Rodrygo has suffered a knee injury, compounding Madrid’s growing injury problems ahead of a crucial European tie. According to football platform 433 on Instagram, the Brazilian forward is the latest name on the treatment table, joining Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe, who are also sidelined. The timing could hardly...
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Real Madrid are through to the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League after a 2-1 win over Benfica at the Santiago Bernabeu, sealing a 3-1 aggregate victory. Kylian Mbappe missed the match due to a knee issue, leaving Madrid to attack without their main summer signing. Benfica struck...
Real Madrid edged past Benfica 1-0 in their UEFA Champions League meeting, but the result quickly became secondary after allegations of racist abuse involving Vinícius Júnior. Vinicius scored the only goal of the night with a composed finish during a tight contest that never really opened up. Chances were...
Real Madrid showed their championship resolve with a hard-fought 2–0 victory over Valencia on Sunday, trimming Barcelona’s lead at the summit of La Liga and sending a clear message that the title race is far from over. It wasn’t the most fluid or flashy performance from Madrid, but it...
Real Madrid said Monday that coach Xabi Alonso has left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa. A day after the team lost the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, the club parted ways with the Basque coach and immediately appointed former Madrid player...
Manchester City produced a gutsy comeback at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night, defeating Real Madrid 2–1 in a Champions League clash that has left Xabi Alonso’s future hanging by a thread. With Kylian Mbappé sidelined by knee discomfort, Alonso had to gamble by starting 21-year-old Gonzalo Garcia. Madrid...
Jude Bellingham’s second-half strike proved the difference as Real Madrid edged Juventus 1-0 on Wednesday night, keeping their flawless start to the Champions League alive. The 15-time European champions, led by Xabi Alonso, dominated much of the game at the Santiago Bernabéu but couldn’t add to Bellingham’s close-range effort...
No continued his blistering form with a clinical finish from distance, powering Real Madrid to a convincing 2-0 victory over Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabéu and solidifying their perch atop La Liga. Under new manager Xabi Alonso, Los Blancos have stormed through their first five league matches unbeaten, with...
UEFA Champions League (UCL) draw on Thursday set the stage for thrilling encounters in the revamped league phase, with defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) pitted against powerhouses Bayern Munich and Barcelona. The expanded 36-team format, introduced last season, promises intense competition across eight matchdays. PSG’s challenging slate includes Tottenham...
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) produced a stunning performance to defeat Real Madrid 4-0 in the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup, setting up a final showdown with Chelsea. Fabian Ruiz scored twice, while Ousmane Dembele and Goncalo Ramos added to the scoreline at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford,...
Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to beat any team, including Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), despite acknowledging the French giants’ strength. Alexander-Arnold made the remarks after Real Madrid’s thrilling 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. *“PSG is a...
2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals are set to ignite the football world as eight top clubs battle for a spot in the semi-finals. The tournament, being hosted in the United States for the first time, promises to deliver electrifying matches and unforgettable moments. *Quarter-Final Fixtures* The action begins...
Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over Juventus in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Round of 16 match, advancing to the quarterfinals. The winning goal was scored by Gonzalo Garcia in the 54th minute, thanks to a pinpoint cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold. Juventus had early chances, with Randal...
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is cautiously optimistic about Kylian Mbappe’s availability for the team’s upcoming clash against Juventus in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Alonso expressed his hopes for Mbappe’s return, emphasizing the French superstar’s importance to the team. “We need Kylian; he’s a top player and...
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has expressed optimism about the team’s progress, stating that they are taking steps forward amidst the changes happening at the club. Following their 3-0 win over Salzburg, Alonso noted that the team is in the midst of a demanding competition, but is using the...
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid ensured they will not lose the LaLiga title in next week’s El Clasico but their 3-2 win over Celta Vigo on Sunday will not have done much to help their confidence. A failure to win would have meant victory for Barcelona when...
A Jules Kounde goal in the dying minutes of extra time handed FC Barcelona a dramatic 3-2 win over fierce rivals Real Madrid. It was an enthralling Copa del Rey final in a raucous atmosphere at Seville’s La Cartuja stadium on Saturday night. FC Barcelona won a record extending...
Arsenal staved off Champions League holders Real Madrid’s superstars and rich history of unlikely comebacks to snatch a 2-1 victory on Wednesday and reach the semi-finals with a superb 5-1 aggregate triumph. The Gunners’ 3-0 quarter-final first leg triumph last week gave them a vital cushion in the Spanish...
An Inspector with the Nigerian Police, Stephen Enang on Tuesday night in Calabar died while watching the Champions League match between Arsenal and Real Madrid at a football viewing center. Enang, said to be a diehard fan of Arsenal, was until his death, attached to the Akim Police Division,...
Arsenal stormed to a stunning 3-0 win over Champions League holders Real Madrid as Declan Rice’s free-kick masterclass left the Gunners within touching distance of a place in the semi-finals. Rice scored two majestic free kicks in the second half of the quarter-final first leg at the Emirates Stadium....