Real Madrid hurting after European woes
Kylian Mbappe knows the pressure is intensifying after an unconvincing start to his Real Madrid career and a dismal performance in the Champions League defeat by Liverpool.
Kylian Mbappe knows the pressure is intensifying after an unconvincing start to his Real Madrid career and a dismal performance in the Champions League defeat by Liverpool.
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham felt like a “scapegoat” after Euro 2024 but said he has his smile back now ahead of the Champions League clash with Liverpool on Wednesday.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick warned his team they must stop making mistakes ahead of the Champions League clash with French side Brest on Tuesday.
Kylian Mbappe scored his first goal in five games for Real Madrid as the champions beat Leganes 3-0.
Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez lashed out at various targets during the club’s annual general meeting on Sunday including European and world football governing bodies UEFA and FIFA.
La Liga leaders Barcelona suffered a dramatic collapse in a 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on Saturday with coach Hansi Flick saying his team played a “really bad” match.
Leaders Barcelona have lost two matches this season in La Liga, both without teenage starlet Lamine Yamal starting, and the winger will also be missing for Saturday’s match at Celta Vigo.
Barcelona said on Wednesday their return to the Camp Nou would be delayed until at least mid-February as the iconic stadium undergoes modernisation and expansion work.
Spanish authorities said Friday they had shut down the country’s biggest illegal streaming platform Cristal Azul, which had been offering La Liga and second division football matches online for free.
Barcelona winger Ansu Fati has been ruled out for four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury.