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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PSG move caps a summer Gianluigi Donnarumma will never forget
After saving two penalties to help Italy clinch Euro 2020 on Sunday, highly-rated goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is a free agent no longer: having agreed terms on a five-year deal to join Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain. Unveiled as their fifth summer acquisition yesterday, the 22-year-old made a bold but brave move likely to age well in a few years’ time. Continue reading “PSG move caps a summer Gianluigi Donnarumma will never forget”
Champions League last-16 preview: Manchester City vs Real Madrid – Who crashes out?
After clinching the La Liga trophy last month, Zinedine Zidane’s Real Madrid side have a tougher challenge to come next. With a 2-1 aggregate deficit to overturn in the blue half of Manchester, Los Blancos have a difficult task ahead on Friday. Continue reading “Champions League last-16 preview: Manchester City vs Real Madrid – Who crashes out?”
Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Real Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops as Los Blancos edge closer to title
Real Madrid extended their La Liga lead to seven points with a gritty 1-0 away win over Athletic Bilbao, courtesy of Sergio Ramos’ second-half penalty. Which players impressed, while others struggled at San Mames in the day’s early kick-off? Continue reading “Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Real Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops as Los Blancos edge closer to title”
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 “Real Madrid 3-0 Valencia: 5 Hits and Flops as Benzema, sub Asensio turn on the style”
Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops as Betis stun Los Blancos in nail-biting finish
Real Betis worked tirelessly, defended well and were clinical during a memorable 2-1 win over La Liga giants Real Madrid, as goals from Sidnei and substitute Cristian Tello stunned Zinedine Zidane’s men at the Benito Villamarín Stadium. Continue reading “Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops as Betis stun Los Blancos in nail-biting finish”
Real Valladolid 0-1 Real Madrid: 3 reasons why Los Blancos won
Real Madrid went top of La Liga overnight with an important 1-0 away win over Valladolid, courtesy of Nacho Fernandez’s second-half header – but what were three reasons for their latest win, as they extended their unbeaten run to 19? Continue reading “Real Valladolid 0-1 Real Madrid: 3 reasons why Los Blancos won”
Barcelona, Real or Atletico: Which La Liga team has the best chance of UCL success this season?
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?”
Real Madrid 6-0 Galatasaray: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis
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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PSG 3-0 Real Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops
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”
Euro 2020 Qualifier – Romania 1-2 Spain: 5 Talking Points
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”
Real Madrid 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur: 5 Talking Points
Here’s a look at five talking points, as Tottenham were deserved 1-0 winners over Real Madrid to book their place in tomorrow’s Audi Cup Final… Continue reading “Real Madrid 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur: 5 Talking Points”
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