Hansi Flick’s Barcelona successfully retained their La Liga title, clinching victory on Sunday, after beating rivals Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico at Camp Nou. The Catalan giants, entertainers in attack and risk-takers at the back, triumphed with three games to spare, sitting 14 points ahead of second-place Los Blancos. AFP Sport looks at the […]
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Tchouameni can play Clasico despite Valverde clash: Real Madrid’s Arbeloa
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Aurelien Tchouameni will be in his team’s squad to face Barcelona on Sunday in La Liga, despite his confrontation with team-mate Fede Valverde. The Uruguay captain was treated in hospital for a head injury and will miss up to a fortnight while he recovers, after the two players argued […]
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Injured Mbappe faces backlash over Sardinia trip before Clasico
Sidelined with a hamstring injury, Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has sparked anger among a section of the club’s supporters after a holiday in Sardinia, triggering a fresh media storm ahead of Sunday’s Clasico against Barcelona. For many Madrid fans, the striker’s Italian getaway – during rest days granted by Real Madrid to injured players, […]
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Real Madrid coach Arbeloa launches stout defence of Mbappe
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa mounted a strong defence of French superstar Kylian Mbappe, who was criticised for what some perceived as ignoring his defensive responsibilities in last week’s Champions League defeat by Bayern Munich. Arbeloa, who himself is underfire with Real all but certain to finish without a trophy this term, said Mbappe had […]
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Bayern’s Kompany praises ‘special’ Neuer display in win at Real Madrid
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany hailed goalkeeper Manuel Neuer after his team secured a 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg win at Real Madrid on Tuesday. Luis Diaz and Harry Kane’s goals gave the Bundesliga leaders a strong lead on a dominant display but Kylian Mbappe pulled one back for Madrid, with Neuer making a […]
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Barca moves clear in LaLiga as Real Madrid stumbles
Robert Lewandowski shouldered home a dramatic late winner for Barcelona as they edged Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Saturday to move seven points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid slipped up. Second-placed Real were beaten 2-1 at Mallorca earlier on and Barca capitalised at the Metropolitano stadium to take a big step […]
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Guler scores from own half as Real Madrid thrash Elche
Arda Guler scored from inside his own half and Fede Valverde capped an excellent week with another fine strike as Real Madrid thrashed Elche 4-1 on Saturday in La Liga. Los Blancos, second, cut the gap on Barcelona at the top of La Liga to a point before the Catalans host Sevilla on Sunday. Uruguayan […]
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More than goals: Valverde draws Real Madrid map to glory
Federico Valverde’s sensational hat-trick against Manchester City helped Real Madrid put one foot in the Champions League quarterfinals, but his words after the game may prove more crucial still.
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Real Madrid run riot as Valverde treble stuns Man City
Federico Valverde’s superb first-half hat-trick helped Real Madrid demolish Manchester City 3-0 in a surprise Champions League last 16 first leg rout on Wednesday. Los Blancos were missing several key players including Kylian Mbappe but Uruguayan midfielder Valverde’s stunning treble, netted inside a 22-minute spell, crushed Pep Guardiola’s team at the Santiago Bernabeu. Vinicius Junior […]
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No Mbappe, no chance? Real Madrid on ropes against Man City
Rarely do record 15-time winners Real Madrid enter a Champions League clash as underdogs but this is the situation when Manchester City visit the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.