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Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Militão scores from his own half in Real Madrid training match, watch 🎥
Defender Eder Militão shone in the practice match played by Real Madrid against Leganés. The Brazilian scored a great goal from before the midfield during the activity against the Leganés team. He took advantage of the opposing goalkeeper being advanced and covered him with a right-footed shot. The defender posted a video of the play on social media. Watch: Last season, Militão suffered a serious knee injury and was out of action for about eight months. He only returned to be available during the dispute of the Club World Cup. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. 📸 Florencia Tan Jun - 2024 Getty Images
Morocco World
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
David Alaba Repositioned to Midfielder
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso deployed David Alaba in a midfield role during a recent behind-closed-doors friendly against Leganés. Alaba did not start the game, which featured a 4-3-3 formation with Álvaro Carreras making his debut and Dani Carvajal returning from injury as captain. The midfield trio of Federico Valverde, Dani Ceballos, and Brahim Díaz started the match. Later in the game, Alonso introduced the 33-year-old Alaba in midfield, suggesting a willingness to try new options for the experienced player. Alaba has fallen down the pecking order, becoming the fifth-choice centre-back behind Antonio Rüdiger, Éder Militão, Dean Huijsen, and Raúl Asencio. The move reflects Alaba's determination to adapt and find playing time, drawing on his previous experience in midfield during his Bayern Munich days. It also points to Real Madrid's ongoing search for a replacement for Toni Kroos, who retired last season. While no decision has been made about Alaba's role in competitive matches, the experiment opens up tactical options for Alonso as he prepares for the new season. Real Madrid won the match 4-1 after conceding an early goal to a Leganés youth player. Moroccan youngster Thiago Pitarch, training with the first team, scored in the game. Alonso's starting lineup, featuring key players and new signings, could indicate the side for the upcoming La Liga opener on August 19 against Osasuna. Tags: David AlabaReal MadridXabi Alonso
Business Upturn
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Business Upturn
Why Real Madrid played a behind-closed-doors friendly against Leganés today? Explained
By Aman Shukla Published on August 8, 2025, 18:55 IST Real Madrid played a low-key, behind-closed-doors friendly against CD Leganés today, August 8, 2025, at their training complex in Valdebebas. The purpose of this private fixture was to maintain match fitness, give minutes to fringe players, and allow returning stars to gain rhythm ahead of the upcoming La Liga season. Unlike official preseason games, this internal match wasn't open to fans or media and was arranged mainly for tactical experimentation. With Carlo Ancelotti managing a packed calendar, such matches help fine-tune formations, test youth players, and integrate new signings without public pressure. Leganés, who recently returned to La Liga, were chosen as opponents due to their proximity and competitive edge, making them ideal sparring partners. These hush-hush friendlies are not uncommon for Real Madrid, especially when the club wants to avoid distractions or media hype. Though the result wasn't publicized, the takeaway is clear: Madrid are sharpening their swords quietly—and strategically—for a big season ahead. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Hamilton Spectator
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Leipzig signs Bakayoko, Maksimović and Diomande in triple-transfer blitz
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Three in one day. Leipzig has delivered a statement of intent for the new Bundesliga season by signing Belgium winger Johan Bakayoko, Serbia midfielder Andrija Maksimović, and Ivory Coast youth international Yan Diomande all on the same day. The 22-year-old Bakayoko's arrival from PSV Eindhoven was the last of the three announced by Leipzig on Wednesday, following that of the 18-year-old Maksimović from Red Star Belgrade and Diomande, also 18, from Spanish second-division team Leganés. All three players signed deals through June 2030, the Bundesliga club said. Bakayoko, who had also been a target for Bayer Leverkusen, will wear the number 9 at Leipzig. 'We have had Johan Bakayoko on our radar for a couple of years now and have tried to sign him time and again,' Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer said. 'We're even happier that he's chosen to join Leipzig despite many teams vying for his signature.' Bakayoko helped PSV to back-to-back Dutch league titles with nine goals in 30 league appearances last season, and 12 in 33 the season before. 'With his power, explosiveness, pace and eye for goal, he'll improve our play down the right wing and has his strengths both on and off the ball,' Schäfer said. Maksimović made his professional debut aged 16 in Serbia, then Champions League debut and Serbia debut a year later. He has already played eight games for the national team. 'We've followed his progress closely during his first season at senior level and are convinced he's already ready to take the next step,' Schäfer said of Maksimović. Diomande spent just one season at Leganés after moving from Florida-based club AS Frenzi. He made his league debut against Real Madrid and scored two goals in 10 La Liga appearances for Leganés, which was relegated at the end of the season. 'He's a left winger with outstanding pace, strong dribbling, athleticism and a real eye for goal. On top of that, he never gives up on a ball and plays with great team spirit. With these qualities, he fits perfectly into the type of football we want to play this season,' Schäfer said. Leipzig missed out on European qualification last season and will be targeting a top-4 finish in the Bundesliga to reach the lucrative Champions League. Yussuf Poulsen, who joined Leipzig when it was still in Germany's third division in 2013, has left for promoted Hamburger SV. Other players, including Benjamin Šeško and Loïs Openda, are also candidates to leave. Leipzig was founded in 2009 when energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull bought and rebranded fifth-tier club SSV Markranstädt and financed its rise through the lower divisions. ___ AP soccer:
The Hindu
17-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Bundesliga transfer news: Leipzig signs Bakayoko, Maksimović and Diomande, all on same day
Leipzig has delivered a statement of intent for the new Bundesliga season by signing Belgium winger Johan Bakayoko, Serbia midfielder Andrija Maksimović, and Ivory Coast youth international Yan Diomande, all on the same day. The 22-year-old Bakayoko's arrival from PSV Eindhoven was the last of the three announced by Leipzig on Wednesday, following that of the 18-year-old Maksimović from Red Star Belgrade and Diomande, also 18, from Spanish second-division team Leganés. All three players signed deals through June 2030, the Bundesliga club said. Bakayoko, who had also been a target for Bayer Leverkusen, will wear the number 9 at Leipzig. 'We have had Johan Bakayoko on our radar for a couple of years now and have tried to sign him time and again,' Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer said. 'We're even happier that he's chosen to join Leipzig despite many teams vying for his signature.' Bakayoko helped PSV to back-to-back Dutch league titles with nine goals in 30 league appearances last season, and 12 in 33 the season before. 'With his power, explosiveness, pace and eye for goal, he'll improve our play down the right wing and has his strengths both on and off the ball,' Schäfer said. ALSO READ: Lamine Yamal to wear Messi's iconic Barcelona No. 10 jersey Maksimović made his professional debut aged 16 in Serbia, then his Champions League debut and Serbia debut a year later. He has already played eight games for the national team. 'We've followed his progress closely during his first season at senior level and are convinced he's already ready to take the next step,' Schäfer said of Maksimović. Diomande spent just one season at Leganés after moving from Florida-based club AS Frenzi. He made his league debut against Real Madrid and scored two goals in 10 La Liga appearances for Leganés, which was relegated at the end of the season. 'He's a left winger with outstanding pace, strong dribbling, athleticism and a real eye for goal. On top of that, he never gives up on a ball and plays with great team spirit. With these qualities, he fits perfectly into the type of football we want to play this season,' Schäfer said. Leipzig missed out on European qualification last season and will be targeting a top-four finish in the Bundesliga to reach the lucrative Champions League. Yussuf Poulsen, who joined Leipzig when it was still in Germany's third division in 2013, has left for promoted Hamburger SV. Other players, including Benjamin Šeško and Loïs Openda, are also candidates to leave. Related Topics Bundesliga / RB Leipzig
