Real Madrid will be facing off against bitter rivals Atletico Madrid on Sunday night at the Civitas Metropolitano on Matchday 8 of La Liga. Los Colchoneros were the only team to beat Real Madrid in the league last season while they also eliminated Carlo Ancelotti’s men from the Copa del Rey. Leading up to the […]
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9 Best Number 9s in World Football Right Now (2024)
The number nine shirt went out of fashion in the opening two decades of the 21st century. Traditionally the squad number of choice for each team’s starting striker, the Premier League’s three most prolific centre-forwards since 2000 – Wayne Rooney, Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero – all opted for the number 10. Lionel Messi underscored […]
Ancelotti talks Bellingham, Camavinga, Vinicius, Mbappe ahead of Atletico vs Real Madrid
Real Madrid will face the toughest test of their season so far when they take on arch-rivals and neighbours Atletico Madrid away at the Civitas Metropolitano tomorrow night. Already four points behind leaders Barcelona, Los Blancos could find themselves trailing the Catalans by seven points by the time tomorrow’s game kicks off. As such, there […]
Real Madrid stalwart has never lost a game against Atletico ahead of Sunday’s derby
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is set to face off against his former team, Atletico Madrid. It will be the 12th time he takes on them since joining Real Madrid, and his track record against the Rojiblancos is something to look forward to with confidence. Courtois’ history in these encounters shows that Real Madrid have […]
‘Zidane is my Dad but I’m Quitting Professional Football at 29 Due to Boredom’
It is never easy trying to follow in the footsteps of a family member who has already excelled in the line of work that you want pursue. Many footballers have been faced with this very issue, and while some, like Erling Haaland, have been able to surpass what their fathers managed to achieve on the […]
Rival watch: Atletico Madrid will be without two key players vs Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid are set to face Real Madrid in the upcoming Madrid derby, but Diego Simeone’s side will be without two key players, reports MARCA. Cesar Azpilicueta, a senior defender, and Pablo Barrios, a young and talented attacking midfielder, will not be available for the crucial clash. While this news might offer some relief for […]
“Every time Girona scored, the room erupted” – Bellingham recalls Real Madrid’s title triumph
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham recently shared the details of how the team celebrated their La Liga title win last season. He revealed that the players gathered together with their families to watch an important match between Barcelona and Girona. Bellingham described the atmosphere as lively and enjoyable, highlighting the fun they had drinking wine […]
Real Madrid identify Man United full-back as Trent Alexander-Arnold alternative
Real Madrid’s interest in Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold is no longer a well-kept secret. However, according to recent reports from Fichajes, the Spanish giants have already identified an alternative target in Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot. If their pursuit of Alexander-Arnold does not materialise, Dalot is seen as a suitable option to fill the right-back position. It […]
Injured Real Madrid ace given medical clearance, will be available for Atletico clash
According to a recent report from MARCA, Eduardo Camavinga has successfully passed his medical examination and is now ready to feature in the upcoming derby against Atletico Madrid. The news comes as a relief for the team, especially given the concerns about Camavinga’s fitness following an injury to his left knee during training before the […]
Mbappe, PSG to meet in front of the Appeals Commission over €55 million payment dispute
PSG and Kylian Mbappe have been involved in a public dispute for months now over payment of a €55 million fee to the player. Mbappe insists that his former employers owe him the aforementioned sum for the salary delays over the past seven years and an ethics bonus. PSG, meanwhile, stated that the player agreed […]