With Convincing 3-0 Victory Over Alaves

ABP News  

Madrid: Girona, with an outstanding performance, reclaimed their position at the summit of La Liga on Monday night, securing a 3-0 triumph against Alaves and amassing 44 points from the initial 17 matches of the season. The on-loan winger, Yan Couto, stole the spotlight with brilliant contributions, providing crucial assists for Girona's first two goals and earning a penalty that …

Barcelona held at Valencia for third game without a win. Sevilla fires coach Diego Alonso
1 year ago

Barcelona held at Valencia for third game without a win. Sevilla fires coach Diego Alonso

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona and Atletico Madrid stumbled in the Spanish league title race on Saturday, while Sevilla said enough is enough of coach Diego Alonso. Barcelona’s 1-1 draw at Valencia makes it three straight games across all competitions without a win as Xavi Hernández’s team struggles to find the form that won it the domestic title last season. Coach …

Girona shows it’s a genuine title contender with 4-2 statement win at Barcelona to go top in Spain
1 year ago

Girona shows it’s a genuine title contender with 4-2 statement win at Barcelona to go top in Spain

Associated Press  

MADRID — Girona made its strong case to be considered a genuine contender for the Spanish league title by beating Catalan rival Barcelona 4-2 on Sunday and overtaking Real Madrid at the top of the standings. Ukraine forwards Artem Dovbyk and Viktor Tsygankov teamed up for Girona’s opener, and Miguel Gutierrez, Valery Fernández and Cristhian Stuani scored a goal each …

Jude Bellingham scripts history, breaks massive Cristiano Ronaldo record for Real Madrid
1 year ago

Jude Bellingham scripts history, breaks massive Cristiano Ronaldo record for Real Madrid

Hindustan Times  

Currently batting for top spot in La Liga, Real Madrid sealed a 3-0 win vs Cadiz to overtake league leaders Girona, who have a game in hand. Facing Cadiz away from home, at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla, Rodrygo scored a brace in both halves as Madrid took an easy 2-0 lead, and then Jude Bellingham made it 3-0 in the …

La Liga 2023-24: Bellingham double allows Real to fight back and win Clasico at Barcelona
1 year, 1 month ago

La Liga 2023-24: Bellingham double allows Real to fight back and win Clasico at Barcelona

The Hindu  

Real Madrid battled back to win 2-1 at Barcelona in a nervy LaLiga ‘El Clasico’ on Saturday thanks to a second-half brace by top scorer Jude Bellingham, who continues to impress with his superb form. On Saturday, he led Real’s fightback after Barcelona had opened the scoring in the sixth minute through midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who took advantage of a …

Injuries and Clasico no excuse for Barca, says Xavi
1 year, 1 month ago

Injuries and Clasico no excuse for Barca, says Xavi

The Hindu  

Barcelona cannot use its injury crisis and its upcoming league game against Real Madrid as excuses for a poor performance in a midweek Champions League clash against Shakhtar Donetsk, coach Xavi Hernandez warned on Tuesday. Barcelona tops Champions League Group H with six points after winning its first two games without conceding a goal. Despite its more comfortable position in …

La Liga: 17-year-old Guiu scores seconds into his debut as Barcelona beats Athletic 1-0; Girona joins Real at top with 5-2 win over Almeria
1 year, 2 months ago

La Liga: 17-year-old Guiu scores seconds into his debut as Barcelona beats Athletic 1-0; Girona joins Real at top with 5-2 win over Almeria

The Hindu  

Another teenager has made history for Barcelona in the Spanish league. The victory gave Barcelona 24 points after 10 matches, one point behind league leaders Real Madrid and Girona. Barcelona, the only unbeaten team left in the league, got the win despite playing without several regular starters, including Robert Lewandowski, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Raphinha, Jules Koundé and Sergi Roberto. …

Jude Bellingham strikes twice as Real Madrid thrash Osasuna 4-0 to go top of the La Liga table.
1 year, 2 months ago

Jude Bellingham strikes twice as Real Madrid thrash Osasuna 4-0 to go top of the La Liga table.

The Hindu  

Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham scored twice and produced another masterful display in a 4-0 La Liga home win over Osasuna on Saturday, with the England midfielder reaching an astonishing 10 goals in his first 10 starts for his new team. Bellingham opened the scoring in the ninth minute with an unstoppable close-range strike and extended the lead in the 54th …

Bellingham impresses again as Real Madrid deals Girona its 1st defeat of season to go top of La Liga
1 year, 2 months ago

Bellingham impresses again as Real Madrid deals Girona its 1st defeat of season to go top of La Liga

The Hindu  

Jude Bellingham gave Girona a reality check on Saturday after he led Real Madrid to a 3-0 away victory over the early-season sensation in the Spanish league. Girona, which is partly controlled by Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi ownership, had the early initiative until Bellingham again showed why Madrid spent big to acquire the 20-year-old England player from Borussia Dortmund this …

Real Madrid back to winning ways in La Liga; Girona goes top after 6th straight victory
1 year, 2 months ago

Real Madrid back to winning ways in La Liga; Girona goes top after 6th straight victory

The Hindu  

Real Madrid got back to winning ways by beating Las Palmas 2-0 on Wednesday while Girona is top of the Spanish league after its sixth straight victory. The win at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium moved Madrid to second place, one point behind Girona, which came from behind to win 2-1 at Villarreal. The game against Madrid will be precious, against …

Benzema scores on farewell but Real held at home by Bilbao
1 year, 6 months ago

Benzema scores on farewell but Real held at home by Bilbao

The Hindu  

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema netted a penalty in his final LaLiga game at the Bernabeu but was unable to inspire it to victory as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Earlier on Sunday, Real announced that Ballon d’Or winner Benzema will leave the club as a free agent in the close season after 14 …

Barcelona looks for La Liga tonic after cup exit
1 year, 8 months ago

Barcelona looks for La Liga tonic after cup exit

The Hindu  

A home fixture against Girona on Monday could be just what the doctor ordered for Barcelona, as it looks to rebound from its midweek Copa del Rey humiliation against Real Madrid and refocus its attention on its La Liga title charge. Top of the league on 71 points, 12 ahead of second-placed rival Real with 11 games left, Barcelona’s players …

Real Madrid frustrated in goalless draw against Real Sociedad
1 year, 10 months ago

Real Madrid frustrated in goalless draw against Real Sociedad

The Hindu  

Battling Real Sociedad survived a pounding at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday when it held Real Madrid to a goalless draw in a frantic LaLiga match. Real Madrid recorded 20 goal attempts compared to only seven created by the visitor which held its turf heroically to go home to San Sebastian with a point thanks to a string of saves by …

Leaders Real Madrid Drop Points Against Girona, Betis Strike Late
2 years, 1 month ago

Leaders Real Madrid Drop Points Against Girona, Betis Strike Late

News 18  

A below-par Real Madrid dropped points in the title race with a 1-1 draw at home against Girona on Sunday in La Liga, with Rodrygo having a goal ruled out late on. Rodrygo hit the post for Madrid, while Girona’s Yangel Herrera crashed a strike against the crossbar in the first half, before Vinicius opened the scoring from Fede Valverde’s …

Barca breezes past Celta to close in on a spot at the Super Cup
2 years, 7 months ago

Barca breezes past Celta to close in on a spot at the Super Cup

The Hindu  

A Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang brace earned Barcelona a 3-1 home win against Celta Vigo on Tuesday, putting Xavi Hernandez's side on course to secure a spot in the lucrative Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia with a second-place finish in laliga. Iago Aspas scored Celta's consolation goal one minute later, after Marc-Andre ter Stegen mishandled a pass inside his own box …

Real Madrid closes in on LaLiga title with win at Osasuna
2 years, 8 months ago

Real Madrid closes in on LaLiga title with win at Osasuna

The Hindu  

Real Madrid continued its march towards a 35th LaLiga title as goals by David Alaba, Marco Asensio and Lucas Vazquez earned them a 3-1 win at Osasuna on Wednesday with Karim Benzema missing two penalties. Real coach Carlo Ancelotti decided to rest several of his usual starters like Casemiro, Luka Modric and Vinicius Jr as they prepare to face Manchester …

LaLiga: Real Madrid ease past Real Sociedad after Barcelona, Atletico beaten
3 years ago

LaLiga: Real Madrid ease past Real Sociedad after Barcelona, Atletico beaten

Firstpost  

Barcelona stay seventh, now a hefty 16 points behind Real Madrid, while Atletico drop to fourth, six points in front of Barca, but 10 points off the top. Carlo Ancelotti said Benzema is likely now to miss Tuesday’s Champions League game at home to Inter Milan although was hopeful the striker could return to face Atletico Madrid next weekend. Madrid’s …

La Liga Preview: Real Madrid firing on all cylinders; Barcelona seeks patience
3 years, 3 months ago

La Liga Preview: Real Madrid firing on all cylinders; Barcelona seeks patience

The Hindu  

Real Madrid will look to carry on plundering the goals and push ahead in the early stages of the LaLiga title race when it hosts mid-table Villarreal on Saturday. That is in no small part due to Karim Benzema's form, with the Frenchman putting in another stellar display in Wednesday's 6-1 hammering of Mallorca as he took his league tally …

Jan Oblak, Kylian Mbappe's Century and Juventus' Troubles: Talking Points from Around Europe
3 years, 9 months ago

Jan Oblak, Kylian Mbappe's Century and Juventus' Troubles: Talking Points from Around Europe

News 18  

Atletico Madrid stayed on course to win La Liga even as their rivals kept up the pressure, Kylian Mbappe reached a milestone and Juventus saw their Serie A title hopes surely come to an end. AFP Sport rounds up some of the main talking points from across the continent: OBLAK KEEPS ATLETICO ON COURSE Atletico Madrid were grateful for goalkeeper …

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