LaLiga: Joao Felix marks return from injury with goal to help Atletico Madrid beat Villarreal; Alaves best Athletic Bilbao
4 years, 10 months ago

LaLiga: Joao Felix marks return from injury with goal to help Atletico Madrid beat Villarreal; Alaves best Athletic Bilbao

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Substitute Joao Felix returned from injury and scored his first goal in more than two months to help Atletico Madrid get back in the fight for a Champions League berth on Sunday. Barcelona: Substitute João Félix returned from injury and scored his first goal in more than two months to help Atlético Madrid get back in the fight for a Champions League berth on Sunday. The positive performance by Félix comes with Atlético flying high after it beat Liverpool 1-0 in their opening leg in the Champions League’s round of 16 on Tuesday. Basque derby Alavés fought back to beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1 in a game decided by Rodrigo Ely’s goal in injury time.

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Real Madrid climb up to second in LaLiga after seeing off Sevilla
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Real Madrid climb up to second in LaLiga after seeing off Sevilla

The Independent  

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real madrid vs sevilla report la liga 2024-25 rma v sev highlights mpabbe rodrygo diaz goals news
2 weeks, 5 days ago

real madrid vs sevilla report la liga 2024-25 rma v sev highlights mpabbe rodrygo diaz goals news

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe scored a screamer and set up another goal as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-2 on Saturday to move second in La Liga above stuttering rivals Barcelona. After Atletico Madrid beat Barca on Saturday to claim top spot at Christmas, Carlo Ancelotti’s side also took advantage with a comfortable home win which leaves it a point behind the leaders. …

Real Madrid held to high-scoring draw at Rayo Vallecano in La Liga
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Real Madrid held to high-scoring draw at Rayo Vallecano in La Liga

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Real Madrid was held at Rayo Vallecano to 3-3 in a thrilling derby on Saturday, missing a chance to overtake Barcelona at the top of La Liga. Ancelotti ‘satisfied’ Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted his team dropped its guard in defense when his players left López and Mumin unchecked to turn in crosses. “Before the game we …

Copa del Rey 2024-25 roundup: Atletico survives scare, Alaves knocked out by fourth-tier Minera
1 month ago

Copa del Rey 2024-25 roundup: Atletico survives scare, Alaves knocked out by fourth-tier Minera

The Hindu  

Top-tier Spanish clubs Atletico Madrid, Getafe and Osasuna all survived scares against lower league opposition to advance to the third round of the Copa del Rey on Thursday but Deportivo Alaves crashed out against fourth-tier Deportiva Minera. Clement Lenglet equalized in the 83rd and, after Jaime Sancho was shown a red card for fourth-tier Cacereno two minutes later, Atletico scored …

Real Madrid vs Getafe LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch RMA vs GET in La Liga 2024-25?
1 month, 1 week ago

Real Madrid vs Getafe LIVE Streaming info: When, where to watch RMA vs GET in La Liga 2024-25?

The Hindu  

Real Madrid, which has 30 points from 13 games, will aim to keep Barca within touching distance when it hosts Getafe on Sunday. Carlo Ancelotti’s side will be licking its wounds after a 2-0 Champions League defeat at Liverpool on Wednesday, which slowed the momentum it had built up after two big La Liga wins over Osasuna and Leganes. Its …

Rodrygo returns to Real Madrid training from injury amidst club's struggles
1 month, 1 week ago

Rodrygo returns to Real Madrid training from injury amidst club's struggles

India Today  

Real Madrid’s star Brazilian forward, Rodrygo, has resumed training after being sidelined with a left leg muscle strain. Real Madrid’s struggles have been compounded by their recent 2-0 loss to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti remains optimistic about his team’s prospects, reiterating his belief that Madrid can reach the Champions League final and reclaim the LaLiga title. …

La Liga: Barcelona hit by absence of injured Yamal, loses to Sociedad
2 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona hit by absence of injured Yamal, loses to Sociedad

Deccan Chronicle  

Madrid: Missing injured Lamine Yamal, Barcelona saw its seven-game winning run come to an end with a 1-0 loss at Real Sociedad in the Spanish league on Sunday. Lamal injury Barcelona said Yamal sustained a “severe right ankle contusion” in last Wednesday’s game against Red Star in the Champions League. Flick said the club tested Yamal on Sunday to see …

Barcelona lose to Real Sociedad after Lewandowski goal is controversially disallowed, injured Yamal misses match
2 months ago

Barcelona lose to Real Sociedad after Lewandowski goal is controversially disallowed, injured Yamal misses match

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This was Barcelona’s second La Liga defeat of the season, leaving the Catalan giants six points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, having played an extra match. Image: Reuters La Liga leaders Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday as they had a Robert Lewandowski goal controversially disallowed, with coach Hansi Flick labelling the decision a “big …

La Liga leaders Barca stumble in controversial defeat at Real Sociedad
2 months ago

La Liga leaders Barca stumble in controversial defeat at Real Sociedad

New Indian Express  

SAN SEBASTIAN: La Liga leaders Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday as they had a Robert Lewandowski goal controversially disallowed. Sheraldo Becker's 33rd-minute goal consigned the Catalan giants to their second league defeat of the season, leaving Hansi Flick's side six points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, having played an extra match. Barcelona were without …

Barcelona hit by absence of injured Yamal, loses to Sociedad in Spanish league
2 months ago

Barcelona hit by absence of injured Yamal, loses to Sociedad in Spanish league

Associated Press  

MADRID — Missing injured Lamine Yamal, Barcelona saw its seven-game winning run come to an end with a 1-0 loss at Real Sociedad in the Spanish league on Sunday. Yamal injury Barcelona said Yamal sustained a “severe right ankle contusion” in last Wednesday’s game against Red Star in the Champions League. Flick said the club tested Yamal on Sunday to …

Joao Felix hits brace as Chelsea ease to comfortable victory over Panathinaikos
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Joao Felix hits brace as Chelsea ease to comfortable victory over Panathinaikos

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. Felix scored after 22 minutes to quieten the Olympic Stadium before Maresca’s …

In Barcelona’s Champions League chaos, at least there was Marc Casado
3 months, 3 weeks ago

In Barcelona’s Champions League chaos, at least there was Marc Casado

New York Times  

When the final whistle blew, Marc Casado dropped to the ground, clearly in pain. It was a first defeat in official competition for new manager Hansi Flick — against the same opponents that beat them in Barca’s traditional season-opening Joan Gamper Trophy friendly back in early August. The versatile Casado is making the most of the opportunity afforded by multiple …

Barcelona stunned by Monaco after Lamine Yamal’s first Champions League goal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona stunned by Monaco after Lamine Yamal’s first Champions League goal

The Independent  

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La Liga 2024-25: Angel Correa scores in stoppage time to help Atletico Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao
4 months, 1 week ago

La Liga 2024-25: Angel Correa scores in stoppage time to help Atletico Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao

The Hindu  

Angel Correa’s strike from a counter-attack in stoppage time gave Atletico Madrid a hard-fought 1-0 La Liga victory at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. Last season’s Copa del Rey champion Athletic Bilbao is 10th on four points. Diego Simeone’s Atletico travelled to Bilbao under duress after a dour scoreless home draw with promoted Espanyol on Wednesday and was forced to make …

Barcelona sends French defender Clément Lenglet on loan for 3rd season, this time to Atletico Madrid
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Barcelona sends French defender Clément Lenglet on loan for 3rd season, this time to Atletico Madrid

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona loaned out French defender Clément Lenglet for the third straight year on Monday, and sent Brazil teenager Vitor Roque to Real Betis after just a half-season. Lenglet has gone this time to La Liga rival Atletico Madrid which said it signed the 29-year-old center-back “until the end of this season.” That could include the revamped 32-team 2025 …

Chelsea sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid as Conor Gallagher heads to Spain
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Chelsea sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid as Conor Gallagher heads to Spain

The Independent  

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Atletico Madrid offer Joao Felix to Manchester City as makeweight for £85m-rated Julian Alvarez in loan deal with option to buy - plus cash
5 months ago

Atletico Madrid offer Joao Felix to Manchester City as makeweight for £85m-rated Julian Alvarez in loan deal with option to buy - plus cash

Daily Mail  

Atletico Madrid have offered Joao Felix to Manchester City as part of a deal for Julian Alvarez, whose future at the Etihad has been under scrutiny this summer. Although City want to keep Alvarez, the 24-year-old is eager to make the switch to Atletico, and has previously vocalised a frustration at missing out in key games. Atletico Madrid have offered …

Angry Atletico Madrid fans call Joao Felix a 'son of a b**ch' during pre-season friendly win over Getafe as supporters turn on the Portuguese forward as he seeks new club
5 months ago

Angry Atletico Madrid fans call Joao Felix a 'son of a b**ch' during pre-season friendly win over Getafe as supporters turn on the Portuguese forward as he seeks new club

Daily Mail  

Joao Felix was subjected to brutal chants from Atletico Madrid supporters after scoring in his side's 3-1 pre-season victory over Getafe on Saturday. His frosty relationship with Atletico boss Diego Simeone still appears damaged and the club's supporters were keen to air their displeasure at the forward during the friendly match at Getafe's Coliseum. Joao Felix was subjected to brutal …

Benfica 'open talks to re-sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid for £12.7m' - less than a TENTH of what they sold him for five years ago - but there is one major problem standing in their way
6 months, 1 week ago

Benfica 'open talks to re-sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid for £12.7m' - less than a TENTH of what they sold him for five years ago - but there is one major problem standing in their way

Daily Mail  

Benfica have reportedly opened talks with Atletico Madrid about a shock deal to take back Joao Felix five years after they sold him - for a slither of the price. Five seasons, two loan spells, and one huge fall-out with Atletico boss Diego Simeone later, and Benfica want him back for a relatively piddling £12.7m. Benfica are reportedly trying to …

La Liga: Barcelona breezes past Getafe 4-0 to climb to second place
10 months, 2 weeks 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. …

Champions League: Napoli fights back to draw with Barcelona in dull game
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Champions League: Napoli fights back to draw with Barcelona in dull game

The Hindu  

Napoli fought back to hold visitor Barcelona to a dour 1-1 draw in the first leg of its Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday thanks to a goal from Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen. “We were better in all aspects of the game, we had to control and we struggled, we weren’t effective up front, it was a summary of our …

Copa del Rey: Alex Berenguer penalty earns Athletic Bilbao semi-final first leg win at Atletico Madrid
11 months ago

Copa del Rey: Alex Berenguer penalty earns Athletic Bilbao semi-final first leg win at Atletico Madrid

Firstpost  

Alex Berenguer earned Athletic Bilbao an impressive 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid in a tense Copa del Rey semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday. “We did what we’ve been doing all the year, the team sacrificed a lot and this is the way we have to continue.” Sitting fourth in La Liga and 10 points adrift of leaders Real Madrid, …

Athletic Bilbao ends Atletico Madrid’s 28-match unbeaten streak at home in 1st leg of Copa semifinal
11 months ago

Athletic Bilbao ends Atletico Madrid’s 28-match unbeaten streak at home in 1st leg of Copa semifinal

Associated Press  

MADRID — Athletic Bilbao ended Atletico Madrid’s 28-match unbeaten streak at home with a 1-0 win in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals on Wednesday. “It’s always tough to win in this stadium, they are always pressing forward and putting you on the defensive,” Athletic coach Ernesto Valverde said. “It was a typical Copa match and we …

Vitor Roque nets winner for Barcelona as Xavi’s side get back on track
11 months, 1 week ago

Vitor Roque nets winner for Barcelona as Xavi’s side get back on track

The Independent  

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La Liga: Valencia hurt Athletic Bilbao's top-four ambitions with surprise win
11 months, 3 weeks ago

La Liga: Valencia hurt Athletic Bilbao's top-four ambitions with surprise win

Firstpost  

Athletic Bilbao’s top four finish ambitions were dented in a narrow 1-0 defeat by Valencia on Saturday in La Liga. However they came up against another in-form side in Ruben Baraja’s sturdy Valencia, who ground out their fourth consecutive La Liga victory to move seventh. Mendez apology Brais Mendez’s long-range strike earned Real Sociedad a 1-0 win at Celta Vigo. …

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 -
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Barcelona loan star Joao Felix makes parent club Atletico Madrid pay in La Liga title race
1 year, 1 month ago

Barcelona loan star Joao Felix makes parent club Atletico Madrid pay in La Liga title race

Hindustan Times  

Joao Felix's superb dinked finish earned Barcelona a vital 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday in the La Liga title race. The forward's goal allowed Barca to reclaim third place from Atletico, now trailing leaders Real Madrid and second place Girona by four points. Barcelona started well, carving out chances and Felix broke the deadlock after 28 minutes, taking …

La Liga: Felix gives Barcelona 1-0 home win over Atletico Madrid
1 year, 1 month ago

La Liga: Felix gives Barcelona 1-0 home win over Atletico Madrid

The Hindu  

Barcelona’s Joao Felix scored in the first half to secure a hard-fought 1-0 home win against his valiant parent club Atletico Madrid in a compelling La Liga clash on Sunday. The Portuguese, on loan at Barca after a bitter split with Diego Simeone’s side, netted with a fine dinked finish over goalkeeper Jan Oblak in the 28th minute and did …

Joao Felix sinks parent club Atletico Madrid as Barcelona move third
1 year, 1 month ago

Joao Felix sinks parent club Atletico Madrid as Barcelona move third

The Independent  

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Griezmann and Atletico vie for Spanish title as they visit Barcelona and former teammate João Félix
1 year, 1 month ago

Griezmann and Atletico vie for Spanish title as they visit Barcelona and former teammate João Félix

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Antoine Griezmann knows what João Félix is going through at Barcelona. When asked about Félix this week, Griezmann said his former teammate “had moments when he played well and worked hard, but you have to be consistent and maybe there was a moment when he got tired of it.” Félix responded in a separate interview on Movistar …

Joao Pedro penalty sends Brighton through to Europa League knockout stages in unconvincing victory
1 year, 1 month ago

Joao Pedro penalty sends Brighton through to Europa League knockout stages in unconvincing victory

The Independent  

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Robert Lewandowski rescues Barcelona as Inter Milan retake Serie A top spot
1 year, 1 month ago

Robert Lewandowski rescues Barcelona as Inter Milan retake Serie A top spot

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 Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Spanish champions Barcelona …

European football roundup: Ousmane Dembele shines as PSG ease past Montpellier; Las Palmas stun Atletico Madrid
1 year, 2 months ago

European football roundup: Ousmane Dembele shines as PSG ease past Montpellier; Las Palmas stun Atletico Madrid

Firstpost  

It was PSG’s fifth consecutive win in all competitions and moves it provisionally two points ahead of Nice, which is at home to Rennes on Sunday. Bologna snaps Lazio’s winning streak with 1-0 victory in Serie A Scottish midfielder Lewis Ferguson scored the only goal of the game as Bologna beat Lazio 1-0 in the Italian league on Friday. Ferguson …

LaLiga: Injury-marred Barcelona turn to youth in season's first Clasico against Real Madrid
1 year, 2 months ago

LaLiga: Injury-marred Barcelona turn to youth in season's first Clasico against Real Madrid

Firstpost  

An injury crisis has ravaged FC Barcelona, leaving them without several key players for the season’s first El Clasico, across defence, midfield and attack. Barcelona: LaLiga champions Barcelona host bitter rivals Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the season on Saturday, forced into leaning heavily on players from their feted La Masia youth academy. Last weekend 17-year-old striker Marc …

Champions League 2023-24: Joao Felix flourishing at Barcelona as he returns to Portugal to face youth club FC Porto
1 year, 3 months ago

Champions League 2023-24: Joao Felix flourishing at Barcelona as he returns to Portugal to face youth club FC Porto

The Hindu  

It has taken Joao Felix several years and a couple of false starts, but the creative forward who left Portugal to aim for greater heights in Spain has finally found a team where he can flourish. Felix is now heading back to Portugal when Barcelona faces FC Porto in its second game of the Champions League group stage on Wednesday. …

Barcelona 1-0 Sevilla: Sergio Ramos scores an own goal to send the hosts top of LaLiga as the Real Madrid legend's blunder is the difference-maker for all the wrong reasons
1 year, 3 months ago

Barcelona 1-0 Sevilla: Sergio Ramos scores an own goal to send the hosts top of LaLiga as the Real Madrid legend's blunder is the difference-maker for all the wrong reasons

Daily Mail  

Sergio Ramos scored for Barcelona to send Xavi’s team back to the top of La Liga. Ferran Torres crossed and Lamine Yamal headed down towards Fermin Lopez but the cross was intercepted by Ramos who steered back past Orjan Nyland in the Sevilla goal. Sergio Ramos scored the only goal after tucking the ball into his own net against Barcelona …

La Liga: Barcelona Produce Sensational Comeback in the Final 10 Minutes As They Win 3-2 Against Celta Vigo
1 year, 3 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona Produce Sensational Comeback in the Final 10 Minutes As They Win 3-2 Against Celta Vigo

News 18  

The Polish striker for Barcelona, Robert Lewandowski scored a brace while the Portuguese fullback, Joao Cancelo’s winner helped Barcelona seal a stunning comeback victory over Celta Vigo with the scoreline 3-2 on Saturday to take them to the top of La Liga. Wily Celta coach Rafa Benitez set up in his typically defensive fashion, unlike Barcelona’s recent visitors Real Betis …

LaLiga: Joao Felix, Joao Cancelo strike in Barcelona demolition of Real Betis, Valencia down 'weak' Atletico Madrid
1 year, 3 months ago

LaLiga: Joao Felix, Joao Cancelo strike in Barcelona demolition of Real Betis, Valencia down 'weak' Atletico Madrid

Firstpost  

Barcelona’s five-star display was inspired by Joao Felix, who netted the opener, with further goals from Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres and Raphinha and Cancelo New arrivals Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo struck their first goals for Barcelona in an impressive 5-0 rout of Real Betis on Saturday in LaLiga. Barcelona’s five-star display was inspired by Felix, who netted the opener, …

Félix and Cancelo score in Barcelona’s 5-0 rout of Betis after making first starts for new club
1 year, 3 months ago

Félix and Cancelo score in Barcelona’s 5-0 rout of Betis after making first starts for new club

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — João Félix and João Cancelo scored after making their first starts for Barcelona in a 5-0 rout of Real Betis in the Spanish league on Saturday. “I am mentally strong and have lots of confidence, which you have to have at a club like Barcelona.” ATLETICO’S ‘POOREST GAME’ Valencia routed Atletico 3-0 at home in what Simeone …

Barcelona Acquire Both Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo On Loan On Transfer Deadline Day
1 year, 4 months ago

Barcelona Acquire Both Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo On Loan On Transfer Deadline Day

News 18  

Barcelona had a hectic final day of the summer transfer window on Friday, acquiring Portugal players João Félix and João Cancelo on loan while shipping out Ansu Fati and other players. Barcelona made lots of moves this summer, even though it spent little and focused on free agents like Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City and defender Íñigo Martínez from Athletic …

La Liga: FC Barcelona's Latest Talent from La Masia, Lamine Yamal Stars as They Secure 4-3 Victory over Villareal
1 year, 4 months ago

La Liga: FC Barcelona's Latest Talent from La Masia, Lamine Yamal Stars as They Secure 4-3 Victory over Villareal

News 18  

Barcelona’s latest academy prospect was the star of the show as FC Barcelona secured a thrilling 4-3 victory for the La Liga champions against Villareal on Sunday. Veteran Polish striker Robert Lewandowski tapped home the winning goal, his first of the season, after Yamal’s drive hit the post, to send Barca provisionally third. “We have to look at our youth …

LaLiga: Valencia defeat Europa League winners Sevilla in opener
1 year, 4 months ago

LaLiga: Valencia defeat Europa League winners Sevilla in opener

Firstpost  

Earlier Friday, Rayo Vallecano came away from Almeria, who survived last season by just one point, 2-0. Valencia, who only survived relegation by two points in the last campaign, took the lead on the hour mark thanks to a header from Guinea international defender Mouctar Diakhaby after good work by Portuguese teammate Andre Almeida. Sevilla levelled nine minutes later when …

Benzema scores on farewell but Real held at home by Bilbao
1 year, 7 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 …

Ferran Torres gets leaders Barcelona back on track with win over Atletico Madrid
1 year, 8 months ago

Ferran Torres gets leaders Barcelona back on track with win over Atletico Madrid

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 returned to winning ways as Ferran Torres’ …

LaLiga: Getafe holds Barcelona to another goalless draw
1 year, 8 months ago

LaLiga: Getafe holds Barcelona to another goalless draw

The Hindu  

Leader Barcelona was held to a second straight 0-0 draw in LaLiga after mid-table Getafe managed to take a point in a hard-fought game on Sunday. Visitor Barcelona had two opportunities to take the lead in the 25th minute when Raphinha was put through on goal but the Brazilian winger saw his shot come off the post before Alejandro Balde’s …

Europa League result: Late Gatti goal secures Juve win over Sporting
1 year, 8 months ago

Europa League result: Late Gatti goal secures Juve win over Sporting

The Hindu  

Juventus took a small step towards the last four of the Europa League as Federico Gatti’s goal in the second half secured the hosts a 1-0 victory over Portuguese side Sporting in the first leg of their quarter-final on Thursday. Captain Sebastian Coates had a shot saved by Juve goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny before Gleison Bremer cleared a Nuno Santos effort …

Barcelona take big step towards LaLiga title with dramatic win in El Clasico
1 year, 9 months ago

Barcelona take big step towards LaLiga title with dramatic win in El Clasico

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 Franck Kessie’s stoppage-time winner saw Barcelona sink Real …

La Liga: Griezmann Shines as Atletico Ease Past Valencia 3-0, Rayo Vallecano Held to 2-2 Draw by Girona
1 year, 9 months ago

La Liga: Griezmann Shines as Atletico Ease Past Valencia 3-0, Rayo Vallecano Held to 2-2 Draw by Girona

News 18  

Antoine Griezmann pulled the strings for Atletico Madrid as they shredded Ruben Baraja’s helpless Valencia 3-0 in La Liga on Saturday. Yannick Carrasco doubled Atletico’s lead early in the second half and Thomas Lemar sealed the win, with the Rojiblancos, third, moving six points clear of fourth-placed Real Sociedad, having played a game more. “We’re happy with how the team …

Champions League: Benfica thump Club Brugge 7-1 on aggregate to book quarter-final berth
1 year, 10 months ago

Champions League: Benfica thump Club Brugge 7-1 on aggregate to book quarter-final berth

Firstpost  

Ramos, who shot to global fame during the World Cup when he was selected ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal and netted a hat-trick against Switzerland, set up the opener for Rafa Silva. Lisbon: Goncalo Ramos struck twice to help Benfica romp to a 5-1 Champions League last 16, second leg win over Club Brugge on Tuesday in Lisbon and …

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