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Villarreal closer to Real Madrid and Barcelona ahead of the Clásico
Villarreal beat Valencia 2-0 at Mestalla to cement third place and close in on Real Madrid and Barcelona ahead of the Clásico, with Gerard Moreno and Santi Comesaña on target and the table tightening at the top.
Kompany reveals: Urbig will play in Gladbach
Normally, Vincent Kompany keeps tight-lipped about questions regarding the lineup. It was different on Friday morning, when he made a firm decision and also announced the comeback of two pros.
Villarreal hits out at LaLiga in a scathing statement
The club says LaLiga failed to organize the event and that it requested information several times without receiving a response.
Heitinga explains sacrificing Gloukh: you have to make choices
Against Chelsea, John Heitinga once again chose to take Oscar Gloukh off early. The decision to substitute the Israeli after Kenneth Taylor’s red card did not go down well with the traveling fans.
Xabi Alonso comments on Yamal’s controversial remarks
Xabi Alonso isn’t letting Lamine Yamal’s remarks get to him. A day before El Clásico, the Real Madrid coach didn’t want to give any attention to Barcelona’s star player. “What matters is what happens on the pitch.”
After Arda Güler, another Turkish player linked with Real Madrid: 100 million
Branchini links Kenan Yildiz to Real Madrid after the Juventus forward’s Bernabéu showcase, citing Xabi Alonso’s admiration and a 100 million euros valuation, with context on fit, tactics, and market dynamics.
Yangel Herrera is expected to miss the derby and additional matches
The Venezuelan midfielder had to be substituted against Sevilla after only 32 minutes of the match had passed.
Ajax are still without a point in the Champions League
Ajax remain winless in the Champions League after a 5-1 defeat to Chelsea, with club legend Wesley Sneijder criticizing players and questioning the team’s direction amid domestic struggles in the Eredivisie.
Werner warns: 'We have to do many things better'
Ole Werner does not want to be blinded by six unbeaten games and the climb to second place. The RB Leipzig coach still sees plenty of room for improvement in his team ahead of the away match against FC Augsburg.
The risk Lamine is taking with his attack on Real Madrid
A lot of exposure. Too much. Part of his character, but many at Real Madrid and even at Barcelona think he has crossed the line.