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World Cup 2022: Belgium boss Martinez rubbishes negative news before crunch clash vs. Croatia

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DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: Roberto Martinez, Head Coach of Belgium, speaks during the Belgium Press Conference at the Main Media Center on November 30, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

Having laboured to a lacklustre 1-0 win over Canada, then being stunned 2-0 by Morocco on MD2, Roberto Martinez’s Belgium enter today’s group stage encounter with Croatia – the World Cup runners-up four years ago – aware tournament progression remains in their hands. As speculation about dwindling team dynamics and squad division persists, the 49-year-old Spaniard insists critics should enjoy what’s left of this golden generation, not inventing stories. Continue reading “World Cup 2022: Belgium boss Martinez rubbishes negative news before crunch clash vs. Croatia” →

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Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Real Madrid: Benzema’s quick-fire brace sees Los Blancos prevail

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Karim Benzema of Real Madrid CF celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Athletic Club and Real...

Karim Benzema’s 14th and 15th goals of the La Liga season, bullish but devastating, ensured Carlo Ancelotti’s men returned to winning ways – leaving San Mames with a hard-fought three points vs. Athletic Bilbao, who created more chances but crucially lacked incisive execution against the league leaders. Heading into 2022, Real are eight points clear of Sevilla in second. Continue reading “Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Real Madrid: Benzema’s quick-fire brace sees Los Blancos prevail” →

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Eden Hazard sidelined for 4-6 weeks with yet another muscular injury

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Eden Hazard of Real Madrid during the La Liga Santander match between Real Madrid v Levante at the Santiago Bernabeu on January 30, 2021 in Madrid...

Eden Hazard’s persistent injury and fitness problems at Real Madrid have seriously hampered his progression since joining from Chelsea for €115m (£101.5m) in July 2019 and another fresh blow is expected to keep him out of their two-legged Champions League last-16 tie vs. Atalanta. Continue reading “Eden Hazard sidelined for 4-6 weeks with yet another muscular injury” →

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Inter Milan 0-2 Real Madrid: 5 Talking Points as Los Blancos earn big away win

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Hazard netted his third Real Madrid goal from the spot as Inter had an early mountain to climb

Eden Hazard’s penalty and an Achraf Hakimi own goal just before the hour mark proved the ultimate sucker punch as Real Madrid cruised to a 2-0 win away at Inter Milan, with Zinedine Zidane’s men earning an important Champions League group B result at the San Siro. What were five talking points, as the Nerazzurri’s hopes of a last-16 UCL berth ended with a whimper? 
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Real Madrid 3-0 Valencia: 5 Hits and Flops as Benzema, sub Asensio turn on the style

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Benzema and Eden Hazard combined for Real Madrid's opening goal on the hour mark

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 “Real Madrid 3-0 Valencia: 5 Hits and Flops as Benzema, sub Asensio turn on the style” →

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Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois provides training update as La Liga return nears

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Thibaut Courtois has provided an update for supporters on his return

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois provided another update for supporters on Twitter today, as he prepares for La Liga to potentially return next month. Continue reading “Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois provides training update as La Liga return nears” →

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Barcelona, Real or Atletico: Which La Liga team has the best chance of UCL success this season?

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Their fate has been decided. All three have qualified with no issues. But after Monday’s last-16 draw, which of the La Liga powerhouses has the strongest case to go all the way this season? Continue reading “Barcelona, Real or Atletico: Which La Liga team has the best chance of UCL success this season?” →

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Real Madrid 2-2 PSG: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis

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Despite Real Madrid’s two-goal cushion with ten minutes to play, PSG recovered the deficit to confirm their fate as Group A winners and salvage a well-earned point, courtesy of goals from Kylian Mbappe and substitute Pablo Sarabia during a memorable Group A clash. Continue reading “Real Madrid 2-2 PSG: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis” →

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Real Madrid 6-0 Galatasaray: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis

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​Real Madrid v Galatasaray: Group A - UEFA Champions League

​Real Madrid have all but secured their place in the Champions League last-16 after a dominant 6-0 win over Turkish giants Galatasaray at the Bernabeu. Rodrgyo’s early double and a Sergio Ramos penalty saw Los Blancos race into a three-goal advantage after the first 15 minutes, allowing them to control the game with ease.
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Belgium 9-0 San Marino: 5 Talking Points

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Belgium became the first team to book their Euro 2020 place with a record-equalling 9-0 home thrashing in their qualifier against San Marino on Thursday. Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku was again among the goals while there were strikes for a forgotten man and talented teenager too. Continue reading “Belgium 9-0 San Marino: 5 Talking Points” →

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PSG 3-0 Real Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops

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A weakened PSG side stunned 13-time European champions Real Madrid with a 3-0 home victory to kick off Group A in this season’s Champions League group stages, courtesy of a well-taken Angel di Maria brace and Thomas Meunier’s close-range finish in stoppage-time.  Continue reading “PSG 3-0 Real Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops” →

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Real Madrid vs Levante: Real predicted line-up, injury news, suspensions and more

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Real will be without one of their key men through suspension this weekend as La Liga resumes.

Real Madrid remain unbeaten in their the new La Liga campaign, with one win and two draws. However, with a bullish Levante heading to the Bernabeu this afternoon Zinedine Zidane will demand they return to winning ways with one eye on their return to Champions League action in midweek, despite having further injury worries. Continue reading “Real Madrid vs Levante: Real predicted line-up, injury news, suspensions and more” →