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Slumping Girona And Limp Barcelona Fail To Exploit Real Madrid’s La Liga Slip

March 4, 2024 admin

Presented with a chance to gain ground on Liga leaders Real Madrid, both Girona and then Barcelona tamely surrendered points on Sunday. After Real Madrid drew in Valencia the night before, surprising title challengers Girona had a chance to reverse their recent slump and regain some ground. But they continued to subside as they lost…

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La Liga: Atletico Madrid Overtake Barcelona With Comfortable Alaves Win

October 30, 2023 admin

Atletico Madrid eased to a 2-1 win over Alaves on Sunday to rise above champions Barcelona to third in La Liga. After league leaders Real Madrid beat the Catalans 2-1 in Saturday’s Clasico, Diego Simeone’s Atletico took full advantage to move a point ahead of Xavi Hernandez’s side. Atletico trail Los Blancos and second-place Girona…

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Jude Bellingham’s Brace Earns Real Madrid El Clasico Win At Barcelona

October 29, 2023 admin

Jude Bellingham‘s stunning double snatched Real Madrid a 2-1 comeback victory at Barcelona in his first La Liga Clasico on Saturday. The England international, who has started his Madrid career in remarkable goalscoring form, unleashed a rocket into the top corner from distance after Ilkay Gundogan had sent hosts Barcelona ahead at the Olympic Stadium….

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Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, Raphinha Return In Barca Clasico Squad

October 28, 2023 admin

Barcelona trio Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Raphinha are fit to face Real Madrid in the Clasico on Saturday. Xavi Hernandez named the three players, who have been out injured in recent weeks, in his squad for the derby clash at Barca’s temporary Olympic Stadium home. Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Sergi Roberto remain sidelined…

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‘Unlucky’ Sergio Ramos Own Goal Helps Barcelona beat Sevilla

September 30, 2023 admin

Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos‘s own goal handed his old enemy Barcelona a narrow 1-0 win over Sevilla on Friday in La Liga, taking the Catalans top of the table. Veteran centre-back Ramos deflected Lamine Yamal‘s header into his own net in the 76th minute to break the deadlock in a tight clash. The 37-year-old…

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Youngster Fermin Lopez Rescues Barcelona Draw At Mallorca

September 27, 2023 admin

Youngster Fermin Lopez rescued Barcelona a 2-2 draw at Real Mallorca on Tuesday which extended his team’s La Liga lead, even though the champions dropped two points. Barcelona came from behind twice to secure a draw, Vedat Muriqi opening the scoring for the hosts early on, before Raphinha pulled them level. However Abdon Prats sent…

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Felix Hits Double As ‘Best’ Barca Thrash Antwerp

September 20, 2023 admin

Joao Felix struck twice as Barcelona flexed their muscles with a crushing 5-0 win over Royal Antwerp in the Champions League on Tuesday, showing their determination to be considered among Europe’s elite once again. After consecutive humiliating group stage eliminations Barcelona are desperate to go deep in this season’s competition, last winning it eight years…

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Robert Lewandowski Penalty Earns Barca Tight Win At Osasuna

September 4, 2023 admin

Robert Lewandowski rolled home a late penalty to earn Barcelona a hard-fought 2-1 win at Osasuna in La Liga on Sunday. The striker won the penalty when he was tugged back in the box by Alejandro Catena, who was sent off. Barcelona took the lead through Jules Kounde’s header in the first half but Chimy…

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UEFA Champions League 2023-24, Group Stage Draw: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

August 31, 2023 admin

Holders Manchester City and other top European clubs will learn their Champions League fate for this season when the draw for the group stage takes place in Monaco on Thursday. Pep Guardiola’s side finally won the trophy for the first time when they defeated Inter Milan 1-0 in last season’s final in Istanbul in June….

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Lamine Yamal, 16, Shines As Barcelona Edge Seven-Goal Thriller At Villarreal

August 28, 2023 admin

Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal shone in a thrilling 4-3 win for the Spanish champions at Villarreal on Sunday in La Liga. The 16-year-old winger, making only his second start for the club, hit the woodwork twice and set up the opening goal for Gavi in an impressive performance which stood out amid a chaotic battle….

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