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Real Madrid visit Osasuna after building a two-point lead over Barcelona in the table last weekend. Los Blancos have been slowly gaining momentum and while it would be tempting to overlook this game just a few days ahead of the crucial return leg against Benfica, Arbeloa’s men will need a quality performance if they want […]
Real Madrid visit Osasuna in what’s historically been a tough away game for Los Blancos. Huijsen is not available so Raúl Asencio will be expected to start in the center of the defensive line as Real Madrid try to keep their momentum going. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Trent, Rudiger, Asencio, Carreras, Tchouameni, Guler, Valverde, […]
Real Madrid have published their squad list for Saturday’s away match against Osasuna in La Liga. REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:Goalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin, and Sergio Mestre.Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Trent, Asencio, Á. Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, and Mendy.Midfielders: Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos, and Thiago.Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Gonzalo, Brahim, and Mastantuono. No big news on Real Madrid’s squad list […]
UEFA’s disciplinary process is now in motion following the flashpoint between Vinícius Jr and Gianluca Prestianni during Real Madrid’s 1–0 Champions League playoff win over Benfica, and new details have emerged via ESPN regarding the Benfica player’s defense. According to ESPN, Prestianni has already provided testimony to UEFA investigators examining the second-half incident at the […]
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany delivered a powerful and emotionally charged press conference today, addressing the fallout from the heated Benfica vs Real Madrid clash, the racism towards Vinicius Jr, and Jose Mourinho’s post-match comments. Kompany did not hold back. In a clear defense of Vinicius Jr, Kompany criticized Mourinho for questioning the Brazilian’s […]
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Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media ahead of his team’s match against Osasuna on Saturday. He was asked about the alleged racial abuse on Vinicius Jr against Benfica, to which he said: “I think I’ve made myself clear, the important thing is to fight against these acts. It’s unacceptable. We won’t […]
Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has been getting treatment on the small fracture on his tibia for the last 13 days and is now ready to make his return to the starting lineup, according to a report published on MARCA. Asencio had been playing through pain for quite a while, risking a more serious injury […]
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Benfica have filed a formal complaint to UEFA against Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde over his alleged violent conduct during the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32 played last Tuesday, according to reports all over the Spanish press. Valverde swung his arm towards Samuel Dahl’s head in the 80th minute of the […]
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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot addressed the issue of racism in football during his press conference today, responding to questions about the abuse Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. has faced. Slot stressed that football must continue striving to eradicate racism from the sport, insisting that existing measures are not enough. “In general, you can never […]
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has taken a new step into football investment, becoming a minority shareholder in French club Le Mans. The Ligue 2 side announced a significant internal restructuring this week, confirming that Brazilian sports investment fund Outfield has now become the club’s majority shareholder. Courtois, through his investment company NxtPlay, has also […]
A trailer released ahead of Carlo Ancelotti’s upcoming interview with Jorge Valdano has offered an early glimpse into the Italian coach’s thoughts on Vinicius Jr., the challenges of management, and the possibility of returning to Real Madrid. While the full conversation has yet to be made public, several quotes from Ancelotti were revealed in the […]
Vinícius Jr. has received unprecedented support from his football colleagues around the world, other leaders in different sports, and broadcasters after he faced racial abuse from SL Benfica’s number 25 and fans on Tuesday. Racism is simply unjustifiable and must not be correlated with the behaviour of the victim. Jose Mourinho and Benfica’s official stance […]
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Real Madrid have published a statement on their official website following the investigation opened by UEFA about the Prestianni-Vinicius case during the team’s 0-1 win over Benfica in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32. Per Realmadrid.comReal Madrid C. F. announces that today it has submitted all available evidence to UEFA regarding […]
Lost amidst the worldwide headlines following racist words uttered by a Benfica player at Vinicius Junior Tuesday evening in Lisboa was yet another magical night for the Brazilian superstar on Europe’s biggest stage. Vinicius’s goal in the 50th minute was the catalyst for a much-deserved Real Madrid victory in the first leg of their elimination […]
Twenty-four hours later, the football is still secondary. Real Madrid’s 1–0 victory at the Estádio da Luz should have been remembered for Vinícius Júnior’s brilliant second-half goal and a disciplined away performance in Europe. Instead, the match is now the center of multiple investigations, political involvement, global reactions, and an escalating war of narratives — […]
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Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga talked to the press after the team’s 0-1 win over Benfica in the Round of 32. “We played a great match. We won, and that is a reason to be happy because our last game here was not good. The primary objective was achieved. But in the end, there are […]
Football legend Thierry Henry talked about the Prestianni-Vinicius incident during Real Madrid’s 0-1 win over Benfica in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32. Henry delivered a powerful speech. “I can relate to what Vini Jr. is going through. It happened so many times to me, I talked about it so many […]
Former Manchester City defender and now pundit Micah Richards shared his thoughts about the controversy between Benfica and Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League’s Round of 32. “Prestianni is a coward. He’s an absolute coward. No one will ever know what he said, only him and Vinicius Junior. But to pull […]