Karim Benzema’s 17-minute hat-trick sent the Bernabeu into raptures, as Real Madrid produced the seemingly improbable: recovering from 1-0 down on the night, and 2-0 on aggregate, stunning PSG to progress into the Champions League quarter-finals. The visitors, ahead after Kylian Mbappe’s near-post finish six minutes before half-time, capitulated again. Continue reading
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PSG 1-0 Real Madrid: Mbappe’s stoppage-time magic sinks Los Blancos in tense first leg
Kylian Mbappe scored his second stoppage-time winner in four days, ensuring PSG hold a slender first leg lead in their Champions League last-16 clash with La Liga leaders Real Madrid. The visitors defended stoutly with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois producing saves galore – including a Lionel Messi penalty – but had no chance stopping a magical moment at the death.
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Real Madrid 3-0 Valencia: 5 Hits and Flops as Benzema, sub Asensio turn on the style
Real Madrid were made to work hard, but ultimately came through unscathed with an important 3-0 home victory over Valencia on Thursday evening. Who excelled, while others wilted under pressure at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium? Continue reading
Sweden 1-1 Spain: 3 Talking Points
A stoppage-time equaliser courtesy of substitute Rodrigo broke Swedish hearts to secure Spain’s place at Euro 2020 next summer, while maintaining their unbeaten record with two qualifying fixtures still to play. Continue reading
Bayern Munich 1-2 Real Madrid: Hosts rue missed chances as Los Blancos draw first blood
Goals from Marcelo and Marco Asensio sealed a crucial away victory for Real Madrid, essentially putting one foot through to next month’s final in Kiev during an action-packed affair at the Allianz Arena. Continue reading
Juventus 0-3 Real Madrid: Ronaldo runs riot as holders seal big win
Cristiano Ronaldo netted a brace, including a fantastic bicycle kick finish to help fire Real Madrid ever closer towards this season’s Champions League semi-finals after a 3-0 away victory in Turin over ten-man Juventus.
Real Madrid 0-3 Barcelona: Messi sparkles as Barça go eleven points clear
Lionel Messi once again proved why he’s already been lauded as the world’s best ever player with a superb individual display to help Barcelona to a comfortable 3-0 away win over rivals Real Madrid away from home. Luis Suárez and substitute Aleix Vidal were also on the scoresheet, as the defending champions were humbled at home just days before Christmas.
Analysis: Achraf Hakimi – Real Madrid’s encouraging teenage fullback
Achraf Hakimi turns 19 in a few weeks time, and the Madrid-born Morocco international has been called upon at a time of need for Real. Already, it appears he’s up to the challenge with right-back Dani Carvajal sidelined indefinitely after a heart condition was recently discovered.
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