Barcelona extend lead at top with win over Valencia as Real Madrid are held
2 years ago

Barcelona extend lead at top with win over Valencia as Real Madrid are held

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Barcelona Complete Stunning Comeback To Hamper Title Ambitions Of Atletico Madrid
5 days, 12 hours ago

Barcelona Complete Stunning Comeback To Hamper Title Ambitions Of Atletico Madrid

ABP News  

FC Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 to complete a stunning comeback win in their La Liga 2024/25 Matchday 28 fixture. In what was a three-horse title race so far this season, this defeat further hampers Atletico Madrid's title ambitions, with them potentially standing at a risk of going 7 points behind. Atletico Madrid VS FC Barcelona: Match Highlights The match …

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona stages late comeback to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2
5 days, 18 hours 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 …

La Liga 2024-25: Mbappe bags double as Real Madrid beats Villarreal to go top
6 days, 13 hours ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Barcelona come back at Atletico Madrid to claim LaLiga top spot
6 days, 16 hours ago

Barcelona come back at Atletico Madrid to claim LaLiga top spot

Al Jazeera  

Ferran Torres scores twice as Barcelona come from two down to beat Atletico Madrid and claim top spot in LaLiga. Barcelona battled back from two goals down to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 and land an important blow in the Spanish title race. Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth put Atletico ahead before Robert Lewandowski and Torres hit back for Barca, who …

Mbappe, Vinicius help Real Madrid join Barcelona on top as Atletico stumble in La Liga title race
1 week, 5 days ago

Mbappe, Vinicius help Real Madrid join Barcelona on top as Atletico stumble in La Liga title race

Firstpost  

Both Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior scored a goal each as Real Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano to pull level with La Liga leaders Barcelona. Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior were both on target for Real Madrid as they beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 on Sunday to pull level with La Liga leaders Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti’s Madrid produced a solid, if not …

La Liga 2024-25: Getafe stuns Atletico with Arambarri brace
1 week, 6 days ago

La Liga 2024-25: Getafe stuns Atletico with Arambarri brace

The Hindu  

Getafe’s Mauro Arambarri scored a last-gasp quickfire double to upset 10-man Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Sunday as Diego Simeone’s side missed a golden opportunity to move top of La Liga. READ | ISL 2024-25: Mohammedan Sporting looks to end debut season on a high against Punjab FC Atletico’s Alexander Sorloth came off the bench to convert a penalty in the …

Champions League round of 16: Diaz’s winner earns Real Madrid advantage as it beats Atletico 2-1 in first leg
2 weeks, 3 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 …

Real Madrid edge out Atletico 2-1 in first leg of Champions League last 16
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Al Jazeera  

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

Lewandowski and Co score four as Barcelona thrash Real Sociedad to move back top of La Liga
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Lewandowski and Co score four as Barcelona thrash Real Sociedad to move back top of La Liga

Firstpost  

While Barcelona made easy work of Real Sociedad, Valencia secured a thrilling 3-3 draw at Osasuna and Leganes defeated Getafe 1-0 to move three points clear of the relegation zone. Barcelona secured a comfortable 4-0 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday to move back top of La Liga. “Today we are happy with the three points and there’s a long …

Atletico urged to stay focused ahead of Real CL showdown
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Atletico urged to stay focused ahead of Real CL showdown

China Daily  

Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring the winning goal during the Spanish league match against Athletic Bilbao at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on Saturday. AFP Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone urged his players to quickly switch focus onto their Champions League clash with Real Madrid rather than getting carried away with Saturday's 1-0 home win over Athletic …

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona thrashes 10-man Real Sociedad to reclaim top spot
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona thrashes 10-man Real Sociedad to reclaim top spot

The Hindu  

Barcelona secured a comfortable 4-0 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday to move back top of La Liga. AS IT HAPPENED: Barcelona vs Real Sociedad, La Liga 2024-25 HIGHLIGHTS Flick was able to rotate his side a little ahead of the Champions League last-16 visit to face Benfica on Wednesday. At the other end, Barcelona playmaker Pedri Gonzalez came close …

La Liga 2024-25: Real’s Ancelotti hopes Betis defeat is wake-up call for Champions League
2 weeks, 6 days ago

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

The Hindu  

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

La Liga 2024-25: Julian Alvarez lifts Atletico Madrid to top spot with 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

La Liga 2024-25: Julian Alvarez lifts Atletico Madrid to top spot with 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid climbed into the provisional top spot in La Liga with a battling 1-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday thanks to a second-half strike from substitute Julian Alvarez. Diego Simeone’s side tops La Liga with 56 points, two clear of Barcelona, which hosts Real Sociedad on Sunday, and third-placed Real Madrid, which lost 2-1 at Real Betis …

La Liga: Alvarez takes Atletico top with narrow Bilbao win
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Isco's Betis upset Liga champions Real Madrid
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Isco's Betis upset Liga champions Real Madrid

Deccan Chronicle  

Seville: La Liga champions Real Madrid suffered a dent to their title defence with a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis on Saturday. it takes so much work to win games, against Madrid, who have so many options, it's very hard," an exhausted Isco told Movistar. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti picked a strong line up, with no breathing room in …

La Liga 2024-25: Isco scores winner against former side as Real Betis beats Real Madrid 2-1
2 weeks, 6 days ago

La Liga 2024-25: Isco scores winner against former side as Real Betis beats Real Madrid 2-1

The Hindu  

La Liga champion Real Madrid suffered a dent to its title defence with a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis on Saturday. AS IT HAPPENED: Real Betis vs Real Madrid Highlights Isco secured the Andalusian side a deserved victory with a penalty early in the second half. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti picked a strong line-up, with no breathing room in …

Copa del Rey: Barcelona, Atletico Madrid play out thrilling 4-4 draw in first leg of semi-final
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Copa del Rey: Barcelona, Atletico Madrid play out thrilling 4-4 draw in first leg of semi-final

Firstpost  

Barcelona surged to a 4-2 lead against Atletico after conceding two goals in the opening six minutes, only for Diego Simeone’s side to fight back in the closing minutes of the pulsating encounter in Barcelona on Tuesday. AP Atletico Madrid conceded a two-goal lead then fought back from two down in a wild 4-4 draw with Barcelona in a Copa …

Sorloth scores late equaliser as Atletico Madrid holds Barcelona to a 4-4 draw in Copa del Rey semifinal
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sorloth scores late equaliser as Atletico Madrid holds Barcelona to a 4-4 draw in Copa del Rey semifinal

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid conceded a two-goal lead then fought back from two down to draw 4-4 with Barcelona in a wild Copa del Rey semifinal first leg thriller on Tuesday. AS IT HAPPENED: Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid, Copa del Rey semifinal, first leg Highlights Marcos Llorente netted for Atletico before Alexander Sorloth struck in the 93rd minute to leave the tie …

La Liga 2024-25: Olmo and Torres Fire as Barcelona Wins to Regain Top Spot!
Trending News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

La Liga 2024-25: Olmo and Torres Fire as Barcelona Wins to Regain Top Spot!

The Hindu  

Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres struck to earn Barcelona a 2-0 win at Las Palmas on Saturday which took it back to the top of La Liga. Substitute Olmo produced a fine finish before Torres drilled home to settle the game and earn Barca revenge for a shock home defeat by Las Palmas earlier in the season. AS IT HAPPENED: …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Barcelona returns to top of La Liga with 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano
1 month ago

Barcelona returns to top of La Liga with 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano

The Hindu  

Barcelona returned to the top of the Spanish league on goal difference after Robert Lewandowski's first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. The Catalan club on Monday took advantage of weekend slip-ups by Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid to move onto 51 points, the same as Madrid and a point clear of Atlético. Augusto Batalla saved well from …

Barcelona returns to top of La Liga with 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano
1 month ago

Barcelona returns to top of La Liga with 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano

Deccan Chronicle  

Barcelona: Barcelona returned to the top of the Spanish league on goal difference after Robert Lewandowski's first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. The Catalan club on Monday took advantage of weekend slip-ups by Real Madrid and Atl'tico Madrid to move onto 51 points, the same as Madrid and a point clear of Atl'tico. Augusto Batalla saved well …

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

Barcelona top LaLiga as Lewandowski penalty seals Rayo Vallecano win

Al Jazeera  

Robert Lewandowski’s penalty sends Barcelona to the top of LaLiga with a 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano. Barcelona returned to the top of the Spanish league on goal difference after Robert Lewandowski’s first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. “We shouldn’t fall into the trap of looking too much at what’s happening in the table,” Barcelona keeper Wojciech …

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

Real Madrid draw at Osasuna after Bellingham sees red

Al Jazeera  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

Barcelona remained firm in the race for the La Liga with a 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday. Barcelona kept up with Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the La Liga title race with a win over Sevilla. AP Barcelona cut the gap on La Liga’s top two with an entertaining 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, despite playing out …

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

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

Firstpost  

Barcelona remained firm in the race for the La Liga with a 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday. Barcelona kept up with Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the La Liga title race with a win over Sevilla. AP Barcelona cut the gap on La Liga’s top two with an entertaining 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, despite playing out …

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona routs Sevilla 4-1 to inch closer to Real Madrid
1 month, 1 week ago

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona routs Sevilla 4-1 to inch closer to Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Barcelona cut the gap on La Liga’s top two with an entertaining 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, despite playing out the final half-hour with 10 men after Fermin Lopez’s red card. Robert Lewandowski, Lopez, Raphinha and Eric Garcia struck for the Catalans, who were able to capitalise on leader Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with second-placed Atletico Madrid on Saturday. …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

La Liga: Kylian Mbappe's second half strike sees Real Madrid share spoils in 1-1 draw against Atletico
1 month, 1 week ago

La Liga: Kylian Mbappe's second half strike sees Real Madrid share spoils in 1-1 draw against Atletico

Firstpost  

Real Madrid played out a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish La Liga on Saturday after Kylian Mbappe scored the equaliser. AP Kylian Mbappe found the back of the net on Sunday as Real Madrid drew 1-1 against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish La Liga. Julian Alvarez scored a controversial first half penalty for Atletico, but Mbappe’s second-half …

La Liga 2024-25: Mbappe strike rescues draw for Real Madrid against Atletico Madrid
1 month, 1 week 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: Top place on the line in Madrid derby as Real and Atletico squabble over refereeing
1 month, 2 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Top place on the line in Madrid derby as Real and Atletico squabble over refereeing

The Hindu  

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in their second derby of the season with the Liga lead on the line and the focus on refereeing. Atletico Madrid listed on X what it said were “basic instructions for the derby,” which included good physical preparation, pre-match massages, a thorough analysis of the rival; and finally the “use of your official television …

Barcelona routs Valencia again to reach Copa del Rey semifinals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Barcelona routs Valencia again to reach Copa del Rey semifinals

Deccan Chronicle  

Madrid: Ferran Torres scored a hat trick in the first half hour to lead Barcelona to another rout of Valencia and a spot in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey on Thursday. Fermin López scored in the 23rd and Lamine Yamal in the 59th for the Catalan club, which less than two weeks ago had handed Valencia a 7-1 …

Barcelona routs Valencia again to reach Copa del Rey semifinals. Sociedad gets past Osasuna
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Barcelona routs Valencia again to reach Copa del Rey semifinals. Sociedad gets past Osasuna

Associated Press  

MADRID — Ferran Torres scored a hat trick in the first half hour to lead Barcelona to another rout of Valencia and a spot in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey on Thursday. Fermin López scored in the 23rd and Lamine Yamal in the 59th for the Catalan club, which less than two weeks ago had handed Valencia a …

Lewandowski fires Barcelona past Alaves as gap to La Liga leaders Real Madrid narrows to four points
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lewandowski fires Barcelona past Alaves as gap to La Liga leaders Real Madrid narrows to four points

Firstpost  

Barcelona sit three points behind second-placed Atletico, who face Real Madrid in a thrilling derby next weekend — an opportunity for Hansi Flick’s side to close the gap. Robert Lewandowski’s second-half strike helped Barcelona beat Alaves 1-0 on Sunday to cut the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid down to four points. Barcelona trail second place Atletico by three …

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona must keep winning to catch up with leaders Real, says manager Flick
1 month, 2 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona must keep winning to catch up with leaders Real, says manager Flick

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was happy that his team moved within four points of La Liga leaders Real Madrid with Sunday’s 1-0 win over Deportivo Alaves, but remained aware that the pressure was still on Barca to catch up in the title race. “Today we gave a really good answer because it was a tough match and Alaves, they defend …

La Liga 2024-25: Lewandowski strikes in Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Alaves
1 month, 2 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Lewandowski strikes in Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Alaves

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 win for Barcelona against Deportivo Alaves on Sunday, as the third-placed hosts reduced their gap with La Liga leaders Real Madrid to four points. Barcelona’s second league win in a row lifted it to 45 points after 22 matches, while Alaves remained 18th in the standings, two points below safety. The hosts almost …

Lewandowski scores winner as Barcelona beats Alaves to move closer to the top in Spanish league
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lewandowski scores winner as Barcelona beats Alaves to move closer to the top in Spanish league

Associated Press  

MADRID — There was no rout this time but Barcelona still prevailed Sunday with Robert Lewandowski scoring a second-half winner as the Catalan club beat Alaves 1-0 to move within four points of rival Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish league. Third-placed Barcelona is three points behind second-placed Atletico Madrid, which ended a two-match winless streak in the …

La Liga: Espanyol stun leaders Real Madrid, Atletico cut gap with win over Mallorca
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

La Liga: Espanyol stun leaders Real Madrid, Atletico cut gap with win over Mallorca

Firstpost  

Real Madrid’s lead at the top of the Spanish La Liga standings narrowed down to just one point following a 0-1 loss to Espanyol on Saturday. Atletico Madrid pulled within a point of Los Blancos with a 2-0 win against Mallorca earlier, ahead of next weekend’s crunch derby clash at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos did not create much danger …

Real Madrid beaten by Espanyol after late Romero goal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid beaten by Espanyol after late Romero goal

Al Jazeera  

The LaLiga leaders upset by Carlos Romero’s 85th minute strike that snatched victory for the relegation-battling hosts. LaLiga leaders Real Madrid were stunned at lowly Espanyol after losing 1-0 thanks to a late Carlos Romero goal. The result means Real, on 49 points, are one point clear of Atletico Madrid, who beat Mallorca 2-0, before next weekend’s Spanish capital derby …

La Liga 2024-25: Real Madrid loses to Espanyol, drops points in title race
1 month, 2 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Real Madrid loses to Espanyol, drops points in title race

The Hindu  

Real Madrid stumbled to a shock 1-0 defeat at struggling Espanyol on Sunday which left it leading La Liga by a single point. Espanyol vs Real Madrid Highlights Real Madrid was dealt a blow when Antonio Rudiger limped off in the first half, with its Champions League play-off tie against Manchester City less than a fortnight away. Madrid looked sharper …

Barcelona end LaLiga winless run with 7-1 thrashing of Valencia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona end LaLiga winless run with 7-1 thrashing of Valencia

The Hindu  

Barcelona snapped their four-match winless streak in LaLiga with an emphatic 7-1 victory over Valencia on Sunday, with Fermin Lopez scoring an impressive double and adding two assists. Barcelona sit third in the standings with 42 points, three behind second-placed Atletico Madrid and seven adrift of leaders Real Madrid. But Barcelona continued to dominate and substitute Robert Lewandowski added a …

Barcelona 7-1 Valencia: Barca run riot after taking a three-goal lead in just 14 MINUTES against Carlos Corberan's strugglers as Fermin Lopez nets twice
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona 7-1 Valencia: Barca run riot after taking a three-goal lead in just 14 MINUTES against Carlos Corberan's strugglers as Fermin Lopez nets twice

Daily Mail  

Barcelona demolished Valencia with a 7-1 thrashing at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. Despite a resounding El Clasico win in the Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid earlier this month, Hansi Flick's side entered the game in the midst of a poor run of form in the league. In their last eight league fixtures prior to Sunday's clash Barca had …

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona returns to form in style in league, hammers Valencia 7-1 at home
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1 month, 3 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 …

La Liga 2024-25: Atletico Madrid holds Villarreal to 1-1 draw
1 month, 3 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Atletico Madrid holds Villarreal to 1-1 draw

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid salvaged a 1-1 draw against visiting Villarreal in La Liga on Saturday after Samuel Lino’s close-range effort in the second half cancelled out a controversial penalty converted by Gerard Moreno. Diego Simeone’s Atletico, now without a victory in its last two league games after a 15-game winning run in all competitions, has lost top spot to Real Madrid, …

Atletico Madrid stumbles in La Liga again after draw with Villarreal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Atletico Madrid stumbles in La Liga again after draw with Villarreal

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Atletico Madrid stumbled again in its La Liga quest after being held by Villarreal to 1-1 at home on Saturday. The stalemate, which came a week after a shock 1-0 loss at Leganes, left Atletico one point behind Real Madrid before the leader visited last-placed Valladolid. Gerard Moreno, Villarreal’s top scorer in club history, made it 120 …

La Liga 2024-25: Flick wants more focus from Barca after domestic slump
1 month, 3 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Flick wants more focus from Barca after domestic slump

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick called on his team to show more concentration in La Liga on Saturday after a dismal run of domestic form. “I think you can have a feeling that in La Liga we’re missing 5-10 per cent, it’s like that and this is what we have to change,” Flick told a news conference ahead of Sunday’s home …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Barcelona completes wild comeback victory at Benfica
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2 months ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Barcelona completes wild comeback victory at Benfica

The Hindu  

Raphinha struck a dramatic winner in stoppage time as Barcelona came from behind to beat Benfica 5-4 in a wild match on Tuesday and virtually ensure direct qualification to the Champions League last 16. Benfica was leading 4-2 with under 15 minutes remaining but Barcelona mounted a stunning late comeback to stay three points behind leaders Liverpool. However a Robert …

La Liga: Barcelona suffer another blow in title race after 1-1 draw against Getafe
2 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona suffer another blow in title race after 1-1 draw against Getafe

Firstpost  

Barcelona suffered yet another setback in the La Liga title race on Saturday after they were held to a 1- draw at Getafe. Barcelona could only muster a 1-1 draw at Getafe on Saturday in La Liga as they were unable to recover ground on the top two in the Spanish title race. Jules Kounde sent the visitors ahead early …

La Liga: Barcelona stumble to frustrating Getafe draw in title setback
2 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona stumble to frustrating Getafe draw in title setback

Deccan Chronicle  

Madrid: Barcelona could only muster a 1-1 draw at Getafe on Saturday in La Liga as they were unable to recover ground on the top two in the Spanish title race. Jules Kounde sent the visitors ahead early on but Mauro Arambarri levelled for Getafe in the first half and Barcelona could not break down Jose Bordalas' well-drilled side. The …

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