WATCH: Jude Bellingham scores for Real Madrid in huge LaLiga title clash vs Girona
Jude Bellingham scored twice for Real Madrid in their LaLiga clash against Girona, bringing his total season goals to 20, equaling David Beckham's goal record at the club.
Vinicius Junior provided an assist for Bellingham's second goal and also scored the opening goal for Real Madrid. [ more ]
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.
Vinicius, Joelinton in Brazil squad for friendlies
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior was among 23 players named in Brazil's squad on Sunday for friendlies against Guinea and Senegal next month, his first national team call up after being racially abused in a match at Valencia earlier this month.The games against the two African countries are part of an anti-racism campaign by Brazil in support of 22-year-old Vinicius, who last week suffered racist insults from fans -- the 10th time this season he has endured that kind of treatment in LaLiga.
Real Madrid ready to pay Manchester United star's 100million release clause
Real Madrid are reportedly willing to pay the 100million release clause of Manchester United wonderkid Alejandro Garnacho.The talented young Argentine has been a revelation in the Man Utd first-team this season, and it will be exciting to see the player he develops into in the next few years.Red Devils fans will be relieved to see that Garnacho has committed his future to the club with a new contract, but it seems Real are still monitoring his situation and could pay big for him in the future.
Report: Bayern Munich, Real Madrid eye 15m-rated young French right-back
Via Foot Mercato, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are circling around 19-year-old Olympique Lyonnais right-back Malo Gusto, who is currently rated €15m on Transfermarkt.Real Madrid are looking for a long-term successor to Dani Carvajal, while Bayern Munich may be about to lose Benjamin Pavard in the summer transfer window.
Sources: Vini feels racist abuse is at crisis stage
Vinicius Junior believes the atmosphere around him with the Real Madrid forward being targeted by opposition players and fans has reached a critical stage, sources close to the player have told ESPN.The Brazil international was caught up in a running battle with Real Mallorca's players during Madrid's 1-0 LaLiga defeat on Sunday, after clashing with defenders Antonio Raillo and Pablo Maffeo in the two previous meetings between the sides.
Diego Simeone blamed the referee's decision to send off defender Stefan Savic for Atletico Madrid's 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in their Copa del Rey quarterfinal on Thursday.Alvaro Morata put Atletico 1-0 up in the 19th minute of the derby at the Santiago Bernabeu before Rodrygo Goes equalised late in the second half to take the game to extra time.
Villarreal 2-3 Real Madrid: Incredible comeback salvages Los Blancos Copa del Rey hopes - Soccer News
Dani Ceballos' late goal saw Real Madrid beat Villarreal 3-2 and complete a stunning comeback in the Copa del Rey on Thursday.Madrid were beaten 3-1 by rivals Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana final on Sunday and found themselves two goals down at the break at Estadio de la Ceramica after goals from Etienne Capoue and Samuel Chukwueze.
Real Madrid have completed the signing of England midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund, the club announced on Wednesday.The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on a six-year deal at the Bernabeu and will face the media at his official presentation tomorrow.- Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Earlier this month, Dortmund confirmed that the LaLiga giants had agreed a initial deal worth â¬103 million to sign the teenager.
Real Valladolid vs. Barcelona - Football Match Report - May 23, 2023 - ESPN
Relegation-threatened Real Valladolid snatched a 3-1 win at home against champions Barcelona on Tuesday as the hosts secured a crucial victory in their battle to remain in LaLiga.The win moved Valladolid up one place to 17th and out of the relegation zone, before the club owned by former Real Madrid and Brazil forward Ronaldo face Almeria and Getafe, who are also battling to avoid the drop, in their remaining two games.
Vini Jr.: Refs aren't punishing opponents for fouls
Vinicius Junior said referees are failing to adequately punish opponents for fouling him, after the winger scored -- but was also yellow carded himself -- in Real Madrid's 3-1 comeback win over Espanyol in LaLiga.Espanyol went ahead through Joselu in the eighth minute at the Bernabeu on Saturday, before Vinicius equalised and Eder Militao's header put Madrid in front, before substitute Marco Asensio scored a third goal in added time.
Vinicius Junior injury blow for Real Madrid - Soccer News
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior is facing a spell on the sidelines after being injured during Brazil's World Cup qualifying defeat against Colombia.
Vinicius has been diagnosed with a tear in his left femoral bicep which is affecting the tendon in his hamstring.
Vinicius will miss next week's appointment with Argentina, joining other injured Real Madrid players. [ more ]
Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jude Bellingham for a fee of around â¬100 million plus â¬20m in add-ons, sources have told ESPN.The club already had the green light from the 19-year-old since weeks ago and have now taken the final step to make the England international one of the signings of the summer transfer window.
Ancelotti remains Brazil's No. 1 option - president
1. Carlo Ancelotti remains Brazil's top choice to become the national team's new head coach. 2. Ancelotti is also reportedly open to the idea of taking the position, although his current contract with Napoli has yet to be resolved. 3. The CBF (Brazil
Klopp and Liverpool chasing one per cent chance of miracle Madrid turnaround - Soccer News
Jurgen Klopp is under no illusion as to the scale of the task facing his Liverpool side as they look to overturn a 5-2 deficit in their Champions League tie with Real Madrid.After going 2-0 up in the first leg at Anfield, the Reds were put to the sword by Madrid as Vinicius Junior and Karim Benzema each scored twice and Eder Militao also found the net.
Real Madrid 3-1 Espanyol: Vinicius, Militao and Asensio on target in comeback win - Soccer News
Real Madrid came from behind to cut Barcelona's lead at the top of LaLiga to six points, with Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao and Marco Asensio scoring in a 3-1 win over Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu.Madrid entered Saturday's game having gone three matches without a win, and they threatened to lose further ground in the title race when Joselu's early strike put Espanyol ahead.
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.
Who can be the difference maker for Liverpool vs Real Madrid?
Real Madrid are currently having a bit of an injury crisis themselves; it's not just Liverpool who face the test of fitness currently.Two of Real Madrid's most important players, as we know, are injured, and are doubts for the game vs Liverpool, and it gives Liverpool some ways to get one over their opponents.
Brazil 'mourning' after Croatia end World Cup dream
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Brazil had danced into the quarter-finals of the World Cup but their dreams of a showpiece jig in the final ended in tears at Education City Stadium.
VAR is failing LaLiga, has relegated Espanyol to the Segunda
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CloseGraham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team.That Espanyol were relegated from LaLiga at the weekend might not have had too much impact outside Barcelona, their home city, or China, where their ineffective and unloved owners reside.
Real Valladolid vs. Real Madrid - Football Match Report - December 30, 2022 - ESPN
Real Madrid secured a 2-0 win at Real Valladolid as Karim Benzema scored two late goals, including a penalty, to move them a point clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga on Friday.Ballon d'Or winner Benzema returned to the starting lineup after missing the World Cup for France, having suffered a thigh injury the day before the start, and had a big impact.
Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign Brazilian wonderkid Endrick on a five-year contract from Palmeiras, with the 14-time Champions League winners only waiting on the forward's signature to make it official, sources have told ESPN.Sources said the transfer is worth €72 million, although the 16-year-old will only be able to move to Madrid in 2024, when he turns 18.
As Neymar struggles, Vinicius' form at Real Madrid will him the main man for Brazil
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Everything is still to play for in Wednesday's second leg of the Champions League semifinal between Manchester City and Real Madrid.But one thing may have been decided last week at the Bernabeu.The 1-1 draw in the first leg could mark the definitive moment in which Vinicius Junior becomes Brazil's leading attacking force.
Real Madrid vs. Espanyol - Football Match Report - March 11, 2023 - ESPN
Real Madrid fought back from a goal down to claim a 3-1 victory over Espanyol at the Bernabeu on Saturday, as the hosts returned to winning ways ahead of a potentially season-defining week in which they face Liverpool and Barcelona.Second-placed Madrid, who scored through Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao and Marco Asensio, maintained their slim title chances by moving up to 56 points -- six behind leaders Barcelona, who travel to Athletic Club on Sunday.
Why top clubs are signing young Brazilian prospects as soon as possible
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What seemed like a risk at the time has since become the norm.In 2017, it appeared barely credible that Real Madrid would pay €45 million to sign a 16-year-old Brazilian who had not played a senior game for his club.In hindsight, it stands as a wonderful piece of transfer business.
Marco Asensio equals scoring tally of Real Madrid legend
Real Madrid winger Marco Asensio perhaps hasn't fulfilled his superstar potential, but the Spaniard has nonetheless been a serviceable option in the capital for a number of years.A productive loan spell with Espanyol was succeeded by a promising debut season with Los Blancos before his wondergoal against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup ahead of the 2017/18 season thrust Real supporters into a state of delirium regarding Asensio's talent.
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.
Real Madrid's board were disappointed by coach Carlo Ancelotti's tactics in the side's 1-0 Copa del Rey semifinal first-leg defeat to Barcelona on Thursday, sources have told ESPN.Some senior figures at the club criticised the manager's lack of a plan B, sources said, after a performance in which Madrid dominated possession at the Bernabeu but were unable to muster a single shot on target.
Tite hints at exit after Brazil go out of World Cup
Tite suggested his time as Brazil team coach is over but defended his penalty tactics after they crashed out of the World Cup to Croatia.Marquinhos' decisive spot kick hit the post after Dominik Livakovic had saved Rodrygo's opening effort in the shootout to send Croatia into the last four with Neymar never getting a chance to step up.
As Real Madrid bounce back from rocky run, they should enjoy Toni Kroos while they have him
MADRID -- Real Madrid beat Cadiz 2-1 in LaLiga on Thursday to close the gap on leaders Barcelona to two points going into the World Cup break.Eder Militao put Madrid ahead in the 40th minute at the Bernabeu, heading Toni Kroos' delivery into the bottom corner.Kroos doubled the home side's lead in the second half with a spectacular finish, volleying in from outside the box, before Lucas Perez pulled a late goal back for the visitors.
Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid - Football Match Report - November 7, 2022 - ESPN
Rayo Vallecano pulled off a shocking 3-2 upset of Real Madrid in LaLiga on Monday night, handing the reigning champions their first loss of the season in Spain's top flight.Karim Benzema was rested as Real Madrid looked to move back atop LaLiga in a feisty game that saw the teams trade goals in the first half and Oscar Trejo net a second-half penalty to give Rayo a massive win at the Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid.
Champions League: Real Madrid, Manchester City draw 1-1 in semifinals
Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga, left, duels for the ball with Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, May 9, 2023.Jose Breton, AP Kevin De Bruyne's brilliant drive earned Manchester City a 1-1 draw at Real Madrid in a gripping Champions League semi-final first leg battle on Tuesday.
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In the end, Pep Guardiola appeared satisfied with a draw for his Man City side against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.The Premier League outfit had completely dominated in the first half at the Santiago Bernabeu but were hit with a sucker punch from Vinicius Junior.
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City - Football Match Report - May 9, 2023 - ESPN
Superb strikes from Vinicius Junior and Kevin De Bruyne in either half saw Real Madrid and Manchester City draw 1-1 in a high-quality first leg of their Champions League semifinal at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.In a rematch of last season's dramatic semifinal, holders Madrid withstood City's dominance in the first half before Vinicius capped a lightning break with a superb long-range effort in the 36th minute.
Real Sociedad 2-0 Real Madrid: Kubo haunts 10-man Blancos in LaLiga loss - Soccer News
A 10-man Real Madrid faltered once again in the LaLiga title race as Takefusa Kubo haunted his former club after scoring in a 2-0 win for Real Sociedad.Barcelona snatched a 1-0 victory over Osasuna prior to Tuesday's kick-off at Reale Arena, where Madrid offered little without the suspended Vinicius Junior or the rested Karim Benzema.
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has said he agrees "100%" with Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's viral claim there is "no failure in sports."The power forward's passionate answer in response to a news conference question on whether their season had been a failure went viral after his team's elimination from the NBA playoffs by the Miami Heat.
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.
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid - Football Match Report - March 19, 2023 - ESPN
Franck Kessie scored a stoppage-time winner to give Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in Sunday's Clasico at Camp Nou and take a massive 12-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid with 12 games of the LaLiga season remaining.A freak own goal from Ronald Araujo put Real Madrid ahead in just the ninth minute but Barcelona responded to claim a deserved equalizer through Sergi Roberto's composed finish right on the stroke of half-time.
Real Madrid vs. Liverpool - Football Match Report - March 15, 2023 - ESPN
Real Madrid are returning to the Champions League quarterfinals after a 1-0 second-leg win over Liverpool at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night gave them a 6-2 victory on aggregate.The UCL holders came into the match with a 5-2 advantage following the first leg at Anfield and a second-half goal from Karim Benzema sealed an outcome that most expected coming into the reverse fixture.
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.
Real Madrid 5-3 Al Hilal: Vinicius Junior double sets up Club World Cup final joy - Soccer News
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid won the Club World Cup for a fifth time by beating Al Hilal 5-3 in Saturday's chaotic final.The Brazilian winger, who has faced appalling racist abuse in Spain this season, let his football do the talking in Rabat as Carlo Ancelotti's Madrid lifted the trophy.
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.
Osasuna vs. Real Madrid - Football Match Report - February 18, 2023 - ESPN
Federico Valverde and Marco Asensio netted second-half goals as Real Madrid won 2-0 away to Osasuna to cut the gap to LaLiga leaders Barcelona to five points, but the reigning champions had to battle all the way to get their victory.With Karim Benzema missing through injury, Vinicius Junior had to carry the creative burden for Real Madrid and though he eventually came up trumps for his team, he had to go through plenty of adversity to get there.
Benzema makes Real Madrids squad for Liverpool trip but Kroos, Tchouameni miss out - Soccer News
Real Madrid will be without key midfielders Toni Kroos and Aurlien Tchouameni for their trip to Liverpool but Karim Benzema has made Los Blancos' squad.Benzema, last year's Ballon d'Or winner, has had an injury hit campaign and missed Saturday's win over Osasuna.Yet the 35-year-old, who has scored 14 goals this season, returned to training ahead of Tuesday's Champions League last-16 clash at Anfield and has subsequently been named in Carlo Ancelotti's travelling party.
Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid - Football Match Report - February 25, 2023 - ESPN
Ten-man Atletico Madrid dealt a blow to Real Madrid's LaLiga title hopes when they held the defending champions to a 1-1 draw at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Saturday.Real Madrid are second in the LaLiga standings on 52 points, seven behind leaders Barcelona who face lowly Almeria on Sunday and could extend their lead to 10 points with a win.
Rafael Benitez offers advice to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp ahead of Real Madrid clash
Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has offered some advice to Jurgen Klopp ahead of Tuesday's big game against Real Madrid in the Champions League.Benitez has discussed the various options Klopp has for the big game at Anfield, highlighting the possible opponents Liverpool will be up against in the Madrid defence.
Real Madrid plotting move to sign Chelsea star Christian Pulisic
Real Madrid are plotting a move to sign Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic in the summer transfer window.Chelsea have spent an obscene amount of money in the last two transfer windows meaning naturally, some players will have leave in the near future.Pulisic is one of those players who has fallen down the pecking order since Todd Boehly took over as the owner of Chelsea.
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup vs Real Madrid - La Liga
Atletico Madrid have their work cut out for them when they head to Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday evening to take on their cross-city rivals Real Madrid.The Rojoblancos are not having a very good season, sitting ten points behind Real Madrid and out of the title race.They are battling the likes of Real Sociedad and Real Betis for a Champions League qualification place and they finished bottom of their UCL group against the odds.
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid - Football Match Report - February 21, 2023 - ESPN
Real Madrid turned on the class in a comprehensive, come-from-behind win over Liverpool in their Champions League round-of-16 first leg at Anfield on Tuesday night as both Vinicius Junior and Karim Benzema netted a pair of goals.A riveting first half saw Liverpool jump out to a two-goal lead with a fabulous flicked-on finish from Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah's strike from close range after a laughable blunder by Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois.
Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid are "no way" through to the Champions League quarterfinals, despite inflicting Liverpool's biggest-ever home defeat in Europe with a 5-2 round of 16 first-leg victory at Anfield.Madrid's win, which came after being 2-0 down inside 14 minutes, is second only to Ajax's 5-1 European Cup victory in Amsterdam as Liverpool's heaviest loss in European competition.
"I think Carlo thinks the tie is over, and I think it is as well in the moment, but in three weeks..." Liverpool have certainly mounted fairytale comebacks before, but while Jurgen Klopp believes his optimism in overturning a three-goal deficit against Real Madrid will return, he will know significant improvements will be needed from Tuesday's 5-2 defeat at Anfield.
Africa's quest for a third Club World Cup final appearance ended after European champions Real Madrid beat Egypt's Al Ahly 4-1 in the semi-final on Wednesday.Al Ahly's well organised defence capitulated as Vinicius Junior opened the scoring three minutes before half time with Federico Valverde doubling the lead just after the break.
Mourners file past Pele's coffin at Santos stadium
Thousands of mourners queued through the night to pay respects to Brazil legend Pele, who is lying in state at the stadium of his former club Santos.Pele's coffin is in the centre of the pitch at the Urbano Caldeira stadium in Sao Paulo, and fans have lined the streets to get into the ground.There will be a procession through the streets of Santos from 12:00 GMT, before a private family burial.
Vinicius your star player as Brazil beat South Korea
Brazil cruised into the World Cup quarter-finals with a dominant 4-1 victory over South Korea, however it was not the returning Neymar who was the star performer in your eyes.Vinicius Junior was named player of the match by BBC Sport readers after the forward received an average rating of 7.59.The next highest-rated player was goalkeeper Alisson with 7.14 who made a string of impressive saves, with striker Richarlison third and fellow forward Neymar fourth.
Celtic end group with rout at hands of Real Madrid
Celtic ended a frustrating Champions League campaign in grim fashion as Real Madrid handed out a rough lesson to claim victory and top Group F. The Scottish champions were 2-0 down after 21 minutes as Luka Modric and Rodrygo converted penalties awarded for handball in a brutal opening.Josip Juranovic then missed a spot kick for Celtic, and that seemed a distant memory when Marco Asensio, Vinicius Junior, and Fede Valverde made it a rout for the defending champions, even though Jota netted a late free-kick.
Real Madrid, CBF join Atletico in condemning Vinicius Junior abuse - Soccer News
Real Madrid have called on authorities to hold those responsible for the abuse of Vinicius Junior to account.Madrid host rivals Atletico Madrid in a Copa del Rey encounter on Thursday.In the build-up to the match, pictures were shared on social media showing a mannequin, wearing a Vinicius shirt, hung by the neck from a bridge in the Spanish capital.
Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid - Football Match Report - January 26, 2023 - ESPN
Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior scored in extra time as Real Madrid fought back to beat local rivals Atletico 3-1 on Thursday and reach the Copa del Rey semifinals.Forward Alvaro Morata, a former Real academy player, put Atletico ahead with a close-range strike in the 19th minute and Real substitute Rodrygo equalised in the 79th with a delightful goal, dribbling past three defenders before finishing well.
Real Madrid 3-1 Atletico Madrid (aet): Superb Rodrygo goal sparks Copa del Rey turnaround - Soccer News
Real Madrid needed extra-time to seal a dramatic Copa del Rey comeback as they downed rivals Atletico Madrid with a 3-1 quarter-final victory on Thursday.Los Blancos were heading out at the Santiago Bernabeu after their former striker Alvaro Morata had struck in the first half for Atletico.But Rodrygo's fantastic solo effort forced an extra half-hour in the Spanish capital, before Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior completed the turnaround for the hosts.
Real Madrid condemn Atletico Madrid fans' effigy of Vinicius Junior
Jan 26, 2023 Vinicius in action / Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/GettyImages Real Madrid have condemned Atletico Madrid fans who hung an effigy of Vinicius Junior off a bridge prior to their Copa del Rey clash.Vinicius was the victim of racist abuse the last time the two sides met in La Liga at the Wanda Metropolitano earlier in the season, with the wide forward being subjected to monkey chanting during and after Real Madrid's 2-1 win.
Real Madrid to face Atletico in Copa del Rey quarter-finals, Barcelona host Real Sociedad - Soccer News
Real Madrid and bitter rivals Atletico Madrid will duel for a place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals after being paired in the last eight.Los Blancos survived a scare on Thursday as they came from 2-0 down at Villarreal to win 3-2 thanks to goals from Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao and Dani Ceballos.It ensured Carlo Ancelotti's team bounced back from losing to Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana final four days earlier.
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.
Real Madrid vs. Valencia - Football Match Report - January 11, 2023 - ESPN
Thibaut Courtois saved Jose Gaya's poorly-struck spot kick to give Real Madrid a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Valencia after the teams had finished level at 1-1 after extra time in their Spanish Super Cup semifinal in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.Karim Benzema gave holders Real Madrid the lead from the spot in the first half after he was fouled inside the area by Eray Comert, but Valencia came back into the game and deservedly equalised through a Samuel Lino volley from a Toni Lato cross straight after half-time.
Endrick reveals Ronaldo and Vinicius Junior played a part in Madrid move - Soccer News
Endrick has revealed Vinicius Junior and Cristiano Ronaldo played a part in his decision to join Real Madrid.The 16-year-old forward has agreed to join LaLiga and European champions Madrid from Palmeiras in July 2024.Endrick had been linked with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea before opting to make the move to the Spanish capital in a deal that could reportedly be worth €70million.
Endrick explains inspirations behind Real Madrid move
Endrick is heading to Madrid / Alexandre Schneider/GettyImages Endrick has admitted that he opted to join Real Madrid to follow in the footsteps of two of his favourite players, Cristiano Ronaldo and Vinicius Junior.The 16-year-old Palmeiras striker has put pen to paper of a move to Real in 2024 which will cost Los Blancos a cool 72m, with Endrick rejecting advances from the likes of Barcelona, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain to head to Madrid.
LaLiga in legal action over racist Vinicius insults
LaLiga have formally reported racist insults aimed at Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid's game at Real Valladolid on Friday to a local court, the league announced on Tuesday.Videos published on social media showed the Brazil winger being racially abused by Valladolid fans as he walked around the edge of the pitch after being substituted late in the second half during Madrid's 2-0 win.
Off the Crossbar: Former Bayern Munich star Toni Kroos to blame for Germany's woes in Qatar
Germany's woes at the 2022 World Cup have been well documented from the get go.Now as we reflect back on the tournament, Spanish media has pointed out a new scapegoat for fans of the German national team - former Bayern Munich and current Real Madrid star, Toni Kroos.In the Spanish television program El Chingiuto, guest reporter Cristina Cubero was asked to name the players at the World Cup who had disappointing performances and let their teams down.
Real Madrid's 72m wonderkid signing lands a big transfer market splash
Bayern Munich turned heads in the summer 2022 transfer window by dipping into France's Ligue 1 talent pool and shelling out around €30m for seventeen-year-old Rennes talent Mathys Tel.It was a hefty sum to throw on the ledger for a player who was still making his way through the youth ranks at club level, but it may have only been a sign of things to come.
Brazil's dancing goal celebrations: Rehearsed on TikTok, performed on the pitch
Brazil's players and many of those watching around the world enjoyed the dance routines after each goal the Selecao scored in Monday's 4-1 win over South Korea at the World Cup.But for those who saw them as acts of disrespect toward their beaten opponents, there is some bad news: Brazil are not going to stop.
Neymar's return helps Brazil rediscover its groove as World Cup title favorite
When Neymar limped off the field in tears and favoring his right ankle late in Brazil's opening-game victory in Qatar, it got so quiet you could hear a World Cup championship trophy drop.Brazil might have the finest collection of soccer talent on the planet, but A Seleção, the country's national team, is pretty much Neymar and Friends: That group-stage win left Brazil 26-1-4 in the last 31 games Neymar started.
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Brazil coach Tite did not produce the night's smoothest dance moves but the sight of the sober-suited elder statesman gyrating with his players on the touchline epitomised this football carnival.
Neymar's last chance to bring Brazil World Cup success?
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As their star player fell to the ground, screaming in pain with his arm bent round to his back, a whole nation breathed in and feared the worst.
World Cup favourites Brazil held their first training session on Sunday but their players still do not know who will be starting their Group G opener against Serbia on Thursday.The five-time world champions are loaded with talent but coach Tite is keeping Brazil's cards close to their chest over the system and players he will use in their first match, with the biggest question mark surrounding Vinicius Junior.
FIFA 23 predicts Argentina to beat Brazil in World Cup final - Soccer News
EA Sports has used FIFA 23 to predict the outcome of the 2022 World Cup, with Argentina backed to beat Brazil in an all-South American final.The tournament gets underway on November 20 and Brazil and reigning Copa America champions Argentina will have high hopes, as they look to end a 20-year dominant streak by European nations.
Exclusive: Real Madrid star never wanted any other transfer despite interest from Premier League clubs
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior never had any interest in joining any other club despite teams from the Premier League and elsewhere scouting him during his Flamengo days.It was quickly pretty clear that Vinicius was a special talent as soon as he burst onto the scene as a teenager, and Fabrizio Romano says plenty of clubs from around Europe were monitoring him.
Prosecutors in Madrid will not press charges over racist chanting aimed at Vinicius Junior before the Madrid derby after finding that they "lasted a few seconds" and did not constitute a crime.A group of Atletico Madrid fans were filmed singing "Vinicius, you're a monkey" outside the Civitas Metropolitano stadium ahead of the match -- which Real Madrid went on to win 2-1 -- on Sept. 18.
Chelsea target's father confirms plan to hold transfer talks with another club "at the end of this month"
The father of Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick has confirmed that they will be holding talks with Real Madrid at the end of this month.The 16-year-old Brazilian is one of the most exciting prospects in world football at the moment, and it seems inevitable that one of Europe's elite will snap him up sooner or later.
Brazil's World Cup squad a 'who's who' of attacking stars -- but who backs up Neymar?
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Tim VickerySouth America correspondent
"You can only win for the sixth time if you've already won five"-- that was part of the lyrics to a video clip that Brazil played just before announcing on Monday a World Cup squad that they hope will end a 20-year wait for the title.
Real Madrid vs. Celtic - Football Match Report - November 2, 2022 - ESPN
Real Madrid beat Celtic 5-1 at home to finish top of their Champions League group on Wednesday as they bounced back from their first loss of the season against RB Leipzig last week.Goals from Luka Modric, Rodrygo, Marco Asensio, Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde - the first two from the penalty spot - ensured the holders topped Group F with 13 points, one ahead of second-placed Leipzig with both teams reaching the round of 16. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, more (U.S.) Celtic finished bottom with two points.