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Real Madrid slip up, fail to close gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona

Real Madrid lost a second straight La Liga match when a stunning volley from Martin Satriano gave Getafe a shock 1-0 win at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Monday. The result prevented the capital club from cutting the four-point gap to leader Barcelona. Getafe had lost all eight of its previous league encounters with Real Madrid and early saves from goalkeeper David Soria kept it from falling behind. Soria turned over a shot from Arda Guler midway through the first half, not long after frustrating Vinicius Junior when he was through on goal. Madrid had more of the ball but lacked punch up front and it paid a price for its profligacy six minutes before halftime when Getafe took the lead. A hopeful cross from the right was headed clear but it fell to the feet of Satriano, who volleyed into the roof of the net from 20 meters out. It was the second goal in three games for the Uruguayan, who joined on loan from Lyon during the last transfer window. Madrid continued to dominate possessi

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Injured Mbappe nearing return as Madrid plan ahead after Benfica victory

Real Madrid is hoping Kylian Mbappe will be back in "a matter of days" after he missed its 2-1 victory over Benfica in the second leg of the Champions League playoffs. The result sent Madrid to the round of 16 with a 3-1 aggregate result. Mbappe was not included in the squad for the game at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium because of a left knee injury he has been nursing for some time. "He had to leave training and had been feeling some discomfort," Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said. "We spoke with the doctors and with him, and we agreed that the best thing was for him to stop for a while. Now we'll have to wait. Hopefully, it's just a matter of days." The France star, who scored nine goals in his last eight matches for Madrid, was replaced in attack by Gonzalo Garcia. The other forwards in the starting lineup were Arda Guler and Vinicius Junior, who scored the team's second goal in the 80th minute. Madrid's forwards on the bench included included Franco Mastantuono and Brahim ...

Real Madrid's Vinicius nets again, thrills fans with corner-flag dance

After being loudly booed, Vinicius Junior danced again. This time in front of Real Madrid supporters while leading his team to the round of 16 of the Champions League, a week after accusing a Benfica opponent of racially insulting him. Vinicius scored an 80th-minute goal to give Madrid a 2-1 victory and a 3-1 aggregate win over Benfica at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the second leg of the Champions League playoffs on Wednesday. Vinicius celebrated by dancing by the corner flag just like in the first leg - then in front of Benfica fans - which ignited a confrontation with Benfica players and the accusation that Gianluca Prestianni called him "monkey." "That's our Vinicius," said Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, who scored Madrid's first goal in the 16th, a couple of minutes after Benfica had taken the lead through Rafa Silva. Prestianni, who has denied racially insulting Vinicius and has been defended by Benfica, was provisionally suspended one match by UEFA and did not p

UEFA dismiss Benfica appeal, keeps Prestianni ban over Vinicius Jr incident

UEFA has rejected Benfica's last-minute appeal against the provisional suspension of Gianluca Prestianni, meaning he remains ruled out of the Champions League playoff second leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday. Prestianni was provisionally suspended on Monday for one match following accusations he racially abused Vinicius Junior in the first leg last week. The game was halted for nearly 10 minutes after the Madrid forward scored and then celebrated by the Benfica corner flag, upsetting local fans and players. After being confronted by Prestianni, Vinicius accused the Argentine player of calling him "monkey." Prestianni, who covered his mouth with his shirt while talking to Vinicius, has denied racially insulting the Brazil star, who is Black. UEFA said Wednesday, hours before the game was scheduled to begin, that its appeal body dismissed Benfica's application against the suspension and that it confirmed the decision of its control, ethics and disciplinary body from Monday. Durin

UCL 2026: Real Madrid qualifies for round of 16 with 3-1 win over Benfica

With the winning goal and another corner-flag dance, Vinicius Junior fittingly had the final say in an emotionally charged rematch with Benfica to guide Real Madrid into the round of 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday. Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain also advanced out of the playoffs - but only after narrowly getting past Monaco - while Atalanta pulled off a remarkable comeback against Borussia Dortmund with a dramatic last-second goal to maintain Italian involvement in the competition. Juventus fell short of completing its own stunning second-leg recovery, though, eliminated by Galatasaray after extra time. Vinicius jeered by Benfica fans =================== Playing a week after being the target of alleged racial abuse in the first leg against Benfica, Vinicius wrapped up Madrid's 2-1 win over the Portuguese team - and a 3-1 victory on aggregate - with his team's second goal in the 80th minute at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The Brazil star slotted a low finish int

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With the first leg seeing Madrid lose 4-2 to Benfica away from home, the 2nd leg presents another thrilling tie at the Santiago Bernabeu as Real look to produce another comeback.

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

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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.

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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.