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talkSPORT tips – Best football bets and expert advice on Friday 10 April

There is key domestic action on Friday night as relegation-threatened West Ham host the Premier League’s bottom club Wolves, while Championship promotion hopefuls Millwall head for West Brom.…

How to watch Barcelona vs Espanyol match in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2025/2026 La Liga

Matchday 31 of the 2025/26 La Liga campaign delivers a derby clash as Barcelona host Espanyol. Find all the essential details here, from kickoff times to full broadcast information, including how to watch the match live on TV and streaming services. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Barcelona vs Espanyol on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Barcelona vs Espanyol WHAT Spanish LaLiga WHEN 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT • Saturday, April 11, 2026 WHERE ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and ESPN Deportes STREAM WATCH NOW Match Overview Espanyol will have a golden opportunity to shake up the La Liga title race when they host archrivals Barcelona in the latest edition of the Catalan Derby, with the home side aiming to boost their push for a European spot while playing spoiler against their city rivals. Meanwhile, Barcelona arrive under pressure to keep their grip on first place, fully aware that any slip could impact their championship ambitions as the season enters a decisive stretch, setting the stage for a tense, high-stakes showdown where pride and three massive points are on the line. More details on how to watch With ESPN+, you can watch Barcelona vs Espanyol and tons more soccer games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Oculus Go. Now with ESPN+, you can stream Bundesliga, LaLiga, FA Cup, Eredivisie, NWSL, USL and more. ESPN+ is only $10.99/month. Even better, ESPN is now offering The Disney Bundle that includes ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ for only $14.99 per month. Not only do you get all of the soccer with ESPN+, but you also get hit movies and TV shows with Hulu AND you get Disney+ that features Star Wars, Marvel movies, Disney movies and shows, films from Pixar and feature documentaries from National Geographic. In addition to all of the soccer coverage, ESPN+ also includes UFC, MLB, MLS, NHL, select PGA TOUR golf, Top Rank Boxing, cricket and Grand Slam tennis from Wimbledon to the US Open and Australian Open. Plus you get instant access to your favorite college sports like football, basketball, lacrosse, softball and more. There’s also the daily ESPN FC show, 30 For 30 documentaries, exclusive access to studio programs and more. If you’re planning to follow more games on this platform, you can check out the full ESPN+ soccer schedule to stay up to date with upcoming matches available via the service. SEE MORE: Schedule of Spanish La Liga games on US TV and streaming How to watch anywhere with VPN If you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer. Free resources for you Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming. To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).

How will Atleti replace Griezmann?

Antoine Griezmann was in sparkling form for Atletico Madrid in their win over Barcelona.

Arbeloa calls on Real Madrid players to ´be their best versions´

Alvaro Arbeloa has urged his Real Madrid squad to “shine and be their best versions” no matter who they are facing or which competition they are playing in. Madrid have lost pace in LaLiga, trailing leaders Barcelona by seven points ahead of their Friday evening clash with Girona at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos come […] The post Arbeloa calls on Real Madrid players to ´be their best versions´ appeared first on Soccer News.

Julian Alvarez credits Lionel Messi for influence on free kick goal against Barcelona

After scoring against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, Julian Alvarez spoke about the influence of Lionel Messi. Julian Alvarez scored a stunning free kick goal for Atletico Madrid against Barcelona this Wednesday, opening the scoring for his side in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Afterward, the Argentine forward credited Lionel Messi as his inspiration. “When I’m with the national team, I always take time to watch how he does it, and then I try to replicate his technique in training sessions and matches here at Atletico,” Alvarez said in the postgame press conference following the 2-0 win, according to Infobae. That goal broke the deadlock at Camp Nou, allowing Atletico Madrid to take the lead late in the first half and play with greater composure after the break. Eventually, Alexander Sorloth doubled the advantage, setting up a more favorable second leg next week. Reflecting on his free kick, Julian added: “Many times, when you strike the ball, you can tell right away it’s a good hit. I felt that, and even before taking it, I was very focused and confident. Yesterday I practiced and took five or six, but didn’t score any — what mattered was today.” Absolute brilliance from Julián Álvarez 😮‍💨🔥 pic.twitter.com/SeyR3AjDrg — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 8, 2026 The comparison between Alvarez’s goal and a memorable Messi strike Moments after Julian Alvarez scored for Atletico Madrid, social media was flooded with fans comparing his free kick to one of Lionel Messi’s iconic goals for Barcelona against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League 2018-19 semifinals. There is one obvious difference between the two goals, related to each player’s stronger foot: while Messi scored with his left, Alvarez did so with his right. However, the similarities in the location of the foul, the ball’s trajectory, and the fact that both were struck into the same goal at Camp Nou are striking. 🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Lionel Messi's free kick against Liverpool has been voted as the greatest Free kick in Football history. 🤯🐐pic.twitter.com/TkSeveodD3 — MessiXtra (@MessiXtraHQ) April 8, 2026 “I’ve watched that goal many times — they show it often,” Julian Alvarez admitted in the same interview when asked about the resemblance to Messi’s free kick. However, he noted he hadn’t realized it was scored into the same goal: “I wasn’t aware it had been there.” The teams on the receiving end of Alvarez’s free kicks Against Barcelona, Julian Alvarez scored the seventh free kick goal of his career. This season, he had already netted two others, one of which came in a key match — a 5-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish capital derby, played at the Metropolitano Stadium in La Liga. With Atletico Madrid, Alvarez have scored free kick goals against Espanyol, Real Betis and Sparta Prague, while his earlier ones came with Manchester City, against Wolverhampton and Red Star Belgrade. With Argentina, Julian has yet to score from a free kick — a logical outcome considering Lionel Messi is typically the team’s primary taker.

Jude Bellingham set to reclaim key role at Real Madrid ahead of Girona clash, confirms coach Arbeloa

Alvaro Arbeloa spoke about Jude Bellingham ahead of Real Madrid’s La Liga clash with Girona. Jude Bellingham was a substitute last Tuesday in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals against Bayern Munich. However, ahead of the La Liga match against Girona, Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed that things will be different. “Militao and Bellingham are going to start,” Arbeloa said during Thursday’s press conference, as reported by Diario AS. Both players are working to regain their best physical and sporting form, and the Girona match will be an ideal opportunity for them to log valuable minutes. Bellingham suffered a hamstring injury in mid-February that kept him out of 10 Real Madrid matches. He returned to action at the end of March as a substitute, and although he joined the England squad during the March FIFA break, he did not play in the friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. Since then, the midfielder has played 31 minutes against Mallorca in La Liga last weekend, and 28 minutes against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. He delivered a strong performance, playing a key role in the team’s second-half comeback that reduced the two-goal deficit. Inside our last training session before tomorrow's match! 👊 pic.twitter.com/g2VqGFSTo0 — Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) April 9, 2026 Militao also returns to the team Eder Militao finds himself in a situation very similar to Bellingham’s. The Brazilian defender also suffered a muscle injury that sidelined him for an extended period—missing 24 matches across all competitions since December. After returning for limited minutes against Mallorca, where he scored a goal, Militao also played 28 minutes against Bayern Munich and is now preparing to start for the first time this year. Finally, another piece of good news for Real Madrid is the return of Ferland Mendy, who has only been able to play five matches this season due to a string of injuries. “Mendy will get minutes,” Arbeloa confirmed at the press conference. Real Madrid have no margin for error in La Liga While it is clear that Real Madrid’s priority right now is the UEFA Champions League, where they will look to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit against Bayern Munich next Wednesday, that is not their only concern. They know that in La Liga, there is no room for error if they want to remain in the title race against Barcelona. With eight matches remaining, the Blaugrana lead the standings by seven points over Los Blancos, so a poor result against Girona this Friday would leave them with almost no chance of winning the title.

La Liga clubs embrace nostalgia with retro kit weekend

Clubs in Spain's top two divisions - except for Real Madrid - are celebrating football's history and culture

‘Hyperactive’ Marcus Rashford showing his class, but could Barça be getting even more?

English forward has been the perfect loan signing. And yet, there is an ‘and yet’, absurd though that can seem At the end of Barcelona’s 2-1 win at Atlético Madrid on Saturday night, as the players stood celebrating before the small pocket of supporters applauding them from high in the north-west corner of the Metropolitano, Diego Simeone approached Hansi Flick, shook his hand and reminded him of something: “You’ve got to come back.” It came as an invitation, born of admiration, and also a warning. This was only the start of a trilogy in which they face each other three times in 10 days, and the concluding chapter there would be different. A different competition, for a start. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski, the latter on 89 minutes, had virtually secured Barcelona the league title but it was going to get bigger and mean more. Atlético, already adrift, had rested players; the last time Barcelona had been there – in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg – they had beaten them 4-0; and the next time the Catalan club came it would be the Champions League quarter-final, second leg. And, back in the Metropolitano, that really would be a battle: tougher than this and, it turns out, tougher than anyone had imagined.

Prediction: Real Madrid vs Girona

Verdict: Both teams to score Best odds: 8/11 Bookmaker: Unibet Real Madrid return to La Liga action on Friday night when they welcome Girona to the Santiago Bernabéu, hoping to arrest a worrying dip in form and keep their title ambitions alive. Los Blancos currently sit second in the standings, seven points adrift of leaders […] The post Prediction: Real Madrid vs Girona appeared first on Soccer News.

Liverpool leave Paris empty-handed and Atlético stun Barça | Football Weekly – video

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, Lars Sivertsen and Sid Lowe after a disappointing Liverpool performance at PSG. On the podcast today: Liverpool are outplayed by PSG from the start, creating almost nothing all game and possibly fortunate to leave Paris only two goals down. Elsewhere, in Barcelona, the whole game changes in a minute. Barcelona were on top before Pau Cubarsi’s red card and a stunning Julián Alvarez free-kick … meaning it’s advantage Atlético for the second leg in Madrid. Plus, there’s a Premier League preview with huge games at the top and the bottom, Fifa’s new partnership and your questions answered.

Premier League’s all-time ‘biggest s***house’ is ruthlessly dumped from new gaffer’s squad as nightmare season continues

THE PREMIER LEAGUE'S greatest wind-up merchant has been left out of his new team's squad following the arrival of the club's second manager of the season. Neal Maupay joined Sevilla on loan from Marseille barely three months ago and scored on his debut during a 4-1 loss at Mallorca in LaLiga under previous head coach...

Liverpool leave Paris empty handed and Atleti stun Barca | Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, Lars Sivertsen and Sid Lowe after a disappointing Liverpool performance at PSG. Subscribe to The Guardian Football Weekly ► https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 On the podcast today: Liverpool are outplayed by PSG from the start, creating almost nothing all game and possibly fortunate to leave Paris only two goals down. Elsewhere, in Barcelona, the whole game changes in a minute. Barcelona were on top before Pau Cubarsi’s red card and a stunning Julián Alvarez free-kick … meaning it’s advantage Atlético for the second leg in Madrid. Plus, there’s a Premier League preview with huge games at the top and the bottom, Fifa’s new partnership and your questions answered. Chapters: 00:00 - Coming up.. 00:41 - Liverpool avoid a hammering in Paris 20:20 - Sid Lowe on Barca, Atleti and Real 40:52 - Prem preview 52:46 - FIFA's new partner Support the Guardian ► https://support.theguardian.com/ Guardian Football Weekly podcast: Apple ► https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/football-weekly/id188674007 Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/6w8qWe0kjgHEHSWDSDGoLW?si=231c666f7f5a4453 Follow Guardian Football Weekly: Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/guardian_footballweekly/ TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@guardian_footballweekly #footballweekly #football #championsleague #liverpool #psg

Prediction: Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts

Verdict: Atletico Madrid draw no bet Best Odds: 7/10 Bookmaker: Dachbet Turning their attention back to La Liga duties on Saturday night, Atletico Madrid will travel to Andalusia when they meet Sevilla. Sevilla Starting with the hosts, while Sevilla might have eventually dragged themselves over the finishing line last season as they clung to their […] The post Prediction: Sevilla vs Atletico Madrid – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts appeared first on Soccer News.

How Atletico Madrid's clever positioning unlocked a Champions League win at Barcelona

Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann were the key protagonists, dropping deeper to help Diego Simeone's side to success at Camp Nou

Prediction: Barcelona vs Espanyol – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts

Verdict: Barcelona win & Under 4.5 goals Best Odds: 6/5 Bookmaker: Luckster Seeking an immediate La Liga response when they turn their attention back to La Liga duties this weekend, Barcelona will host bitter local rivals Barcelona on Saturday evening. Barcelona Starting with the hosts, while Barcelona might have enjoyed another spectacular domestic romp this […] The post Prediction: Barcelona vs Espanyol – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts appeared first on Soccer News.

Simeone silences Camp Nou – could Atletico Madrid finally win it?

It was the silence that was striking. Save for the Atletico Madrid supporters high up in the half-finished Camp Nou, the atmosphere had been sucked from the stadium. Barcelona deflated and defeated by their old foe Diego Simeone on a night of firsts.

Atletico stun Barca at Nou Camp - Kick Off

Atletico stun Barca at Nou Camp Kick Off

Even with the Champions League genius of Lamine Yamal, Barcelona have big problems in attack

Hansi Flick's side played half of Atletico Madrid's 2-0 win with 10 players, but familiar issues up front were just as big a factor

Julián Álvarez sets Atlético Madrid record as Lamine Yamal leaves in tears

Julián Álvarez makes history with a record-breaking goal as Atlético Madrid take control vs Barcelona. Leer

Diego Simeone's gnarled Atletico Madrid machine cash in on red card at Nou Camp - with Julian Alvarez's stunning free-kick lighting up 2-0 win over Barcelona, writes KIERAN GILL

Diego Simeone had his palms pressed together in the technical area as if he was saying his prayers. They were answered for Atletico Madrid's man in black and then some.

Video: Julian Alvarez scores stunning free kick for Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona in Champions League

Atletico Madrid took the lead over Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League thanks to Julian Alvarez. One of the most intriguing matchups in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals is the clash between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. In the first leg at Camp Nou, Los Colchoneros took the lead thanks to a brilliant goal from Julian Alvarez. It is a showdown between two of Spain’s giants, who have faced each other in crucial matchups across multiple competitions this season. In La Liga, Los Blaugranas hold the edge and, in fact, took a major step toward the title by defeating Atletico Madrid over the weekend. That result served as a measure of revenge after Atletico Madrid knocked them out in the Copa del Rey semifinals. On Wednesday, the match remained level until just minutes before halftime, with both teams creating scoring chances—especially the hosts. However, the deadlock was broken when VAR intervened, prompting referee Istvan Kovacs to upgrade a yellow card shown to Pau Cubarsi to a red. From that foul on the edge of the box came the moment that changed the match. Julian Alvarez, who had drawn the foul, stepped up and delivered a superb free kick, curling his shot into the top-left corner past Joan Garcia, who had no chance to stop it. Absolute brilliance from Julián Álvarez 😮‍💨🔥 pic.twitter.com/SeyR3AjDrg — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 8, 2026 In the second half, Barcelona controlled possession but lacked the precision to find an equalizer, while Atletico Madrid stayed compact defensively and capitalized on their lone clear opportunity. In the 70th minute, Alexander Sorloth scored after a cross from the left by Matteo Ruggeri, sealing the 2-0 result. Julian Alvarez perfects his free kicks The goal he scored this Wednesday against Barcelona was not the first free-kick goal of Julian Alvarez’s professional career. On the contrary, in recent years he has refined that skill, turning it into a valuable weapon to break open tightly contested matches. That ability, however, did not always define the Argentine forward, who failed to score a single free-kick goal during his four years with River Plate. Alvarez’s first free-kick goal came in September 2023—five years after his professional debut—in a match between Manchester City and Red Star Belgrade. Since joining Atletico Madrid, Julian Alvarez has scored five free-kick goals in fewer than two seasons. In fact, during this campaign, he had already found the net from a set piece in another crucial match, against Real Madrid in La Liga.

Barcelona 0 Atletico Madrid 2: Cubarsi's red leads to Alvarez's stunner, anti-Muslim chants heard pre-game

Dermot Corrigan, James Horncastle and Anantaajith Raghuraman break down the main talking points from Atletico's 2-0 win over Barcelona

Why isn’t Raphinha playing for Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League clash?

Set to face Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, Raphinha will be a major absence for FC Barcelona. Barcelona host Atletico Madrid in a high-stakes first leg of their 2025-26 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie at Spotify Camp Nou. While fans will be hoping to see every available star on the pitch, Raphinha‘s absence from the squad has raised questions ahead of the match. Raphinha will not feature against Atletico Madrid due to injury. The winger suffered a tear in the biceps femoris of his right leg while representing Brazil in their friendly against France during the March international break on the 26th, and has been sidelined ever since. The timing could hardly be worse for both the player and the club, with Raphinha expected to be out for a minimum of five weeks. Under that recovery timeline, the Brazilian will miss both legs of the Atletico Madrid tie as well as Barcelona’s next four La Liga fixtures. According to Mundo Deportivo, head coach Hansi Flick is targeting El Clásico on Sunday, May 10, as the date Raphinha could return to action. Should Barcelona maintain their winning form up to that point, a victory over Real Madrid could clinch the 2025-26 La Liga title with three games to spare, making it a significant moment for the winger to make his comeback. Raphinha got injured playing for Brazil FIFA to reimburse Barcelona Currently sitting atop the La Liga table with 76 points and still alive in the Champions League, Raphinha’s injury has prompted Barcelona to direct their frustration toward FIFA. As reported by Diario Sport, the governing body will be compensating the club for the duration of his absence. Re-elected president Joan Laporta aired his grievances with Món Esport over the situation: “In some way, we should demand that FIFA create an international calendar that takes into account the competitions of the most important clubs. It’s true that when one of your best players gets injured in a friendly match between France and Brazil in the United States, it is very frustrating. The problem is the congested fixture list, especially at this point in the season when we are playing for everything. It is exasperating!” Under FIFA’s established compensation framework, clubs receive a daily payment of 20,548 euros, applicable for a maximum of 365 days and capped at 7.5 million euros per player. With Raphinha projected to miss approximately five weeks, reports indicate Barcelona stand to receive around 143,836 euros in reimbursement.

How to watch Barcelona v Atletico Madrid: Free Champions League stream info for huge all-Spanish clash

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid meet for the fifth time this season as they battle for a place in the Champions League's semi-finals. Here's how to watch the game for FREE.

Lamine Yamal: The Boy Who Skipped the Development Curve

There is a concept in ancient Stoic philosophy called Amor Fati. Love of fate. The idea that a person of true character does not merely tolerate what the world throws at them. They do not grit their teeth and endure it. They embrace it. They walk toward the fire and find it warm. Marcus Aurelius… The post Lamine Yamal: The Boy Who Skipped the Development Curve first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Champions League betting tips: Selections for Wednesday’s Quarter-final action

Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final double header features a star-studded cast as holders Paris Saint-Germain welcome Liverpool to the Parc des Princes and Barcelona entertain La Liga rivals…

Why La Liga teams will play in retro shirts this weekend

Our Ask Me Anything team explain why many La Liga sides will be playing their next matches wearing retro kits.

How to watch Real Madrid vs Girona match in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2025/2026 La Liga

Matchday 31 of the 2025/26 La Liga campaign delivers a compelling clash as Real Madrid meet Girona. Find all the essential details here, from kickoff times to full broadcast information, including how to watch the match live on TV and streaming services. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Real Madrid vs Girona on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Real Madrid vs Girona WHAT Spanish LaLiga WHEN 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Friday, April 10, 2026 WHERE ESPN+ STREAM WATCH NOW Match Overview The pressure is mounting on Real Madrid heading into Matchday 31, as a costly loss to Mallorca left them seven points behind in the La Liga title race. With Barcelona also gaining ground after a comeback win over Atletico Madrid, there’s no margin for error for Kylian Mbappe and company as the season winds down. Up next is a crucial matchup against Girona FC, who are still fighting to stay clear of the relegation zone after an inconsistent campaign—making this a must-win scenario for both sides, so don’t miss this high-stakes La Liga showdown. More details on how to watch With ESPN+, you can watch Real Madrid vs Girona and tons more soccer games. With the legal streaming service, you can watch the game on your computer, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Oculus Go. Now with ESPN+, you can stream Bundesliga, LaLiga, FA Cup, Eredivisie, NWSL, USL and more. ESPN+ is only $10.99/month. Even better, ESPN is now offering The Disney Bundle that includes ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ for only $14.99 per month. Not only do you get all of the soccer with ESPN+, but you also get hit movies and TV shows with Hulu AND you get Disney+ that features Star Wars, Marvel movies, Disney movies and shows, films from Pixar and feature documentaries from National Geographic. In addition to all of the soccer coverage, ESPN+ also includes UFC, MLB, MLS, NHL, select PGA TOUR golf, Top Rank Boxing, cricket and Grand Slam tennis from Wimbledon to the US Open and Australian Open. Plus you get instant access to your favorite college sports like football, basketball, lacrosse, softball and more. There’s also the daily ESPN FC show, 30 For 30 documentaries, exclusive access to studio programs and more. If you’re planning to follow more games on this platform, you can check out the full ESPN+ soccer schedule to stay up to date with upcoming matches available via the service. SEE MORE: Schedule of Spanish La Liga games on US TV and streaming How to watch anywhere with VPN If you’re abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out World Soccer Talk’s guide to the best VPNs for streaming soccer. Free resources for you Courtesy of World Soccer Talk, download a complimentary copy of The Ultimate Soccer TV And Streaming Guide, which features details on where to watch all of the leagues from around the world on US TV and streaming. To find out when soccer games are on, download the free Soccer TV Schedules App which includes listings of all of the live soccer matches available in the United States (available on Apple iOS devices and Android devices).

Barca’s Flick to defend ’emotional’ teen Yamal against criticism

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he would defend teenage star Lamine Yamal against criticism for his occasional “emotional” outbursts, ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atletico Madrid. The 18-year-old winger did not celebrate Barca’s late winner in the 2-1 victory at Atletico in La Liga on Saturday that took the Catalans seven […] The post Barca’s Flick to defend ’emotional’ teen Yamal against criticism appeared first on Soccer America.

Refs' body: VAR wrong to overturn Barça red card

The refereeing committee in Spain (CTA) has ruled that Barcelona defender Gerard Martín should have been sent off in Saturday's 2-1 LaLiga win over Atlético Madrid.

Prediction: Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid

Verdict: Home win Best odds: 27/50 Bookmaker: Olympusbet Barcelona host Atlético Madrid at Camp Nou on Wednesday night as the two Spanish heavyweights meet in the first leg of their Champions League quarter‑final. The encounter comes just days after their latest domestic clash, which saw Robert Lewandowski strike late to earn Barça a 2–1 La […] The post Prediction: Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid appeared first on Soccer News.

Spanish players’ protest over La Liga game in U.S. ruled ‘freedom of expression’, not illegal

On Tuesday, Spain’s National Court said the players protest “did not constitute a strike” and was instead "freedom of expression".

Flick will protect ´unbelievable´ Yamal from outside noise

Hansi Flick will always protect “unbelievable” Lamine Yamal after he came under scrutiny for an angry reaction during Barcelona’s win over Atletico Madrid at the weekend. Barca secured a 2-1 victory over Atletico on Saturday to move seven points clear at the top of LaLiga with eight games to play, with Robert Lewandowski scoring an […] The post Flick will protect ´unbelievable´ Yamal from outside noise appeared first on Soccer News.

Rio Ferdinand says Man Utd selling star for £26m would be an ‘absolute robbery’

Rio Ferdinand is pleased to see Marcus Rashford back in form and says Barcelona would be 'robbing' Man Utd by signing the forward for £26m.

Champions League quarters are here + is Yamal the best in the world?

The Euro Show is back with Jimbo joined by the usual team of Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to discuss what’s going on in the continent. A stoppage time winner for Mallorca against Real Madrid means Barcelona are seven points clear at the top of La Liga, after they came from behind to win 2-1 at Atletico. In Italy, there’s a statement win at the top for Inter as they beat Roma 5-2 and further reaction to the Azzurri failing to qualify for a third World Cup in a row. PSG’s lead at the top of Ligue 1 stretches to four points after Lens lose 3-0 in Lille. And in Germany, Bayern Munich also grab a late winner and there’s a nine-goal thriller between Leverkusen and Wolfsburg. Plus the team look ahead to some mouth-watering Champions League Quarter Finals this week. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird. RUNNING ORDER: PART 1: Moments of the week (7mins) PART 2: La Liga review – Mallorca topple Real + Barca beat Atleti (20 mins) PART 3: Ligue 1 review – PSG go four clear (43 mins) PART 4: Serie A review – Azzurri misery + Inter’s big win (1:00:00) PART 5: Bundesliga review – Bayern win + Wolfsburg woe (1:17:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real Madrid Stunned In Mallorca As Barcelona Pull Away

Barcelona move seven points clear at the top of La Liga after coming from behind to beat Atlético Madrid. Marcus Rashford returned to the starting lineup following Raphinha’s injury and capped off an impressive display with a goal, if he maintains this form, is he a shoo-in for England’s left side this summer? Real Madrid, meanwhile, suffered a shock defeat to relegation-threatened Mallorca. Why do Los Blancos continue to struggle in the league while consistently delivering in the Champions League? And if they fall to Bayern Munich, could Álvaro Arbeloa find himself under serious pressure before the season’s end? Elsewhere, Gary and Alex discuss the remarkable performance from Lamine Yamal. Despite shining, he left the pitch frustrated at not getting on the scoresheet, does that mindset show he has the drive to become one of the all-time greats? Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vinícius: 'Important' Yamal speaks out on abuse

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior praised Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for publicly condemning anti-Muslim chants in a recent match, saying players need to stick together in the fight against discrimination.

Fans think Barcelona star Pedri ‘mistook bald man for a football’ in win over Atletico Madrid

BARCELONA star Pedri left fans in stitches after appearing to mistake a bald cameraman’s head for a football. The Catalans moved seven points clear at the top of La Liga after a dramatic 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Giuliano Simeone had put the hosts ahead at the Metropolitano before Manchester United loanee Marcus...

Middlesbrough held by Swansea, Manchester City to meet Chelsea in Women’s FA Cup: football – live

Lincoln promoted to Championship Live scores | Tables | Talking points Thanks John, afternoon everyone. I’ll start with a very modern story from Spain. La Liga on Monday condemned threats and intimidation by Sevilla fans aimed at their own players and directors after they fell to a third straight league defeat. Sevilla, 17th in the Spanish top flight, lost 1-0 away at bottom side Real Oviedo on Sunday and some supporters met the team at the airport on their return to insult them, while others wearing masks were at the club training ground.

Lamine Yamal is sooooooooooo good

Taylor, Graham, and Joe are here to dive into the weekend that was! From goals galore in the FA Cup to a crucial weekend in the La Liga title race to red card drama to Inter Milan showing out in Italy, there was plenty to sink our teeth into. *COME SEE TSS LIVE IN LOS ANGELES!* Get your tickets for our live show on June 11th in LA! Your favorite foursome (and some special guests!) will chat about the latest surrounding the USMNT and the World Cup. Plus: games! And maybe even a song! Buy tickets ▶️ https://tssworldcup.com Sign up for TSS+ on Patreon (and gain access to our Discord): https://www.patreon.com/totalsoccershow Thumbnail photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images WEEKEND REVIEW CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 05:54 - City v Liverpool 24:02 - Atleti v Barcelona 39:28 - FA Cup quarters 48:56 - Inter v Roma

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