Real Madrid’s recent revival has caught the attention of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. He attributes their transformation to midfielder Jude Bellingham’s significant impact on the team. Guardiola’s remarks came after the Champions League quarterfinals draw pitted City against the LaLiga giants. Last season, City overcame Real Madrid in the semifinals, showcasing a dominant performance.
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LaLiga has confirmed that it will be reporting the “deplorable racist chants” from a group of Atlético Madrid fans to the Spain prosecutors’ office. The chants containing the words “Vinícius chimpanzee” were directed at Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior and were captured in a video circulating on social media platforms. This incident of racial abuse
Diego Simeone, the coach of Atletico Madrid, could not bring himself to watch the tense penalty shootout that decided their fate against Inter Milan in the Champions League round-of-16. Even though Federico Dimarco had given Inter an early lead, Antoine Griezmann quickly equalized. An 87th-minute goal from Atletico’s substitute Memphis Depay took the game into
Napoli’s downfall can be traced back to a single ill-advised certified email that set off a chain of events leading to the destruction of the club in less than a year. Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis made a decision to unilaterally extend coach Luciano Spalletti’s contract with no prior discussion, assuming it would serve as
Xavi Hernández recently responded to critics who had labeled Barcelona as the joke of the Champions League. After leading the Catalan side into the quarterfinals for the first time since 2020, Xavi highlighted the significant progress the team has made on a European level. He expressed his frustration at the unfair criticism and pressure that
The recent incident between Porto coach Sergio Conceicao and Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta during a Champions League match left many shocked. Conceicao accused Arteta of insulting his family, claiming that Arteta used Spanish to do so. However, sources at Arsenal have strongly denied these accusations. This clash added fuel to the already fiery contest that ended
As the UEFA Champions League evolves with a new format set to be implemented from the 2024-25 season onwards, the draw process is also getting a major facelift. With an increase to 36 teams and a single league table system, the draw becomes a crucial element in determining the fixtures for each club. In response
Diego Simeone, the head coach of Atlético Madrid, is facing a pivotal moment in his team’s Champions League campaign. After a disappointing 1-0 loss to Inter Milan, Simeone expressed his unwavering belief in his team’s ability to turn things around. However, he also acknowledged the harsh reality of football – mistakes are not easily forgiven.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is facing potential repercussions from UEFA after an incident involving a cameraman. The altercation took place during an interview with Napoli forward Matteo Politano on the sidelines before their Champions League match against Barcelona. De Laurentiis disrupted the interview by rushing onto the field and shouting at Politano. He then
Arsenal’s journey in the UEFA Champions League has often been marked by disappointment and underachievement. Despite being a 13-time English champion, Arsenal has never managed to secure Europe’s premier competition. The club’s most recent success in the Champions League dates back to 2010 when they won a knock-out tie with a memorable Nicklas Bendtner hat-trick.