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Real Madrid's Federico Valverde celebrates after scoringBernat ArmangueP.A.Real Madrid reached the level of rivals Barcelona, ​​ahead of the Blaugrana's match on Sunday, by beating Villarreal 2-0 Saturday evening.Los Blancos came into the match on the back of a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Lille in Champions League midweek, and although they weren't at their best, they managed to take all three points against a courageous Villarreal team.The home side needed just 14 minutes to open the score, and they did it in spectacular fashion. Luka Modric played a short corner back to Federico Valverdewho fired a superb shot from distance facilitated by a deflection, before passing in front Diego Conde in the Villarreal goal.Villarreal's Yeremy Pino in actionBernat ArmangueP.A.Although ...

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Graham Potter spoke about his time as Chelsea boss (Image: ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)Graham Potter has revealed his deepest regrets following his tenure at Chelsea as he admitted the lost chance to lead the team in their clash against Real Madrid still stings him to this day. The 49-year-old took the reins following the departure of Thomas Tuchel in September 2022.Potter arrived with an excellent reputation, having led Brighton to Champions League positions before leaving for Stamford Bridge, the Mirror reports. The Englishman arrived at Chelsea to find a team in mid-transition, burdened with the task of integrating an abundance of new summer signings.His challenge intensified when Chelsea did not hesitate to continue their spending spree in January, highlighted by the £106m trans...

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Robin Le Normand is helped by his teammates and Atletico doctors following his clash of heads (Image: GETTY)Atletico Madrid's Robin Le Normand has been out indefinitely after a violent head collision during Sunday's derby against Real Madrid left him with a traumatic brain injury.The 27-year-old Spanish defender clashed with Real's Aurélien Tchouameni while contesting a corner at the Wanda Metropolitano, leading to immediate treatment on the pitch at the end of the match.The severity of Le Normand's condition was initially uncertain until Atletico released a statement this afternoon revealing the diagnosis of a subdural hematoma, a type of brain hemorrhage.Although no timetable for his return has been provided, it is expected that he will face a lengthy recovery period. win...

Both groups of players were sent off the field shortly after Real Madrid opened the score. (Image: ITV SPORT)Both sets of players were removed from the field during the Madrid derby after furious Atletico fans threw lighters and other objects onto the playing surface. Tensions flared shortly after Eder Militao opened the scoring for Real Madrid at the home of their cross-town rivals.The goal sparked chaotic scenes in the stands, with Atletico fans throwing objects at Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois after he celebrated in front of them. Play was quickly suspended when referee Mateo Busquets Ferrer took quick action to protect the players.Before heading down the tunnel, a handful of Atletico players approached the furious fans behind the goal to try to calm them down. Diego Simeone w...

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Bruno Genesio floated the idea of ​​playing with the reserves against Atletico Madrid. (Image: Getty)Lille boss Bruno Genesio has claimed he will play with the reserves when the Ligue 1 side face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League next month.The French side began their Champions League campaign with a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Sporting last week - a match which saw England international Angel Gomes sent off.It's a double whammy for Gomes and Lille, as the midfielder will now be forced to sit out for next week's clash against reigning European champions Real Madrid at the Pierre Mauroy stadium.But it was a game against Real's rival Atletico that Genesio threatened to take the kids out for, frustrated with the club's schedule.Lille have been scheduled to play three awa...

Zinedine Zidane's son hung up his boots before the age of 30. (Image: Getty)Zinedine Zidane's son hung up his boots at the age of 29, despite boasting a 100% goal success rate for his father's former team, Real Madrid.Enzo Zidane has reportedly ended his playing career after spending the last year as a free agent.Zidane Jnr. last wore the shirt of Spanish side CF Fuenlabrada, making 29 appearances, scoring one goal and registering four assists during the 2022/23 season.But despite his good performances, the son of World Cup winner Zidane has failed to agree terms with a new club and is therefore retiring from the sport, according to Spanish outlet AS.The report claims that Enzo grew tired of waiting for a suitable club to come along and instead decided to focus on his family.En...

Kylian Mbappe scored Real Madrid's second goal against Alaves before coming off in the second half (Manu Fernandez/AP) (Image: Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)Kylian Mbappe suffered a thigh injury during Real Madrid's La Liga win over Alaves on Tuesday night.Mbappe, who scored in a fifth straight game to give his side a 2-0 lead five minutes before halftime at the Bernabeu, was replaced by Arda Guler in the 79th minute after feeling apparent discomfort."Following the examinations carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappé by the Real Madrid medical team, he has been diagnosed with an injury to his left thigh," the club said in a statement on Wednesday.No further information has been released regarding Mbappe's expected recovery timeframe, but reports...