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...
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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....
Mikel Arteta has no doubt that Arsenal can upset Real Madrid on the “biggest night” of his career in the Champions League quarter-finals. The Gunners have never been crowned European champions and face the 15-time winners in a quarter-final at the Emirates on Tuesday with the return leg in...
Real Madrid’s attacking superstars need no introduction but behind them lies a soft, vulnerable underbelly which Arsenal aim to exploit on Tuesday in a Champions League quarter-final first leg clash. Carlo Ancelotti’s forwards have not always been able to varnish over the team’s defensive deficiencies, as was the case...
A few years ago, most football supporters would have been baffled if you had asked them to picture an era in which matches across the globe were called off and replaced by simulations—yet still attracted plenty of bets. That’s essentially what happened in 2020, when a worldwide health crisis...
Kylian Mbappe’s brace helped Real Madrid climb top of La Liga with a 2-1 win at Villarreal on Saturday despite coach Carlo Ancelotti’s complaints that his team was “exhausted”. Los Blancos moved three points clear of rivals Barcelona, having played two extra games, with the Catalans visiting third place...
All is set for the Champions League quarter-final battles following the completion of the round of 16 games on Wednesday. Two English sides, two Spanish sides, two German sides, one French team and one Italian team all made it into the quarter-finals. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain progressed through...