5 h. ago Crunch clásico offers Madrid chance to salvage season despite Barcelona dominance

They have lost three times to their oldest rivals but a win would give Ancelotti’s men a path to retaining the leagueReal Madrid’s players arrived at training on Wednesday morning to find seven teddy bears waiting for them. Lined up on a bush outside Valdebebas, they wore white shirts and a banner had been placed in front of them, alongside a couple of Spain flags with the club badge in the middle where the crown should go. “Grazie, Inter,” it said. The night before, Simone Inzaghi’s side had done for them what they had not been able to do for themselves, at least not yet. Now perhaps it can be their turn, one last chance to salvage something from what has been somebody else’s season.Barcelona had been beaten: there would be no Champions League and no treble, reason alone to celebrate or at least seek consolation in Madrid, if not the only one. Because if it’s tempting to ask: “Is that all you’ve got?” somehow the answer may still be: “Actually, no.” Four days on from Barcelona’s Eu...

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27 h. ago Manchester United 'already have their own Lamine Yamal' as 'dream' step emerges

Victor Musa has been in stunning form for Manchester United's youth sides this season and has drawn comparisions with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal

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8 d. ago Trent Alexander Arnold 'lying' claim made as Liverpool contract saga rumbles on

Trent Alexander-Arnold is yet to sign a new contract at Liverpool and is said to be considering an offer to join Real Madrid on a free transfer at the end of the season

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2 w. ago Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti confirms double injury blow ahead of Copa del Rey final against Barcelona

Real Madrid have already been heavily beaten by Barcelona twice this season

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2 w. ago Barcelona’s Bonmatí braced for ‘good rivalry’ of Chelsea showdown in WCL

Barcelona face Chelsea in semi-final first leg on Sunday‘This is the moment of the season we enjoy – big games’Aitana Bonmatí says Barcelona have a “good rivalry, no bad things” with Chelsea as the Spanish holders prepare to meet the English club in their Women’s Champions League semi-final for the third consecutive season.The 2023 and 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, whose team are chasing a fourth European title in five seasons, had high praise for Chelsea, despite the Women’s Super League club having never knocked Barcelona out of the competition. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Ruben Amorim ready to play Man Utd’s kids as Europa League takes precedence

The Europa League offers a chance for United to salvage their season and qualify for the Champions League.

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3 w. ago Paddy Power offer: Get 50/1 on goal to be scored in Real Madrid vs Arsenal

Paddy Power is offering new customers odds of 50/1 odds on Rory McIlroy to make the cut at Augusta this weekend as the Northern Irishman seeks to win his first green jacket

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3 w. ago Real Madrid vs Arsenal Offers: Best Free Bet Offers For The Champions League

Arsenal go to the Bernabeu to face Real Madrid on Wednesday and there are a host of Champions League betting offers for the game

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3 w. ago Mikel Arteta offers triple injury update with star ruled OUT of Real Madrid clash

Arsenal will travel to the Bernabeu on Wednesday night with a three-goal lead to protect as they look to book themselves a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League

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3 w. ago Arsenal star offers first insight into tactics for Real Madrid return leg

Gunners ready for ‘beautiful moment’ at the Bernabeu

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4 w. ago Ian Wright leaves Roy Keane rolling eyes when he says what Man Utd fans would be happy with

Manchester United still have the chance to salvage their dismal season with silverware in the Europa League, not that Roy Keane would be particularly happy with it

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