Referee reveals how he reached the decision to cancel Alvarez penalty against Real Madrid: 'There was a 99% chance'
1 day, 17 hours ago

Referee reveals how he reached the decision to cancel Alvarez penalty against Real Madrid: 'There was a 99% chance'

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Polish referee Szymon Marciniak has explained why Julian Alvarez’s penalty was overturned in Champions League clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid on Thursday. The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid was not short on drama, with the involving Julian Alvarez’s penalty. Marciniak: ‘I told VAR there was a 99% chance’ Speaking about the incident, Szymon Marciniak clarified that he was the one who initially suspected Julian Alvarez had touched the ball twice during his penalty attempt after a 2-2 aggregate draw. “Atlético de Madrid enquired with UEFA over the incident, which led to the disallowance of the kick from the penalty mark taken by Julián Alvarez at the end of yesterday’s UEFA Champions League match against Real Madrid,” the statement read.

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Explained: UEFA to rethink penalty rule after Julian Alvarez controversy rocks Champions League
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2 days, 17 hours ago

Explained: UEFA to rethink penalty rule after Julian Alvarez controversy rocks Champions League

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UEFA is set to review the penalty kick rule after Julian Alvarez’s controversial disallowed penalty in Atletico Madrid’s Champions League clash against Real Madrid. UEFA is set to discuss a potential revision of the penalty kick rule after a Round of 16 clash between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on Thursday. The debate arose when Atletico’s Julian Alvarez had his …

Julian Alvarez penalty: Why was Atletico Madrid goal disallowed against Real Madrid? What does the rule say?
3 days, 20 hours ago

Julian Alvarez penalty: Why was Atletico Madrid goal disallowed against Real Madrid? What does the rule say?

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The Champions League Round of 16 clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid witnessed a controversial penalty shootout moment. Real Madrid’s penalty shoot-out victory over city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16 was marred by a controversy after Julian Alvarez’s penalty kick was ruled out. Real Madrid had won the first leg 2-1 but Connor Gallagher’s …

Real Madrid win dramatic shootout to reach Champions League quarters; Arsenal, Aston Villa and Dortmund also qualify
3 days, 22 hours ago

Real Madrid win dramatic shootout to reach Champions League quarters; Arsenal, Aston Villa and Dortmund also qualify

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Real Madrid qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals after a tense penalty shoot-out win over city rivals Atletico. Real Madrid won a dramatic penalty shoot-out against city rivals Atletico to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, while Arsenal, Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund also advanced to the last eight. Alvarez controversy strikes Real-Atletic penalty shootout Gallagher’s close-range finish …

Double-kick penalty by Álvarez leads to another heartbreaking loss for Atletico against Real Madrid
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4 days ago

Double-kick penalty by Álvarez leads to another heartbreaking loss for Atletico against Real Madrid

The Hindu  

A slip, a double touch, a missed penalty. Just like that, Atletico Madrid endured yet another heartbreaking loss to rival Real Madrid in the Champions League. But Real Madrid eventually moved ahead 3-1 and won by a final score of 4-2 to advance to the quarterfinals and keep alive its hopes of winning the Champions League again. “I felt that …

Double-kick penalty by Álvarez leads to another heartbreaking loss for Atletico against Real Madrid
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4 days, 1 hour ago

Double-kick penalty by Álvarez leads to another heartbreaking loss for Atletico against Real Madrid

Associated Press  

MADRID — A slip, a double touch, a missed penalty. Just like that, Atletico Madrid endured yet another heartbreaking loss to rival Real Madrid in the Champions League. But Real Madrid eventually moved ahead 3-1 and won by a final score of 4-2 to advance to the quarterfinals and keep alive its hopes of winning the Champions League again. Madrid …

Atletico Madrid suffer controversial penalty shootout heartbreak as little-known rule sees spot-kick disallowed to set up Arsenal showdown with Real... and it's all down to new technology
4 days, 2 hours ago

Atletico Madrid suffer controversial penalty shootout heartbreak as little-known rule sees spot-kick disallowed to set up Arsenal showdown with Real... and it's all down to new technology

Daily Mail  

Julian Alvarez's effort in the penalty shootout was ruled out after a VAR check Arsenal will face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final after Los Blancos edged past rivals Atletico Madrid following a controversial penalty shootout in the Spanish capital. Arsenal will face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals after the Spanish giants beat Atletico Madrid by virute …

Champions League round of 16: Diaz’s winner earns Real Madrid advantage as it beats Atletico 2-1 in first leg
1 week, 5 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 …

Atletico banks on Alvarez to deliver
1 week, 6 days ago

Atletico banks on Alvarez to deliver

China Daily  

Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez is tipped to rip up the script against Real Madrid during the Champions League last-16 encounter on Tuesday. The Argentina international has become Atletico's key attacking threat after arriving from Manchester City last summer and will lead the line for it on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League last 16. "He has everything …

La Liga: Alvarez takes Atletico top with narrow Bilbao win
2 weeks ago

La Liga: Alvarez takes Atletico top with narrow Bilbao win

Deccan Chronicle  

Madrid: Atletico Madrid scraped a nervy 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao to move provisionally top of La Liga on Saturday. After Real Madrid, third, lost 2-1 at Real Betis, Diego Simeone's side capitalised at the Metropolitano stadium thanks to Julian Alvarez's second-half strike. "It's an incredibly important win, we knew it would not be easy," Alvarez told Movistar. Robin Le …

Real Madrid stay atop La Liga despite Osasuna draw and Bellingham red card, as Atletico fail to capitalise
1 month ago

Real Madrid stay atop La Liga despite Osasuna draw and Bellingham red card, as Atletico fail to capitalise

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Despite failing to secure a win against Osasuna, Real Madrid stayed on the top of La Liga thanks to Atletico Madrid playing out a draw against Celta Vigo. Image: Reuters Real Madrid dropped two points in a 1-1 draw at Osasuna on Saturday in which Jude Bellingham was sent off, but stayed top of La Liga after Atletico Madrid tied …

Real Madrid rescued by Mbappe after Alvarez penalty for Atletico
1 month, 1 week ago

Real Madrid rescued by Mbappe after Alvarez penalty for Atletico

Al Jazeera  

Kylian Mbappe scored in his first derby against Atletico Madrid as Real Madrid fought back for a 1-1 draw and kept its slim lead in the Spanish league. Bellingham hit the crossbar with a header as Madrid searched for a second goal, while Atletico goalkeeper Jan Olbak made saves to deny Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior and Mbappe to split the points …

La Liga president slams Real Madrid for complaints about referees
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1 month, 1 week ago

La Liga president slams Real Madrid for complaints about referees

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Spanish league president Javier Tebas lashed out at Real Madrid on Thursday, saying the club leadership has “lost its mind” for accusing Spain’s referees of being biased against the defending champion. Madrid said in its four-page letter that the performance of the VAR and the officiating crew was “scandalous.” The club said the refereeing in the Espanyol …

Real Madrid complain to Spanish Football Federation over Espanyol decisions
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1 month, 1 week ago

Real Madrid complain to Spanish Football Federation over Espanyol decisions

The Independent  

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La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona returns to form in style in league, hammers Valencia 7-1 at home
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona returns to form in style in league, hammers Valencia 7-1 at home

The Hindu  

Barcelona blew away a miserable Valencia 7-1 on Sunday to get back on track in La Liga with a ruthless victory. AS IT HAPPENED: Barcelona vs Valencia extended highlights Hansi Flick’s side trails La Liga leader Real Madrid by seven points and second-placed Atletico Madrid by three. FC Barcelona’s Raphinha scores their third goal against Valencia in the La Liga …

El Clasico: 10-men Barcelona thrash Real Madrid 5-2 to win Spanish Super Cup
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2 months ago

El Clasico: 10-men Barcelona thrash Real Madrid 5-2 to win Spanish Super Cup

India Today  

Barcelona came from an early goal down to beat Real Madrid 5-2 in a thrilling Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, January 12. Rodrygo scored from the resulting free kick to pull one back for Real Madrid, but Barcelona’s defense, led by substitute keeper Inaki Peña, stood firm to seal a 5-2 victory. Barcelona’s win ended Real Madrid’s hopes of …

Barcelona routs Real Madrid again to win Spanish Super Cup final 5-2
2 months ago

Barcelona routs Real Madrid again to win Spanish Super Cup final 5-2

Associated Press  

MADRID — Real Madrid came out looking for some payback in the latest “clasico” against Barcelona but ended up being embarrassed again. Madrid lost 5-2 to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. Kylian Mbappé put Madrid ahead early in his second clasico, but Barcelona then ran away with goals by Lamine Yamal, Robert …

Real Madrid climb up to second in LaLiga after seeing off Sevilla
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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. Isaac Romero pulled one back before half-time, but Brahim Diaz ended Sevilla’s …

real madrid vs sevilla report la liga 2024-25 rma v sev highlights mpabbe rodrygo diaz goals news
2 months, 3 weeks 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 miss chance to go top after six-goal thriller with Rayo Vallecano
3 months ago

Real Madrid miss chance to go top after six-goal thriller with Rayo Vallecano

The Independent  

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

Champions League: Alvarez helps Atletico Madrid beat Slovan Bratislava 3-1
3 months ago

Champions League: Alvarez helps Atletico Madrid beat Slovan Bratislava 3-1

Deccan Chronicle  

With a brilliant curling finish, Julian Alvarez helped Atletico Madrid beat Slovan Bratislava 3-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday and provided a timely reminder of what Manchester City is missing on a big night for the ailing English champions. Antoine Griezmann scored Atletico’s other two goals at Estadio Metropolitano as the Spanish team strengthened its ambitions of a top-eight …

Flick sent off for protesting penalty in Barcelona draw and Real Madrid closes on leader
3 months, 1 week ago

Flick sent off for protesting penalty in Barcelona draw and Real Madrid closes on leader

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Coach Hansi Flick was sent off for protesting a penalty decision and Barcelona was held at Real Betis to 2-2 in La Liga on Saturday. Madrid was already missing defenders Éder Militao and Dani Carvajal to serious leg injuries, and coach Carlo Ancelotti said David Alaba won’t be fit to play until January. Barcelona’s first slump After …

Barcelona lose to Real Sociedad after Lewandowski goal is controversially disallowed, injured Yamal misses match
4 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 …

Real Madrid fans see off Toni Kroos in Real Betis draw
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid fans see off Toni Kroos in Real Betis draw

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid supporters bade farewell to midfielder Toni Kroos in his final La Liga game for the club at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, a 0-0 draw against Real Betis. "It's not easy, I can only say thanks to Madrid, the club, my team-mates, to the stadium, I've always felt at home here in these 10 years, I can't ask …

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich LIVE: Champions League result and final score as Joselu the hero in dramatic semi-final comeback
10 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich LIVE: Champions League result and final score as Joselu the hero in dramatic semi-final comeback

The Independent  

✕ Close Borussia Dortmund sing Adele in changing room after reaching Champions League final Real Madrid stunned Bayern Munich with a dramatic late comeback as substitute Joselu scored twice in the final minutes to send the 14-time winners through to the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley. Madrid were heading for a shock defeat when Alphonso Davies silenced …

Atletico Madrid v Inter LIVE: Champions League result as penalty shoot-out decides last-16 tie
1 year ago

Atletico Madrid v Inter LIVE: Champions League result as penalty shoot-out decides last-16 tie

The Independent  

✕ Close Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal fans for clinching Porto victory: 'They brought their brains' Atletico Madrid needed a penalty shootout to edge past Inter Milan and reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League after an exciting last-16 clash ended 2-2 on aggregate. Jan Oblak saved two penalties and Lautaro Martinez blasted his effort over the bar to send Atletico …

Real Madrid 1-0 Sevilla: Luka Modric's late strike keeps LaLiga leaders eight points clear of Barcelona... as ex-Los Blancos star Sergio Ramos is beaten in first game back at the Bernabeu
1 year ago

Real Madrid 1-0 Sevilla: Luka Modric's late strike keeps LaLiga leaders eight points clear of Barcelona... as ex-Los Blancos star Sergio Ramos is beaten in first game back at the Bernabeu

Daily Mail  

Luka Modric rolled back the years to score the winner in Real Madrid’s narrow victory over Sergio Ramos’ Sevilla. It was the former Real Madrid captain’s first game back at the Bernabeu since he left the club two years ago and it looked for 85 minutes as if he was going to leave with a clean sheet and a point, …

La Liga: Dani Carvajal Seals Real Madrid's Controversial Comeback Win over Almeria
1 year, 1 month ago

La Liga: Dani Carvajal Seals Real Madrid's Controversial Comeback Win over Almeria

News 18  

Real Madrid produced a controversial comeback to beat winless Almeria 3-2 on Sunday and move provisionally top of La Liga. However Madrid battled back to triumph as Jude Bellingham converted a penalty and Vinicius Junior used his upper arm to divert home an equaliser, before Carvajal’s last-gasp winner. Controversy Former Madrid forward Sergio Arribas thought he had restored Almeria’s lead …

Barcelona to face Real Madrid in Super Cup final after 2-0 over Osasuna
1 year, 2 months ago

Barcelona to face Real Madrid in Super Cup final after 2-0 over Osasuna

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored second-half goals to give Barcelona an 2-0 win over Osasuna in a dour Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Barca set up a dream showpiece clash on Sunday with Real Madrid, which had beaten city rival Atletico Madrid in a breathtaking 5-3 derby earlier in the week. However, Osasuna players were …

Real Madrid, Atletico win to advance to Spanish Cup last 16; Betis knocked out
1 year, 2 months ago

Real Madrid, Atletico win to advance to Spanish Cup last 16; Betis knocked out

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid cruised into the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with a 3-1 win over Arandina on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid progressed after a 3-1 win away to third-tier Lugo courtesy of a second-half double from Memphis Depay and Angel Correa's early goal. Antonio Rudiger reacts at the end of the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid …

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, 5 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 …

Real Madrid show support for Vinicius Junior ahead of win over Rayo Vallecano
1 year, 9 months ago

Real Madrid show support for Vinicius Junior ahead of win over Rayo Vallecano

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 Rodrygo’s 89th-minute goal saw Real Madrid return to …

Real Madrid see off Celta Vigo
1 year, 10 months ago

Real Madrid see off Celta Vigo

The Independent  

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Barca-Real Madrid rivalry takes turn for worse after latest refereeing scandal
1 year, 10 months ago

Barca-Real Madrid rivalry takes turn for worse after latest refereeing scandal

The Hindu  

The days of a healthy rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid are over. Barcelona has denied it tried to influence referees with its payments, and Laporta said Monday in his first news conference to explain the club’s actions that it was “an unprecedented exercise in cynicism” for Madrid to say they were harmed by referees during Barcelona’s most successful era. …

Real Madrid advances to Copa del Rey final with 4-0 win over Barcelona
1 year, 11 months ago

Real Madrid advances to Copa del Rey final with 4-0 win over Barcelona

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema struck a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed arch-rival and league leader Barcelona 4-0 to reach the Copa del Rey final in stunning fashion on Wednesday. Barca, bidding for a fourth successive Clasico victory this season, looked set for the final having edged a 1-0 win in the first leg of the semifinal in Madrid last month. Vinicius Jr …

Real Madrid lose ground in LaLiga as Barcelona move eight points clear
2 years, 1 month ago

Real Madrid lose ground in LaLiga as Barcelona move eight points clear

The Independent  

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'Doesn't Surprise Anybody Anymore': Atletico Hit Out at Real Madrid 'Influence' on Referees
2 years, 1 month ago

'Doesn't Surprise Anybody Anymore': Atletico Hit Out at Real Madrid 'Influence' on Referees

News 18  

Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin complained that Real Madrid’s “huge influence” exerts pressure on Spanish referees after his side’s Copa del Rey defeat, a suggestion dismissed by the victors. We often see a campaign against whoever they believe has hurt them,” Gil Marin added The Atletico boss said his club cannot change the “system” alone and that the …

Julian Alvarez scores on his return for Manchester City, converts penalty against Chelsea
2 years, 2 months ago

Julian Alvarez scores on his return for Manchester City, converts penalty against Chelsea

The Hindu  

World Cup winner Julian Alvarez scored for Manchester City on his return to the starting lineup as he converted from the spot in the FA Cup match against Chelsea on Sunday. Manchester City won a penalty which the Argentina player took and scored in the 30th minute to double the team’s lead to 2-0. The FA Cup match was Julian …

La Liga: Karim Benzema Double Earns Real Madrid 2-0 Win at Valladolid
2 years, 2 months ago

La Liga: Karim Benzema Double Earns Real Madrid 2-0 Win at Valladolid

News 18  

Real Madrid secured a 2-0 win at Real Valladolid as Karim Benzema scored two late goals including a penalty to move them a point clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga on Friday. Ballon d’Or winner Benzema returned to the starting lineup after missing the World Cup for France, having suffered a thigh injury the day before the …

Real Madrid thrash Celtic to finish top of Champions League group
2 years, 4 months ago

Real Madrid thrash Celtic to finish top of Champions League group

The Independent  

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La Liga: Rayo Vallecano Halt Atlético Madrid's Winning Streak; Valencia Hold Sevilla
2 years, 4 months ago

La Liga: Rayo Vallecano Halt Atlético Madrid's Winning Streak; Valencia Hold Sevilla

News 18  

Radamel Falcao converted a penalty kick two minutes into stoppage time as Rayo Vallecano pulled off a 1-1 draw with Atlético Madrid to end the rival’s three-game winning streak in the Spanish league on Tuesday. It stayed two points behind second-place Barcelona and five behind leader Real Madrid. Diego Simeone’s team sits in third place in Group B, two points …

Real Madrid vs Barcelona El Clasico Highlights: Madrid jump to top of the table with 3-1 win over Barca
2 years, 5 months ago

Real Madrid vs Barcelona El Clasico Highlights: Madrid jump to top of the table with 3-1 win over Barca

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona El Clasico Latest Update: Rodrygo’s injury time penalty seals the deal for Real Madrid as they inflict a commanding 3-1 defeat on Barcelona, who suffer their first league loss as a result. 9.18 pm IST: Real Madrid 2-0 Barcelona 74’: Lewandoski’s dragged down inside the Real Madrid box, and the Barcelona players along with coach Xavi …

Karim Benzema misses a penalty as Real Madrid’s winning run ends in LaLiga
2 years, 5 months ago

Karim Benzema misses a penalty as Real Madrid’s winning run ends in LaLiga

The Independent  

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Real Madrid 1-1 Osasuna: Kike Garcia's goal hands champions their first slip-up of the season
2 years, 5 months ago

Real Madrid 1-1 Osasuna: Kike Garcia's goal hands champions their first slip-up of the season

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid lost their 100 per cent record to Osasuna, and top spot in LaLiga, to Barcelona, as former Middlesbrough forward Kike Garcia's header cancelled out Vinicius' first half goal. Karim Benzema could have won it for Madrid from the penalty spot after David Garcia pushed him in the back inside the area but the Frenchman's Sergio Herrera curse struck …

Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid: Yannick Carrasco penalty gives Diego Simeone's side derby victory
2 years, 10 months ago

Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid: Yannick Carrasco penalty gives Diego Simeone's side derby victory

Daily Mail  

Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid for the first time in their new stadium and took a huge step towards qualification for the Champions League next season. They had drawn three and lost one of the previous Madrid derbies at their new home but Yannick Carrasco’s penalty they gave them all three points, helped a little by a Real Madrid starting …

Real Madrid vs Man City result: Final score, goals, highlights and match report as Karim Benzema scores penalty in extra time
2 years, 10 months ago

Real Madrid vs Man City result: Final score, goals, highlights and match report as Karim Benzema scores penalty in extra time

The Independent  

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Champions League: Manchester City let Real Madrid off the hook in seven-goal thriller
2 years, 10 months ago

Champions League: Manchester City let Real Madrid off the hook in seven-goal thriller

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Manchester City took a two-goal lead three times but were reduced each time by a spirited Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League. But Karim Benzema’s double and a brilliant individual effort from Vinicius Junior gave Madrid hope of another famous Champions League fightback at the Santiago Bernabeu on May 4. Guardiola lamented letting Liverpool escape “alive” …

UEFA Champions League: Manchester City tops Real Madrid 4-3 in breathless semifinal 1st leg
2 years, 10 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Manchester City tops Real Madrid 4-3 in breathless semifinal 1st leg

The Hindu  

Manchester City just couldn’t shake off Real Madrid. In a wild Champions League match that resembled a basketball game at times, City beat Madrid 4-3 in the first leg of the semifinals but will leave Etihad Stadium wondering how the record 13-time champion was still in it. Phil Foden restored City’s two-goal lead in the 53rd, Vinicius Junior replied two …

LaLiga: Karim Benzema misses two penalties as Real Madrid beat Osasuna; Atletico held by Granada
2 years, 10 months ago

LaLiga: Karim Benzema misses two penalties as Real Madrid beat Osasuna; Atletico held by Granada

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Real Madrid still had enough to defeat Osasuna 3-1 as they continued their march towards the La Liga title. Karim Benzema missed two penalties in seven minutes on Wednesday but Real Madrid still had enough to defeat Osasuna 3-1 as they continued their march towards the La Liga title. David Alaba’s opener had earlier been cancelled out by Osasuna’s Ante …

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