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Real Madrid will appear in the refereeing corruption case involving Barcelona as an “injured party” once proceedings move forward, the Spanish champions said Sunday. Spanish prosecutors charged Barcelona with corruption on Friday, over payments the club made to a former vice-president of Spain’s referees’ committee through a company owned by him. “Real Madrid expresses its … Read More “Real Madrid To Appear As “Injured Party” In Barcelona Referee Scandal Case” »
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti labeled Vinicius Junior the most decisive player in the world this week — but on Saturday in La Liga he faces another contender, Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann, Although the France forward finished a runner-up at the World Cup and Atletico are struggling in fourth place, Griezmann is in sparkling form. … Read More “‘Decisive’ Duo Vinicius Junior And Antoine Griezmann Do Battle In Madrid Derby” »
Premier League: Real Madrid will be facing Mallorca in the next match© AFP Real Madrid will be going up against Mallorca in their upcoming LaLiga clash on Sunday at the Iberostar Stadium. Madrid will be coming to this match after defeating Valencia 2-0 in their previous encounter. On the other hand, Mallorca faced a 0-2 … Read More “Mallorca vs Real Madrid, LaLiga: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming” »
File image of Vinicius Junior© AFP Spain’s High Council for Sport (CSD) said Monday that more than 10 Real Valladolid fans who racially insulted the Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior in a La Liga game last month will be punished. Some home fans hurled abuse at the Brazilian winger during Madrid’s 2–0 win at Valladolid … Read More “Fans To Be Punished For Racially Abusing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior” »
Karim Benzema buried his World Cup nightmare with two late goals as Real Madrid defeated Valladolid 2-0 on Friday to go top of Spain’s La Liga. Ballon d’Or winner Benzema was selected in the French squad for the World Cup in Qatar but a thigh injury in training saw him forced to withdraw before the … Read More “La Liga: Karim Benzema Buries World Cup Woe With Double Strike In Real Madrid Victory” »
File image of Endrick© AFP Teenage Brazilian talent Endrick will join Real Madrid in July 2024 for an undisclosed sum, his Sao Paulo-based club Palmeiras announced on Thursday. According to Brazilian press reports, Real are due to pay 70 million euros ($75million) for the 16-year-old forward, considered one of the brightest prospects in world football. … Read More “Real Madrid Sign Teenage Brazilian Starlet Endrick” »
Just when it seemed Real Madrid might consider dropping points in the title race, the champions calmly moved up a gear to secure a 3-1 win over Sevilla on Saturday and extend their La Liga lead. Carlo Ancelotti’s unbeaten side moved six points clear of rivals Barcelona, who host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, thanks to … Read More “Real Madrid Turn On Style To Beat Sevilla And Increase La Liga Lead” »
Xavi says he will leave Barcelona if he feels he cannot help the team.© AFP Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez says he will walk away from his post if he feels he cannot help the team improve. The Catalans are close to elimination from the Champions League after a draw with Inter Milan on Wednesday, despite … Read More ““Will Leave Barcelona If I Think I’m Not The Solution”: Xavi Ahead Of El Clasico” »
Xavi’s side have conceded just one goal all season in La Liga, but now face Real Madrid.© AFP Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti warned his team that Barcelona have been “spectacular” in La Liga, despite their struggles in the Champions League. Barcelona are on the verge of Champions League elimination after a 3-3 draw at … Read More “Barcelona “Spectacular” In La Liga, Warns Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti” »
File photo of Karim Benzema.© AFP Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that striker Karim Benzema is fit and will start for Real Madrid against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, ahead of Sunday’s Clasico against Barcelona. Benzema will lead the attack for Madrid on Tuesday in Warsaw, where Shakhtar are playing their home matches because of the … Read More “Carlo Ancelotti Says Karim Benzema Will Start Against Shakhtar Donetsk” »
