Champions League final | Real Madrid wants to focus on Salah’s Liverpool rather than Mbappe saga
2 years, 7 months ago

Champions League final | Real Madrid wants to focus on Salah’s Liverpool rather than Mbappe saga

The Hindu  

Mohamed Salah could easily have given the kind of diplomatic answer trotted out by most football players. @LFC | #UCLfinalpic.twitter.com/2DARq4RQlW — UEFA Champions League May 25, 2022 Dark day in Kyiv Salah clearly hasn’t forgotten what went down in the 2018 final against Real Madrid in Kyiv. That didn’t stop Salah from posting “we have a score to settle” on Twitter after Madrid joined Liverpool in Saturday’s final by producing that amazing second-leg comeback against Manchester City in the semifinals. “It wasn’t a surprise because we don’t talk about players from other teams,” said Marcelo, one of the Madrid players with a chance to win a fifth Champions League title. “I’ve never talked about players who are not playing for Real Madrid, and I will never talk about players who are not playing for Real Madrid,” Ancelotti said.

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Mbappe's adaptation period is over: Real Madrid's Ancelotti after Sevilla win
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Mbappe's adaptation period is over: Real Madrid's Ancelotti after Sevilla win

India Today  

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti believes Kylian Mbappé has moved past his adjustment phase at the club, asserting that his standout performance against Sevilla exemplifies his integration into the team. Mbappe's contribution—a goal and an assist—played a pivotal role in Real Madrid's 4-2 victory on Sunday, December 22. The victory over Sevilla was a turning point not just for Mbappe …

Mbappé scores again as Real Madrid ends 2024 in 2nd place in Spanish league
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Mbappé scores again as Real Madrid ends 2024 in 2nd place in Spanish league

Associated Press  

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé added to his scoring streak with a superb strike 10 minutes into a Spanish league match as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-2 on Sunday to finish the year one point behind leader Atletico Madrid. Mbappé sent a right-footed shot into the upper corner for his fourth goal in as many matches with Madrid in all competitions. …

UEFA Champions League: Manchester City's struggles continue after loss to Juventus; Barcelona beat Dortmund
4 weeks, 2 days ago

UEFA Champions League: Manchester City's struggles continue after loss to Juventus; Barcelona beat Dortmund

Firstpost  

Manchester City succumbed to yet another defeat after they went down 2-0 to Juventus in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Manchester City’s with a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Pep Guardiola’s old club Barcelona beat Borussia Dortmund to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of Europe’s elite club competition. Juventus players …

Juventus deepen Man City crisis, Barcelona into Champions League knockouts
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Juventus deepen Man City crisis, Barcelona into Champions League knockouts

Hindustan Times  

Manchester City's crisis continued with a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Pep Guardiola's old club Barcelona beat Borussia Dortmund to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of Europe's elite club competition. Juventus' Weston McKennie celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates Arsenal, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, Lille, Feyenoord and Stuttgart were also …

Champions League: Barcelona edge past Dortmund, Manchester City beaten again
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions League: Barcelona edge past Dortmund, Manchester City beaten again

India Today  

In a thrilling UEFA Champions League match on Wednesday, December 11, FC Barcelona secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund. Manchester City's woes continue In other Champions League matches, Juventus dealt a significant blow to Manchester City's hopes by winning 2-0. Dusan Vlahovic and Weston McKennie scored the goals for Juventus, with Vlahovic's header in the 53rd minute and …

Champions League: Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham on target as Real Madrid beat Atalanta 3-2. Liverpool win again
1 month ago

Champions League: Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham on target as Real Madrid beat Atalanta 3-2. Liverpool win again

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid’s big stars turned on the style to revive the Spanish giant’s faltering Champions League title defense on Tuesday. Real Madrid's French forward #09 Kylian Mbappe celebrates his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League football match against Atalanta Galacticos Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham all scored in a thrilling 3-2 win at Italian league leader …

UEFA Champions League: Liverpool maintain unbeaten run with win over Girona; Real Madrid, PSG also clinch victories
1 month ago

UEFA Champions League: Liverpool maintain unbeaten run with win over Girona; Real Madrid, PSG also clinch victories

Firstpost  

Liverpool remained unbeaten in the UEFA Champions League with a 1-0 win over Spanish outfit Girona. Mohamed Salah helped maintain Liverpool’s perfect record in the Champions League on Tuesday while holders Real Madrid to topple in-form Italians Atalanta. In Spain, Salah’s 63rd-minute penalty proved decisive against dogged debutants Girona to extend the Premier League leaders’ record to six from six …

Champions League 2024-25: Vinicius Junior scores on return as Real Madrid beats Atalanta
1 month ago

Champions League 2024-25: Vinicius Junior scores on return as Real Madrid beats Atalanta

The Hindu  

Real Madrid got a much-needed 3-2 Champions League win at Atalanta on Tuesday thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham as the holder snapped a two-game losing run in the competition. Real handed the Serie A leader its first defeat in this season’s revamped Champions League after Mbappe gave it the lead with a strike from …

Champions League 2024-25: Why was Mbappe subbed off in Real Madrid’s match against Atalanta?
1 month ago

Champions League 2024-25: Why was Mbappe subbed off in Real Madrid’s match against Atalanta?

The Hindu  

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe was substituted off in the first-half due to a suspected injury during a Champions League 2024-25 match against Atalanta at the Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday. Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior returned to the starting line-up after a hamstring injury kept the forward out of action for since late November. Other players who continue to be out for …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City seeks to return to form against Juventus
1 month ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City seeks to return to form against Juventus

The Hindu  

Manchester City’s malaise leaves the English champion in the unusual position of fretting over qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League ahead of a tricky trip to Italian giant Juventus. City has often hit top form down the home straight to win the league during Guardiola’s six title successes in the past seven seasons. City squad ‘not enough’ …

Kylian Mbappe promises to get over rough Real Madrid start: Wanna win the UCL
1 month ago

Kylian Mbappe promises to get over rough Real Madrid start: Wanna win the UCL

India Today  

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé opened up about his challenging start with his dream club, admitting that the transition has been far from smooth. Speaking to Clique TV, Mbappe expressed his confidence in turning things around and helping Real Madrid achieve glory. I want it, I wanna win it at Real Madrid," Mbappe told Clique TV. The first major test …

Cristiano Ronaldo's prediction on Kylian Mbappe goes viral after French star's struggles at Real Madrid
1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's prediction on Kylian Mbappe goes viral after French star's struggles at Real Madrid

Firstpost  

Though Kylian Mbappe has scored 10 goals for Real Madrid since joining the Spanish champions from Paris Saint-Germain, he has faced a barrage of criticism after missing a penalty in back-to-back games across competitions. Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who had scored more than 300 goals in nine seasons for Real Madrid, had expected Kylian Mbappe to initially struggle following his …

Ancelotti says Mbappé is ‘aware’ he must play better after missing penalties in Madrid defeats
1 month ago

Ancelotti says Mbappé is ‘aware’ he must play better after missing penalties in Madrid defeats

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Carlo Ancelotti is convinced Kylián Mbappé will find a way out of the rut that has included two big penalty misses since his highly-anticipated move to Real Madrid, the Italian coach said Friday. His post after the Athletic game is one of a player who knows how he is playing and that he can play better,” Ancelotti …

La Liga 2024-25: Mbappe misses another penalty, Real Madrid loses at Bilbao
1 month ago

La Liga 2024-25: Mbappe misses another penalty, Real Madrid loses at Bilbao

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe missed his second penalty in a week as La Liga champion Real Madrid slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday, its fourth loss in the last seven games in all competitions. READ | Raphinha scores double as Barcelona eases past Mallorca Still missing talisman Vinicius Jr and other key players like Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao …

Kylian Mbappe scores in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Getafe in La Liga: A look at French forward's form with Los Blancos
1 month, 1 week ago

Kylian Mbappe scores in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Getafe in La Liga: A look at French forward's form with Los Blancos

Firstpost  

Kylian Mbappe has struggled with consistency since joining Real Madrid earlier this year. Kylian Mbappe scored a goal for Real Madrid on Sunday as they defeated Getafe 2-0 in a La Liga match at the Santiago Bernabeu. While the Los Blancos have been flying high in the La Liga this season, with just one loss so far, Kylian Mbappe, however, …

Mbappe, Bellingham respond to unhappy fans with goals in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Getafe
1 month, 1 week ago

Mbappe, Bellingham respond to unhappy fans with goals in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Getafe

Deccan Chronicle  

Madrid: Kylian Mbappé made some peace with Real Madrid’s fans by scoring in his team’s 2-0 win over Getafe in the Spanish league on Sunday. Mbappé, who has been criticized by some supporters because of his disappointing performances since joining the Spanish powerhouse this season, found the net in the 38th minute to seal Madrid’s victory at the Santiago Bernabeu …

Mbappé and Bellingham respond to unhappy fans with goals in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Getafe
1 month, 1 week ago

Mbappé and Bellingham respond to unhappy fans with goals in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Getafe

Associated Press  

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé made some peace with Real Madrid’s fans. Mbappé scored in Madrid’s 2-0 win over Getafe in the Spanish league on Sunday to help ease the pressure on the France star. “Things have been going well in La Liga since the last defeat, but we can’t get sidetracked because this is what Real Madrid demands,” Madrid defender …

Why Real Madrid might still crash out of a Champions League designed so they can’t fail
1 month, 1 week ago

Why Real Madrid might still crash out of a Champions League designed so they can’t fail

The Independent  

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UCL 2024/25: Under-confident Mbappe needs time and love, says Real Madrid boss Ancelotti
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UCL 2024/25: Under-confident Mbappe needs time and love, says Real Madrid boss Ancelotti

The Hindu  

Striker Kylian Mbappe had another subdued and disappointing performance for Real Madrid on Wednesday, failing to seriously trouble Liverpool’s defence and missing a penalty in its 2-0 Champions League defeat at Anfield. The World Cup winning forward has scored one goal in his last six games in all competitions but manager Carlo Ancelotti defended him after Wednesday’s match as an …

Mbappe needs ‘love and support’ after Real Madrid’s loss to Liverpool
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mbappe needs ‘love and support’ after Real Madrid’s loss to Liverpool

Al Jazeera  

The French striker missed a penalty as Madrid’s loss brought them to the brink of elimination from the Champions League. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes his French striker Kylian Mbappe needs “love and support” after yet another goalless performance for his Spanish club in the UEFA Champions League. Former Paris Saint-Germain player Mbappe had hoped his move to Real …

Mbappe misses penalty as Liverpool exact revenge on Real Madrid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mbappe misses penalty as Liverpool exact revenge on Real Madrid

China Daily  

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe look dejected after the match against Liverpool during the Champions League in Anfield, Liverpool, Britain on November 27, 2024. LIVERPOOL - Kylian Mbappe saw a penalty saved as Liverpool beat Real Madrid 2-0 on Wednesday to inflict a third Champions League defeat in five matches on the holders. Liverpool had a score to …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Mbappe misses penalty as Liverpool exacts revenge on Real Madrid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Mbappe misses penalty as Liverpool exacts revenge on Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe saw a penalty saved as Liverpool beat Real Madrid 2-0 on Wednesday to inflict a third Champions League defeat in five matches on the holder. Mohamed Salah also fired wide from the spot, but it mattered little as Liverpool secured a 17th win in Arne Slot’s first 19 games in charge. Liverpool had a score to settle with …

Mbappe needs ‘support’ Real Madrid coach Ancelotti says after 2-0 loss to Liverpool
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mbappe needs ‘support’ Real Madrid coach Ancelotti says after 2-0 loss to Liverpool

Associated Press  

LIVERPOOL, England — Kylian Mbappe hoped his move to Real Madrid would finally end his wait to win the Champions League. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said afterward the star forward was going through a “difficult moment” just months after he joined the record 15-time European champion. We can’t put too much grief on him for that.” World Cup winner Mbappe …

UCL 2024-25: What happened the last time Real Madrid faced Liverpool in the Champions League?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UCL 2024-25: What happened the last time Real Madrid faced Liverpool in the Champions League?

The Hindu  

Anfield will play host to a clash of UEFA Champions League royalty when Real Madrid visits Liverpool for a league stage fixture on Wednesday. Madrid, 15-time winners of the continental club event, has had a stuttering start to the new league phase, winning only two out of its opening four encounters. Liverpool vs Real Madrid Head-to-head record Real Madrid wins: …

Mbappe takes reins for Real Madrid in Liverpool clash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mbappe takes reins for Real Madrid in Liverpool clash

Deccan Chronicle  

Madrid: With Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior injured for the Champions League clash at Liverpool on Wednesday, superstar summer signing Kylian Mbappe will become their key attacking weapon. “I think I put in a good performance, I'm starting to get up to speed with my team-mates,” Mbappe told Real Madrid TV after the win over Leganes that took the Spanish champions …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Luis Enrique urges PSG to show resolve in Bayern clash
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Luis Enrique urges PSG to show resolve in Bayern clash

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique has urged his side to be brave in Tuesday’s Champions League clash at Bayern Munich, admitting its stuttering start leaves no room for error. PSG is languishing just under the play-off section of the Champions League standings in 25th, having won one and lost two of its four matches to date. “It’s obvious that …

UEFA Champions League preview: UCL returns with Liverpool-Real Madrid and Bayern-PSG rematches of recent finals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League preview: UCL returns with Liverpool-Real Madrid and Bayern-PSG rematches of recent finals

The Hindu  

Real Madrid playing Liverpool in the Champions League has twice in recent years been a final between arguably the two best teams in the competition. Liverpool, which will host Wednesday’s game, is eight points clear atop the Premier League under new coach Arne Slot and the only team to win all four Champions League games so far. City went unbeaten …

Champions League returns with Liverpool-Real Madrid and Bayern-PSG rematches of recent finals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Champions League returns with Liverpool-Real Madrid and Bayern-PSG rematches of recent finals

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Real Madrid playing Liverpool in the Champions League has twice in recent years been a final between arguably the two best teams in the competition. Liverpool, which will host Wednesday’s game, is eight points clear atop the Premier League under new coach Arne Slot and the only team to win all four Champions League games so far. City …

Mbappé scores as Madrid moves closer to Barcelona in Spanish league ahead of tough test at Liverpool
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mbappé scores as Madrid moves closer to Barcelona in Spanish league ahead of tough test at Liverpool

Associated Press  

Kylian Mbappé scored and Real Madrid moved within four points of Spanish league leader Barcelona with a 3-0 win at Leganes on Sunday ahead of its eagerly awaited Champions League match against Liverpool. Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham also scored to close the gap on Barcelona, which conceded two late goals in a 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on Saturday. …

Champions League 2024-25: Marquinhos laments PSG’s inefficiency after 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid
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2 months ago

Champions League 2024-25: Marquinhos laments PSG’s inefficiency after 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid

The Hindu  

Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos lamented the team’s inefficiency and inability to “do things properly” after a 2-1 home loss to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday left it last among the four French clubs in the new-look Champions League. “Sometimes when we make mistakes in the Champions League we are not punished for it, but when you have top players in the …

Carlo Ancelotti's 'future at Real Madrid is uncertain' after dismal 3-1 loss to AC Milan... as reports in Spain claim the 'crisis club' will consider sacking the manager if losing streak continues
Trending News
2 months ago

Carlo Ancelotti's 'future at Real Madrid is uncertain' after dismal 3-1 loss to AC Milan... as reports in Spain claim the 'crisis club' will consider sacking the manager if losing streak continues

Daily Mail  

Pressure is mounting on Carlo Ancelotti in the wake of Real Madrid's dismal 3-1 defeat by AC Milan, according to reports in Spain. The LaLiga giants, who came into this season's revamped Champions League format as the reigning title-holders, suffered their second defeat of the European campaign on Tuesday, losing to Ancelotti's old side Milan at the Bernabeu. Pressure is …

PSG and Atletico Madrid’s slow starts inject jeopardy into Champions League
2 months ago

PSG and Atletico Madrid’s slow starts inject jeopardy into Champions League

The Independent  

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Fonseca Warns Milan: Embrace the Challenge in Madrid
2 months ago

Fonseca Warns Milan: Embrace the Challenge in Madrid

The Hindu  

Milan manager Paulo Fonseca urges his players to embrace the moment when they face Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League clash in the Spanish capital on Tuesday. Despite having won more Champions League titles than any other club apart from Real (15), it has been almost two decades since Milan lifted the trophy in 2007, while the Madrid side …

Vinicius' Treble Fires as Real Madrid Comeback from Two Goals Down to Dortmund
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinicius' Treble Fires as Real Madrid Comeback from Two Goals Down to Dortmund

Deccan Chronicle  

Real Madrid staged a remarkable comeback against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, securing a 5-2 victory on Tuesday. Vinicius Junior's hat-trick proved to be the turning point of the match, as he orchestrated a stunning comeback for Los Blancos. Despite trailing 2-0 at halftime, Madrid fought back with relentless determination and secured the title with a late goal from …

Real Madrid vs Dortmund: A Battle of Titans in the UEFA Champions League
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid vs Dortmund: A Battle of Titans in the UEFA Champions League

The Hindu  

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will clash in the Champions League round of 16 on Tuesday, marking a rematch of last season's final. Dortmund leads the league stage with two wins, while Madrid suffered a 1-0 loss at Lille, their first defeat in the competition since 2022-23. Both teams have been impressive in Europe, with Dortmund's impressive performance against Celtic …

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: A rematch for the ages, Barcelona faces Bayern in a clash of titans
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: A rematch for the ages, Barcelona faces Bayern in a clash of titans

Firstpost  

A plethora of exciting matches await this week in the UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will clash in a rematch of the 2023-24 final, while Barcelona and Bayern Munich will battle it out in a clash of titans. Other notable matches include AC Milan vs Club Brugge, Arsenal vs Shakhtar Donetsk, and Juventus vs VfB Stuttgart.

Champions League returns missing Mbappé, Rodri, Barella as injury wave hits European soccer
3 months, 1 week ago

Champions League returns missing Mbappé, Rodri, Barella as injury wave hits European soccer

Associated Press  

Key players will be sidelined when the Champions League resumes Tuesday after a wave of injuries within a week of the new-look competition starting. Inter Milan midfielder Nicolò Barella, who was a standout playing against Rodri on Sept. 18, will miss at least one Champions League game because of a thigh strain. Harry Kane scored four in Bayern’s 9-2 win …

Champions League: Manchester City vs Inter Milan ends in goalless draw; PSG scores late to beat Girona
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Champions League: Manchester City vs Inter Milan ends in goalless draw; PSG scores late to beat Girona

The Hindu  

The 0-0 draws between Manchester City and Inter Milan in their rematch of the 2023 final, after Bologna and Shakhtar Donetsk also could not find a goal, capped an untypically goal-shy evening for the Champions League on Wednesday. “The quality of the goals was sensational,” Celtic coach Brendan Rodgers said after just a fourth win in 33 Champions League games …

Mbappe scores on Champions League debut for Madrid
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mbappe scores on Champions League debut for Madrid

China Daily  

Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring Real Madrid's first goal in a Champions League match against Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, on Tuesday. REUTERS MADRID — Kylian Mbappe scored on his first Champions League appearance for Real Madrid, as the current titleholder started its trophy defense with a 3-1 win over Stuttgart on Tuesday. Endrick, making his Champions League debut, …

Mbappé starts new Champions League campaign with a goal in Real Madrid victory
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mbappé starts new Champions League campaign with a goal in Real Madrid victory

Associated Press  

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé renewed his quest to win a European title by scoring for Real Madrid in his first Champions League match with the club. “I’m feeling better match after match.” Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was named the man of the match as he was key to keep Stuttgart from capitalizing on its many scoring opportunities. Mbappé won the …

Kylian Mbappé ends scoring drought in Spanish league and scores 2 in Real Madrid’s win over Betis
4 months, 1 week ago

Kylian Mbappé ends scoring drought in Spanish league and scores 2 in Real Madrid’s win over Betis

Associated Press  

MADRID — With two goals in less than 10 minutes, Kylian Mbappé ended his scoring drought in the Spanish league, leading Real Madrid to a 2-0 win over Real Betis on Sunday. Madrid’s biggest signing in years, Mbappé had scored once in the team’s win over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup final last month, but he had yet to …

Real Madrid gets Champions League final rematches with Liverpool, Dortmund in new format fixtures
4 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid gets Champions League final rematches with Liverpool, Dortmund in new format fixtures

Associated Press  

MONACO — The Champions League will have a series of rematches of recent finals in the bigger slate of games paired Thursday in the new format of European soccer’s signature competition. Real Madrid will have re-runs of its past three Champions League title wins, against Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, in a revamped eight-game schedule for each team now the traditional …

Arsenal face PSG and Liverpool to play Real Madrid: Champions League draw in full
4 months, 1 week ago

Arsenal face PSG and Liverpool to play Real Madrid: Champions League draw in full

The Independent  

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Explainer: The new Champions League format aims to give clubs what they wanted from UEFA
4 months, 1 week ago

Explainer: The new Champions League format aims to give clubs what they wanted from UEFA

Associated Press  

MONACO — The Champions League gets a fresh look with more teams playing for more prize money from more games against more opponents. The first new Champions League format since 2003 promises almost everything Europe’s wealthiest and most influential clubs wanted. Still, the Champions League format shaped mostly by rebel Super League clubs was broadly approved one year later by …

By ditching its superstars, Paris Saint-Germain aims to achieve something greater
4 months, 3 weeks ago

By ditching its superstars, Paris Saint-Germain aims to achieve something greater

LA Times  

Last week, for the first time in nearly a decade, Paris Saint-Germain opened its season without Neymar, Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe. That’s our ambition, that’s our strategy.” The blueprint for that strategy actually started taking shape in the summer of 2023 when the club opened a $385-million training base in the western suburbs of Paris that included training, education …

WATCH | Kylian Mbappe Scores His First Goal For Real Madrid, Hails The UEFA Super Cup 2024 As 'Magical Night'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

WATCH | Kylian Mbappe Scores His First Goal For Real Madrid, Hails The UEFA Super Cup 2024 As 'Magical Night'

ABP News  

Kylian Mbappe's First Goal For Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappe caps off a memorable debut for Real Madrid with a goal and a sliverware, as Real Madrid defeated Atalanta 2-0 to win the UEFA Super Cup 2024. Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Fede Valverde were enough for Los Blancos to seal their sixth UEFA Super Cup title, as they now move …

Kylian Mbappé scores on debut for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Atalanta in UEFA Super Cup
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kylian Mbappé scores on debut for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Atalanta in UEFA Super Cup

New Indian Express  

WARSAW: A goal and a trophy. The France captain pulled on the famous white jersey of the Spanish champions for the first time in a competitive match and marked the occasion with the second goal in a 2-0 win over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday. After putting both arms across his chest for his trademark celebration, Mbappé …

Why Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League title is only just the start
7 months, 1 week ago

Why Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League title is only just the start

The Independent  

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Real Madrid win lifts Shakhtar into next Champions League. Dortmund loss means Eintracht miss out
7 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid win lifts Shakhtar into next Champions League. Dortmund loss means Eintracht miss out

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Real Madrid winning the Champions League title also was a victory for Shakhtar Donetsk and defeat for Borussia Dortmund also was a loss for Eintracht Frankfurt. Madrid’s 2-0 win Saturday in the final in London settled the last direct entries into the revamped 36-team Champions League lineup for next season. Had Dortmund beaten Madrid in the final, Germany …

UEFA Champions League final: Real Madrid defeat Borussia Dortmund to lift trophy for 15th time
7 months, 1 week ago

UEFA Champions League final: Real Madrid defeat Borussia Dortmund to lift trophy for 15th time

The Hindu  

Real Madrid were crowned kings of Europe for a record-extending 15th time with a trademark 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at a raucous Wembley on Saturday as they were outplayed for an hour but then showed their clinical edge. After Dortmund had made, but spurned, several good chances, particularly in a one-sided first half, Real …

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