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HANSI FLICK has refused to be drawn on Marcus Rashford’s Barcelona future — even after the forward fired the Catalans SEVEN points clear at the top of La Liga. The Manchester United loanee, 28, drew Barca level against rivals Atletico Madrid on Saturday night before Robert Lewandowski snatched a late winner. The 2-1 victory at...

Barcelona took a huge step toward winning LaLiga with a victory over Atlético, while Man City caused Liverpool more pain with an FA Cup rout for the ages. Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

Kosovo’s Vedat Muriqi broke down in tears after a late winner that took his side out of the relegation zone For one magical moment in the sunshine and the spotlight, the roughest man in Spanish football was the smoothest, the toughest, its most vulnerable. With his ponytail and the stubble covering a face that’s been lived in, they call Vedat Muriqi the Pirate and he’s supposed to have the turning circle of a galleon. But here there was grace, all 6ft 4in and 14st 8lb of him moving as if he were wearing slippers, not a pair of size 15s. The first touch, with the left, couldn’t have been softer; the second, with the right, couldn’t have been harder, all that emotion unleashed with the violence. The ball crashed into the net and the Kosovan crashed on to the turf, where he wept. Muriqi had just scored the goal that may have brought the league title race to an early close, Mallorca defeating Real Madrid 2-1 with his 91st-minute goal a couple of hours before Barcelona went to Atlético Madrid and won in the 89th. But that wasn’t why he lay there, everyone going wild around him. It wasn’t why his face was hidden but his feelings couldn’t be, huge frame heaving. Muriqi was sobbing so hard it was a wonder Son Moix didn’t shake with him; some of the 23,015 inside it certainly did. Teammates came to him, embracing him briefly from behind then leaving him to let it out: first Omar Mascarell, then Sergi Darder, then Johan Mojica.

Sevilla are two points above Elche, who are 18th in the standings and occupy the final relegation spot with eight games to play. And their fans took it upon themselves to confront the players.

Rashford impressed at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday night, scoring an equaliser before Robert Lewandowski went on to send Barcelona seven points clear at the top of LaLiga.

Inspired by Yamal's show-stopping assist against Atletico Madrid on Saturday, The Athletic's writers pick the best passes they've seen.

The 18-year-old forward left the pitch visibly annoyed after Saturday's 2-1 victory at the Estadio Metropolitano

With Barcelona now seven points clear in La Liga, the Champions League takes on extra significance for Real Madrid

Eduardo Camavinga joined Real Madrid from Stade Rennais in the summer of 2021 for €31m. Right away, he got off to a great start, playing 26 matches in La Liga and 37 the following season, becoming a key player in Los Blancos midfield. Things have slowed down for Camavinga at Madrid; injuries played a part, […] The post Eduardo Camavinga Scout Report At Real Madrid 2025/2026: A High-Ceiling Recruitment Opportunity – Player Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

The duel at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano between Atlético Madrid and Barcelona represented a collision of two distinct tactical universes that have begun to converge under the modern constraints of the 2026 season. Hans-Dieter Flick’s Barcelona arrived with a clear intent to impose a high-tempo positional game, while Diego Simeone’s Atlético, despite their evolving identity, […] The post Atlético Madrid Vs Barcelona [1–2] – La Liga 2025/2026: Pressure, Width & Control Seal The Title Statement – Tactical Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Watching their La Liga title dreams take a major blow on Saturday as they marked their return from March’s International break with a 2-1 loss against Mallorca, Real Madrid suddenly find themselves sat seven points adrift of arch-rivals Barcelona. Enduring a turbulent time behind the scenes following Xabi Alonso’s exit back in January, Los Blancos […] The post Premier League clubs put on red alert by Real Madrid’s summer transfer plans appeared first on Soccer News.

Diego Simeone was exasperated by Gerard Martin escaping a red card during Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid, saying: “When the play is so clear, there is no need to talk.” Despite having Nicolas Gonzalez sent off for a last-man foul on Lamine Yamal late in the first half, Atleti almost held out for a […] The post ´When it is so clear, there is no need to talk´ – Simeone stunned by Martin reprieve appeared first on Soccer News.

Hansi Flick played down the significance of Lamine Yamal’s angry reaction in the aftermath of Barcelona’s win over Atletico Madrid, attributing the tension to the teenager’s failure to register a goal or an assist. Barca moved seven points clear at the top of LaLiga on Saturday as Robert Lewandowski’s fortuitous 87th-minute goal sealed a 2-1 […] The post ´He was a bit upset´ – Flick unfazed by Yamal´s angry reaction after Barcelona win appeared first on Soccer News.

Alvaro Arbeloa has urged his Real Madrid side “to switch gears” and turn their attention to their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich. Los Blancos’ LaLiga title ambitions suffered a major setback after they lost 2-1 to Mallorca on Saturday. Vedat Muriqi scored a 91st-minute winner for Mallorca, netting his 19th league goal […] The post Real Madrid ´need to switch gears´ ahead of Bayern clash, says Arbeloa appeared first on Soccer News.

Edu Expósito has emerged as one of the most complete midfielders in La Liga during the 2025/2026 season with RCD Espanyol. The Spanish midfielder is 29 years old and primarily plays as a central midfielder, with the ability to adapt to multiple roles in midfield. Expósito combines defensive awareness, progressive passing, and creative output, making […] The post Edu Expósito Scout Report At Espanyol 2025/2026: A Midfield Orchestrator With Elite Creative Output – Data Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Erling Haaland may earn the most money in the Premier League but two La Liga stars are on more lucrative contracts

Coach Álvaro Arbeloa said responsibility for Real Madrid's dramatic 2-1 defeat at Mallorca was "absolutely, all mine."

Lamine Yamal 's anger at the end of Barcelona's vital 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid in LaLiga on Saturday was down to the emotion of the game, according to coach Hansi Flick.

Diego Simeone criticised the controversial decision to overturn Gerard Martín's red card during Atlético Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Barcelona on Saturday.

Robert Lewandowski shouldered home a dramatic late winner for Barcelona as they edged Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Saturday to move seven points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid slipped up. Second-placed Real were beaten 2-1 at Mallorca earlier on and Barca capitalised at the Metropolitano stadium to take a big step […] The post Barca moves clear in LaLiga as Real Madrid stumbles appeared first on Soccer America.

England forward Marcus Rashford scores an impressive goal in Barcelona's 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid.

Highlights of the LaLiga match between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.

Robert Lewandowski scored an 87th-minute winner as Barcelona defeated 10-man Atletico Madrid to move seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga. Having watched their Clasico rivals suffer a stoppage-time defeat to Mallorca earlier on Saturday, Hansi Flick’s defending champions had a big chance to widen their lead at the summit, though […] The post Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona: Lewandowski strikes late on as champions take huge step towards title appeared first on Soccer News.

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Barcelona came from behind to beat 10-man Atletico Madrid 2-1 and strengthen their grip at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid had earlier slipped to a shock defeat at Mallorca.

Robert Lewandowski’s late winner sinks Atlético Real downed by Mallorca’s stoppage-time winner Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski came off the bench to score a late winner in a 2-1 victory away to 10-man Atlético Madrid on Saturday that moved the defending champions seven points clear of Real Madrid – who suffered a shock defeat at Real Mallorca – at the top of La Liga. Barcelona had plenty of motivation after Real’s 2-1 loss at Mallorca earlier on Saturday, but it was the hosts who took the lead six minutes before the break through Giuliano Simeone.

Highlights of the LaLiga match between Real Mallorca and Real Madrid.

Vedat Muriqi was overwhelmed with emotion after he scored a huge last-gasp winner for Mallorca against Real Madrid on Saturday. The Kosovo international fired into the roof of the net in second-hal…

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Here's how to watch Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona as the away side look to take a step closer to the 2025/26 La Liga title.

Lookman joined Atleti in January in the midst of a unique season which sees Diego Simeone's men face Barcelona six times across three competitions

Things could have turned out very differently...

Elsewhere, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona set the stage for a Champions League clash with a LaLiga showdown

The TSS Gang is here to preview the biggest matches of the weekend, and we hear about the games you're most excited to see. Plus, in lieu of a quiz, we have a chat with Eddie Pope! WE'RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! TOTAL SOCCER SHOW LIVE PRESALE TICKETS: https://www.patreon.com/posts/announcing-total-154181975?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Thumbnail photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images THE WEEK ENDER CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 04:21 - Atleti vs Barca preview 10:19 - Inter Miami's new stadium 15:20 - City vs Liverpool preview 19:39 - Discord match previews 32:20 - TSS Scouting Network 38:56 - Eddie Pope interview

There are a whole host of games taking place on Good Friday, with a full EFL programme in England supplemented by action in Spain’s La Liga and Ligue 1 in France. GET £40 IN FREE BETS WHEN YO…

After a restful International Break, The Soccer Sharps return to preview the weekend in European football. On today's soccer betting podcast, hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, share their insight and analysis as they break down some of the weekend's biggest matches taking place in La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and even the FA Cup. The show closes out with best bets and Official Plays. 00:00 Introduction 02:08 Manchester City vs Liverpool 08:50 Real Betis vs Espanyol 11:13 Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona 16:31 SC Freiburg vs Bayern Munich 19:59 Werder Bremen vs RB Leipzig 22:30 VfB Stuttgart vs BvB Dortmund 27:14 Inter vs Roma 32:17 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a system historically based on control, tempo, and numerical superiority in midfield, the true holding midfielder doesnt emerge easily; rather, he is gradually made within the tactical context. Marc Bernal is one of the most prominent rising stars in La Liga, reflecting this transformation at FC Barcelona. Despite his young age and relatively limited […] The post Marc Bernal Scout Report At Barcelona 2025/2026: Barça’s Next Positional Pivot – Player Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Jimbo reconvenes with Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to once again discuss all things European Football. Vinicius Jr is the matchwinner as ten-man Real Madrid beat Atletico 3-2 at the Bernabeu, but Barcelona are still the team to beat after a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano keeps them four points clear. In Italy, Inter’s stuttering form continues with a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina. They still have a six point lead at the top despite Milan’s 3-2 win over Torino. Attention now turns to whether the Azzurri can get past Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off semi-final on Thursday. Both Paris Saint-Germain and Lens have big wins in Ligue 1, while in Germany, there's a new Sporting Director at Dortmund. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird. RUNNING ORDER: PART 1: Moments of the week (10:30) PART 2: La Liga review - Real win the derby (19:00) PART 3: Serie A review - Inter continue to stutter (35:00) PART 4: Ligue 1 review - Thumping wins for the top two (1:00:00) PART 5: Bundesliga review - Kehl leaves Dortmund (1:13:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was dropped for the Madrid derby after reportedly being late for training, but he came off the bench to assist Vinicius Jr's winner and go some way to again proving his doubters wrong just a few days after he wasn't named in Thomas Tuchel's 35-man England squad. Gary and Alex react to a brilliant game in the Bernabeu as Vini Jr's brace and another goal from Fede Valverde secured a crucial 3-2 victory. Watch out for another golazo from Atletico's Nahuel Molina. Barcelona were below their best in a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, relying on a string of saves from goalkeeper Joan Garcia to hold onto the three points and remain top of La Liga. 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

Barcelona lead the standings with 73 ​points, seven ahead of second-placed Real Madrid

It's time for The Truth! Sam and Dougie are back in the studio to take a look at the big debate that's beginning to rage on social media, that of who is going to be awarded Player of the Season this year in the Premier League? The boys walk through each of the candidates, ranking them on where they would have placed them in the rankings if they were given the keys to the castle - and helping Sam to select who he is going to write down on that little piece of paper when the voting opens this season. We discuss Arsenal's duo of Gabriel Magalhães and Declan Rice, Brentford's Igor Thiago, Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo, Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes and Liverpool's Dominik Szoboslai and try to find some order in the chaos. After the Premier League, we take a spin round the rest of Europe's Top Five, picking out our Player of the Season and a few honourable mentions for each of La Liga, the Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1. So, is there one correct answer? Do you judge this on individual brilliance or the most important component of a team winning silverware? As ever, The Truth is somewhere in the middle... And remember, if you’d like more from the Rank Squad, including extra podcasts every Monday and Friday (including our weekly Postbox taking a look at the whole weekend of football) and access to our brilliant Discord community, then why not join us here on Patreon? (http://patreon.com/ranksfc) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com (https://pcm.adswizz.com) for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Soccer Sharps betting podcast returns to cover another action-packed weekend of domestic European football. Hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan offer their insights and expert analysis as they weigh in on some of the biggest matches taking place in England, Spain, and Germany. The show closes out with all of Devin's and Jordan's best bets and Official Plays. 00:00 Introduction 03:14 Arsenal vs Manchester City 09:40 Newcastle United vs Sunderland 15:14 Aston Villa vs West Ham United 22:53 Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest 28:41 Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid 34:09 VfL Wolfsburg vs SV Werder Bremen 36:39 BvB Dortmund vs Hamburger SV 39:50 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Real Madrid dismantled Elche 4-1 at the Bernabeu thanks in part to an astonishing Arda Guler strike from deep inside his own half, the win also saw another goal for Fede Valverde after his Champions League hat-trick last week. Gary and Alex also look at whether Real might be moving away from the "Galacticos" mentality as five academy players were on the pitch, and impressed, at the Bernabeu. Barcelona got back to winning ways after their draw with Newcastle last week, putting five goals past Sevilla at the Nou Camp including a hat-trick for Raphinha. Atletico Madrid got themselves a 1-0 win over Getafe thanks to a stunning strike from Nahuel Molina, in a game which also featured a rather unusual red card... 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

Jimbo is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to look back on the weekend’s European action, as well as discuss those crucial Last 16 second legs in the Champions League. Real Madrid go into their return trip to Manchester City having beaten Elche 4-1, with Arda Guler scoring from inside his own half, but Barcelona are still four points clear after a Raphinha hat-trick helps them beat Sevilla 5-2. In Italy, Atalanta put their horror show against Bayern behind them to draw 1-1 with leaders Inter, but Milan fail to make the most of it and lose 1-0 to Lazio. It’s advantage Paris Saint-Germain in the Ligue 1 title race, despite them not even playing, as Lens lose 2-1 at Lorient. And in Germany, Bayern drop points for only the fifth time this season after drawing 1-1 with Leverkusen. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the week (7:00) • PART 2: La Liga review - Guler from inside his own half (21:00) • PART 3: Serie A review - Both Milan and Inter drop points (36:00) • PART 4: Bundesliga review - Bayern draw with Leverkusen (51:00) • PART 5: Ligue 1 review - Lens slip up in the title race (1:01:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a surprising week of Champions League football, The Soccer Sharps turn their attention to domestic European league action. Hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan preview some of the biggest weekend matches in La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and English Premier League soccer. This episode is packed with expert analysis, unique data points, match previews, and betting tips. The podcast closes out with Devin and Jordan sharing all of their Official Plays for the weekend. 00:00 Introduction 02:45 Chelsea vs Newcastle United 08:47 West Ham United vs Manchester City 16:29 Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur 23:13 Barcelona vs Sevilla 28:28 Real Betis vs Celta Vigo 31:34 Como vs Roma 34:36 Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich 39:41 TSG Hoffenheim vs VfL Wolfsburg 42:13 VfB Stuttgart vs RB Leipzig 46:46 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 👍 Like this video and subscribe to the channel so you never miss a winner! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just when it looked like Real Madrid's week was going from bad to worse, Fede Valverde stepped up. His 94th-minute rocket at Celta Vigo snatched a dramatic 2-1 win, a vital response after back-to-back defeats that keeps the title race firmly alive. Barcelona did what champions do, they found a way. A gritty 1-0 win at fortress San Mamés restores their four-point lead at the top. Lamine Yamal's second-half strike, was the difference between the sides. Atletico Madrid served up Friday night fireworks, edging Real Sociedad 3-2 in a thriller at the Metropolitano. Alexander Sørloth bagged a brace as Simeone's side hold onto third, proving once again that with Atleti , drama is never far away. 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