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Euro 2020 Qualifier – Romania 1-2 Spain: 5 Talking Points

Spain players celebrate with captain Ramos after breaking the deadlock on the half-hour mark from the spot

Kepa Arrizabalaga’s stoppage-time save proved key as ten-man Spain held firm to maintain their 100% start to their Euro 2020 qualification campaign in Group F, beating Romania 2-1 on Thursday evening. Continue reading “Euro 2020 Qualifier – Romania 1-2 Spain: 5 Talking Points”

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Wales 1-4 Spain: 5 Hits and Flops

Spain players celebrate during a dominant display against Wales

There was certainly a gulf in class on display at the Principality Stadium, as Luis Enrique’s Spain side cruised to a 4-1 victory over Wales on Thursday evening. It proved a useful warm-up fixture ahead of their UEFA Nations League game against England in midweek, though the visitors were keen to rotate their squad. Continue reading “Wales 1-4 Spain: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Borussia Dortmund 4-3 Augsburg: Alcacer hat-trick stuns visitors in crazy second-half

Dortmund, Germany 06.10.2018, 1. Bundesiga, 7. Spieltag, BV Borussia Dortmund - FC Augsburg, Torjubel, jubel um Paco Alcacer (BVB) nach dem treffer zum 4:3 ( DeFodi001 ***…

Fresh off the substitutes’ bench with 25 minutes to play, Dortmund loanee forward Paco Alcacer scored a hat-trick – and could have had even more – as BVB came from behind to stun overtly physical visitors Augsburg in a prime example of the Bundesliga’s unpredictability.
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Analysis: 5 Bundesliga players that would improve Barcelona

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La Liga champions Barcelona appear to always be on the lookout for fresh acquisitions, quality players that can provide world-class ability on a consistent basis. After all, their domestic achievements in recent seasons have been somewhat overlooked by rivals Real Madrid and Los Blancos’ Champions League dominance – which is widely regarded as a more impressive feat. 

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