Hansi Flick admits his Barcelona players are 5% more motivated in Champions League matches compared to LaLiga, as they gear up for Saturday’s derby against Espanyol. The Blaugrana suffered a surprise 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday, with the game turning on Pau Cubarsi’s […]

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Julian Alvarez revealed his free-kick against Barcelona was inspired by one scored by Lionel Messi versus Liverpool in 2019. Atletico Madrid defeated Barca 2-0 in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, with Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth securing the win at Camp Nou. After Pau Cubarsi was sent off for a last-man challenge on […]

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Verdict: Both teams to score Best odds: 8/11 Bookmaker: Unibet Real Madrid return to La Liga action on Friday night when they welcome Girona to the Santiago Bernabéu, hoping to arrest a worrying dip in form and keep their title ambitions alive. Los Blancos currently sit second in the standings, seven points adrift of leaders […]

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Verdict: Atletico Madrid draw no bet Best Odds: 7/10 Bookmaker: Dachbet Turning their attention back to La Liga duties on Saturday night, Atletico Madrid will travel to Andalusia when they meet Sevilla. Sevilla Starting with the hosts, while Sevilla might have eventually dragged themselves over the finishing line last season as they clung to their […]

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Verdict: Barcelona win & Under 4.5 goals Best Odds: 6/5 Bookmaker: Luckster Seeking an immediate La Liga response when they turn their attention back to La Liga duties this weekend, Barcelona will host bitter local rivals Barcelona on Saturday evening. Barcelona Starting with the hosts, while Barcelona might have enjoyed another spectacular domestic romp this […]

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Diego Simeone warned Atletico Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final tie against Barcelona was far from over after watching his side claim a dramatic 2-0 victory at Camp Nou. Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth scored as Atleti earned a huge win over their domestic rivals, the former whipping a 25-yard free-kick into the top corner after Pau […]

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Hansi Flick questioned the value of having VAR following Barcelona’s 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid, after Marc Pubill avoided being sent off for a bizarre handball incident. Goals from Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth saw Atleti leave Camp Nou with a smash-and-grab 2-0 win, with Pau Cubarsi’s red card late in the first […]

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There has recently been much speculation about the future of Enzo Fernandez and his potential departure from Chelsea, with the Argentine midfielder openly speaking about Real Madrid. The best proof that the situation is rather serious is the confirmation of Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior that Fernandez was left out of Chelsea’s FA Cup thrashing of […]

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Diego Simeone says he is lucky to be able to coach Antoine Griezmann, labelling him “one of the most important players I have ever had” at Atletico Madrid. Griezmann is set to leave Atletico at the end of the season, having agreed a deal with MLS side Orlando City SC during the international break. The […]

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According to French outlet L’Equipe, the future of Eduardo Camavinga is looking increasingly likely to be away from Real Madrid. The 23-year-old was already under severe scrutiny within the club, and then his mistake, which cost Alvaro Arbeloa’s team the opening goal in their 2-1 defeat to Mallorca a few days ago, made the situation […]

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Hansi Flick will always protect “unbelievable” Lamine Yamal after he came under scrutiny for an angry reaction during Barcelona’s win over Atletico Madrid at the weekend. Barca secured a 2-1 victory over Atletico on Saturday to move seven points clear at the top of LaLiga with eight games to play, with Robert Lewandowski scoring an […]

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Watching their La Liga title dreams take a major blow on Saturday as they marked their return from March’s International break with a 2-1 loss against Mallorca, Real Madrid suddenly find themselves sat seven points adrift of arch-rivals Barcelona. Enduring a turbulent time behind the scenes following Xabi Alonso’s exit back in January, Los Blancos […]

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Diego Simeone was exasperated by Gerard Martin escaping a red card during Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid, saying: “When the play is so clear, there is no need to talk.” Despite having Nicolas Gonzalez sent off for a last-man foul on Lamine Yamal late in the first half, Atleti almost held out for a […]

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Robert Lewandowski scored an 87th-minute winner as Barcelona defeated 10-man Atletico Madrid to move seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga. Having watched their Clasico rivals suffer a stoppage-time defeat to Mallorca earlier on Saturday, Hansi Flick’s defending champions had a big chance to widen their lead at the summit, though […]

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Diego Simeone believes Atletico Madrid’s upcoming clash against Barcelona will be decided by “the quality and calibre of the players” rather than his tactical battle against Hansi Flick. Atleti host Barca on Saturday as the two Spanish giants go head-to-head in LaLiga, with the Blaugrana tussling with Real Madrid for the title. Having already played […]

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With all eyes falling on the Spanish capital this weekend, Barcelona will travel to the Metropolitano when they meet Atletico Madrid on Saturday night. Marking their return from March’s international break leading the chase at the top of the La Liga standings, Barca will be looking to make another heavyweight title statement when they meet […]

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Robert Lewandowski will put his World Cup disappointment behind him in Barcelona’s crucial run-in, so says Hansi Flick. Lewandowski’s Poland lost 3-2 to Sweden on Tuesday, meaning they failed to qualify for this summer’s tournament. The 37-year-old subsequently hinted at his international retirement in a social media post. However, Flick is confident his striker will […]

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