Flick has Barcelona on cusp of return to European elite

Failing a collapse at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Hansi Flick has Barcelona on track for the Champions League semi-finals and a return to the European elite after a rocky decade in Catalonia.

Madrid win despite Mbappe’s violent red card

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe was sent off for an ugly lunge as his side beat Alaves 1-0 on Sunday to stay four points behind Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

Liga leaders Barca edge Leganes

Barcelona moved seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga after a 1-0 win against Leganes on Saturday.

Ancelotti not satisfied with Madrid defenders

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti demanded greater solidity in defence from his team ahead of their visit to face Alaves on Sunday in La Liga.

Watch: Gary Neville’s shock Valencia stint

Football pundit and Manchester United legend, Gary Neville took charge of Valencia in December 2015, a move that stunned football.

Gavi: Unbeaten Barca not invincible

Barcelona midfielder Gavi admitted Tuesday the Catalan giants can be beaten despite not suffering a single defeat in 2025.

De Jong revival helping Barca dream

Barcelona’s improvement under Hansi Flick helped Frenkie de Jong return to form and in return the Dutchman’s presence has allowed his club to aspire to new heights.

Madrid’s Courtois fit for Arsenal clash

Thibaut Courtois has declared himself he “fully fit” for the first leg of Real Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal.

African players in Europe: Iwobi ends goal drought to help sink Reds

Nigeria international Alex Iwobi scored for the first time in 15 matches in all competitions to help Fulham shock Premier League leaders Liverpool 3-2 at the weekend.

Real Madrid vulnerable ahead of Arsenal clash

Real Madrid’s attacking superstars need no introduction but behind them lies a soft, vulnerable underbelly which Arsenal aim to exploit.