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Alonso Says 'No Excuses' as Real Madrid Prepare for La Liga Opener

This is Beirut, 19/08 12:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said the team's shortened preseason will not be used as an excuse as they prepare to kick off their La Liga campaign at home to Osasuna on Tuesday. Alonso will take charge at the Santiago Bernabeu for the first time after beginning his reign at the Club World Cup in the United States, where Madrid reached the ...

Atletico Beaten by Espanyol in La Liga Opener

This is Beirut, 18/08 17:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Espanyol staged a late comeback to grab a shock 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday as Diego Simeone's men made a disappointing start to their La Liga campaign. Pere Milla scored a late winner as Atletico stumbled to defeat in Barcelona despite leading through Julian Alvarez's brilliant goal. Atletico have been busy in the transfer market, ...

Barca Open Liga Title Defence Strolling Past Nine-Man Mallorca

This is Beirut, 17/08 14:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Spanish champions Barcelona opened their Liga campaign on Saturday with an island cruise as they played almost an hour against nine men on their way to a 3-0 victory in Mallorca. Barcelona's second-half stroll did not please coach Hansi Flick. "They're three important points, but I didn't like the match," he told broadcaster Movistar. "After ...

Barcelona Reinstate Ter Stegen as Captain

This is Beirut, 09/08 12:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Football Liga Barça

Barcelona on Friday reinstated goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen as captain after resolving a dispute over the German's fitness. The club had started disciplinary action on Tuesday and stripped Ter Stegen of the club captaincy on Thursday over a row concerning his fitness after he underwent back surgery at the end of July. Local media reported ...

Villarreal Beat Barca to Secure Champions League Place

This is Beirut, 19/05 13:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Villarreal qualified for next season's Champions League with an entertaining 3-2 win at newly crowned La Liga champions Barcelona on Sunday. Elsewhere Kylian Mbappe struck as Real Madrid won 2-0 at nine-man Sevilla, while Leganes gave themselves a chance of survival with a win at Las Palmas. Barcelona stars celebrated their 28th league title on ...

Real Madrid Sign Bournemouth's Huijsen For £50 Million

This is Beirut, 17/05 18:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Real Madrid signed Spain defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth on Saturday after agreeing to pay his £50 million ($59 million) release fee. The 20-year-old centre-back has impressed in his one season in the Premier League after joining the Cherries from Juventus in 2024 for £12.8 million. "Real Madrid and Bournemouth have reached a deal for ...

Barca Edge Real Madrid in Thriller to Move to Brink of Liga Title

This is Beirut, 12/05 09:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

FC Barcelona Real Madrid Liga

Barcelona mounted a spectacular comeback to beat Real Madrid 4-3 in La Liga on Sunday and move to the brink of the title after overcoming a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe. The France striker threatened to haul Madrid back into the title race but Raphinha's double and goals from Lamine Yamal and Eric Garcia gave Barcelona a seven-point lead on the ...

Barca Edge Real Madrid in Thriller to Move to Brink of La Liga Title

This is Beirut, 11/05 19:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Barcelona mounted a spectacular comeback to beat Real Madrid 4-3 on Sunday and move to the brink of the La Liga title. Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick for Los Blancos but Raphinha's double and goals from Lamine Yamal, Eric Garcia and Fermin Lopez gave Barcelona a seven-point lead on reigning champions Madrid with three matches ...

Mbappe Maintains Real Madrid Liga Dream in Celta Thriller

This is Beirut, 04/05 18:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Real Madrid Liga Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Real Madrid held off Celta Vigo with a thrilling 3-2 win to stay within sight of La Liga leaders Barcelona. After the Catalans scraped a comeback win at Valladolid on Saturday, Madrid survived a late Celta fightback to maintain the four-point gap ahead of next Sunday's Clasico. Defending champions Madrid, second, ...

Barca Battle Back at Valladolid to Preserve Liga Title Charge

This is Beirut, 04/05 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Barça Liga Real Madrid

Barcelona survived a scare as they came from behind to beat already-relegated Real Valladolid 2-1 on Saturday to extend their La Liga lead and move one step closer to the title. The Catalan giants heavily rotated with Tuesday's Champions League semi-final clash at Inter Milan in mind and fell behind to Ivan Sanchez's early deflected ...

Real Madrid Win at Getafe to Keep La Liga Title Hopes Alive

This is Beirut, 24/04 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Arda Guler struck the only goal as Real Madrid won 1-0 at Getafe on Wednesday to claw back to within four points of La Liga leaders Barcelona. The young Turkey international fired in from outside the area midway through the first half as Carlo Ancelotti's side stayed in title contention after Barcelona won by the same scoreline at Mallorca on ...

Olmo Fires Liga Leaders Barca Past Mallorca

This is Beirut, 23/04 21:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Football Liga Barça Real Madrid

Barcelona inched closer to the La Liga title with a 1-0 win over Mallorca on Tuesday which took them seven points clear of Real Madrid. Spain international Dani Olmo slotted home to help Barca turn up the heat on second-placed champions Madrid, who visit Getafe on Wednesday. Hansi Flick's side, aiming for a potential quadruple, outplayed the ...

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