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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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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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 mounting on Carlo Ancelotti after Real Madrid 's dismal 3-1 defeat by AC Milan Real Madrid were rocked by Milan at the Bernabeu just a week after losing 4-0 to Barcelona The Los Blancos boss has yet to get the best out of summer signing Kylian Mbappe this season Spanish newspaper Marca claim Madrid have now 'hit rock bottom', accusing Ancelotti of not knowing his best team despite being three months into the new season. Reports in Spain have claimed that Ancelotti's side have 'hit rock bottom' after recent results England superstar Jude Bellingham has not scored a goal for Real Madrid in almost six months Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City also suffered a shock 4-1 defeat at the hands of Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday in what was celebrated as Ruben Amorim's farewell to the club ahead of joining Manchester United next week.

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Real Madrid manager Ancelotti fires warning to La Liga as Mbappe, Bellingham down with exhaustion after win vs Villareal
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4 days, 22 hours ago

Real Madrid manager Ancelotti fires warning to La Liga as Mbappe, Bellingham down with exhaustion after win vs Villareal

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti fired a warning to La Liga as his players were exhausted from playing Villareal within 72 hours after the Atletico Madrid clash in the UEFA Champions League. Mbappe and Jude Bellingham were completely exhausted after the match as they went the full 120 minutes vs Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday and then …

La Liga 2024-25: Real Madrid will no longer play matches with less than 72 hours rest, says coach Ancelotti
4 days, 22 hours ago

La Liga 2024-25: Real Madrid will no longer play matches with less than 72 hours rest, says coach Ancelotti

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team will no longer play matches after less than 72 hours’ rest because of the physical strain it puts on players. Following Real’s 2-1 comeback win at Villarreal, thanks to Kylian Mbappe’s brace, the coach was concerned about his side’s physical condition following Wednesday’s shootout win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. …

La Liga 2024-25: Mbappe bags double as Real Madrid beats Villarreal to go top
4 days, 23 hours ago

La Liga 2024-25: Mbappe bags double as Real Madrid beats Villarreal to go top

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe scored twice to help Real Madrid fight back to beat Villarreal 2-1 on Saturday and move provisionally top of the La Liga standings. Real Madrid levelled 10 minutes later when Mbappe pounced on Brahim Diaz’s blocked shot and the ball landed at his feet for a close-range finish. Six minutes later, the French international scored his 20th league …

‘Special’ but ‘exhausted’ Real Madrid beat Villarreal with Mbappe brace, lead La Liga standings
5 days ago

‘Special’ but ‘exhausted’ Real Madrid beat Villarreal with Mbappe brace, lead La Liga standings

Firstpost  

Real Madrid were unhappy about playing the match less than 72 hours after their Champions League penalty shootout win over Atletico on Wednesday. Manager Ancelotti said they would refuse to play without ‘72 hours of rest’ between matches as recommended by world football governing body FIFA. Image: Reuters Kylian Mbappe’s brace helped Real Madrid climb top of La Liga with …

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – LaLiga: Team news, start time, how to follow
6 days, 2 hours ago

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – LaLiga: Team news, start time, how to follow

Al Jazeera  

Atletico host LaLiga leaders Barcelona on Sunday with Madrid side still reeling from defeat by Real in Champions League. Who: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona What: Spanish LaLiga Where: Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, Spain When: Sunday at 9pm Follow Al Jazeera Sport’s live text and photo commentary stream. Atletico Madrid form guide: W-D-W-L-L Barcelona form guide: W-D-W-W-W Atletico Madrid team news Angel …

UEFA Champions League 24-25: Ancelotti feels Real made the game more difficult by losing unnecessary balls
1 week ago

UEFA Champions League 24-25: Ancelotti feels Real made the game more difficult by losing unnecessary balls

The Hindu  

Real Madrid fans and players celebrated their hard-fought win against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday to earn a quarterfinal berth in the Champions League, but manager Carlo Ancelotti was more relieved than rapturous at what he said was a subpar performance. Real secured the victory 4-2 in a penalty shootout after the tie ended 2-2 in aggregate as the defending champion …

Real Madrid's Ancelotti takes VAR's side on Julian Alvarez penalty controversy
1 week, 1 day ago

Real Madrid's Ancelotti takes VAR's side on Julian Alvarez penalty controversy

India Today  

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti believes that the Video Assistant Referee made the correct decision by disallowing Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez’s penalty during the shootout in their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg clash on March 13. Alvarez’s disallowed penalty proved to be the decisive moment, as Real Madrid secured a 5-4 win on penalties after …

ATM vs RMA Highlights, UCL 2024-25 Round of 16 second leg: Real Madrid beats Atletico Madrid on penalties to reach quarters
1 week, 1 day ago

ATM vs RMA Highlights, UCL 2024-25 Round of 16 second leg: Real Madrid beats Atletico Madrid on penalties to reach quarters

The Hindu  

PREVIEW Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid will face immense pressure in their Champions League last 16 second leg derby at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, but backed his players to rise to the occasion. Champions Los Blancos hold a 2-1 first leg lead ahead of their visit to city rivals Atletico’s Metropolitano stadium. “It will be an even game, decided by …

The result of Madrid derby sends Atletico or Real likely to face Arsenal in Champions League
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1 week, 1 day ago

The result of Madrid derby sends Atletico or Real likely to face Arsenal in Champions League

Associated Press  

Atletico has to overcome a one-goal deficit to eliminate bitter rival Real in the second leg of the Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday to maintain a chance of capturing the European trophy it has never won. Its city rival and record 15-time European champion won the first leg 2-1 with a crucial goal from Brahim Diaz to continue …

UEFA Champions League 24-25: Simeone says Ancelotti better coach than him, believes Atletico can make comeback
1 week, 1 day ago

UEFA Champions League 24-25: Simeone says Ancelotti better coach than him, believes Atletico can make comeback

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has full confidence that his players can overturn a one-goal deficit against Real Madrid in their Champions League last-16 second leg on Wednesday. Following last week’s 2-1 defeat in the first leg, Simeone is optimistic that they can beat their bitter rival at home. The game is going to go that way.” Simeone hopes to …

Vinicius, Mbappe help Real Madrid win against Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga
1 week, 4 days ago

Vinicius, Mbappe help Real Madrid win against Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga

Al Jazeera  

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr scored in the first half to give Real Madrid an easy 2-1 win over neighbours Rayo Vallecano, helping them draw level at the top of the table in the battle to retain their LaLiga crown. Only one point separates Spain’s three biggest clubs in one of the closest title races in recent years, with Barcelona …

Mbappé and Vinícius score as Real Madrid beats Rayo to join Barcelona at the top of Spanish league
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1 week, 4 days ago

Mbappé and Vinícius score as Real Madrid beats Rayo to join Barcelona at the top of Spanish league

Associated Press  

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior scored goals in a five-minute span in the first half as Real Madrid held on to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 on Sunday and move level on points with Barcelona at the top of the Spanish league. Mbappé scored in the 30th minute and Vinícius doubled the lead in the 34th to give Madrid …

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano team news: Two stars out of RMA v VAL clash in La Liga 2024-25
1 week, 4 days ago

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano team news: Two stars out of RMA v VAL clash in La Liga 2024-25

The Hindu  

Real Madrid was dealt a major injury blow hours before its La Liga 2024-25 match, with two of its key players left out of the matchday squad due to reported injuries. Los Blancos suffered a major dent in their title defence when they lost to Real Betis in their previous league match, the first in nearly five years. But for …

Modric will be fit to play against Rayo and in Madrid derby second leg, says Ancelotti
1 week, 4 days ago

Modric will be fit to play against Rayo and in Madrid derby second leg, says Ancelotti

The Hindu  

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said midfielder Luka Modric will be available to “play tomorrow and on Wednesday” in its Champions League return at Atletico Madrid and the team have had ample recovery time following Tuesday’s 2-1 first-leg victory over Atleti. Madrid is not in an ideal position in LaLiga and will have to fight to reclaim top spot, the …

La Liga 2024-25: Atletico Madrid boss Simeone backs under-fire defender Galan
1 week, 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 …

La Liga 2024-25: Mbappe inconsistency ‘normal’, says Real Madrid manager Ancelotti
1 week, 5 days ago

La Liga 2024-25: Mbappe inconsistency ‘normal’, says Real Madrid manager Ancelotti

The Hindu  

French superstar Kylian Mbappe’s “ups and downs” are to be expected because of Real Madrid’s demanding season and the nature of players of his quality, said coach Carlo Ancelotti on Saturday. “What we saw is that against Atletico he did not do what he did against City,” Ancelotti told a news conference ahead of Rayo Vallecano’s visit in La Liga …

Real Madrid beats Atletico 2-1 in Champions League derby, Arsenal romps to record away win at PSV
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Real Madrid beats Atletico 2-1 in Champions League derby, Arsenal romps to record away win at PSV

Hindustan Times  

A superb goal from Brahim Diaz helped Real Madrid maintain its dominance of the Madrid derby on Europe’s biggest stage with a 2-1 victory over bitter rival Atletico in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Tuesday. "Today is a really special night for us.” On a good night for Premier League teams, Aston Villa won …

Champions League round of 16: Diaz’s winner earns Real Madrid advantage as it beats Atletico 2-1 in first leg
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions League round of 16: Diaz’s winner earns Real Madrid advantage as it beats Atletico 2-1 in first leg

The Hindu  

Real Madrid claimed a small edge on city rival Atletico Madrid with a tight 2-1 win in the first leg of UEFA Champions League 2024-25 last-16 on Tuesday. Julian Alvarez levelled for Atletico after Rodrygo Goes sent the hosts ahead, but Brahim Diaz stroked home the winner for the record 15-time winner to delight the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. “There’s still …

Ancelotti Warns Real Madrid Ahead of Atletico Clash - “We Won’t Fall Into the Trap”
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Ancelotti Warns Real Madrid Ahead of Atletico Clash - “We Won’t Fall Into the Trap”

The Hindu  

As Real Madrid prepares to host Atletico Madrid in a Spanish capital derby in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Tuesday, manager Carlo Ancelotti said he is looking forward for another dugout battle against rival Diego Simeone. Despite Real’s Champions League dominance, having won all four of their previous meetings in the past 11 seasons, …

Champions League: Real Madrid 2 Atletico Madrid 1 – Brahim winner, Rodrygo and Alvarez stunners
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Champions League: Real Madrid 2 Atletico Madrid 1 – Brahim winner, Rodrygo and Alvarez stunners

New York Times  

A slaloming effort from Brahim Diaz gave Real Madrid a narrow advantage in their Champions League round-of-16 match against Atletico Madrid at the Bernabeu. Carlo Ancelotti’s team were continually frustrated by Diego Simeone’s men, until Brahim twisted and turned past the Atleti defence in the 55th minute to set up an intriguing second leg at the Metropolitano next Wednesday. Two …

Real Madrid edge out Atletico 2-1 in first leg of Champions League last 16
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Real Madrid edge out Atletico 2-1 in first leg of Champions League last 16

Al Jazeera  

Brahim Diaz winner gives Real Madrid a slender first leg lead over rivals Atletico in Champions League last 16 clash. A superb goal from Brahim Diaz helped Real Madrid maintain its dominance of the Madrid derby on Europe’s biggest stage with a 2-1 victory over bitter rivals Atletico in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. Real …

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Derby awaits La Liga giants in race for last four in UEFA Champions League
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Derby awaits La Liga giants in race for last four in UEFA Champions League

The Hindu  

Real Madrid’s galaxy of attacking stars initially struggled to gel this season, but coach Carlo Ancelotti kept faith and now the “fantastic four” are Los Blancos’ greatest strength as it faces rival Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. French superstar Kylian Mbappe joined last season’s trident of Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes and both the former Paris Saint-Germain …

La Liga 2024-25: Real’s Ancelotti hopes Betis defeat is wake-up call for Champions League
2 weeks, 4 days ago

La Liga 2024-25: Real’s Ancelotti hopes Betis defeat is wake-up call for Champions League

The Hindu  

Real Madrid must raise its game ahead of the Champions League Round of 16, coach Carlo Ancelotti warned after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Real Betis, calling the loss a “heavy blow” to his side’s La Liga title hopes. Madrid missed a chance to top La Liga, remaining level on 54 points with leader Barcelona and one point ahead of third-placed …

Barcelona’s revival: Aided by Flick’s pragmatism, the might of La Masia and a sprinkle of luck
3 weeks ago

Barcelona’s revival: Aided by Flick’s pragmatism, the might of La Masia and a sprinkle of luck

The Hindu  

German pragmatism and discipline. 💙❤ pic.twitter.com/ySdihbcYb3 — FC Barcelona February 27, 2025 Maximising potential Flick won seven titles, including two Bundesligas and a Champions League, in his two seasons at Bayern Munich. The Catalans then followed it with a 4-0 schooling of Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, which felt like a seminal moment in the club’s run under Flick. …

Ancelotti criticises football calendar, calls Real Madrid’s schedule ‘absurd, unsustainable’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ancelotti criticises football calendar, calls Real Madrid’s schedule ‘absurd, unsustainable’

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday that his team were doing a good job given its packed fixture list, describing the football calendar as “absurd” and “unsustainable”. “All teams that are fighting and battling in these moments are doing very well, because it’s an unsustainable calendar.” Los Blancos face Real Sociedad in a Copa del Rey semi-final first …

La Liga 2024-25: Real Madrid can’t afford to drop more points, Ancelotti says
3 weeks, 5 days ago

La Liga 2024-25: Real Madrid can’t afford to drop more points, Ancelotti says

The Hindu  

Real Madrid cannot afford to keep dropping points in La Liga if it wants to stay in contention in its title defence after failing to win its last three games, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday. Barcelona took advantage of Real’s slip-ups to move top on goal difference and take the driver’s seat in the title race, with Atletico Madrid …

'Mbappe can reach Ronaldo's level,' says Ancelotti as Guardiola concedes Man City are no longer extraordinary
1 month ago

'Mbappe can reach Ronaldo's level,' says Ancelotti as Guardiola concedes Man City are no longer extraordinary

Firstpost  

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has backed Kylian Mbappe to reach Cristiano Ronaldo’s level after his hat-trick against Man City. Manager Ancelotti’s praise for Mbappe came after he scored a hat-trick in a that took defending champions Real Madrid to the Champions League last 16. ‘Mbappe can reach Cristiano’s level’ Ronaldo is Real’s all-time leading scorer with 451 goals in …

Champions League: Mbappe hat-trick knocks out Manchester City to fire Real Madrid into last 16
1 month ago

Champions League: Mbappe hat-trick knocks out Manchester City to fire Real Madrid into last 16

The Hindu  

Real Madrid dispatched Manchester City 3-1 with a Kylian Mbappe hat-trick on Wednesday in their Champions League playoff second leg at a raucous Santiago Bernabeu stadium, earning them a 6-3 aggregate victory and a place in the last 16. Last year's champions will face either Bayer Leverkusen or city rivals Atletico Madrid, depending on Friday's draw, as they seek a …

Champions League: Mbappe dazzles as Real Madrid oust Man City; PSV eliminate Juventus
1 month ago

Champions League: Mbappe dazzles as Real Madrid oust Man City; PSV eliminate Juventus

Firstpost  

Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Man City to progress to Champions League Round of 16. Image: Reuters Real Madrid swept Manchester City aside to qualify for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, while Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their spot in the next round by thrashing French rivals Brest. “Making my dream come true is one thing, …

Champions League: Mbappe dazzles as Real Madrid oust Man City; PSV eliminate Juventus
1 month ago

Champions League: Mbappe dazzles as Real Madrid oust Man City; PSV eliminate Juventus

Firstpost  

Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Man City to progress to Champions League Round of 16. Image: Reuters Real Madrid swept Manchester City aside to qualify for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, while Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their spot in the next round by thrashing French rivals Brest. “Making my dream come true is one thing, …

Kylian Mbappé scores hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashes Manchester City to reach Champions League Round of 16
1 month ago

Kylian Mbappé scores hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashes Manchester City to reach Champions League Round of 16

CNN  

CNN — Kylian Mbappé had his best night so far in a Real Madrid shirt on Wednesday as his hat-trick propelled Los Blancos to a 3-1 win – 6-3 on aggregate – over Manchester City and into the Champions League round of 16. I know he had a slow start and he was kind of getting used to life here, …

Mbappe can reach Cristiano Ronaldo's level at Real Madrid: Ancelotti on hattrick hero
1 month ago

Mbappe can reach Cristiano Ronaldo's level at Real Madrid: Ancelotti on hattrick hero

India Today  

Real Madrid fans erupted with joy as Kylian Mbappe delivered a stunning hat-trick to propel Los Blancos into the Champions League Round of 16, securing a 3-1 victory over Manchester City on February 20. The win sealed Real Madrid’s qualification with an impressive 6-3 aggregate score across both legs, reinforcing their status as serious contenders for European glory. The French …

Real Madrid 3 Manchester City 1: Mbappe’s best Bernabeu display? How poor were City?
1 month ago

Real Madrid 3 Manchester City 1: Mbappe’s best Bernabeu display? How poor were City?

New York Times  

Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League last 16 with a 3-1 victory — and a 6-3 aggregate win — against Manchester City on Wednesday night. Madrid started the game in excellent fashion, with Kylian Mbappe latching onto a long ball over the top in the fourth minute before lobbing Ederson in the City goal. The structure also meant City …

Ancelotti downplays Guardiola’s suggestion Man City has 1% chance of eliminating Madrid in playoffs
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1 month ago

Ancelotti downplays Guardiola’s suggestion Man City has 1% chance of eliminating Madrid in playoffs

Associated Press  

MADRID — Coach Carlo Ancelotti is not buying Manchester City rival Pep Guardiola’s suggestion that his own side has only a 1% chance of eliminating Real Madrid in the Champions League playoffs on Wednesday. After City’s 4-0 win over Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday, Guardiola said his team would arrive in the Spanish capital with a “1%” chance …

Real Madrid vs Man City: UEFA Champions League – start, team news, preview
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1 month ago

Real Madrid vs Man City: UEFA Champions League – start, team news, preview

Al Jazeera  

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Manchester City must not be underestimated in their Champions League playoff. Who: Real Madrid vs Manchester City What: UEFA Champions League Where: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain When: Wednesday, February 19 at 9pm local time Follow Al Jazeera Sport’s live text and photo commentary stream of the match. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says his …

Barcelona top LaLiga as Lewandowski penalty seals Rayo Vallecano win
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1 month 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 …

Real Madrid draw at Osasuna after Bellingham sees red
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1 month ago

Real Madrid draw at Osasuna after Bellingham sees red

Al Jazeera  

Defending champions Real Madrid drew 1-1 at Osasuna to stall their title charge in Pamplona. Jude Bellingham was sent off and 10-man Real Madrid failed to hold its lead against Osasuna in a 1-1 draw in LaLiga. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was also shown a yellow card early after he complained excessively about what he thought was a handball by …

Osasuna vs Real Madrid: LaLiga – preview, team news, kickoff time
1 month, 1 week ago

Osasuna vs Real Madrid: LaLiga – preview, team news, kickoff time

Al Jazeera  

Defending champions Real Madrid target a return to their winning ways in LaLiga when they travel to Osasuna on Saturday. Who: Osasuna vs Real Madrid What: Spanish LaLiga Where: El Sadar Stadium, Pamplona, Spain When: Saturday at 4.15pm local time Follow Al Jazeera sport’s live text and photo commentary stream of the match. The form book is not completely against …

Champions League 2024-25: Guardiola rues late goal against Real Madrid
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions League 2024-25: Guardiola rues late goal against Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola had no explanation for yet another late-game collapse as his team lost 3-2 at home to Real Madrid in the Champions League playoffs on Tuesday to leave their campaign hanging by a thread ahead of the second leg. Brahim Diaz and Jude Bellingham struck late to erase City’s 2-1 lead, the latter netting the winner …

Real Madrid could be three goals down going into their second leg against Man City and still fancy themselves against this Pep Guardiola side, writes JACK GAUGHAN
1 month, 1 week ago

Real Madrid could be three goals down going into their second leg against Man City and still fancy themselves against this Pep Guardiola side, writes JACK GAUGHAN

Daily Mail  

With Real's one-goal lead, Guardiola's side will be handicapped at the Bernabeu Real Madrid would pose a threat to City even if they were down big in the first leg Not many have the gravitas required to pull into line Real Madrid’s front four, with their almost obnoxious self-belief and quality, but inside the dressing room at the weekend, Carlo …

Champions League: Real Madrid script comeback to beat Manchester City in first leg of playoff tie; Juventus, Dortmund also win
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions League: Real Madrid script comeback to beat Manchester City in first leg of playoff tie; Juventus, Dortmund also win

Firstpost  

Real Madrid came back from behind to beat Manchester City 3-2 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout stage playoff tie on Tuesday. Jude Bellingham snatched a stoppage-time winner as Real Madrid twice came from behind to beat Manchester City 3-2 in the first leg of their on Tuesday, while Paris Saint-Germain took command of an all-French …

Rodrygo wants to stay at Real Madrid after interest from other clubs
1 month, 1 week ago

Rodrygo wants to stay at Real Madrid after interest from other clubs

The Hindu  

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo said he is grateful for the interest from other clubs but wants to stay with the LaLiga side for many years to come. Rodrygo has scored 12 goals and provided eight assists in 31 games for Real across all competitions this season and the 24-year-old Brazilian was reportedly the recipient of lucrative mid-season offers from clubs …

Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti and two very different notions of what a manager should be
1 month, 1 week ago

Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti and two very different notions of what a manager should be

New York Times  

This is not, by any stretch of the imagination, Carlo Ancelotti’s first rodeo. They might feel aggrieved by the fact that the draw for the Champions League’s play-off round brought Manchester City into their path once again this evening — five times in six years, now, the two clubs have faced each other — but they will know, too, that …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Man City wary of weakened Real Madrid, says Guardiol
1 month, 1 week ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Man City wary of weakened Real Madrid, says Guardiol

The Hindu  

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said his side were well aware of Real Madrid’s habit of producing their best in tough times, with a string of injuries having depleted the visitors’ defence ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League playoff. Of course we have to make two good games to go through.” Since the sides’ met last year, Real have strengthened an …

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

Mbappe equalizer secures a crucial point in Madrid derby
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1 month, 1 week ago

Mbappe equalizer secures a crucial point in Madrid derby

China Daily  

Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring the equalizer for Real Madrid during a 1-1 draw with crosstown rival Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on Saturday. AP MADRID — Kylian Mbappe secured Real Madrid a 1-1 draw against rival Atletico Madrid, which kept Los Blancos top of La Liga on Saturday. "The team is disappointed because they think they deserved …

Mbappe equalizer secures a crucial point in Madrid derby
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1 month, 1 week ago

Mbappe equalizer secures a crucial point in Madrid derby

China Daily  

Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring the equalizer for Real Madrid during a 1-1 draw with crosstown rival Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid on Saturday. AP MADRID — Kylian Mbappe secured Real Madrid a 1-1 draw against rival Atletico Madrid, which kept Los Blancos top of La Liga on Saturday. "The team is disappointed because they think they deserved …

Real Madrid's injury woes deepen ahead of Manchester City clash: Lucas Vazquez out
1 month, 1 week ago

Real Madrid's injury woes deepen ahead of Manchester City clash: Lucas Vazquez out

India Today  

Real Madrid’s defensive woes continue to mount as Lucas Vázquez has been ruled out of their crucial Champions League Round of 16 playoff against Manchester City due to a hamstring injury. The versatile defender picked up the injury during Real Madrid’s La Liga clash against Atletico Madrid, adding to an already concerning list of sidelined players. February 9, 2025 "Following …

La Liga 2024-25: Atletico’s Simeone laments missed chances in derby draw with Real Madrid
1 month, 1 week ago

La Liga 2024-25: Atletico’s Simeone laments missed chances in derby draw with Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said his team paid the price for missed opportunities in a heated La Liga derby at Real Madrid on Saturday after Kylian Mbappe cancelled out Julian Alvarez’s opener for the visiting side. “We played a very good first half but we didn’t have the clarity to take advantage of the chances we created,” Simeone told …

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