Madrid, April 7 (IANS) Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr admitted on Monday that he had a difficult relationship with former coach Xabi Alonso, but insisted he gets on much better with current coach Alvaro Arbeloa.Speaking to the press ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League quarterfinal first leg at home to Bayern Munich, Vinicius was asked about his relationship with Alonso, who was sacked in January after just over seven months in the job.The forward drew controversy with his angry …
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New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has dismissed rumours that he was involved in the group whose revolt led to Xabi Alonso’s removal as head coach. He criticised those spreading these reports and urged fans not to believe them.Xabi Alonso’s tenure as Real Madrid manager lasted only seven months, ending after the Los Blancos lost to archrivals Barcelona in the Super Cup final. More than the loss itself, it was the rift within the dressing room that prompted Alonso’s exi…
Madrid, Jan 12 (IANS) Real Madrid CF on Monday announced that Xabi Alonso has left his role as the first team coach by mutual agreement, bringing an end to his brief tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu.“Real Madrid CF announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to end his time as first team coach,” the club said in an official statement. “Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of all Madrid fans because he is a Real Madrid legend…
Jeddah, Jan 12 (IANS) Raphinha was FC Barcelona’s hero as his side retained the Spanish Super Cup with a 3-2 win over Real Madrid.The Brazilian scored his side’s first goal and then netted the winner in the second half with a touch of fortune to decide a thrilling game where Madrid looked for an equalizer until the final moments.Madrid started with Kylian Mbappe in the bench and Dean Huijsen in for Antonio Rudiger in defense, with coach Xabi Alonso adopting a pragmatic policy of getting his side…
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Jan 10 (IANS) Barcelona and Real Madrid will meet again in the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah on Sunday, the fourth straight time the rivals have contested the showpiece since the competition adopted a four-team format in 2020 and moved to Saudi Arabia.The match is also a repeat of last season’s Copa del Rey final, which Barcelona won 3-2 after extra time in April. Real Madrid won the first meeting between the sides this season 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu in October.Ba…
Madrid, Jan 2 (IANS) La Liga returns to action this weekend, with a Barcelona derby, two coaches making their debuts, but without Kylian Mbappe. In such a situation, Barcelona will look to further extend their lead over archrivals Real Madrid. The Catalans currently enjoy an advantage of four points over Real Madrid, leading by 46 points to 42. They have so far won 15 matches out of 18, so far while Real have taken full points from 13 wins from 18 matches.Atletico Madrid are placed third with 37…
Madrid, Dec 31 (IANS) Trailing table-toppers Barcelona by four points in the standings, Real Madrid suffered a setback on New Year’s Eve with forward Kylian Mbappe suffering an injury to his left knee and likely to miss the next few matches, the Spanish club said on Wednesday.Madrid said in a brief statement that the French superstar had been diagnosed with a sprain but did not provide a timeline for his recovery.”Following tests carried out today by the Real Madrid Medical Services on our playe…
Madrid, Dec 22 (IANS) Spanish giants FC Barcelona won 2-0 against Villarreal on Sunday to ensure they go into the New Year with a four-point lead over a Real Madrid side that remains in crisis.Barcelona are at the top of the standings with 46 points from 15 wins in 18 matches. They have one draw and two defeats so far. Real Madrid are in second spot with 42 points from 13 wins, three draws, and two defeats in 18 matches, while Atletico Madrid are in third spot with 37 points from 11 wins, four d…