El Clasico in Mumbai - Who are the former players that will be in action in ‘Legends Faceoff’ at DY Patil Stadium?
1 week, 6 days ago

El Clasico in Mumbai - Who are the former players that will be in action in ‘Legends Faceoff’ at DY Patil Stadium?

The Hindu  

India is set to witness arguably the world’s greatest footballing rivalry as legends of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will feature in an exhibition El Clasico match known as the ‘Legends Faceoff’ at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on April 6. Luis Figo Figo, a Ballon d’Or winner and a key figure in Portuguese football history, played for both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, winning multiple La Liga titles and the 2002 UEFA Champions League with Los Blancos. Carles Puyol Carles Puyol, a defensive powerhouse for FC Barcelona and Spain, captained the Catalans to six La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League trophies while also playing a crucial role in Spain’s 2010 FIFA World Cup triumph and UEFA Euro 2008 victory. Fernando Morientes Fernando Morientes, a prolific goal-scorer, was instrumental in Real Madrid’s dominance, securing three UEFA Champions League titles and representing Spain in two FIFA World Cups and UEFA Euro 2004.

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Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Puyol, Figo, Quaresma to play El Clasico Legends match in India
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Puyol, Figo, Quaresma to play El Clasico Legends match in India

India Today  

Legendary former FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol is set to feature in the El Casico Legends match against Real Madrid, India Today has learnt. Alongside Puyol and Figo, former Portugal star Ricardo Quaresma, well renowned for his 'trivela' has also been pooled in for the Barcelona vs Real Madrid legends match. The iconic El Clasico battle between Real Madrid Legends …

Barcelona vs Real Madrid, El Clasico Legends match in India: All you need to know
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Barcelona vs Real Madrid, El Clasico Legends match in India: All you need to know

India Today  

India is set to witness football history on April 6, 2025, as The Sports Front brings one of the greatest rivalries in world football to Indian soil for the first time ever. El Clasico Legends: How to Buy Tickets Fans can register for early access to tickets through the District app by Zomato, where exclusive pre-sale tickets will be available …

El Clasico To Be Played Outside Spain? La Liga President's Shocking Statement Stuns Fans
1 month, 3 weeks ago

El Clasico To Be Played Outside Spain? La Liga President's Shocking Statement Stuns Fans

ABP News  

La Liga President Javier Tebas has left the football fans stunned with his latest statement, as there is a huge possibility that the La Liga fixture of 'El Clasico' will be played outside Spain. 🔗 https://t.co/6EkqbAZGZN 🔗 pic.twitter.com/mH59HsNJth — ElDesmarque January 27, 2025 Javier Tebas Jumps In Defence Of Kylian Mbappe | WATCH Javier Tebas, who has openly confessed that …

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.

El Clasico: Hurting Barcelona bids to slow Madrid’s title charge
11 months ago

El Clasico: Hurting Barcelona bids to slow Madrid’s title charge

The Hindu  

Barcelona must dust itself down after its Champions League defeat to try and slow Real Madrid’s steady march towards the La Liga title in Sunday’s Clasico. Xavi’s first job is to calm any potential tension within his squad after midfielder Ilkay Gundogan criticized defender Ronald Araujo for his early red card which cost Barcelona against PSG. The Uruguayan center-back, who …

Football rumours: Race hotting up in pursuit of Joao Palhinha
1 year, 3 months ago

Football rumours: Race hotting up in pursuit of Joao Palhinha

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 What the papers say Bayern Munich will face …

LaLiga: Injury-marred Barcelona turn to youth in season's first Clasico against Real Madrid
1 year, 4 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 …

El Clasico Real Madrid vs Barcelona Live streaming info: La Liga 2022-23, When, where to watch; Predicted XI
2 years, 5 months ago

El Clasico Real Madrid vs Barcelona Live streaming info: La Liga 2022-23, When, where to watch; Predicted XI

The Hindu  

Match Preview Barcelona's woeful European form has cast a shadow over its domestic resurgence, which will face the ultimate test on Sunday when it visits Real Madrid in a much anticipated El Clasico in LaLiga. A revamped Barca, spearheaded by new signing Robert Lewandowski, has won seven consecutive LaLiga matches and shares the lead at the top of the standings …

El Clasico: Goals on The Horizon with FC Barcelona and Real Madrid Firing on All Cylinders
3 years ago

El Clasico: Goals on The Horizon with FC Barcelona and Real Madrid Firing on All Cylinders

News 18  

One should always expect the unexpected in El Clasico, but if there’s one thing we should expect when Real Madrid face FC Barcelona on Monday, it’s goals. The two teams are in scintillating attacking form heading into Sunday’s showdown at the Santiago Bernabeu, with FC Barcelona now matching the hunger for goals Real Madrid have shown for most of the …

El Clasico: Barcelona vs Real Madrid gears up for battle of rising young talent
3 years, 5 months ago

El Clasico: Barcelona vs Real Madrid gears up for battle of rising young talent

The Hindu  

The La Liga leads the way with more nominees for the 2021 Golden Boy than any other league, with Pedri, Gavi, Camavinga and Rodrygo all nominated alongside Villarreal’s mercurial 19-year-old Yeremi Pino. In particular, there is something special about the Barcelona and Real Madrid squads this season: both clubs have many young talents earning serious minutes. Éder Militão’s excellent end …

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Vinicius Junior is ready to become the man to light up El Clasico
3 years, 5 months ago

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Vinicius Junior is ready to become the man to light up El Clasico

Daily Mail  

The sense that Vinicius Junior is coming of age this season has been brewing for some time in the Spanish capital. There is a sense that Vinicius Junior is finally coming of age for Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico Spanish newspaper AS ran with the headline 'Vinicius ready for El Clasico' on Thursday after he bagged a brace and …

LaLiga: Barcelona, Real Madrid enter fan-less 'Clasico' a defeat away from another crisis
4 years, 5 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona, Real Madrid enter fan-less 'Clasico' a defeat away from another crisis

Firstpost  

Barcelona and Real Madrid come into ‘El Clasico’ a shadow of their previous unbeatable best. English Premier League, with all its might and jaw-dropping numbers, still can’t match Barcelona vs Real Madrid. “I take advantage of this situation, of this place, of the confidence of the coach and my team-mates.” Griezmann has started all four league games for Barcelona but …

El Clasico: After 2 losses, Real Madrid reeling before trip to Barcelona
4 years, 5 months ago

El Clasico: After 2 losses, Real Madrid reeling before trip to Barcelona

India TV News  

After being humbled by a recently promoted club and a Ukrainian side playing with reserves, Real Madrid faces a trip to Camp Nou. And even though Barcelona is undergoing a rebuilding process after it ended last season without a trophy, Madrid comes to the clash with even more doubts. That is exactly what happened on Wednesday when Shakhtar won 3-2 …

El Clasico Being Played in Empty Stadium Reflects Current State of Real Madrid, Barcelona
4 years, 5 months ago

El Clasico Being Played in Empty Stadium Reflects Current State of Real Madrid, Barcelona

News 18  

In Spain, the words ‘El Clasico’ are usually a synonym for greatness. The game, which has been moved to an unfamiliar 1600 kickoff slot to appease global television markets, is still probably the most-watched match in club football. Barca’s talisman Lionel Messi spent the entire close season trying to wriggle out of his contract at the Nou Camp, to no …

El Clasico: Luka Jovic absent from Real Madrid's squad with future in doubt
5 years ago

El Clasico: Luka Jovic absent from Real Madrid's squad with future in doubt

The Hindu  

Luka Jovic is a high-profile exclusion from the Real Madrid squad for Sunday's El Clasico against Barcelona, with Mariano Diaz potentially set for a first LaLiga appearance of the season. Jovic, 22, was signed from Eintracht Frankfurt for a reported €60million at the start of the campaign, but he has had little impact with Los Blancos, making only 15 LaLiga …

El Clasico: Real Madrid vs Barcelona scheduled for late kick-off
5 years, 2 months ago

El Clasico: Real Madrid vs Barcelona scheduled for late kick-off

The Hindu  

Quique Setien's first LaLiga Clasico as Barcelona boss has been handed a Sunday evening slot on March 1. The visit to Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium could be a pivotal moment in the race for the LaLiga title, and the kick-off at 21:00 local time should allow both sides to recover from midweek efforts in the Champions League. LaLiga president …

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Top four Clasico debuts
5 years, 3 months ago

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Top four Clasico debuts

The Hindu  

A group of players will add their names to El Clasico's rich history when Barcelona hosts Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Wednesday. Shining on the biggest stage at the first time of asking is not always easy, but here are four players who enjoyed notable recent introductions to European football's most captivating rivalry. NEYMAR Barcelona's fabled MSN forward line …

El Clasico: Five interesting Real Madrid vs Barcelona facts
6 years, 4 months ago

El Clasico: Five interesting Real Madrid vs Barcelona facts

The Hindu  

The El Clasico is undoubtedly one of the biggest derbies in football. The rivalry between the La Liga powerhouses − Barcelona and Real Madrid − goes back to 116 years and football fans have relished these clashes ever since. RELATED| The Money Clasico — Real Madrid and Barcelona's race to a billion Ahead of Sunday's El Clasico, where neither Cristiano …

Barcelona's Arthur expected to play key role against Real Madrid in El Clasico
6 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona's Arthur expected to play key role against Real Madrid in El Clasico

Daily Mail  

Summer signing Arthur is expected to play a key role for Barcelona as they take on fierce rivals Real Madrid in the first El Clasico of the season. Arthur is tipped to have an important role for Barcelona in his first ever El Clasico And his fellow Brazilian Marcelo will be fit for Real Madrid as they look to cause …

Real Madrid's recent Club World Cup win, Barcelona's La Liga form promises exciting El Clasico, feels Gianluca Zambrotta
7 years, 3 months ago

Real Madrid's recent Club World Cup win, Barcelona's La Liga form promises exciting El Clasico, feels Gianluca Zambrotta

Firstpost  

Former Italy and Barcelona defender Gianluca Zambrotta said that the upcoming El Clasico, the first of the ongoing La Liga season, will be a fantastic clash, and that it would be difficult to predict which way the match would head. Real Madrid, on the other hand, are fresh off their victory over Brazilian club Gremio in the final of the …

El clásico: A Barcelona player-by-player guide to Ernesto Valverde's likely starting XI against Real Madrid
7 years, 3 months ago

El clásico: A Barcelona player-by-player guide to Ernesto Valverde's likely starting XI against Real 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 Ernesto Valverde visits the Santiago Bernabéu for the …

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Neymar both at risk of missing El Clasico
7 years, 11 months ago

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Neymar both at risk of missing 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 There is a strong chance Barcelona forward Neymar …

Andres Iniesta reveals how Ronaldinho mind games inspired masterful 2005 El Clasico victory
8 years, 6 months ago

Andres Iniesta reveals how Ronaldinho mind games inspired masterful 2005 El Clasico victory

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. In his new book, Iniesta recounts how Ronaldinho’s late night phone call …

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Martin Odegaard train as Real Madrid prepare for visit of La Liga strugglers Granada
9 years, 11 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Martin Odegaard train as Real Madrid prepare for visit of La Liga strugglers Granada

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid's international stars were reunited on Wednesday as they took part in their first training session since losing El Clasico to fierce rivals Barcelona. Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the club's Valdebebas training ground after helping Portugal go top of Euro 2016 qualifying Group I with a 2-1 win against Serbia on Sunday evening. Cristiano Ronaldo greets Gareth Bale as …

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