Rivaldo has praised the way Ronald Koeman has been working with Barcelona's youngsters and has criticised Zinedine Zidane for failing to do something similar at Real Madrid. The former Barcelona playmaker explained that the Dutchman has successfully integrated young prodigies into a group of experienced players. "I have always said that the key to managing young talents... Continue Reading →
In a MARCA survey conducted after Real Madrid's elimination from the Supercopa De Espana, the fans believe that coach Zinedine Zidane should have been able to do more with the squad he has available. All the fingers weren't pointed at Zidane, as the limits within the Real Madrid squad were also cause for concern. In the first question... Continue Reading →
ARaul Garcia brace sent Real Madridcrashing out of the 2020/21 Supercopa de Espana with a 2-1 semi-final defeat to Athletic Club on Thursday night at the Estadio La Rosaleda in Malaga. A month after earning an early red card against Los Blancos in league action, Raul Garcia got his revenge with a pair of first half goals. A Karim Benzema score made for a nervy... Continue Reading →
Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegenstopped two penalty kicks to give Barcelona a 3-2 penalty shootout victory over Real Sociedad after a 1-1 draw in the semi finals of the 2020/21 Supercopa de Espana on Wednesday night at the Estadio Nuevo Arcangel in Cordoba. Playing without superstar Lionel Messi, Barcelona took a 1-0 lead through Frenkie de Jong in the first half, only to see Real Sociedad... Continue Reading →
Lionel Messi will not play in Barcelona's Supercopa de Espana semi-final against Real Sociedad on Wednesday night due to some discomfort. The 33-year-old did not take part in Barcelona's light training session on Wednesday morning, which immediately set off the alarms. Messi hopes to play in Sunday's Supercopa final against either Real Madrid or Athletic Club, should the... Continue Reading →
Ronaldinho was a great teacher for Lionel Messi. The Brazilian nurtured the Argentine from a young age at Barcelona, and the current club captain grew a lot under his tutelage. But that opportunity came close to not happening, had Joan Laporta followed through on a move to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. "We were about to sign Ronaldinho and Rafa... Continue Reading →
Real Madrid have been finding it difficult to find the back of the net in recent weeks, as shown with their 1-1 draw against Elche and a 0-0 draw against Osasuna in their last two away trips. Former Real Madrid right-back Achraf Hakimi, however, has been in fine form in front of goal this season and has even... Continue Reading →
After a quite sensational first half of the season, AC Milan currently sit top of Serie A and are enjoying a wonderful run of performances from Brahim Diaz, and the Rossoneri are hopeful of retaining the Real Madrid loanee. The initial loan deal is due to end on June 30, although it isn't clear just... Continue Reading →
Barcelona are set to face Real Sociedad in the semi final of the Supercopa de Espana on Wednesday. However, in his pre-match press conference, coach Ronald Koeman stated that he did not see his side as favourites for the competition, despite being on good form. "I don't think so," he replied when asked if Barcelona... Continue Reading →
Ronald Koeman and Zinedine Zidane come into this year's Supercopa de Espana, the first silverware up for grabs this season, with very clear ideas about the teams they will look to reach the final with. Barcelona take on Real Sociedad on Wednesday, before Real Madrid face Athletic Club the next day and the final on Sunday. Real Madrid want... Continue Reading →
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