Jude Bellingham edged Real Madrid ahead in their Champions League play-off against Manchester City, but then his week swiftly took a turn for the worse. The England international was sent off in the first half as Los Blancos dropped two points in the Spanish title race on Saturday at Osasuna. The midfielder will at least be fresh for the second leg clash with City at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday, with Madrid holding a 3-2 lead in the tie after their victory at the Etihad Stadium last week.

Bellingham felt he had let his side down with his dismissal for dissent, despite insisting the referee misunderstood him, and he apologised to his team-mates.

All will be forgiven if he helps pull Madrid past Pep Guardiola’s City and into the last 16. 

“Enough said about the misunderstanding, just wanted to apologise again for leaving my team-mates in such a tough position and thank the fans for their support and understanding,” wrote Bellingham on social media.

“We’ll see each other on Wednesday, (playing) at home.”

It was his second red card for arguing with referees since arriving in Spain from Borussia Dortmund in 2023.

Despite his occasional frustration with officials, Bellingham has mostly been able to enjoy himself in Spain. 

His goals were crucial as Madrid won La Liga last season, and he helped his side claim their record-extending 15th Champions League trophy at Wembley, against his former side Dortmund.

Bellingham was previously linked with City but on arrival at Madrid said once the Spanish giants came in for him he got “goosebumps” and that his heart nearly stopped.

“I’d always been aware of the interest from England so that was pretty normal,” he said after joining.

“Money is not a thing for me. I don’t think about money at all when I make these kind of decisions. I never have and will — I play the game purely out of love…

“It wasn’t a case of other teams are bad or they weren’t good but, for me, Madrid is the greatest.”

Big game Bellingham

In his fairytale first season Bellingham scored 23 goals in 43 games across all competitions, as well as converting a penalty in the Champions League quarter-final shootout Madrid won against City.

Bellingham has often shone in Madrid’s key matches.

The 21-year-old scored vital goals in both league Clasicos last season, and in both games against Girona, who for most of the season were Madrid’s main title contenders.

In the Champions League he set up Vinicius for a goal in the final against Dortmund, as well as scoring four times in the group stage.

This season, operating in a slightly more withdrawn role following the arrival of French superstar Kylian Mbappe, he initially found it harder to find his spark in attack.

Bellingham failed to find the net in his first 12 games, having netted double figures by the same time last season.

However coach Carlo Ancelotti backed the midfielder to come good and praised his hard work in a defensive capacity.

Eventually Bellingham’s nose for goal returned and he has scored 10 times in his last 20 games, as well as providing six assists.

The most recent of those strikes came in the 92nd minute against City to snatch Madrid the advantage.

The days since have been tumultuous but by the time the Champions League anthem is ringing out at the Bernabeu, Bellingham’s mind will be focused on getting the job done.

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Manchester City vs Real Madrid LIVE Streaming, UEFA Champions League: For the fourth year in a row, Real Madrid will be taking on Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League, with the first leg taking place at the home of the Premier League champions. Unlike the previous years, this season sees the clash take place at the pre-Round of 16 stage, with both sides having finished outside the Top 8 of the Champions League group. Real Madrid finished 11th while City finished 22nd. Los Blancos enter the game after a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in La Liga, while City beat Leyton Orient 2-1 in the FA Cup. Real Madrid have won in two of the clashes in the last three years against City.

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When will the Manchester City vs Real Madrid, Champions League match take place?

The Manchester City vs Real Madrid, Champions League match will take place on Wednesday, February 12 (IST).

Where will the Manchester City vs Real Madrid, Champions League match be held?

The Manchester City vs Real Madrid, Champions League match will be held at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester.

What time will the Manchester City vs Real Madrid, Champions League match start?

The Manchester City vs Real Madrid, Champions League match will start at 1:30 AM IST.

Which TV channels will show the live telecast of the Manchester City vs Real Madrid, Champions League match?

The Manchester City vs Real Madrid, Champions League match will be televised live on the Sony Sports network.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Manchester City vs Real Madrid, Champions League match?

The Manchester City vs Real Madrid, Champions League match will be live streamed on the SonyLIV app and website.

(All details are as per information shared by the broadcaster)

Espanyol vs Real Madrid LIVE Streaming, La Liga 2024-25: La Liga leaders Real Madrid take on relegation-battling Espanyol in their 22nd league game of the season. Real Madrid are in red-hot form, having won five games in a row in all competitions, and enter the game with a four-point lead at the top of La Liga. Forwards Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo have enjoyed great form in recent weeks, while Vinicius Jr is also expected to re-enter the playing XI after missing the midweek Champions League tie against Brest due to suspension. Espanyol sit in 18th spot, having managed only 20 points from their 21 games so far. Earlier in the season, Real Madrid beat Espanyol 4-1.

Espanyol vs Real Madrid LIVE Streaming details, La Liga 2024-25 LIVE Telecast: Check Where and How to Watch?

When will the Espanyol vs Real Madrid, La Liga match take place?

The Espanyol vs Real Madrid, La Liga match will take place on Sunday, February 2 (IST).

Where will the Espanyol vs Real Madrid, La Liga match be held?

The Espanyol vs Real Madrid, La Liga match will be held at the RCDE Stadium, Barcelona.

What time will the Espanyol vs Real Madrid, La Liga match start?

The Espanyol vs Real Madrid, La Liga match will start at 1:30 AM IST.

Which TV channels will show the live telecast of the Espanyol vs Real Madrid, La Liga match?

The Espanyol vs Real Madrid, La Liga match will not be televised live in India.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Espanyol vs Real Madrid, La Liga match?

The Espanyol vs Real Madrid, La Liga match will not be live streamed in India due to technical issues faced by broadcasters GXR World this weekend. In USA, watch the match on Fubo (free trial), or catch it on ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, DirecTV Stream.

(All details are as per information shared by the broadcaster)

Jude Bellingham insisted Real Madrid would be ready for whoever they have to face in the Champions League play-offs and that the reigning champions are “starting to click” after their 3-0 win in Brest on Wednesday. Bellingham scored Real’s second goal in between a double strike from Rodrygo as the Spanish giants proved too strong for the French upstarts in Guingamp. It was a third straight win to finish the league phase of the Champions League for Real after they started with three defeats in their first five outings, and that poor start is what led to them coming 11th in the standings.

They finished a point outside the top eight places which offered direct qualification for the last 16, and therefore enter Friday’s draw for the extra play-off round.

They already know that they will face either Manchester City or Celtic in the play-offs in February, with the winners over two legs advancing to the last 16 in March.

“It was important to get the win and finish the group stage strong. I think we probably let ourselves down in a few of the games and that is the reason why we have ended up” in the play-offs, Bellingham told UEFA.com.

“No problem, we’ll try and face whatever obstacle comes with a better face and you can see that we are definitely starting to click as a team in the last few weeks.”

Carlo Ancelotti’s side have won their last five matches in all competitions since a 5-2 pasting at the hands of Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia on January 12.

Rodrygo opened the scoring against Brest just before the half-hour mark for Real with a low shot across goalkeeper Marco Bizot and in off the far post, moments after the Brazilian had a header expertly saved.

Mbappe scoring run ends

The visitors were missing Vinicius Junior through suspension and Kylian Mbappe was not on scoring form, having previously netted eight times in the last five games.

But that didn’t matter, as Real survived seeing Brest’s Ludovic Ajorque have a goal disallowed for a tight offside just after half-time before they went 2-0 ahead on 56 minutes.

Bellingham, the player of the match, sparked a breakaway and then arrived in the box to finish off Lucas Vazquez’s low centre.

Rodrygo then scored again on 78 minutes, claiming a brace in a second straight Champions League game, after Mbappe’s shot was saved.

“I think we overlook who scores the goals and that kind of thing because we know that each game it will be someone else, whether it’s Rodrygo’s two and me one tonight, whether it’s Kylian with three the other day,” Bellingham added.

“Someone will always step up with a bit of individual brilliance and the rest of us will focus on the organisation of the team.

“That is maybe what we lacked in a few of the early group games but it seems to be getting better over the last few weeks.”

Real qualified from the league phase despite defeats against Lille, AC Milan and Liverpool, and Bellingham gave the new format a thumbs up overall.

“It has been nice playing more teams of a higher quality and a real mixed group of teams from all over Europe. It’s nice to have a bit more jeopardy,” he said.

Brest are also through to the play-off round after a memorable first ever European campaign which has seen them finish 18th in the table, above the likes of Juventus and Manchester City, despite losing their last two games.

They will play either French rivals Paris Saint-Germain or Benfica in the next round.

“We want to keep going, make even more history than we have already, and if we can continue to get results, why not,” said Bizot.

Real Madrid enter their final game of the UEFA Champions League group stage with a narrow chance of making the Top 8, which would guarantee automatic qualification to the Round of 16. The defending champions currently sit on 12 points, one point behind Bayer Leverkusen who occupy 8th spot. Their opponents Stade Brestois are also on 13 points, and themselves have a chance at the Top 8 should they snatch an upset win over the 15-time champions. Real Madrid will be without star forward Vinicius Jr, who is suspended due to yellow card accumulation.

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When will the Real Madrid vs Brest, UEFA Champions League match take place?

The Real Madrid vs Brest, UEFA Champions League match will take place on Thursday, January 30 (IST).

Where will the Real Madrid vs Brest, UEFA Champions League match be held?

The Real Madrid vs Brest, UEFA Champions League match will be held at the Stade du Roudourou, Guingamp.

What time will the Real Madrid vs Brest, UEFA Champions League match start?

The Real Madrid vs Brest, UEFA Champions League match will start at 1:30 AM IST.

Which TV channels will show the live telecast of the Real Madrid vs Brest, UEFA Champions League match?

The Real Madrid vs Brest, UEFA Champions League match will be televised live on the Sony Sports network.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Real Madrid vs Brest, UEFA Champions League match?

The Real Madrid vs Brest, UEFA Champions League match will be live streamed on the SonyLIV app and website.

(All details are as per information provided by the broadcaster)

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Champions League holders Real Madrid got back on track in Europe with a 5-1 victory over RB Salzburg on Wednesday to ensure they will not be eliminated at the first hurdle. Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes struck twice each with French superstar Kylian Mbappe also on target in a ruthless display at the Santiago Bernabeu. Carlo Ancelotti’s side lost three of their first six games in a worrying start to the competition and will likely have to compete in the extra play-off round in February which is part of the competition’s new format, unless they can scrape a top-eight spot.

Victory left Los Blancos 16th, a point behind Bayer Leverkusen in eighth, which is the final spot for direct qualification to the last 16.

Brazilian winger Rodrygo struck twice in the first half to help Madrid take control, with Mbappe netting soon after the break and Vinicius grabbing a brace of his own to bring up a century of goals for the club.

“I’m very happy after reaching 100 goals with this shirt,” Vinicius told Movistar, noting he was close to Brazilian compatriot Ronaldo Nazario’s tally of 104.

“I hope to be able to continue like this and score a lot of goals, and mark an era in this team — that’s my dream.”

Defeats by Liverpool, AC Milan and Lille put Madrid under pressure ahead of their final two group matches and their Austrian visitors started with vim, pinning back Los Blancos.

Madrid created little of note until Rodrygo’s opener after 23 minutes changed the dynamic of the game.

The winger, in sensational form in recent weeks with eight goals in his last nine games across all competitions, finished neatly after Jude Bellingham nudged a cross into his path at the back post.

His second goal was even better, set up by Bellingham with a brilliant backheel, which Rodrygo finished first time with a crisp curling strike.

“It’s so easy to play with Jude, he makes everything easy, the movements he makes, his second assist was very nice and I love playing with him,” said Rodrygo.

‘Goals never a problem’

Mbappe notched the third early in the second half, pinching the ball from Salzburg goalkeeper Janis Blaswich and tapping home to continue his own recent run of fine form after a shaky start to life at Madrid.

Veteran midfielder Luka Modric sent Vinicius down the left with a fine pass for Madrid’s fourth, and the Brazilian finished with a powerful drive across Blaswich.

Vinicius netted again after Fede Valverde burst down the middle and put him through after a slick team breakaway, with the forward stroking home with ease after losing his marker.

Mads Bidstrup slapped home a volley late on to offer Salzburg scant consolation, as well as carrying on Madrid’s unenviable run of conceding in each of their Champions League outings this season.

Despite the late set-back, Madrid’s demolition job was just what they needed to settle nerves after their poor start.

“We’ve been through difficult moments we didn’t want to,” admitted Rodrygo.

“But this victory in the Champions League, that we needed, will give us a lot of confidence to keep going now with the big challenges ahead of us.”

Ancelotti said Bellingham was taken off in the second half with back discomfort but said it was “nothing” too problematic, and was largely happy with his team’s display.

“Scoring goals will never be a problem with these players,” Ancelotti told reporters.

“I will try to improve the team in defence, because that’s the key to success, for me it’s what we have to get better at.”

Real Madrid vs RB Salzburg Live Streaming UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid host RB Salzburg in the UEFA Champions League at the Bernabeu on Thursday midnight. The defending champions sit 22nd in the points table and need nothing less than a win to keep alive their hopes of a top eight finish which that guarantee them a direct entry into the quarterfinals. Luckily for Los Blancos, star striker Kylian Mbappe finally seems at home after a troubled start to life in the Spanish capital. Mbappe’s rediscovered elan comes at the perfect time for Real Madrid with two crucial Champions League matches ahead, starting with RB Salzburg’s visit to the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Madrid then face Brest on the road next week, aiming to secure progress to the next phase of the competition. Salzburg, on the other hand, are already out of the race having lost all of their first six games.

When is the Real Madrid vs RB Salzburg, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 group stage match taking place?

The Real Madrid vs RB Salzburg, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 group stage match will take place on Thursday, January 23 (IST).

Where will the Real Madrid vs RB Salzburg, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 group stage match be played?

The Real Madrid vs RB Salzburg, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 group stage match will be played at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid.

What time will the Real Madrid vs RB Salzburg, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 group stage match start?

The Real Madrid vs RB Salzburg, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 group stage match will start at 1:30 AM.

Which TV channels will live telecast the Real Madrid vs RB Salzburg, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 group stage match?

The Real Madrid vs RB Salzburg, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 group stage match will be live telecast on the Sony Sports network.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Real Madrid vs RB Salzburg, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 group stage match?

The Real Madrid vs RB Salzburg, UEFA Champions League 2024-25 group stage match will be live streamed on the SonyLIV app and website.

(All details are as per information shared by the broadcaster)

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Real Madrid vs Las Palmas Live Streaming LaLiga: A Vinicius Junior-led Real Madrid will take on Las Palmas at the Bernabeu on Sunday. Los Blancos will have the chance to go two points clear at the top after leaders Atletico Madrid’s 0-1 loss to Leganes on Saturday. Carlo Ancelotti’s men can also go seven clear of title rivals Barcelona, who drew 1-1 at Getafe on Sunday midnight. However, the defending champions will be without talisman Vinicius, with the Brazilian serving a two-game ban after his sending off during a heated 3-2 win over Valencia earlier this month.

Aurelien Tchouameni dropped out of Real Madrid’s squad to face Las Palmas in La Liga on Sunday “due to discomfort in his left leg”, said the Spanish champions in a statement. The French midfielder, often used in defence by Madrid, was replaced in the squad by Jacobo Ramon and Chema Andres. Real then host RB Salzburg in a crucial Champions League match midweek.

When will the Real Madrid vs Las Palmas, Laliga match take place?

The Real Madrid vs Las Palmas, Laliga match will take place on Sunday, January 19, 2025 (IST).

Where will the Real Madrid vs Las Palmas, Laliga match be held?

The Real Madrid vs Las Palmas, Laliga match will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

What time will the Real Madrid vs Las Palmas, Laliga match start?

The Real Madrid vs Las Palmas, Laliga match will start at 8:45 PM IST.

Which TV channels will show the live telecast of the Real Madrid vs Las Palmas, Laliga match?

The Real Madrid vs Las Palmas, Laliga match will not be televised live in India.

Where to follow the live streaming of the Real Madrid vs Las Palmas, Laliga match?

The Real Madrid vs Las Palmas, Laliga match will be live streamed on the GXR App and Website.

(All details are as per information provided by the broadcaster)