Last updated on .From the section Scotland It's not just his capacity to score goals for Scotland that makes John McGinn such an admirable character, it's his candour in cutting through the PR and calling it as he sees it.His assessment of the performance against Cyprus was an exercise in straight-shooting.
The coach and captains votes from The Best FIFA Football Awards 2021
Feb 27, 2023 The Best FIFA Awards 2022 will be held on Monday night / HAROLD CUNNINGHAM/GettyImages Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 26, 2023 Well.Fabrizio Romano has already confirmed that Lionel Messi will win the Best Men's Player award after he inspired Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar.
'It looks a failure' - time to rip up PSG project?
Paris St-Germain's 11th consecutive attempt at winning the Champions League ended in more misery - so is it time for them to "rip it all up" and start again?A team with the two most expensive players of all time - Neymar, who was injured for the second leg, and Kylian Mbappe - as well as arguably the greatest player in the history of football, Lionel Messi, failed to score over 180 minutes.
Marco Asensio kept Real Madrid's faint hope of retaining their La Liga title alive with the winner against Getafe.Carlo Ancelotti made eight changes as Madrid warmed up for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at Manchester City.It resulted in a disjointed performance against a Getafe side in the relegation zone, before Asensio's deflected strike with 20 minutes remaining.
Carlo Ancelotti criticised referee Artur Soares Dias after Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Manchester City in their Champions League semifinal first leg on Tuesday, saying City's equaliser shouldn't have stood.Kevin De Bruyne levelled for City in the 67th minute at the Santiago Bernabeu -- after Vinicius Junior had put Madrid ahead with a stunning goal in the first half -- to leave the tie open ahead of the second leg at the Etihad Stadium on May 17. - Kirkland: Haaland held in check in first Madrid test The Italian coach said he'd seen TV images which showed that the ball had gone out of play on the near touchline, seconds before De Bruyne's goal.
Real Madrid keen on signing Chelsea forward Kai Havertz
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing the Chelsea attacker Kai Havertz at the end of the season.Carlo Ancelotti is keen on adding more depth and quality to his attack and the Italian manager has identified the German international as a potential target.The 23-year-old has had a mixed spell at Chelsea so far.
Real Madrid vs. Al Hilal - Football Match Report - February 11, 2023 - ESPN
Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde each scored twice as Real Madrid won the FIFA Club World Cup for a record-extending fifth time after a 5-3 victory over Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal in Saturday's final in Rabat, Morocco.European Champions League winners Madrid were heavy favourites against their counterparts from Asia and duly raced into a 2-0 lead inside 20 minutes with two goals in five minutes from Vinicius and Valverde.
Exclusive: Liverpool FC expert names clear favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp
Xabi Alonso is the favorite to be the next Liverpool manager, with his success at Bayer Leverkusen and past ties to the club making him a strong candidate.
Liverpool may be willing to take a gamble on Alonso or Roberto De Zerbi rather than opting for more established managers like Carlo Ancelotti or Jose Mourinho.
Real Madrid likely to miss two star players in Liverpool clash
Real Madrid vs. Liverpool has always been a treat, at least for neutral football fans and Los Blancos supporters.Not so much for the Reds.The last five years have seen several meetings between the two European powerhouses, with each game featuring some outstanding football.Now they cross paths once more.
"Let's be honest" - Former Liverpool defender reacts to Jurgen Klopp's Real Madrid links
Jurgen Klopp is enduring his worst-ever spell as Liverpool manager.The Reds are already out of the EFL and FA Cup and sit down in 10th in the Premier League table.The club's season hinges entirely on the Champions League and with a Last 16 knockout tie against defending champions Real Madrid coming up, it seems the odds are very much stacked against Klopp.
Ancelotti Fed Up With Real Madrid Ace, Could Be Sold This Summer
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly disappointed with Aurelien Tchouameni's performance in the Copa del Rey defeat against Atletico Madrid. Premier League clubs are monitoring the situation and may make a big offer in the summer transfer window.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and England manager Sarina Wiegman are among the coaching finalists for the FIFA Best Awards announced on Thursday.Guardiola, who led City to a fourth Premier League title in five years last season, is joined on the men's coaching shortlist by Argentina's World Cup-winning manager Lionel Scaloni and Carlo Ancelotti, who guided Real Madrid to a Champions League and LaLiga double.
Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde after both players scored twice -- with Vinicius named MVP -- in Real Madrid's 5-3 win over Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup final on Saturday.Vinicius opened the scoring in the 13th minute in Rabat, Morocco, before Valverde doubled Madrid's lead five minutes later.
Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid's Brazilian players have been teasing him about reports linking the Italian coach with taking charge of the Brazil national team.On Friday the Brazilian Football Confederation denied an ESPN Brasil report that Ancelotti had given the OK to becoming Brazil's new coach, taking over after Tite left following their quarterfinal exit at the Qatar World Cup. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) ESPN Brasil reported that Ancelotti had responded positively to Brazil's interest, although no formal agreement had been reached.
Ancelotti: Barca 'humiliation' disrespectful to Real
Carlo Ancelotti denied that Real Madrid's 3-1 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa final was a "sporting humiliation" on Sunday, blaming individual errors and insisting the team would bounce back.Gavi put Barca ahead before Robert Lewandowski made it 2-0 and Pedri added a third goal after half-time, with Karim Benzema netting a late consolation strike for Madrid.
Bayern Munich will get rid of Thomas Muller as soon as possible, says Herbert Hainer
Thomas Muller has got to be sweating right now.Speaking to the dpa (via SZ), Bayern Munich President Herbert Hainer basically confirmed that the Raumdeuter would be made to leave the club as soon as possible.Okay, he didn't actually say that.When asked whether Thomas Muller would play for Bayern Munich next season, Hainer was emphatic in his reply.
David Alaba says Carlo Ancelotti was "alright" at Bayern Munich
Carlo Ancelotti is one of the most successful coaches of all time, winning the Champions League like 5 times out of 6 (as both player and manager; the one time he lost was as manager of AC Milan at Istanbul 2005).It wasn't smooth sailing at Bayern Munich for Carlo, however, as the Italian became a rather unpopular figure in Munich (and even had a mole during his time).
Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel keeps making excuses for benching Thomas Muller
Is Bayern Munich big enough for two Thomas-es?Apparently not, if Thomas Tuchel is anything to go by.Repeating the exact same mistakes as his less-successful predecessors - the likes of Carlo Ancelotti, Niko Kovac, and Nagelsmann - the new coach has decided that he can find a way to win consistently without playing Thomas Muller.
Thomas Tuchel is aware of Thomas Muller's importance to Bayern Munich
If there's one key to succeeding as the coach of Bayern Munich, it is to play Thomas Müller.The 33-year-old offensive player is the heart of the team and is arguably the most important player that Bayern has.Orchestrating attacks, exploiting spaces, passing to teammates, going for goal himself, he can do it all.
Bayern insider breaks down how Thomas Tuchel landed Munich job
Thomas Tuchel has long been linked with a return to Germany and, in particular, a chance to take up the head coach position at Bayern Munich.After years of close-calls, the Bavarian giants finally secured the former Chelsea boss' signature, with Bundesliga insider Christian Falk exclusively revealing to CaughtOffside exactly how they pulled the move off.
Federico Valverde plays down Liverpool and Chelsea links as Real Madrid midfielder addresses future
Real officially presented Jude Bellingham this week as the teenager arrived for a fee that could rise to 115million, making the England midfielder the second most expensive signing in the club's history.Toni Kroos is expected to sign a one-year contract extension at Real and Luka Modric is set to do likewise, leaving Carlo Ancelotti with incredible depth in midfield as Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni also push for regular starts.
City charge towards treble and what next for Madrid? Football Weekly Extra
Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.Today: It was all too easy for Manchester City as they beat Real Madrid 4-0 in the second leg to reach their second Champions League final.We debate whether anyone can stop City from claiming the treble this season, and whether this Pep Guardiola side is his greatest ever.
Carlo Ancelotti has denied that Real Madrid are working on a plan to deal with Erling Haaland in Tuesday's Champions League semifinal first leg, saying that focusing on one player would underestimate a "complete" Manchester City team.Since both clubs met in last year's semifinal -- which Madrid won 6-5 on aggregate, including a dramatic 3-1 comeback at the Bernabeu -- City have added Haaland, who has scored 51 goals this season, to their squad.
Ancelotti hails star Brazilian duo for CdR triumph
Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinicius Junior as "unstoppable" and Rodrygo Goes as "spectacular" after the two Brazilian forwards combined to give Real Madrid a 2-1 Copa del Rey final win over Osasuna on Saturday.Rodrygo scored after just two minutes at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville -- Vinicius providing the assist -- and again in the second half following another Vinicius run, after Lucas Torro had levelled for Osasuna with an hour played.
Klopp after Madrid rout Liverpool: Carlo thinks the tie is over - Soccer News
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Carlo Ancelotti thinks their Champions League last-16 tie is over after Real Madrid trounced the Reds 5-2 at Anfield in Tuesday's first leg.The Reds blew an early two-goal lead after Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah's early strikes to suffer the heavy defeat, which leaves them with a mountain to climb in the second leg in Madrid on March 15.
Carlo Ancelotti has said this is the "beginning of an era," not the end, at Real Madrid, backing the team to come out of a disappointing run starting with Thursday's Copa del Rey round of 16 tie at Villarreal.Madrid suffered a resounding 3-1 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa final on Sunday, coming after a 2-1 league loss to Villarreal earlier this month which saw them drop three points behind Barca in the LaLiga title race.
Ancelotti: Vinicius unfairly punished by LaLiga refs
Carlo Ancelotti said referees have been too quick to book Vinicius Junior after the Brazil forward picked up his 10th yellow card of the league season in Real Madrid's 4-2 win over Almeria on Saturday.Karim Benzema scored a hat trick at the Santiago Bernabeu -- Vinicius providing the assist for his opener -- and Rodrygo Goes added a fourth as Madrid bounced back from their midweek defeat at Girona by the same scoreline.
Madrid bounce back after Girona shock as Benzema rewrites record books
MADRID -- Karim Benzema scored a first-half hat trick as Real Madrid beat Almeria 4-2 in LaLiga on Saturday.Benzema put Madrid ahead just five minutes in -- Vinicius Junior providing the assist -- before adding a second on 17 minutes after Rodrygo's outrageous flick beat defender Samuel Costa, and then converting a penalty on 42 minutes when Lucas Vazquez was fouled by Largie Ramazani.
Ancelotti: 'Normal' to rely on world-class Vinicius
Carlo Ancelotti has said it is normal for his team to be dependent on red-hot Vinicius Junior as the Real Madrid coach labelled the Brazil winger as "one of the best in the world."Vinicius, 22, has been sensational this season for Madrid this season and is the team's joint-top scorer alongside Karim Benzema with 18 goals as well as seven assists. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.)- Copa del Rey Clasico!
Carlo Ancelotti defended Karim Benzema after the veteran forward's performance in Real Madrid's 1-0 Copa del Rey semifinal first leg defeat to Barcelona on Thursday.Benzema had a first-half goal disallowed for offside at the Bernabeu but was otherwise subdued, with the home side failing to register a single shot on target.
Spanish police arrest four people over Vinicius Junior effigy
Spanish police have detained four people in connection with an incident in which a mannequin representing the Brazilian footballer Vinicius Junior was hung under a bridge in January.A hate crime investigation had been opened after an effigy wearing Vinicius's No 20 shirt was hung from a bridge in front of the training ground of Real Madrid, the player's club team, along with a banner that read Madrid hates Real.
'War' in Milan - an abandoned game, an eternal image
There was Rui Costa and there was Marco Materazzi.Beauty and the brawn.The elegant Portuguese shouldering the weight of his grizzled opponent's elbow.Tranquillity amid the chaos as a pair of footballing rivals paused to ponder a hazy wall of red smoke and simmering flares."Everyone was focused on the flares, on the smoke," photographer Stefano Rellandini, who captured that iconic image 18 years ago, tells BBC Sport.
Eden Hazard has said that he and coach Carlo Ancelotti "don't talk" about the forward's lack of playing time at Real Madrid.Hazard, 32, has made just one LaLiga start and two substitute appearances this season -- in August and September -- despite suggestions from Ancelotti that he would feature more regularly as a back-up to Karim Benzema.
Should Brazil hire European coach to win sixth World Cup?
Jan 26, 2023
Tim VickerySouth America correspondent
Brazil are the only country to have won the World Cup five times.And on every occasion, the man in charge was Brazilian.So, say most of the Brazilian coaching fraternity, there is no need to start a revolution through a foreign appointment to the national team.
Spalletti says Juve cannot hide from being Scudetto favourites: Its pointless wearing a hat and fa - Soccer News
Luciano Spalletti responded to Massimiliano Allegri's claims that Napoli are Scudetto favourites by insisting the pressure is on second-place Juventus ahead of Friday's contest.Juve are on a remarkable run of eight straight Serie A wins without conceding - their best such run since March 2018 - heading into the game at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City's success isn't only down to him
City and Guardiola are on for a historic treble this season, the first time a club could complete the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League triumvirate since the 1999 team of Manchester United.The Cityzens currently sit four points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand over Arsenal and can win the title this weekend with victory over Chelsea, while they sit in the finals of both the FA Cup and Champions League, where they will face Manchester United and Inter Milan respectively.
Report: Surprise clause could derail Tottenham move for Julian Nagelsmann
Bayern Munich recently parted ways with manager Julian Nagelsmann and appointed Thomas Tuchel as his replacement.The 35-year-old German manager has been linked with a move to the Premier League over the last few days and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on appointing him as the replacement for Antonio Conte.
Carlo Ancelotti wants to bring Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka to Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti has asked Real Madrid to convince Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka to make the move to Spain.Saka has been one of the best-performing attackers in world football this season.He's developed from a young, up-and-coming player into an established key man for Arsenal this season.Fabrizio Romano confirmed to CaughtOffside via his Substack column that talks are ongoing between Saka and Arsenal regarding a new deal, but we're yet to see the contract signed off.
Sir Alex Ferguson sends Jurgen Klopp classy message ahead of German coach reaching huge landmark
Saturday will see Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp manage his 1000th match in football as the Reds face Chelsea at Anfield in the early kickoff.The German coach is likely not thinking about the milestone in his career heading into the match as his team are in desperate need of three points if they are to somehow finish in the top four this season.
Transfer Talk: Hazard to leave Real Madrid and join Ronaldo at Al Nassr?
With the January transfer window now open around Europe there's plenty of gossip swirling about who's moving where.Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!TOP STORY: Hazard to join Ronaldo at Al Nassr?Al Nassr are keen to acquire Eden Hazard from Real Madrid in hopes of lining him up with Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Foot Mercato.
Man City crush holders to book Champions League final return - Soccer News
Manchester City are celebrating a return to the Champions League final after crushing holders Real Madrid with one of the greatest performances in the club's history.Pep Guardiola's treble-chasing side overwhelmed the 14-time European champions 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, booking their place in next month's Istanbul showpiece 5-1 on aggregate.
Ancelotti denies Madrid job at risk after UCL exit
Carlo Ancelotti denied that there are any doubts about his future as Real Madrid coach after their 4-0 thrashing by Manchester City in Wednesday's Champions League semifinal second leg.Bernardo Silva scored twice in the first half to put City ahead at the Etihad Stadium, before Eder Militao's own goal and substitute Julian Alvarez's added-time strike made it 5-1 to City on aggregate.
Man City team news: Guardiola names strongest available XI as hosts go for broke against Real Madrid
The atmosphere at the Etihad Stadium when Man City step out onto the pitch against Real Madrid will surely be amongst the best that the players will have ever experienced.With the second-leg of the Champions League semi-final so perfectly balanced, it's a true winner-takes-all tie, and with Internazionale waiting in the final for the winners of this game, there can scarcely have been a better time for Pep Guardiola to break his duck in the competition post-Barca.
Man City vs Real Madrid: Champions League semifinal preview
Manchester City slight favourites for the second leg at the Etihad after salvaging a 1-1 first leg draw in Madrid.When: Wednesday, May 17 Where: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England Kickoff: 19:00 GMT Manchester City host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal on Wednesday evening with the tie delicately poised at 1-1.
Manchester City v Real Madrid, UCL Leg 2: Preview, Team News and Prediction
The Champions League is back and the semi finals second leg have arrived!Manchester City are facing a genuine titan in Real Madrid.Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England Time and Date: Wednesday 17 May 2023, Kickoff at 20:00 BST, 3.00 PM EST (USA) Referee: Szymon Marciniak (POL) VAR: Tomasz Kwiatkowski (POL) How to Watch: BT SPORT (UK), PARAMOUNT+ and TUDN (USA), DAZN (Canada) LiveStream: ***LIVE SPORTS, FUBO TV (USA) Fubo.tv shows every ***DAZN.
Sky Blue News: Madrid Reax, KDB Nights, Transfer Talk, and More...
Manchester City would have loved to return home with a lead in their UEFA Champions League semifinal with Real Madrid.Still, after conceding the first goal to Vinicius Jr., the lads will be pleased to get back to Manchester level.There's still everything to play for next week at the Etihad, but first Pep Guardiola's bunch have a weekend trip to Everton to contend with.
Champions League: First blood to Inter as Milan capitulate DW 05/11/2023
This may have been AC Milan's home leg but after just 11 minutes a stunned San Siro echoed only to the distant sound of the fans in blue and black in the upper deck of the Curva Sud.In the blink of an eye, the Nerazzurri were already halfway to Istanbul.Hands on hips, stares of disbelief, fingers pointing to empty spaces; Milan's defense didn't know what had hit them.
Milan 1-1 Cremonese: Lacklustre Rossoneri held in blow to top-four hopes - Soccer News
Junior Messias scored a last-gasp equaliser as Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by relegation-threatened Cremonese at San Siro on Wednesday.A win would have kept the Rossoneri level on points with rivals Inter in the race for Champions League qualification, but they fell behind in the 77th minute when substitute David Okereke shrugged off two defenders before coolly finishing.
Real Madrid made to suffer by City but Guardiola knows they are never done | Sid Lowe
When Eduardo Camavinga picked up the ball at the start of the move that shifted this game and shaped the tie, setting up what promises to be a superb second leg next week, 36 minutes had gone and Manchester City, the team who had won 16 games in a row, were already over 3o0 passes.They had 72% of possession and 100% of the shots, 6 to 0. Thibaut Courtois had intervened four times, the best save from Rodrigo Hernandez, taking his Champions League count to 26 from the last 26 shots he has faced.
Jack Grealish confident unstoppable' City can finish job against Real
Jack Grealish caught the mood of optimism at Manchester City after their 1-1 draw at Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, saying they were ready to finish the job at the Etihad Stadium next Wednesday.City started well but were reeled in by Madrid, who led through Vinicius Junior's vicious drive on 36 minutes.
Manchester City v Real Madrid: Preview, Team News and Prediction
The Champions League is back and the semi finals have arrived!Manchester City are facing a genuine titan in Real Madrid.Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain Time and Date: Tuesday 9 May 2023, Kickoff at 20:00 BST, 3.00 PM EST (USA) Head Referee: Artur Dias Assistant Referees: Paulo Soares & Pedro Ribeiro VAR: Massimiliano Irrat How to Watch: BT SPORT (UK), PARAMOUNT+ and TUDN (USA), DAZN (Canada) LiveStream: ***LIVE SPORTS, FUBO TV (USA) Fubo.tv shows every ***DAZN.
Real Sociedad 2-0 Real Madrid: Player ratings as Los Blancos' limp title defence continues
Real Madrid could be stripped of their current label as the champions of Spain by the end of next week after falling to defeat at Real Sociedad.The ten men of Los Blancos were poor throughout in the Basque country and now sit 14 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona with only five games to go.They could also be overtaken by city rivals Atletico Madrid should they win their game in hand.
Report: Real Madrid set to pounce on Julian Nagelsmann after Bayern Munich sacking
After Bayern Munich dropped a bombshell by (unofficially) sacking Julian Nagelsmann yesterday, the rest of the footballing world is beginning to catch up.Real Madrid, who were allegedly already in the hunt for a new manager to replace Carlo Ancelotti this summer, seem to be the first club looking to profit from this unexpected development.
Chelsea owner apologises for 'disrespectful' editing of Ray Wilkins' banner in Ted Lasso
(Image credit: Getty Images) Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has issued an apology for a banner tribute to club legend Ray Wilkins being edited in the latest episode of Ted Lasso to include the name of AFC Richmond's assistant coach Roy Kent.The Chelsea banner "They don't make them like Ray anymore" hangs permanently in the East Stand of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge, commemorating the legend of former Blues player and assistant manager Wilkins, who sadly passed away in 2018 at 61.
Football rumours: Tottenham face Real Madrid fight for Mauricio Pochettino
Tottenham could miss out on former manager Mauricio Pochettino as a potential replacement for Antonio Conte.According to the Times, the Argentine is high on Real Madrid's list if Carlo Ancelotti leaves the Bernabeu this summer.Leeds forward Wilfried Gnonto is attracting plenty of interest, according to the Metro via Gazzetta dello Sport.
Ancelotti ready to fight for his Real Madrid future and hopes Clasico can be turning point - Soccer News
Carlo Ancelotti announced he wants to stay at Real Madrid "for the rest of my life" ahead of a Clasico that could have major repercussions for his future at the club.The former Milan, Bayern Munich and Chelsea boss signed a three-year contract when he arrived from Everton in June 2021 to replace Zinedine Zidane.
Real Madrid are going to fight Barcelona for LaLiga title, says Ancelotti - Soccer News
Carlo Ancelotti insists Real Madrid will fight to claw back Barcelona in the LaLiga title race.Los Blancos sit in second place, 11 points behind their Clasico rivals with a game in hand, which they play against Elche at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.Fresh from winning the Club World Cup after beating Al Hilal 5-3 in Morocco at the weekend, Ancelotti stated his belief that winning trophies makes you hungrier for more.
Osasuna 0-2 Real Madrid: Late Valverde and Asensio show keeps pressure on Barcelona - Soccer News
Real Madrid closed the gap on Barcelona at the LaLiga summit after late goals from Federico Valverde and Marco Asensio downed Osasuna 2-0 on Saturday.Carlo Ancelotti rested Karim Benzema ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash at Liverpool as Madrid, also without Toni Kroos, struggled to victory at El Sadar.
BFW Series: Former Bayern Munich players (and one non-Bayern player) we miss - Part 3
When supporting a club with a storied history, some players are bound to leave you wanting more.In the case of Bayern Munich, there is a long list of greats to choose from.For this series, we here at BFW take a look at two Bayern players (and one non-Bayern player) that we miss.Full disclosure, this is being written by someone who started watching football in 2012, starting with the Champions League final no one ever talks about.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Bayern Munich head-to-head record
Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich is a heavyweight clash between the noveau riche and old money.When Franz Beckenbauer hoisted aloft Bayern Munich's first-ever European Cup in 1974, PSG had existed as a club for just four years.However, much as Bayern may like to lean upon their tradition when coming up against PSG's petro-billions, the German giants have close ties to Qatar as well, with the state-owned national airline sponsoring Bayern since 2018.
Carlo Ancelotti blamed Real Madrid's "lack of efficiency" for the "strange" goal drought which continued with a 0-0 draw at Real Betis to leave them nine points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona.Madrid have followed last week's stunning 5-2 win at Liverpool in the Champions League round-of-16 with a 1-1 league draw with Atletico Madrid -- youngster Alvaro Rodriguez scoring with a header from a corner -- a 1-0 home defeat to Barca in the Copa del Rey, and now Sunday's goalless draw at the Estadio Benito Villamarin.
Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Atletico Madrid - Copa del Rey
Real Madrid will be hoping to record their 115th win against city rivals Atletico Madrid when they meet in the Copa del Rey on Thursday.Los Rojiblancos make the short crosstown trip to the Santiago Bernabeu looking to reach the last four in the backyard of their greatest rivals.Carlo Ancelotti was still in his first spell as Real Madrid boss the last time they won this competition, with the now-retired Gareth Bale scoring the memorable clincher.
Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Real Madrid: Benzema and Kroos deliver victory for Los Blancos - Soccer News
Goals for Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos saw Real Madrid battle their way to a 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao in a lively LaLiga encounter on Sunday.Veteran France international Benzema hooked back a loose ball with a sensational volley to beat Unai Simon in the 24th minute at San Mames Stadium.Kroos then swept home a breakaway finish in the 90th minute to wrap up the points for Carlo Ancelotti's men and keep the pressure on league leaders Barcelona.
Carlo Ancelotti said midfielders Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are "untouchable" at Real Madrid but "that doesn't mean they play every game" with competition from youngsters Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga and Federico Valverde.Modric missed Thursday's 3-2 Copa del Rey comeback win at Villarreal through injury, while Kroos was substituted at 2-0 down with replacement Dani Ceballos contributing to all three Madrid goals, scoring the 86th minute winner.
Thomas Muller vs Jamal Musiala is a fight that could ruin Bayern Munich
Let me start with some facts.One - Jamal Musiala is a generational talent.Two - Bayern Munich needs Thomas Muller to play at its best.Both of these things can be true at the same time.Somehow, these two players have been pitted against each other in an insidious narrative that threatens to derail the entire season.
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona - Football Match Report - January 15, 2023 - ESPN
Barcelona were crowned Spanish Super Cup champions after goals from Gavi, Robert Lewandowski and Pedri earned them a 3-1 win over bitter rivals Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.Barcelona, who handed Xavi his first trophy as coach of the Catalan club, were dominant in every aspect of the game and took advantage of three mistakes by Real Madrid to score.
Rangers face Ayrshire test as St Mirren aim for shock
Four rearranged matches make up Wednesday's Scottish Premiership fixture card, with important points on offer in both halves of the table.The eight teams will turn their attention to the Scottish Cup at the weekend and will be eager to build or maintain confidence for those ties and their league return at the end of the month.
Ronaldo reunites with former Real Madrid teammates ahead of 2023 Supercopa final
Real Madrid have been preparing for their Spanish Supercopa final with Barcelona at Al Nassr's training ground base in Riyadh -- and that was too good an opportunity to miss for Cristiano Ronaldo, who paid his former teammates a visit to wish them luck ahead of Sunday's Clasico.Ronaldo was unveiled as an Al Nassr player earlier this month and is currently waiting to make his debut, which is expected to come in a friendly against Lionel Messi's Paris Saint-Germain next Thursday.