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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
France frustrated by Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe stance ahead of Spain clash
Real Madrid have risked a fresh club vs. country with the France national side over Kylian Mbappe this summer. Didier Deschamps' side take on Spain the semi finals of the UEFA Nations League on June 5 with Mbappe in line to lead his national team. Advertisement However, despite his importance to Deschamps' plans, Real Madrid are keen to ensure maximum rest for their No.9 ahead of the incoming FIFA Club World Cup. As per reports from L'Equipe, via Diario Sport, Real Madrid have instructed Mbappe and teammate Aurelien Tchouameni to join up later than expected with the squad. Real Madrid vs. France: Mbappe latest Deschamps opted not to include his captain in the squad for France's Nations League games in November after he missed the October international window due to fitness issues. He returned for the double header vs. Croatia in March and he links up this time on the back of a sensational first year in Madrid. Kylian Mbappe Mbappe's 31 La Liga goals clinched the Golden Boot despite Carlo Ancelotti's failure to win a trophy in 2024/25. Advertisement The latest row with France means he and Tchouameni will not arrive at Clairefontaine until the FIFA deadline of June 2, instead of France's May 30 target. Real Madrid's Club World Cup start Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid are determined to make a major impact at the Club World Cup and the club are throwing full resources behind it. With France due to take on Spain in Stuttgart on June 5 – alongside either a final or a third place playoff on June 8 – Mbappe's flight to the USA could be impacted. Real Madrid want the majority of their squad to depart together but that will not be the case. The tournament starts on June 14 – with Real Madrid's opening game on June 18 – and players on CONMEBOL duty are set to fly direct to Miami from South America.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Three Real Madrid stars could miss Barcelona clash if booked vs Celta Vigo
A title race will be on the line as Real Madrid take on Celta Vigo on Sunday afternoon. This will be a must-win game for Los Blancos who are trailing league leaders Barcelona by four points. With a Clasico coming up on May 11, it is essential that Madrid do not lose sight of Barcelona at the top. Advertisement That said, Real Madrid, who are already going through an injury crisis, must take caution heading into the Celta clash as there are multiple players who are running the risk of suspension in the next game against Barcelona. Three Real Madrid players at risk of suspension As a matter of fact, no less than three Real Madrid players are running the risk of picking up a suspension against Barcelona due to accumulation of yellow cards. The three players in question are Lucas Vazquez, Aurelien Tchouameni and Dani Ceballos, all of who have picked up at least four yellow cards this season Therefore, they could be ruled out of the next league game against Barcelona if they pick up a booking against Celta Vigo. Tchouameni is a suspension risk heading into Celta Vigo game (Photo by Juan Manuel) This is quite significant for Real Madrid considering the fact that coach Carlo Ancelotti is missing out on the services of multiple stars in the team due to injury. Advertisement Star defender Antonio Rudiger is out for the season with an injury. David Alaba, too, is struggling with an injury, joining Ferland Mendy on the sidelines. As such,Tchouameni's availability becomes crucial given that he could start at centre-back. In midfield, Eduardo Camavinga is out with an injury, which makes Ceballos' presence in the game even more important. As for Vazquez, he is the only available natural option at right-back, where Dani Carvajal is still recovering from a long-term injury. Therefore, Real Madrid cannot afford to have any of these three players out against Barcelona, as they look to retain their hopes alive in the title race.
The Irish Sun
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE RESULT: Kounde nets winner as Rüdiger sees red & Brazil FA confident of Ancelotti hire
BARCELONA have beaten Real Madrid 3-2 after extra-time to win the Copa del Rey. Barca took the lead just before the half-hour mark through a wondergoal from Seven minutes later, Aurelien Tchouameni thumped a header home to put Los Blancos in the lead for the first time, but Just when it looked set to be decided by a penalty shoot-out, Jules Kounde's stunning strike flew past Thibaut Courtois to secure the Copa del Rey title for Barca. From there, the clash descended into chaos as Antonio Rudiger was seen throwing an object, believed to be an ice pack, towards the referee. The ex-Chelsea star then had to be restrained by the Real Madrid bench to prevent him causing further chaos after he was sent off. The fallout from Madrid continues as boss Carlo Ancelotti seems set to depart, with Match result: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (AET) Follow our live blog below...
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Three talking points from Barcelona 2-3 Real Madrid
Real Madrid appeared to have sealed the win over Barcelona last night in the final of the Copa del Rey when Aurelien Tchouameni scored from a set-piece to put Los Blancos in the lead after Kylian Mbappe had cancelled out Pedri's goal. Only 13 minutes remained and the Merengues were surely in the driving seat to seal the title. Barcelona, however, had other plans. Advertisement Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres combined to help level the score for the Blaugrana and forced extra-time. In the final 30 minutes, Real Madrid were far from impressive and Jules Kounde eventually capitalised on a passing error to crown the Catalans champions. Real Madrid have now lost three El Clasicos in a row including two in finals. Their wait for the Copa del Rey title will now have to wait at least a year. Madrid Universal brings you three talking points from Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid. A result of slacking off If last night's game against Barcelona showed anything for Real Madrid, it was that Los Blancos could compete neck to neck with the Blaugrana when they wanted and needed to. The issue, however, was that they didn't want it enough. Advertisement Barcelona had the better of Real Madrid throughout the first half with Los Blancos sitting low and not even looking to steal the ball. When they went a goal down and returned after the break, however, Real Madrid began to attack with intensity and dominated the Catalans for over 30 minutes. Between minutes 45 and 75, Real Madrid were clearly the superior of the two teams. If indeed the dressing room has the quality to match an in-form Barcelona, one must question why the player did not dig deep throughout the 90 minutes. After scoring the second goal which gave them the lead, Real Madrid slacked off and never really got back into the game. In fact, the winning goal that Jules Kounde eventually scored for Barcelona was purely because of Brahim Diaz switching off. Advertisement The Moroccan star was far closer to the ball than Kounde who had played 90 minutes more than him, but it was still the Frenchman who had the zeal and energy to steal the ball and score the winner. Real Madrid's defeat last night, thus, can be attributed to the team slacking off on a night when it was simply unacceptable. Serious questions have to be asked. Staring at a season without a major trophy A season without a major trophy on the horizon? (Photo by) When the season began, there was a serious conversation about Real Madrid competing and winning seven competitions. The UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup went their way and they looked set to compete on all fronts. Advertisement Their downfall began earlier this year in the final of the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona where they lost, after which they went on a slump in La Liga and even saw themselves eliminated from the UEFA Champions League. The Copa del Rey was thus Real Madrid's biggest chance of sealing a trophy at the end of the current season. Last night's result, however, means that there is a good chance Real Madrid end up with none of the three major trophies they have been competing for in recent months. There is indeed scope for a comeback in La Liga. Barcelona, however, are four points clear and even beating them in the next Clasico will not be enough to mathematically make Los Blancos favourites. For Real Madrid to not win La Liga, the UCL or the Copa del Rey in a season after roping in Kylian Mbappe is gravely concerning and a mark of a serious mess of a situation. The aftermath could be ugly. The aftermath of the collapse The game at La Cartuja ended with Barcelona in jubilance and Real Madrid on their knees, especially after they bottled a 2-1 lead with just 13 minutes to go. Advertisement As has been relayed extensively in recent weeks, there will now be serious consequences of the defeat that the administration will not hesitate to implement. The management, for starters, is almost guaranteed to change now and there is good reason to believe Ancelotti is in the final stages of his stint as the manager of Real Madrid. Santiago Solari or Raul Gonzalez may take over as the interim coach if he is removed immediately. In the more immediate term, however, the Clasico last night leaves Real Madrid in a tight spot with suspensions and injuries all accumulating at a complicated hour. Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos and Antonio Rudiger all accumulated discomforts with the Frenchman even suffering a fresh injury and will thus be unavailable in the short term. Advertisement The German defender, in particular, has come under serious fire for his unacceptable behaviour on the sidelines including throwing objects at the referee and will likely see a ban of over four games. Having seen the red card on the bench, his prolonged suspension could render him unavailable against not only Celta Vigo but also Barcelona owing to the nature of his punishment. Jude Bellingham and Lucas Vazquez also saw red for their reactions on the field and insults to the referee, and it remains to be seen what kind of sanctions they face. The coming days may see stirring developments in the Spanish capital, for it is clear that a lot needs to change.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WATCH: Real Madrid heading for Copa del Rey final as Aurelien Tchouameni strikes
WATCH: Real Madrid heading for Copa del Rey final as Aurelien Tchouameni strikes Real Madrid are heading into the Copa del Rey final as things stand after scoring a late goal in the second leg of their semi-final tie against Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu. Carlo Ancelotti rested the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger and Fran Garcia for this one, and that decision did not go well in the opening stages. It took 16 minutes for La Real to break the deadlock at the Santiago Bernabeu, with the goal coming from winger Ander Barrenetxea after a fine assist from Pablo Marin. Advertisement Fortunately for Real Madrid, they managed to get back level with a goal that came from Endrick Felipe, who scored for the fourth time in five appearances in this season's Copa del Rey. However, they fell behind again on the night as David Alaba turned the ball into his own net, and the Austrian defender ended up finding the back of his own net again a few minutes later, although Jude Bellingham netted a quick equaliser. Now, Aurelien Tchouameni has struck to make it 4-3 on aggregate. Real Madrid only have minutes left to hold on in this one, and if they can, they will face Atletico Madrid or Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final.
