Six years after his last call-up with politics, allegations of racism and an ongoing court case bubbling beneath the surface, Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been named in Didier Deschamps’ 26-man France squad for the rescheduled Euro 2020 tournament – which begins in less than a month’s time. He’s expected to lead the line after an excellent season at club level.
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Eden Hazard sidelined for 4-6 weeks with yet another muscular injury
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”
La Liga Previews: Celta Vigo face mid-table Getafe, Real Madrid host bullish Granada
Read on for two La Liga previews ahead of Wednesday’s games, as Celta Vigo face a trip to mid-table Getafe before defending champions Real Madrid look to keep pace with leaders Atletico when they host a bullish Granada side in their penultimate match of an unprecedented 2020. Continue reading “La Liga Previews: Celta Vigo face mid-table Getafe, Real Madrid host bullish Granada”
Real Madrid 2-0 B. Monchengladbach: 5 Hits and Flops as both book knockout places
Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach were 90 minutes away from ending Real Madrid’s record of qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages – 25 years and counting – after Karim Benzema’s first-half brace sunk Marco Rose’s men on MD6, confirming they progress as Group B winners. Which players excelled while others wilted under the pressure here? Continue reading “Real Madrid 2-0 B. Monchengladbach: 5 Hits and Flops as both book knockout places”
Inter Milan 0-2 Real Madrid: 5 Talking Points as Los Blancos earn big away win
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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Manchester City 2-1 Real Madrid: 5 Talking Points as Citizens sting Real, into quarter-finals
Raphael Varane’s catastrophic defensive errors will dominate headlines, but Manchester City were rewarded for their intense pressing from the front against La Liga champions Real Madrid. What were five talking points here, as Pep Guardiola’s men booked their place in next week’s Champions League quarter-finals?
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 Madrid’s Marco Asensio provides positive update on knee injury recovery
Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio has issued an encouraging update on his fitness, as he continues recovering from the ACL injury expected to sideline him for the entire 2019-20 season. The 2019-20 LaLiga campaign resumes next month. Continue reading “Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio provides positive update on knee injury recovery”
5 talking points to watch as Spanish PM confirms La Liga will return next month
Spain prime minister Pedro Sanchez has today confirmed that La Liga can resume as early as June 8. Here, I analyse five things to look forward to, as the 2019-20 Spanish season is still to be completed with compelling storylines galore. Continue reading “5 talking points to watch as Spanish PM confirms La Liga will return next month”
Mbappe worth €300m and was Real-bound in 2020 – Ferland Mendy’s agent
According to football agent Yvan Le Mee, who has previously brokered deals for Real Madrid signings, Kylian Mbappe was poised to join Los Blancos this summer before the pandemic. Now though, the move looks an increasingly difficult to make.
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