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Arsenal, Real Madrid seal women's Champions League quarterfinal spots

Titleholder Arsenal and Real Madrid easily won their home games to reach the women's Champions League quarterfinals. Alessia Russo on Wednesday scored twice as Arsenal beat Belgian side OH Leuven 3-1 for a 7-1 aggregate win to set up a quarterfinal with English rival Chelsea. Earlier, Madrid set up a Clasico against three-time champion Barcelona by beating Paris FC 2-0 for a 5-2 aggregate victory. Striker Naomie Feller opened the scoring for Madrid and defender Melween N'Dongala put through her own net. Russo becomes top scorer ================ Russo's brace took her onto a tournament-leading seven goals as Arsenal followed up its 4-0 away win from the first leg. The England forward fired Arsenal ahead in the 23rd minute with a turn and first-time shot, and her second goal in the 90th was similar as she again used her strength to swivel and plant a low shot into the corner. Hungary midfielder Sara Pusztai equalized for the visitors in the 29th with a close-range finish at a ...

Mbappe penalty at the death powers Real Madrid past Rayo Vallecano

Kylian Mbappe came through for Real Madrid again, converting a penalty kick 10 minutes into second-half stoppage time to salvage a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano and move Madrid back within a point of Spanish league leader Barcelona. Vinicius Junior also scored for Madrid on Sunday after again being jeered by fans early on at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Jude Bellingham, also booed when the lineup was announced, had to be replaced 10 minutes into the match because of a left hamstring injury. Madrid was coming off a 4-2 loss at Benfica that dropped the team out of the eight automatic spots for the round of 16 of the Champions League. It will face Benfica again in the playoffs. "We came from a tough defeat, one that nobody ever wants, in the Champions, a competition many of us aspire to win," Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde said. "We wanted to change that image, today we had the first opportunity, and I think we played a great game." It was a thriller at the Bernabeu on Sunday, w

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham subbed off after 10 minutes with injury

Jude Bellingham injured his left hamstring and had to be replaced 10 minutes into Real Madrid's home game against Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league. Madrid did not provide a timetable for his recovery but Spanish media said the England international is not likely to be fit for the knockout phase against Benfica in the Champions League. "Following tests carried out today (Sunday) on our player Jude Bellingham by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg. Awaiting evolution," Madrid said on Sunday. Madrid visits Benfica on Feb. 17, with the return leg on Feb. 25. "He came into the match in perfect condition, although he's been putting in tremendous effort in every game he's played since I've been here," Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said. "It's an important absence, but that's why I have an extraordinary squad. Let's not forget that we have, I believe, 17 players who were European champions a year and a half

UEFA Champions League knockout playoff draw schedule, live timings (IST)

Teams playing the playoffs will fight for a spot in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 scheduled to played later this year.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona HIGHLIGHTS Spanish Super Cup final: 10-men Barca beat Real 3-2 in Jeddah

10-men Barcelona have lifted their first title of the season by beating Real 3-2 to win their 4th title under Hansi Flick tonight.

Which team has won the most Spanish Super Cup titles? Check full list here

Barcelona particularly excelled in the 2010s, securing five Supercopa titles during the decade.

Lamine Yamal's cryptic move ahead of Real Madrid vs Barcelona Super Cup tie

Yamal has changed his profile picture to that of Samurai Jack, the cartoon character known for his relentless battle against the powerful demon Aku.

Returning Mbappe on target as Real Madrid secure win over Alaves

Kylian Mbapp scored in his return from injury on Sunday, leading Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Alaves in the Spanish league to relieve some of the pressure on coach Xabi Alonso. Rodrygo also scored as Madrid moved back within four points of leader Barcelona, which beat Osasuna 2-0 on Saturday. Madrid had won only two of its last eight games in all competitions and was coming off a 2-1 home loss to Manchester City in the Champions League, prompting jeers from fans at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. "We are together in this, we keep fighting in the good and the bad moments," Alonso said. "The team competed well today. We started well and came away with the three points. It's fundamental to be united, it's the only way to remain solid and improve day-to-day." Mbapp, who missed Madrid's match against City on Wednesday because of a minor injury, scored his 26th goal of the season for Madrid in all competitions after a good run on the left, passing a defender before firing into the top cor

Nine-man Real Madrid suffer 1st home defeat, lose 2-0 to Celta Vigo

Real Madrid had two players sent off in its 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo on Sunday and lost more ground to Spanish league leader Barcelona. Madrid conceded early in the second half and then saw red cards for Fran Garca and lvaro Carreras in its first defeat of the season at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in all competitions. Unused Madrid substitute Endrick also was shown a red card for complaining. Williot Swedberg scored for the visitors with a nice flick from near the penalty spot in the 54th. Madrid lost Garca with a second yellow card in the 64th and Carreras in stoppage time. Swedberg sealed Celta's victory in a breakaway shortly after Madrid was reduced to nine players. "We are all upset. It wasn't the game or the result that we wanted, Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said. "The referee's decisions threw us off balance. I didn't like the refereeing." Madrid has won only two of its last seven matches across all tournaments. It next hosts Manchester City in the Champions League on .

Alexander-Arnold sustains leg injury prior to Real Madrid vs Man City match

Trent Alexander-Arnold has injured his left leg days before Real Madrid faces Manchester City in the Champions League. The England right back hurt an upper left leg muscle. He exited a 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao early in the second half on Wednesday. The former Liverpool player was sidelined for around six weeks this season due to a different left leg injury. Alexander-Arnold made four consecutive starts for Xabi Alonso's side before this latest setback. The club did not indicate on Thursday how long it expected Alexander-Arnold to be out. Madrid hosts Celta Vigo in La Liga on Sunday and welcomes City three days later in the Champions League. Madrid's other right back, Dani Carvajal, was also unavailable after requiring arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

Champions League: Bayern stun PSG, Liverpool down Madrid at Anfield

Bayern Munich's 2-1 triumph over defending champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes marked their 16th consecutive win across all competitions.

Real Madrid to seek UEFA compensation after Super League court ruling

Real Madrid will seek compensation from UEFA after a Spanish court dismissed appeals filed by the European soccer organization against a ruling that said the governing body breached EU competition law when it blocked plans for a breakaway Super League. On Wednesday, the court in Madrid dismissed the appeals that were also filed by the Spanish league and the national soccer federation. The Court of Justice of the European Union had ruled in 2023 that soccer's governing bodies UEFA and FIFA acted contrary to EU law and abused their market dominance. Madrid said in a statement it was delighted with the ruling, confirming that UEFA, in the Superliga matter, seriously infringed the European Union's free competition rules ... by abusing its dominant position." The club announces that it will continue to work for the good of global football and fans, while claiming substantial damages from UEFA, Madrid said. The Spanish league said it respected the new court ruling but downplayed its ...

Bellingham key for Real Madrid as it ended its losing streak vs Barcelona

The day after the first clasico of the season saw Real Madrid celebrating the end of its losing streak against Barcelona and hailing the return to form of Jude Bellingham. Bellingham had an assist and a goal as Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 on Sunday to halt a four-game losing run against the Catalan rival. The England international showed all the signs he was near top form again after missing the first part of the season because of shoulder surgery. Bellingham has scored in consecutive matches, having found the net for the first time this season last Wednesday in the 1-0 win against Juventus in the Champions League. He has showed no signs of physical ailments and has been crucial in helping the team control the pace in midfield and attack. Bellingham underwent surgery in the summer and didn't play his first match until September when he came off the bench in a La Liga game against Espanyol. On Sunday, he made only his eighth appearance of the season. I feel very good, Bellingham said.

Vinicius vs Torres fight: What has happened after the El Clásico final

The altercation didn't remain limited to the two forwards. As the situation grew heated, members from both benches got involved, with players like Dani Ceballos and Fermin López seen exchanging words

Real Madrid vs Barcelona HIGHLIGHTS La Liga: Mbappe-Bellingham help Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1

With this win, Real Madrid have gone five points clear of FC Barcelona at the top of the La Liga points table

Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona La Liga live match time and streaming

At the Santiago Bernabeu, a sea of white will witness the clash of Spain's footballing giants in one of the season's most eagerly awaited fixtures.

Xabi Alonso responds to Yamal's audacious comment ahead of El Clasico

Alonso repeatedly faced questions about Yamal's comments, made on a Kings League show alongside former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, but he remained steadfast in his decision to avoid controversy

El Clasico: Who is available for Real Madrid vs Barcelona match today?

Raphinha will remain on Barcelona's injured list and left-back Jules Kound is doubtful for Sunday's clasico match, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is ready to play for Real Madrid. Alexander-Arnold was included Saturday on Xabi Alonso's squad list for the first time since the former Liverpool star hurt his left hamstring in mid-September. That leaves only Antonio Rudiger on Madrid's injured list. Barcelona was already without Robert Lewandowski, Dani Olmo and first-choice goalkeeper Joan Garca due to injuries for the big match. Of course I'd love to have everyone available, the coach and the team would too, (but) those of us who are fit will give everything and fight for the three points, Barcelona midfielder Pedri Gonzlez said. Barcelona had hoped to have Raphinha ready Raphinha has been sidelined for a month after injuring his right leg in late September. Coach Hansi Flick had raised hopes about having his winger back in time for the clasico, but those were dashed a day before the

Kane, Haaland or Mbappe? Who leads Ballon d'Or race after UCL matchday 3

Both Kane and Mbappe are this season;s topscorer so far with 5 goals each in the Champions League and will be looking to help their teams progress through to the final this year.

Real Madrid vs Juventus UEFA Champions League live match time and streaming

Since their 1-0 victory over Juventus in July, Real Madrid, under Carlo Ancelotti, have been in excellent form, securing 10 wins from their last 12 matches.