Barcelona 'race to appoint Ruben Amorim' after Xabi Alonso's decision to remain at Bayer Leverkusen - with the Sporting boss 'emerging as the leading choice for several major European clubs'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona 'race to appoint Ruben Amorim' after Xabi Alonso's decision to remain at Bayer Leverkusen - with the Sporting boss 'emerging as the leading choice for several major European clubs'

Daily Mail  

Roberto De Zerbi might as well be holding a placard saying 'I want out'. Brighton fans should be peed off - It's All Kicking Off podcast They were seen as the favourites to appoint Sporting manager Ruben Amorim Barcelona are reportedly stepping up their attempts to appoint Ruben Amorim to succeed Xavi this summer. Barcelona are stepping up their attempts to appoint Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim The Catalan giants are looking for a new boss ahead of Xavi's pending departure this summer Your browser does not support iframes. However, following Alonso's decision, Amorim - who has won 145 of his 207 games in charge of Sporting - has emerged as the leading choice for several other European clubs, with Mail Sport reporting how Liverpool are now eyeing-up the Portuguese coach. Xabi Alonso's decision to stay at Bayer Leverkusen has impacted the managerial market Barcelona currently sit second in LaLiga and face PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals Meanwhile, The Independent report also claims Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann is increasingly in the thinking for a number of roles.

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La Liga 2024-25: Atletico Madrid boss Simeone backs under-fire defender Galan
2 weeks, 5 days ago

La Liga 2024-25: Atletico Madrid boss Simeone backs under-fire defender Galan

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone on Saturday jumped to the defence of Javi Galan after the 30-year-old left back’s below-par performances in key matches, pointing to the quality of the opposition the defender has come up against in recent weeks. Galan, who has replaced Reinildo in Atletico’s starting lineup this season, struggled to shut out Real winger Rodrygo in a …

Barcelona top LaLiga as Lewandowski penalty seals Rayo Vallecano win
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Barcelona top LaLiga as Lewandowski penalty seals Rayo Vallecano win

Al Jazeera  

Robert Lewandowski’s penalty sends Barcelona to the top of LaLiga with a 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano. Barcelona returned to the top of the Spanish league on goal difference after Robert Lewandowski’s first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. “We shouldn’t fall into the trap of looking too much at what’s happening in the table,” Barcelona keeper Wojciech …

La Liga: Ten-man Barcelona thump Sevilla 4-1 to stay firm with Real Madrid and Atletico in title race
1 month, 2 weeks ago

La Liga: Ten-man Barcelona thump Sevilla 4-1 to stay firm with Real Madrid and Atletico in title race

Firstpost  

Barcelona remained firm in the race for the La Liga with a 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday. Barcelona kept up with Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the La Liga title race with a win over Sevilla. AP Barcelona cut the gap on La Liga’s top two with an entertaining 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, despite playing out …

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona’s keeper Ter Stegen returns to training after knee injury
1 month, 2 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona’s keeper Ter Stegen returns to training after knee injury

The Hindu  

Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s recovery is going well and the Barcelona goalkeeper has started training, months after suffering a complete rupture of the patella tendon in his right knee, coach Hansi Flick said on Saturday. The 32-year-old Germany international underwent surgery in September after getting injured during Barca’s 5-1 win at Villarreal in La Liga. In October, Barca signed former Juventus …

Carlo Ancelotti 'informs Real Madrid of his decision to LEAVE the Bernabeu at the end of the season' - with former Galacticos the favourite to take over
2 months ago

Carlo Ancelotti 'informs Real Madrid of his decision to LEAVE the Bernabeu at the end of the season' - with former Galacticos the favourite to take over

Daily Mail  

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso is reportedly the favourite to succeed him Carlo Ancelotti has decided not to continue as Real Madrid manager beyond the end of the season, according to reports in Spain. However, according to Onda Cero, the five-time European Cup-winning boss will depart at the end of the term, with Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso the favourite …

La Liga 2024-25: Real Madrid’s Ancelotti expects close title race
2 months, 3 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Real Madrid’s Ancelotti expects close title race

The Hindu  

There is unlikely to be a runaway LaLiga victor this season like Real Madrid in the previous edition, with a multi-club title race making it harder for a dominant leader to emerge, the champions’ manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Thursday. Barcelona, leader since August, has slipped to third after winning only one of its last seven league matches, losing the …

Dortmund vs Barcelona H2H: BVB v FCB predicted line-ups, head-to-head before their UEFA Champions League clash
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dortmund vs Barcelona H2H: BVB v FCB predicted line-ups, head-to-head before their UEFA Champions League clash

The Hindu  

Manager Hansi Flick has urged La Liga leader Barcelona to “get back to what makes us unstoppable” against Borussia Dortmund, goalkeeper Inaki Pena told reporters on Tuesday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE HERE: DORTMUND vs BARCELONA LIVE SCORE, UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE The team’s meet in the Champions League in Dortmund on Wednesday with both clubs among the pacesetters in the new …

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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4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Real Madrid 'will offer Carlo Ancelotti an ambassadorial role' after his managerial reign ends - with Xabi Alonso 'expected to replace' the under-fire Italian next summer
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Real Madrid 'will offer Carlo Ancelotti an ambassadorial role' after his managerial reign ends - with Xabi Alonso 'expected to replace' the under-fire Italian next summer

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid reportedly expect Xabi Alonso to take over as manager next summer in a move that will see Carlo Ancelotti handed a role in the club's hierarchy. And, according to Spanish outlet Relevo, figures at the Bernabeu believe that Alonso, a former Real star between 2009 and 2014, will become manager next summer. Real Madrid are reportedly set to …

Barcelona's Revenge Awaits: Kounde Eyes Tchouameni in El Clásico
5 months ago

Barcelona's Revenge Awaits: Kounde Eyes Tchouameni in El Clásico

India Today  

Barcelona's Jules Kounde expresses his desire for revenge against Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni in the upcoming El Clásico clash. Kounde, who has shared many moments with Tchouameni in the French national team, jokingly mentions his intention to get revenge on the Real Madrid midfielder, highlighting the competitive nature of the rivalry between the two clubs.

Man City are 'strongly considering' Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim to replace Pep Guardiola if he leaves - and have one key figure in their camp who could sway him
5 months, 1 week ago

Man City are 'strongly considering' Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim to replace Pep Guardiola if he leaves - and have one key figure in their camp who could sway him

Daily Mail  

Manchester City reportedly see Sporting CP's manager Ruben Amorim as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola if he leaves. It might help City have in recent days agreed a deal for Hugo Viana, the Portuguese side's sporting director, to replace director of football Txiki Begiristain - an exclusive story by Mail Sport. Manchester City are 'strongly considering' Ruben Amorim as …

La Liga 2024/25: Lamine Yamal's Brace Helps FC Barcelona Avenge Last Season's Defeat To Girona
6 months, 1 week ago

La Liga 2024/25: Lamine Yamal's Brace Helps FC Barcelona Avenge Last Season's Defeat To Girona

ABP News  

Lamine Yamal Brace Vs Girona: Lamine Yamal is off to a dream start this season, as the 17-year-old scores a brace against Girona to hand the side a thumping 4-1 defeat at their home, as FC Barcelona avenge last season's defeat at the hands of same opponents. However, with Hansi Flick in-charge of the Blaugrana this season, Girona could not …

Xavi’s Barcelona was whipped twice by Girona last season so Flick’s team is looking for revenge
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Xavi’s Barcelona was whipped twice by Girona last season so Flick’s team is looking for revenge

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — The lowest of the lows of Barcelona’s trophyless campaign last season was when it was spanked not once, but twice, by the formerly modest Girona. Girona dealt Barcelona a pair of stinging 4-2 defeats as the club partly owned by Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi ownership emerged as one of the surprise packages of European soccer. Olmo scored …

Xavi issues warning to his managerial successor at Barcelona
10 months ago

Xavi issues warning to his managerial successor at Barcelona

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. Read our privacy policy Departing Barcelona manager Xavi has warned his successor …

Xavi linked with Premier League giants days after Barcelona sacking
10 months ago

Xavi linked with Premier League giants days after Barcelona sacking

Hindustan Times  

Xavi Hernandez is already in demand days after getting sacked by Barcelona as manager after the 2023-24 season. The Barcelona legend had a roller-coster season with the Catalan Giants where he guided his team to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League and second place in the La Liga points table. However, the recent difference of opinions with the president …

Xavi sacked by Barcelona a month after deciding to stay
10 months ago

Xavi sacked by Barcelona a month after deciding to stay

New York Times  

Xavi has been sacked by Barcelona a month after it was announced he would be staying on as head coach. Xavi met president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco at the club’s training ground on Friday, alongside his assistants Oscar Hernandez and Sergio Alegre, where it was decided the game against Sevilla on Sunday, the final match of the La …

Lewandowski suggests he will stay at Barcelona next season
10 months ago

Lewandowski suggests he will stay at Barcelona next season

The Hindu  

Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has suggested he will remain at the La Liga club next season and said he hopes to contribute to his side’s ambitions for silverware. I want to win many titles with Barcelona and I am sure that next season we will be even stronger and we will also win titles,” Lewandowski told Mundo Deportivo on Wednesday …

Xavi reportedly under pressure at Barcelona after saying it will struggle to compete with Madrid
10 months, 1 week ago

Xavi reportedly under pressure at Barcelona after saying it will struggle to compete with Madrid

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández’s honesty about Barcelona’s ongoing financial strife has reportedly not sat well with the club. In a message directed at the Barcelona fans, Xavi said earlier this week that no one should get too excited about the summer transfer market since there is little money to spend. After Barcelona’s 2-0 win over last-placed Almeria on Thursday, …

Xavi reportedly set to stay as Barcelona boss after reversing decision to leave
11 months ago

Xavi reportedly set to stay as Barcelona boss after reversing decision to leave

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. Read our privacy policy Xavi has changed his mind and decided to …

Ruben Amorim distances himself from Liverpool AGAIN - as their number one target to replace Jurgen Klopp shares his thoughts on the end of a 'cycle' at Sporting CP
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ruben Amorim distances himself from Liverpool AGAIN - as their number one target to replace Jurgen Klopp shares his thoughts on the end of a 'cycle' at Sporting CP

Daily Mail  

He is their top target to replace Klopp after Alonso's refusal to leave Leverkusen Ruben Amorim has once again distanced himself from talk of the Liverpool job Ruben Amorim has once again distanced himself from talk of taking the Liverpool job when Jurgen Klopp leaves. The Sporting CP boss is Liverpool's priority target as he closes in on a second …

Barcelona are on an 11-game unbeaten run since Xavi announced he is leaving at the end of the season - a statement win over PSG tonight could force a major U-turn over his future
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Barcelona are on an 11-game unbeaten run since Xavi announced he is leaving at the end of the season - a statement win over PSG tonight could force a major U-turn over his future

Daily Mail  

Barcelona are giving serious consideration to the possibility of keeping Xavi as manager beyond the end of this season after an impressive run of 11 games unbeaten. It’s Luis Enrique that Barça president Joan Laporta would put in charge if he could pick any coach he wanted. Xavi announced that he will be leaving the Nou Camp at the end …

'Real Madrid believe Xabi Alonso turned down Liverpool and Bayern Munich to wait to manage them - as players gossip over talk he could succeed Carlo Ancelotti'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Real Madrid believe Xabi Alonso turned down Liverpool and Bayern Munich to wait to manage them - as players gossip over talk he could succeed Carlo Ancelotti'

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid believe Xabi Alonso turned down approaches from Liverpool and Bayern Munich to wait to manage them when Carlo Ancelotti leaves, reports say. Real Madrid believe Xabi Alonso turned down offers to wait to coach them, reports claim Liverpool identified Alonso as one of their first-choice targets to succeed Jurgen Klopp Your browser does not support iframes. According to …

Ruben Amorim refuses to commit his future to Sporting Lisbon after emerging as the favourite for the Liverpool job after Xabi Alonso's decision to stay at Bayer Leverkusen
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ruben Amorim refuses to commit his future to Sporting Lisbon after emerging as the favourite for the Liverpool job after Xabi Alonso's decision to stay at Bayer Leverkusen

Daily Mail  

Ruben Amorim has refused to commit his future to Portuguese league leaders Sporting Lisbon amid major interest from Liverpool. The Reds last week conceded defeat over Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, who many fans wanted to see return to the club to replace Jurgen Klopp, and young Sporting boss Amorim emerged as the front-runner for the job. But I won’t …

Liverpool target Ruben Amorim IS open to a Premier League job... with Sporting head coach actively exploring opportunities in England ahead of next season
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Liverpool target Ruben Amorim IS open to a Premier League job... with Sporting head coach actively exploring opportunities in England ahead of next season

Daily Mail  

Jurgen Klopp has the eye of the tiger! He hasn't seemed this confident since 2019 - Listen to the It's All Kicking Off podcast The Portuguese head coach previously said he was 'upset' by Liverpool links Amorim is the Reds frontrunner after Alonso's decision to stay at Leverkusen Ruben Amorim is open to a Premier League job amid major interest …

Rodrygo figures out his best position for Real Madrid, Sergio Ramos enjoys the perfect 38th birthday and Xavi's Jurgen Klopp lookalike continues his winning streak... 10 THINGS we learned in LaLiga
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rodrygo figures out his best position for Real Madrid, Sergio Ramos enjoys the perfect 38th birthday and Xavi's Jurgen Klopp lookalike continues his winning streak... 10 THINGS we learned in LaLiga

Daily Mail  

It was a good weekend for Rodrygo, for Sergio Ramos, and for Xavi’s Jurgen Klopp lookalike brother after wins for Real Madrid, Sevilla and Barcelona. Veteran Sergio Ramos had a birthday to remember as he grabbed his seven goal of the season to help Sevilla beat Getafe Barcelona still in the title race It’s now nine games without defeat since …

Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste reveals he is trying to 'convince' Xavi to reverse his decision to leave this summer... as he insists the club are still 'thinking of a long-term project led by him
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste reveals he is trying to 'convince' Xavi to reverse his decision to leave this summer... as he insists the club are still 'thinking of a long-term project led by him

Daily Mail  

Barcelona's desperation to extend Xavi's stay past the end of the season has been ramped up again as the club's vice-president made a plea for the head coach to stay at the Nou Camp. Xavi enjoys club legend status at Barcelona after a stunning playing career ended with eight LaLiga and four Champions League titles along with other major honours …

Xabi Alonso will NOT succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool with Anfield icon set to stay at Bayer Leverkusen as Ruben Amorim emerges as new favourite
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Xabi Alonso will NOT succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool with Anfield icon set to stay at Bayer Leverkusen as Ruben Amorim emerges as new favourite

Daily Mail  

Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim is now the leading candidate for Liverpool Xabi Alonso will likely stay at Bayer Leverkusen in a blow to Liverpool and Bayern Liverpool have been dealt a serious blow in their search for a new manager when Xabi Alonso, the front-runner for the job, turned them down. Xabi Alonso will not be Liverpool's next manager …

Bayern Munich are 'ahead of Liverpool' in the race to hire Xabi Alonso as their next manager - with Bayer Leverkusen boss targeted to replace Thomas Tuchel at the Bundesliga giants
1 year ago

Bayern Munich are 'ahead of Liverpool' in the race to hire Xabi Alonso as their next manager - with Bayer Leverkusen boss targeted to replace Thomas Tuchel at the Bundesliga giants

Daily Mail  

Bayern Munich have stolen a march on Liverpool in the race to appoint Xabi Alonso as their new manager. Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso is favourite to replace Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich Your browser does not support iframes. The former Spain international won the Champions League and the FA Cup in five seasons at Anfield, before winning three Bundesliga …

Barcelona set to steal march on Liverpool by identifying top managerial candidate
1 year ago

Barcelona set to steal march on Liverpool by identifying top managerial candidate

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. Read our privacy policy Barcelona are looking at Ruben Amorim as the …

Liverpool 'send representatives to watch Ruben Amorim's Sporting' as they eye Portuguese boss to replace Jurgen Klopp... but Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso remains the frontrunner
1 year ago

Liverpool 'send representatives to watch Ruben Amorim's Sporting' as they eye Portuguese boss to replace Jurgen Klopp... but Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso remains the frontrunner

Daily Mail  

Liverpool are believed to have sent club representatives to watch Ruben Amorim's Sporting CP as they narrow their shortlist of managers to replace Jurgen Klopp, according to reports. But the Liverpool hierarchy are keen to secure a successor ahead of Klopp's departure in a bid to ease the transition between eras, with Amorim considered alongside Xabi Alonso and Roberto De …

Xavi 'asked to stay on as Barcelona boss by president Joan Laporta' despite announcing he will step down at the end of the season... as the Catalan giants struggle to find a successor
1 year ago

Xavi 'asked to stay on as Barcelona boss by president Joan Laporta' despite announcing he will step down at the end of the season... as the Catalan giants struggle to find a successor

Daily Mail  

Xavi has reportedly been asked to stay on as Barcelona head coach despite announcing he will step down at the end of the season. Barcelona are reportedly attempting to convince Xavi to stay on beyond the end of the season President Joan Laporta has reportedly made an informal approach to attempt to convince Xavi Your browser does not support iframes. …

La Liga: Barcelona breezes past Getafe 4-0 to climb to second place
1 year, 1 month ago

La Liga: Barcelona breezes past Getafe 4-0 to climb to second place

The Hindu  

Raphinha, Joao Felix, Frenkie De Jong and Fermin Lopez scored to earn Barcelona a 4-0 win over visitors Getafe on Saturday which lifted Xavi Hernandez’s side to second in the LaLiga standings. In a quick counter, the Brazilian winger beat the off-side trap to latch on to Jules Kounde’s long pass and blasted the ball past Getafe keeper David Soria. …

Liverpool identify alternative to Xabi Alonso in search for next manager
1 year, 1 month ago

Liverpool identify alternative to Xabi Alonso in search for next manager

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. Read our privacy policy Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso and Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben …

La Liga: Squad woes continue for Spanish league leader Real Madrid
1 year, 1 month ago

La Liga: Squad woes continue for Spanish league leader Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Coach Carlo Ancelotti has to deal with two more absences to an already depleted squad when Spanish league leader Real Madrid hosts Sevilla this weekend. The Catalan club, the league’s feel-good story, is winless in three straight matches and has lost two in a row — 3-2 at Athletic Bilbao on Monday and 4-0 at Madrid previously. Rayo, in 14th …

Barcelona cannot afford any more slips-ups, says boss Xavi Hernandez
1 year, 1 month ago

Barcelona cannot afford any more slips-ups, says boss Xavi Hernandez

The Hindu  

Barcelona have little room for error if it is to defend its LaLiga title, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Friday ahead of his side’s trip to Celta Vigo. Barca’s hopes to overtake bitter rival Real Madrid and this campaign’s surprise package Girona in the title race suffered another blow last weekend after a 3-3 home draw against relegation-threatened Granada. “These …

Barcelona faces tricky game at Celta Vigo before focusing on Napoli trip
1 year, 1 month ago

Barcelona faces tricky game at Celta Vigo before focusing on Napoli trip

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández will have one more chance to get his Barcelona playing well before its first Champions League knockout-round game in three years. Barcelona crosses northern Spain to Celta Vigo on Saturday, four days before it travels to Napoli in the Champions League round of 16. “We cannot have any more slips.” At first glance, the game …

Barcelona Coach Xavi Hernandez To Step Down At End Of Season
1 year, 1 month ago

Barcelona Coach Xavi Hernandez To Step Down At End Of Season

ABP News  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has announced that he will be parting ways with the club at the end of the season. However, the team's 4-1 defeat to arch-rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final and their 4-2 loss aganinst Athletic Club in the Copa del quarterfinals to go with them dropping points in the La Liga seems to have …

Xavi says will quit Barcelona after Villarreal defeat, Real Madrid take La Liga lead
1 year, 1 month ago

Xavi says will quit Barcelona after Villarreal defeat, Real Madrid take La Liga lead

Firstpost  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he will quit his role at the end of the season after the team’s title defence was derailed in a remarkable 5-3 defeat by Villarreal on Saturday in La Liga. After Real Madrid moved two points clear of Girona at the top of the league with a late 2-1 win at Las Palmas, the pressure …

Xavi’s trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit
1 year, 2 months ago

Xavi’s trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — The chances for Xavi Hernández to salvage Barcelona’s season — and likely his own job — are quickly fading. Xavi’s side exited the Copa del Rey quarterfinals after losing in extra time at Athletic Bilbao 4-2 on Wednesday, a loss that came two weeks after Barcelona was dismantled by Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup. While …

Barcelona boss Xavi is making his players WORSE not better, Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup triumph proves Kylian Mbappe isn't needed, while Sevilla and Villarreal are serious relegation candidates -
1 year, 2 months ago

Barcelona boss Xavi is making his players WORSE not better, Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup triumph proves Kylian Mbappe isn't needed, while Sevilla and Villarreal are serious relegation candidates -

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid trounced Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup leaving Xavi's future as coach in question. Ronald Araujo was sent off during Barcelona's Spanish Super Cup defeat by Real Madrid Your browser does not support iframes. Despite their 4-1 win over their eternal rivals, Real boss Carlo Ancelotti remained grounded Despite his devastating display, hat-trick hero Vinicius Jr admitted he …

LaLiga round-up: Athletic Bilbao top Sociedad in Basque Country derby to move up to 3rd; Villarreal lose again
1 year, 2 months ago

LaLiga round-up: Athletic Bilbao top Sociedad in Basque Country derby to move up to 3rd; Villarreal lose again

Hindustan Times  

Athletic Bilbao forward Álex Berenguer scored twice in a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad which lifted the hosts into third place in the Spanish league on Saturday. Athletic Bilbao players celebrate their win at the end of the Spanish league football match between Athletic Club Bilbao and Real Sociedad With its victory in the Basque Country derby, Athletic edged ahead …

Xavi Anticipating 'Hungry' Real Madrid Ahead of El Clasico Clash in Spanish Super Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Xavi Anticipating 'Hungry' Real Madrid Ahead of El Clasico Clash in Spanish Super Cup

News 18  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez admitted Saturday that “hungry” rivals Real Madrid are in better form but insisted his side are strong and can retain the Spanish Super Cup. pic.twitter.com/M64IBUTkKM — RFEF January 13, 2024 Barcelona went on to win La Liga and although his team trail leaders Madrid by seven points this season, the coach insisted he has a “winning …

Real Madrid Eyeing Kylian Mbappe Alternative With Shock Move for Victor Osimhen
1 year, 2 months ago

Real Madrid Eyeing Kylian Mbappe Alternative With Shock Move for Victor Osimhen

News 18  

Amidst the ongoing saga regarding the big transfer of Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, the La Liga leaders seem to be keeping their options open with the side eyeing Napoli’s Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen. These senior figures in the Bernabeu believe that the money that would have been spent on Mbappe, who commands a huge wage and massive potential signing …

La Liga 2023-24: Xavi urges Barca to be more clinical in bid to keep title charge alive
1 year, 3 months ago

La Liga 2023-24: Xavi urges Barca to be more clinical in bid to keep title charge alive

The Hindu  

Barcelona must play with more conviction to avoid the setbacks it has suffered in recent games, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday ahead of its La Liga meeting with lowly Almeria. Barca has won just one of its last four league games, dealing a blow to its hopes of defending its La Liga title and leaving it third in the …

Barcelona held at Valencia for third game without a win. Sevilla fires coach Diego Alonso
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Barcelona 2-4 Girona: LaLiga's surprise package beat Catalan rivals to reclaim top spot... leaving Xavi's side SEVEN points adrift in fourth
1 year, 3 months ago

Barcelona 2-4 Girona: LaLiga's surprise package beat Catalan rivals to reclaim top spot... leaving Xavi's side SEVEN points adrift in fourth

Daily Mail  

The 4-2 win at Barcelona sees Girona return to the top of the La Liga table Little Girona’s chances of ‘doing a Leicester’ in LaLiga looked a little more credible on Sunday night at the Olympic Stadium after they put four past Xavi’s Barcelona to go back to the top of the league. Barcelona came back into it on 19 …

Barcelona looks to regain best form and secure return to knockout stage of Champions League
1 year, 4 months ago

Barcelona looks to regain best form and secure return to knockout stage of Champions League

Associated Press  

MADRID — A win against Porto will be enough to put Barcelona back in the knockout rounds of the Champions League after two consecutive group-stage eliminations. Barcelona is coming off a stretch that includes a 1-0 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in its last Champions League game, and a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano in its previous Spanish league match. “We …

La Liga 2023-24: Real Madrid to miss Bellingham against Valencia due to injury
1 year, 4 months ago

La Liga 2023-24: Real Madrid to miss Bellingham against Valencia due to injury

The Hindu  

Real Madrid will not have midfielder Jude Bellingham available against Valencia in La Liga because of a shoulder problem, the club said Saturday ahead of the game. Bellingham suffered a minor dislocation of his shoulder in last weekend’s 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano, and coach Carlo Ancelotti left him on the bench against Braga in the Champions League on Wednesday. …

Injury doubts haunt Barcelona ahead of El Clasico against Real Madrid
1 year, 5 months ago

Injury doubts haunt Barcelona ahead of El Clasico against Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is facing serious injury concerns as his team prepares to host rivals Real Madrid in the LaLiga ‘El Clasico’ on Saturday. Xavi had to call up eight academy players for the Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, as the Catalonian side grapples with injuries to eight key players, including Polish striker Robert Lewandowski. Barca …

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