Hansi Flick says he wants Barcelona to show why they are the favourites to win the Copa del Rey on the pitch when they face Guadalajara in the round of 32. Barcelona begin their trophy defence on Tuesday against the side from the Primera Federacion, who they are meeting for the first time. Flick’s side […]

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According to Sport, the injury Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic picked up recently has made Barcelona cross his name off their list of potential long-term replacements for Robert Lewandowski. The 25-year-old left the pitch with an adductor problem just 31 minutes into Juve’s clash with Cagliari at the end of November and is expected to miss […]

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Xabi Alonso said everyone at Real Madrid is pulling in the right direction after they earned a morale-boosting 2-1 victory at Alaves in LaLiga. Alonso’s position has reportedly been discussed by the Madrid hierarchy just six months after he took the reins, but Saturday’s victory at the Estadio de Mendizorroza eased the pressure on the […]

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Goals from Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappe eased the pressure on Xabi Alonso as his Real Madrid team beat Alaves 2-1 in LaLiga. Los Blancos started Sunday’s game seven points adrift of Barcelona at the summit, with a run of two wins in seven matches leading to intense speculation about Alonso’s future. But his team picked […]

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Al-Hilal are interested in signing Kylian Mbappe from Real Madrid in the January transfer window, according to Fichajes. The report in the Spanish news outlet has claimed that the Saudi Pro League club have offered a world-record transfer fee of €350 million for the France international striker. Al-Hilal are also willing to offer Mbappe an […]

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Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo would prefer a move to Real Madrid to joining Barcelona in the January transfer window, according to Defensa Central. Mainoo is ready to leave Man Utd on a loan deal in the middle of the season. The 20-year-old England international midfielder has become frustrated by his lack of chances under […]

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Raphinha scored twice for Barcelona as they beat Osasuna 2-0 to go seven points clear at the top of LaLiga. The forward bagged both of his goals in the second half against a stubborn Osasuna defence at Camp Nou, helping Hansi Flick’s side extend their lead over second-place Real Madrid, who face Alaves on Sunday. […]

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Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is grateful for the experience littered throughout his team after they beat Valencia 2-1 on Saturday. Midfielder Koke scored early in the first half, and though Lucas Beltran equalised for the hosts, Antoine Griezmann came off the bench to score the winner in the 74th minute, ending a two-match losing […]

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Atletico Madrid returned to winning ways in LaLiga after Antoine Griezmann secured a 2-1 win over Valencia with a brilliant goal. Lucas Beltran cancelled out Koke’s opener for Atleti, but Griezmann came off the bench to secure all three points for the hosts in the 74th minute and end a two-game losing run in the […]

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Julian Alvarez claims he was not bothered by rumours of a potential move to Barcelona during the most recent transfer window. The 25-year-old scored 17 goals and provided four assists in 37 LaLiga appearances for Atletico Madrid last season and has directly contributed to nine goals in the league this term (seven goals, two assists). […]

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Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick insists his side are only focused on their own performances and not the struggles of Real Madrid. La Blaugrana currently lead the way in LaLiga after 16 games, as they sit four points clear of their Clasico rivals. Since losing 2-1 to Los Blancos at the end of October, Barca […]

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Marcus Rashford feels at home at Barcelona, having made a strong impression for the Blaugrana since arriving on loan from Manchester United. The 28-year-old fell out with United head coach Ruben Amorim last season and spent the second half of the campaign on loan at Aston Villa, before joining Barca at the start of the […]

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Eric Garcia revealed that his dream is to retire at Barcelona after he signed a new contract extension with the club. The 24-year-old agreed to a new deal, which will keep him at the Camp Nou until 2031, after he established himself as a starter this season. Garcia has already made 22 appearances across LaLiga […]

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Verdict: Julian Alvarez over 1.5 shots on target Best Odds: 19/20 Bookmaker: Dachbet Turning their attention back to La Liga action on Saturday lunchtime, Atletico Madrid will welcome Valencia to the Spanish capital. Atletico Madrid Starting with the hosts, claiming a welcomed Champions League boost earlier in the week as they eventually clinched a pulsating […]

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When Xabi Alonso accepted the role of Real Madrid head coach earlier this season, optimism was high. A former midfield maestro with a reputation for tactical intelligence, Alonso was seen as the ideal candidate to usher in a new era of stability and success. However, just months into his tenure, the honeymoon period appears to […]

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Hansi Flick insisted that he has no problem with Lamine Yamal after the winger was visibly frustrated after being substituted during Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. Barca came from a goal down to win at the Camp Nou, with Jules Kounde scoring both goals for the LaLiga outfit in the Champions League after Ansgar […]

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Verdict: Real Sociedad win Best Odds: 8/11 Bookmaker: Dachbet Hoping to widen their buffer over the drop zone on Friday night, Real Sociedad will welcome Girona to the Basque Country. Real Sociedad Starting with the hosts, while Real Sociedad might have appeared to have turned a real corner on either side of November’s international break, […]

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Prediction: Barcelona to win 3-1 Best Odds: 8/1 Bookmaker: Zetbet Barcelona and Osasuna will face each other in La Liga this weekend. The match between Hansi Flick’s side and Alessio Lisci’s team will be held at Camp Nou and is scheduled to kick off at 5:30pm UK time on Saturday. Barcelona Barcelona won the La […]

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Willot Swedberg’s brilliant second half double consigned nine-man Real Madrid to a shock 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Xabi Alonso would have hoped his side could build on their impressive midweek victory over Athletic Bilbao to keep pace with league leaders Barcelona, but the hosts’ struggles in front of […]

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Barcelona moved four points clear at the top of LaLiga with a frantic 5-3 win over Real Betis at La Cartuja, with Ferran Torres netting a sensational first-half hat-trick. Barca were stunned early as Antony opened the scoring after just six minutes, capitalising on a scramble of blocks and deflections for a close-range finish. Betis’ […]

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Manchester United are competing with Real Madrid for Olympiacos midfielder Christos Mouzakitis, according to Football Insider. Mouzakitis is one of the best young midfielders in mainland Europe, with the 18-year-old having established himself as an important player for Olympiacos and Mouzakitis. Journalist Pete O’Rourke said: “I’m sure he’s definitely on the radar at United. “He’s […]

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Hansi Flick praised superstar Lamine Yamal for his “spirit” ahead of Barcelona’s trip to Real Betis in LaLiga. Yamal has continued to shine for the Spanish giants, directly contributing to 12 goals (five goals, seven assists) in 11 LaLiga games, more than any of his team-mates. The 18-year-old has also created the most big chances […]

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Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher is open to a move to Manchester United in the January transfer window, according to Football Insider. While Man Utd have made Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson their number one midfield target, Gallagher is also on their radar, and the former Chelsea star could be open to a transfer to […]

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Real Madrid will look to make it back-to-back La Liga victories when they host Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday evening. Los Blancos sit second in the table, just one point behind leaders Barcelona, while Celta occupy 12th place with 16 points from their opening 14 matches. With the title race heating up […]

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