After suffering a heartbreaking extra-time final defeat by Portugal at Euro 2016, the onus is on France’s golden generation to step up and justify why they’re all so highly-rated.
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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 “Bayern Munich 1-2 Real Madrid: Hosts rue missed chances as Los Blancos draw first blood”
Juventus 0-3 Real Madrid: Analysis as hosts wilt when it matters most
My thoughts on an intriguing clash in Turin, where Real took a commanding step towards this season’s semi-finals at Juventus’ expense. Why Allegri got his selection wrong, Real’s strengths and weaknesses as well as where the hosts must improve to stand a better chance in future…
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Real Madrid 1-1 Tottenham: Sides share spoils in tense encounter
Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty strike just before the half-time interval ensured Real ultimately earned a point during their Champions League encounter with Tottenham this evening in Group H. Hugo Lloris was forced into a number of excellent saves to keep Spurs’ hopes of more than a draw intact throughout, though they were crucially not clinical with their chances.
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