Euro 2020: Spain boss Luis Enrique defends Alvaro Morata as he insists striker 'had a great game'
3 years, 9 months ago

Euro 2020: Spain boss Luis Enrique defends Alvaro Morata as he insists striker 'had a great game'

Daily Mail  

Luis Enrique has defended Alvaro Morata following the Spain striker's two costly misses in Monday night's goalless Euro 2020 draw with Sweden. Spain boss Enrique insisted on-loan Juventus hitman Morata had a 'great game' despite spurning two gilt-edged chances in Seville. Spain boss Luis Enrique defended Alvaro Morata after the striker missed two inviting chances Enrique would not be drawn on Sweden's containment tactics, before insisting Spain have no need to worry about their chances of progressing from Group E. 'I think Alvaro had a great game,' said Enrique. Enrique insisted that Morata 'had a great game' in Spain's goalless draw against Sweden 'We are going to analyse this game in detail as we always do.

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La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona stages late comeback to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2
1 week, 5 days ago

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona stages late comeback to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2

The Hindu  

Barcelona battled back from two goals down to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 and land an important blow in the La Liga 2024-25 title race on Sunday. Lamine Yamal struck in the 92nd minute and Ferran Torres in the 98th to help take the Catalans back top of the table after Real Madrid beat Villarreal on Saturday to briefly claim pole …

Champions League: Real Madrid 2 Atletico Madrid 1 – Brahim winner, Rodrygo and Alvarez stunners
3 weeks, 4 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 …

La Liga 2024-25: Atletico’s Simeone laments missed chances in derby draw with Real Madrid
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

La Liga 2024-25: Mbappe strike rescues draw for Real Madrid against Atletico Madrid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Mbappe strike rescues draw for Real Madrid against Atletico Madrid

The Hindu  

Real Madrid salvaged a 1-1 draw against city rival Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Saturday with Kylian Mbappe scoring a second-half goal to cancel out Julian Alvarez’s first-half opener for the visiting side. In a tale of two halves at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, Atletico dominated the first 45 minutes and took the lead when Alvarez struck a 35th …

La Liga 2024-25: Relentless Atletico Madrid claims lead with win over Osasuna
2 months, 2 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Relentless Atletico Madrid claims lead with win over Osasuna

The Hindu  

Julian Alvarez’s strike helped Atletico Madrid move to the top of La Liga with a 1-0 win over Osasuna on Sunday. Diego Simeone’s side climbed one point clear of champion Real Madrid and six ahead of third-placed Barcelona at the halfway mark in the Spanish league season. Antoine Griezmann had an early goal ruled out for handball, while his strike-partner …

Nations League: Spain plays out drab goalless draw against Serbia
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nations League: Spain plays out drab goalless draw against Serbia

The Hindu  

Euro 2024 champion Spain was held to a dour goalless away draw with Serbia in Nations League Group Four on Thursday, ending a nine-game winning streak and dropping its first points since March. Missing key players like midfielder Rodri and captain Alvaro Morata due to a suspension and injured goalkeeper Unai Simon, Spain started the game slowly. Spain recorded only …

Euro 2024: Luis de la Fuente gives update after photographer falls on Alvaro Morata’s knee
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Luis de la Fuente gives update after photographer falls on Alvaro Morata’s knee

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 Alvaro Morata appeared to twist his knee on …

A closer look at Euro 2024 finalists Spain ahead of Sunday’s Berlin showpiece
8 months, 2 weeks ago

A closer look at Euro 2024 finalists Spain ahead of Sunday’s Berlin showpiece

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. Luis de la Fuente’s side beat France in the semi-final to continue …

Alvaro Morata injured by a SECURITY GUARD while celebrating Spain's 2-1 win over France
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Alvaro Morata injured by a SECURITY GUARD while celebrating Spain's 2-1 win over France

Daily Mail  

Spain captain Alvaro Morata has twisted his knee in a freak accident after a security guard slipped and fell into him only minutes after his country qualified for the Euro 2024 final. Oh dear 😬 It appears a photographer slipped into Alvaro Morata and caught his knee in the post-match celebrations.#BBCEuros #Euro2024 #ESPFRA pic.twitter.com/6hTVEuM5uX — BBC Sport July 9, 2024 …

Spain beats France 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 final. Yamal sets the mark as youngest-ever scorer
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain beats France 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 final. Yamal sets the mark as youngest-ever scorer

Associated Press  

MUNICH — After seeing off another one of the pre-tournament favorites to reach the Euro 2024 final, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has warned England or the Netherlands that his team can still improve. France took an early lead when Randal Kolo Muani headed in a cross from Kylian Mbappé, who played without a mask, before Yamal’s moment of …

How Spain’s direct central midfielders unlocked Germany – they are the team to beat
8 months, 3 weeks ago

How Spain’s direct central midfielders unlocked Germany – they are the team to beat

New York Times  

Under Luis de la Fuente, Spain are a different beast. The pattern from the first minute continued — whenever one of Spain’s wingers dribbled forward, Olmo and Ruiz would be moving towards the box. Morata played the ball inside to him, Olmo’s speed meant he got to the ball before Antonio Rudiger, and the centre-back was forced into a cynical …

Euro 2024 quarterfinal: Merino scores in extra time to help Spain beat Germany 2-1 to reach semifinal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024 quarterfinal: Merino scores in extra time to help Spain beat Germany 2-1 to reach semifinal

The Hindu  

A Mikel Merino goal in the last moments of extra time gave Spain a dramatic 2-1 win over host Germany in an enthralling Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash on Friday between the tournament’s two most successful nations. Spain was the better side for the first hour and wasted several opportunities before Dani Olmo gave it a deserved lead six minutes after …

Euro 2024 quarter-finals: Analysing the strengths and weaknesses of the last eight
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Euro 2024 quarter-finals: Analysing the strengths and weaknesses of the last eight

New York Times  

From 24 squads descending on Germany, eight remain. From a tactical and data perspective, clear patterns are emerging in each country’s stylistic approach — so how might each of the four quarter-finals look across the next two days? GO DEEPER How Spain won Euro 2008: A change of style, a sense of adventure and the steel of Senna Spain’s first …

Spain captain Alvaro Morata not suspended for Euro 2024 semi-final
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Spain captain Alvaro Morata not suspended for Euro 2024 semi-final

New York Times  

Alvaro Morata is available for Spain’s European Championship semi-final, UEFA has confirmed. The 31-year-old was initially reported to have been shown a yellow card in the aftermath of his side’s late winning goal in extra time of their 2-1 quarter final victory over Germany in Stuttgart on Friday. Mikel Merino headed Spain’s winning goal in the 119th minute of the …

Spain’s biggest Euro 2024 challenge is to overcome their own defining trait
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Spain’s biggest Euro 2024 challenge is to overcome their own defining trait

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 Three wins from three and impressive across the …

Spain v Italy LIVE: Result and reaction as Nico Williams skill forces own goal winner in Euro 2024 clash
9 months, 1 week ago

Spain v Italy LIVE: Result and reaction as Nico Williams skill forces own goal winner in Euro 2024 clash

The Independent  

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Spain vs Croatia player ratings: Teenager Lamine Yamal shows glimpses of bright future in easy Euro 2024 win
9 months, 1 week ago

Spain vs Croatia player ratings: Teenager Lamine Yamal shows glimpses of bright future in easy Euro 2024 win

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. Captain Alvaro Morata opened the scoring for Luis de la Fuente’s side …

Euro 2024: Spain romp past Croatia in opener as Yamal makes history
9 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Spain romp past Croatia in opener as Yamal makes history

The Hindu  

Spain made a dream start to Euro 2024 as Alvaro Morata scored in a statement 3-0 victory over Croatia in Berlin on June 15, with Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest player in the competition’s history. Spain also showed their increasing versatility under De la Fuente with their first goal, as one excellent through ball from inside his own half by …

EURO 2024: Youngster Lamine Yamal Bags An Assist as Spain Run Riot as Croatia Fall 3-0 in Campaign Opener
9 months, 1 week ago

EURO 2024: Youngster Lamine Yamal Bags An Assist as Spain Run Riot as Croatia Fall 3-0 in Campaign Opener

News 18  

Spain made a dream start to Euro 2024 as Alvaro Morata scored in a statement 3-0 victory over Croatia in Berlin on Saturday, with Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest player in the competition’s history. Spain also showed their increasing versatility under De la Fuente with their first goal, as one excellent through ball from inside his own half by Ruiz …

La Liga 2023-24: Real Madrid put one hand on title with Cadiz win
10 months, 3 weeks ago

La Liga 2023-24: Real Madrid put one hand on title with Cadiz win

The Hindu  

Real Madrid earned a comfortable 3-0 win over Cadiz which ensures it will win La Liga if Barcelona fail to beat Girona later Saturday. Brahim Diaz netted in the 51st minute to put Madrid ahead and then set up Jude Bellingham for the second, with Joselu tapping home a third to leave Madrid just one point away from clinching the …

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, 1 month 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, …

UEFA Champions League: Morata scores twice to lead Atletico to 3-2 win over Feyenoord
1 year, 5 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Morata scores twice to lead Atletico to 3-2 win over Feyenoord

The Hindu  

Alvaro Morata scored two goals and Antoine Griezmann added another to lead Atletico Madrid to a 3-2 comeback win over Feyenoord in the Champions League on Wednesday. Morata then put Atletico ahead two minutes into the second half when he stretched his leg out to turn in a lobbed pass by Nahuel Molina for the winner. “We never lost our …

Morata scores twice to lead Atletico to 3-2 win over Feyenoord in Champions League
1 year, 5 months ago

Morata scores twice to lead Atletico to 3-2 win over Feyenoord in Champions League

Associated Press  

MADRID — Álvaro Morata scored two goals and Antoine Griezmann added another to lead Atletico Madrid to a 3-2 comeback win over Feyenoord in the Champions League on Wednesday. Morata then put Atletico ahead two minutes into the second half when he stretched his leg out to turn in a lobbed pass by Nahuel Molina for the winner. “We never …

Alvaro Morata Brace Helps Atletico End Real Madrid Winning Streak
1 year, 6 months ago

Alvaro Morata Brace Helps Atletico End Real Madrid Winning Streak

News 18  

Alvaro Morata struck twice for Atletico Madrid as they inflicted rivals Real Madrid’s first defeat of the season, with a 3-1 derby triumph on Sunday in La Liga. Follow: Asian Games Updates, September 25 Morata netted an early header and Griezmann doubled Atletico’s lead, before Toni Kroos pulled Madrid into the game with a stinging drive before half-time. However Morata …

Alvaro Morata brace inspires Atletico Madrid to victory over rivals Real Madrid
1 year, 6 months ago

Alvaro Morata brace inspires Atletico Madrid to victory over rivals 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 Alvaro Morata struck with two headers as Atletico …

Atletico Madrid 3-1 Real Madrid: Alvaro Morata scores twice as hosts take Spain's capital city derby, with Antoine Griezmann also on target to punish Carlo Ancelotti's side
1 year, 6 months ago

Atletico Madrid 3-1 Real Madrid: Alvaro Morata scores twice as hosts take Spain's capital city derby, with Antoine Griezmann also on target to punish Carlo Ancelotti's side

Daily Mail  

Two goals from Alvaro Morata and one from Antoine Griezmann sealed the derby The lights went out on Jude Bellingham’s brilliant start at Real Madrid as Atletico won the Spanish capital derby 3-1. Alvaro Morata scored twice either side of a goal from Antoine Griezmann and Carlo Ancelotti’s side could muster nothing more than a goal from distance from Toni …

Spain Snatch Nations League Glory with Shoot-Out Win Against Croatia
1 year, 9 months ago

Spain Snatch Nations League Glory with Shoot-Out Win Against Croatia

News 18  

Dani Carvajal chipped home a Panenka penalty to win Spain the Nations League on Sunday, with a 5-4 shoot-out victory over Croatia, after a tense match finished 0-0 following extra-time. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon denied Lovro Mayer and Bruno Petkovic from the spot, before Carvajal cheekily chipped home to earn La Roja their first trophy since Euro 2012 and break …

Spain beats Croatia in penalties to clinch UEFA Nations League title
1 year, 9 months ago

Spain beats Croatia in penalties to clinch UEFA Nations League title

The Hindu  

Dani Carvajal scored a Panenka penalty to win Spain the Nations League on Sunday, with a 5-4 shoot-out victory over Croatia, after a tense match finished 0-0 following extra-time. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon denied Lovro Mayer and Bruno Petkovic from the spot, before Carvajal cheekily chipped home to earn La Roja their first trophy since Euro 2012 and break Croatian …

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final
1 year, 9 months ago

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final

The Hindu  

Another weekend, another European final for Rodri. The midfielder whose goal in Istanbul secured Manchester City’s first Champions League title on Saturday played another key role as Spain beat European champion Italy 2-1 on Thursday to advance to the Nations League final against Luka Modric’s Croatia on Sunday. “It’s been a huge effort — with the World Cup and winning …

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final
1 year, 9 months ago

Substitute Joselu scores late winner as Spain beats Italy 2-1, advances to Nations League final

Associated Press  

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands — Another weekend, another European final for Rodri. The midfielder whose goal in Istanbul secured Manchester City’s first Champions League title on Saturday played another key role as Spain beat European champion Italy 2-1 on Thursday to advance to the Nations League final against Luka Modric’s Croatia on Sunday. “It’s been a huge effort — with the World …

Barcelona take big step towards LaLiga title with dramatic win in El Clasico
2 years 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: Alvaro Morata Strikes Late as Atletico Madrid Beat Girona
2 years ago

La Liga: Alvaro Morata Strikes Late as Atletico Madrid Beat Girona

News 18  

Alvaro Morata snatched a 94th minute winner to earn Atletico Madrid a 1-0 victory at Girona on Monday and tighten their hold on third place in La Liga. Atletico’s Slovenian goalkeeper made another fine save to deny Rodrigo Riquelme late on, with the on-loan midfielder almost scoring against his parent club. With the game petering out, substitute Morata intervened late …

Robert Lewandowski on target as Barcelona beat Cadiz to restore LaLiga lead
2 years, 1 month ago

Robert Lewandowski on target as Barcelona beat Cadiz to restore LaLiga lead

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. Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski scored in quick succession late in the …

Hilarious moment injured Alvaro Morata does not realise he has scored
2 years, 2 months ago

Hilarious moment injured Alvaro Morata does not realise he has scored

Daily Mail  

This is the moment Alvaro Morata did not realise he had scored during Atletico Madrid's 2-0 win against Elche because he was down on the floor injured - as Diego Simeone's side moved up to third place in La Liga. Morata was all smiles with Antoine Griezmann once he realised that he had in fact scored Atletico's second The ball …

Luis Enrique defends his Spain flops and insists he is 'proud' despite ANOTHER early World Cup exit
2 years, 3 months ago

Luis Enrique defends his Spain flops and insists he is 'proud' despite ANOTHER early World Cup exit

Daily Mail  

Luis Enrique has defended his Spain flops, bizarrely insisting they 'executed my idea of football perfectly' in their humiliating penalty shootout defeat at the hands of Morocco. It is yet another early World Cup exit for Spain, whose heartbreaking knockout comes four years on from when they failed to make it past the last-16 of the World Cup on penalties …

Spain’s success inspired a generation of creativity without a clinical edge
2 years, 3 months ago

Spain’s success inspired a generation of creativity without a clinical edge

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. Attack as the best form of defence became a mantra for some …

Spain coach Luis Enrique set players ‘homework’ of 1,000 penalties ahead of FIFA World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Spain coach Luis Enrique set players ‘homework’ of 1,000 penalties ahead of FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique set each of his players the “homework” of practising 1,000 penalties ahead of the FIFA World Cup, saying he is convinced they are not a lottery. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES “Over a year ago, in one of the Spain camps, I told them they had to get here with at least 1,000 penalties taken,” Enrique …

Spain boss Luis Enrique: “Want to convince Sergio Busquets to play another FIFA World Cup’
2 years, 4 months ago

Spain boss Luis Enrique: “Want to convince Sergio Busquets to play another FIFA World Cup’

The Hindu  

Spain manager Luis Enrique on Sunday said he would like midfielder Sergio Busquets to play another FIFA World Cup. After Spain took a lead through an Alvaro Morota goal in the 62nd minute, Germany landed one blow after another on Spain’s defence in search of a goal. Although Germany eventually managed an equaliser in the 83rd minute, when Niclas Fullkrug …

La Liga: Marcos Llorente, Alvaro Morata Lead Atletico Madrid to a 2-0 Win Over Sevilla
2 years, 5 months ago

La Liga: Marcos Llorente, Alvaro Morata Lead Atletico Madrid to a 2-0 Win Over Sevilla

News 18  

Sevilla slumped to a 2-0 home defeat by Atletico Madrid on Saturday to continue their poor start to the LaLiga campaign, having won only one match in all competitions so far this season. Marcos Llorente scored Atletico’s first in the 29th minute, firing a shot to the right of the goalkeeper and into the back of the net. Atletico’s win …

La Liga 2022/23 | Watch Barça newcomers combine to beat Sevilla, Real Madrid’s Brazilians beat Betis
2 years, 6 months ago

La Liga 2022/23 | Watch Barça newcomers combine to beat Sevilla, Real Madrid’s Brazilians beat Betis

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Jules Koundé showed why Barcelona mortgaged part of its future for them by producing goals in a commanding 3-0 win at Sevilla in the Spanish league. Lewandowski made it five goals in four appearances since moving from Bayern Munich, ex-Leeds winger Raphinha scored his first for Barcelona, and Koundé provided two assists against his former club …

LaLiga: Alvaro Morata double fires Atletico Madrid to opening win at Getafe
2 years, 7 months ago

LaLiga: Alvaro Morata double fires Atletico Madrid to opening win at Getafe

Firstpost  

Morata, who has returned to Atletico after two years on loan with Juventus, scored a goal in each half before Antoine Griezmann wrapped up the points. Madrid: Alvaro Morata struck twice to secure Atletico Madrid a 3-0 victory at Getafe in their opening game of the LaLiga season on Monday. Borja Mayoral grazed the crossbar for Getafe late in the …

Morata may help Atlético Madrid complete its attack
2 years, 7 months ago

Morata may help Atlético Madrid complete its attack

Associated Press  

MADRID — Atlético Madrid’s biggest addition to its squad this season may end up being a player who already belonged to the club. Simeone looked in awe on the bench after Morata made a great run and got past two defenders to score one of the goals in his hat trick in the 4-0 win against Juventus in Atlético’s final …

Alvaro Morata and Pablo Sarabia at the Double as Spain Beat Iceland 5-0
2 years, 11 months ago

Alvaro Morata and Pablo Sarabia at the Double as Spain Beat Iceland 5-0

News 18  

Alvaro Morata scored a first-half double and substitute Pablo Sarabia added two more after the break as World Cup contenders Spain overwhelmed Iceland 5-0 in an international friendly in A Coruna on Tuesday. Juventus striker Morata was the only player carried over in the starting lineup from Saturday’s 2-1 friendly win over Albania in Barcelona, with coach Luis Enrique rotating …

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid result and report
3 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid result and report

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. Dani Alves set up his side’s equaliser for Jordi Alba scored himself …

LaLiga: Misfiring Sevilla held by Osasuna, lose ground on leaders Real Madrid
3 years, 1 month ago

LaLiga: Misfiring Sevilla held by Osasuna, lose ground on leaders Real Madrid

Firstpost  

It was a dramatic end to an otherwise underwhelming contest and a potentially big moment in the title race, with Madrid now able to move six points clear if they win at home to Granada on Sunday. Pamplona, Spain: Anthony Martial made his Sevilla debut on Saturday but could not rouse his team to beat Osasuna as a goalless draw …

World Cup Qualifiers: Luis Enrique calls on fans to help cheer Spain to qualification
3 years, 4 months ago

World Cup Qualifiers: Luis Enrique calls on fans to help cheer Spain to qualification

The Hindu  

Spain manager Luis Enrique issued a rallying cry to supporters ahead of their decisive World Cup qualifier against Sweden, calling on them to get behind the team even if things do not go to plan in Sunday's match in Seville. READ : World Cup Qualifiers: 'Super dumb' Dutch speak candidly after collapse against Montenegro After Spain's 1-0 victory in Greece …

Alvaro Morata reveals criticism of Juventus and Spain displays have taken its toll
3 years, 4 months ago

Alvaro Morata reveals criticism of Juventus and Spain displays have taken its toll

Daily Mail  

Juventus and Spain striker Alvaro Morata has admitted the fierce recent criticism of his performances has left him not wanting to get out of bed. Alvaro Morata says criticism of his performances has left him not wanting to get out of bed Morata's poor start to the season at club level comes on the back of a miserable summer with …

Luis Enrique upbeat about Spain's qualification prospects despite defeat
3 years, 6 months ago

Luis Enrique upbeat about Spain's qualification prospects despite defeat

The Hindu  

Spain coach Luis Enrique said neither he nor his team were down after losing to Sweden on Thursday and ceding ground in their 2022 World Cup qualification campaign. The Euro 2020 semi-finalists sits second in the group with seven points from four games, two behind leaders Sweden, which has a game in hand. READ: Sancho to miss England's upcoming World …

Spain loses to Sweden, suffers first World Cup qualifying defeat since 1993
3 years, 6 months ago

Spain loses to Sweden, suffers first World Cup qualifying defeat since 1993

The Hindu  

Sweden recovered from a goal down to hand Spain its first World Cup qualifying defeat for 28 years with a shock 2-1 victory on Thursday. Alexander Isak and Viktor Claesson produced sumptuous finishes to cancel Carlos Soler's early goal for the Euro 2020 semifinalist and move Sweden top of Group B. "It's a shame, we went for the win, and …

La Liga looks wide open ahead of 'austerity' 2021/22 season
3 years, 7 months ago

La Liga looks wide open ahead of 'austerity' 2021/22 season

India TV News  

The 2021/22 La Liga season kicks off next weekend with plenty of questions still to be answered as Atletico Madrid look to retain their title while Real Madrid, Barcelona and perhaps Sevilla look to claim the top spot. Although Messi has gone and the effects on Barca's self-esteem could be important, the club have actually signed quite well, with Kun …

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