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When I am with you.. : 4 June 2025
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It's in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Felipejack, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Kung_Fu_Zizou Real Madrid v Barcelona - Supercopa 'We're a thousand miles from comfort We have travelled land and sea But as long as you are with me There's no place I'd rather be I would wait forever Exalted in the scene As long as I am with you My heart continues to beat' Real Madrid wins UEFA Champions League 'With every step we take, Kyoto to the bay Strollin' so casually We're different and the same, gave you another name Switch up the batteries' Real Madrid Celebrate After Victory In The Champions League Final 'If you gave me a chance, I would take it It's a shot in the dark, but I'll make it Know with all of your heart, you can't shame me When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be' Atletico de Madrid v Real Madrid CF - LaLiga Santander 'We staked out on a mission To find our inner peace Make it everlasting So nothing's incomplete It's easy being with you Sacred simplicity As long as we're together There's no place I'd rather be' Real Madrid C.F. v FC Salzburg - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 More from
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27-05-2025
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Lamine Yamal contract: Soccer phenom signs extension with Barcelona
Lamine Yamal – the 17-year-old phenom taking the soccer world by storm – has signed a six-year contract extension to remain with FC Barcelona through 2031, the Spanish club announced on Tuesday. 'The future is now' was the caption on a Barcelona social media post announcing the news. Terms of the new deal were not disclosed, but Yamal is expected to be among the club's highest-paid players. Yamal is coming off a breakthrough season where he scored 18 goals with 25 assists, helping Barcelona win the Spanish treble of LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa. Barcelona also reached the Champions League semifinals, where they were ousted by Inter Milan. Yamal joined Barcelona when he was 7 years old, and made his professional debut with the club at 15 years old in April 2023. He will turn 18 on July 23. Yamal will be 33 years old when his new deal ends. Let's dance. Until 2031. — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 27, 2025 More: Cristiano Ronaldo bids farewell to Saudi Arabia. Could he play in Club World Cup? His previous deal, which included an astronomical buyout of $1.05 billion, was signed in 2023 lasted through the 2026 season. Because of his age, Yamal was permitted to sign a three-year deal at the time. Yamal became the youngest player to be nominated for the Ballon d'Or – considered the most prestigious individual award in the sport – after helping Spain win Euro 2024 last year. He is expected to be nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or when nominees are announced in August. This year's award ceremony will be held on Sept. 22. More: Baptized by Messi? How Lamine Yamal's baby photos went viral during Euros, Copa America Baby photos of Yamal with former Barcelona star and Argentine World Cup champion Lionel Messi continue to go viral on social media. Yamal was just a few months old, while Messi was 20 years old, when the photos were taken in 2007 by freelance photographer Joan Monfort as part of a calendar photoshoot organized by Diario Sport and UNICEF, the photographer told the Associated Press last year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MOUNIR NASRAOUI (@hustle_hard_304) Yamal has also gone viral in social media posts featuring his 2-year-old brother Kenye. Yamal's father, Mounir Nasraoui, is from Morocco, while his mother, Sheila Ebana, is from Equatorial Guinea. Like Messi, Yamal started his Barcelona career with the No. 19 jersey and is expected to change to No. 10 next season. While Barcelona isn't one of the 32 clubs participating in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States this summer, Yamal will easily be one of the most exciting players to watch with Spain during the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Lamine Yamal contract: Phenom signs new deal with Barcelona
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20-05-2025
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🎥 Raphinha slid on his knees across Montjuic to celebrate LaLiga
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. It's already one of the most iconic images of the current FC Barcelona season. After an incredible year in which he has led Barça to victories in LALIGA, the Supercopa, and the Copa del Rey, Raphinha wanted to thank fate in a very peculiar way. ❤️🩹 Capitán🫡 Raphinha cumplió su promesa y se cruzó el estadio de Montjuic de rodillas tras ganar LaLiga(📹 taia_belloli) — Mundo Deportivo (@mundodeportivo) May 20, 2025 The Barça striker has repeated the feat he already achieved with Leeds after saving them from relegation in his last season: crossing the football field on his knees. He did it this morning at the Montjuic stadium, and his partner shared it on his social media. Devoted to Barça. 📸 Alex Caparros - 2025 Getty Images
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11-05-2025
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE Score, La Liga 2024-25: Real Madrid Make Bold Call In Playing XI In Must-Win Match
Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE Updates: Barcelona and Real Madrid square off for one final time in the 2024/25 season, in a hotly-contested La Liga title race, which is going down to the wire. Barcelona are four points ahead of Real Madrid heading into this contest, with four matches remaining in La Liga. Hansi Flick's Barcelona have defeated Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid in all three previous matches in the ongoing season, in what is set to be Ancelotti's final season at the club. Get alerts for live updates Turn on notifications to receive alerts as stories develop in real-time. You can manage alerts in your app's settings. Toggle May11202519:33 (IST) Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Guler starting In case you're just joining us, Real Madrid have made the bold decision to go with Arda Guler in their starting lineup, with Rodrygo on the bench. For Barcelona, Robert Lewandowski is not fit enough to start, so it is Ferran Torres leading the line with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. May11202519:30 (IST) Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: 15 minutes to go Stay tuned to NDTV Sports, folks! We are just 15 minutes away from the biggest clash in football, for one final time in the 2024/25 season. Mbappe, Yamal, Vinicius, Raphinha, Bellingham, Pedri. The best players in the world go head-to-head! May11202519:29 (IST) Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: What a season for Barcelona! This has been a superb first year for Hansi Flick at Barcelona. The Blaugrana entered the year second-favourite to Real Madrid, but riding on their young sensations and a new identity, have comfortably been the best team in Spain, and maybe even the world. But Madrid are still hanging on, and they cannot afford to celebrate La Liga just yet. May11202519:28 (IST) Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Eyes on Vinicius It would be fair to say that Vinicius Jr, despite all his ability, hasn't had a season on par with his capabilities. After being one of the Ballon d'Or favourites in 2024, Real Madrid's star left-winger has been less impactful this year, despite boasting good numbers. No better way to redeem yourself than deliver a match-winning Clasico performance. May11202519:17 (IST) Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: The record so far In 2024/25, Barcelona have beaten Real Madrid in all three El Clasico matches. One in La Liga, one in the Supercopa final and in the Copa del Rey final. Here are the results: La Liga: Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona Supercopa Final: Real Madrid 2-5 Barcelona Copa del Rey Final: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (a.e.t) May11202519:13 (IST) Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Can Yamal win the Ballon d'Or? Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal is the talk of the town at the minute. The 17-year-old was electric over the two legs against Inter, and has emerged as Barca's best player over the last month or so. Can he help them win today and further solidify his Ballon d'Or charge? If Yamal does win the Ballon d'Or in 2025, he will become the youngest-ever to do so. May11202519:09 (IST) Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Happy birthday Courtois! We take this opportunity to wish a very happy 33rd birthday to Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Undoubtedly, one of the best shotstoppers of his generation. He will have a big role to play today if Madrid want to win. May11202519:02 (IST) Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: 45 minutes to go! We are just 45 minutes away from kick-off at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona. One final Clasico this season, the fourth one. So far, Hansi Flick's Barcelona have dominated and won all three. May11202518:55 (IST) Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Defensive issues Both sides will have defensive worries today. Barcelona are missing key right-back Jules Kounde, while Alex Balde is only fit to make the bench. On the other hand, Real Madrid's key defender Antonio Rudiger is serving a big suspension following his red card against Barca in the Copa del Rey final. May11202518:54 (IST) Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Big call by Real Madrid Real Madrid have made the big decision to start Turkish wonderkid Arda Guler and keep Brazilian forward Rodrygo on the bench today. Guler has been in excellent form recently, and even shone when these two sides met in the Copa del Rey final a couple of weeks ago. May11202518:50 (IST) Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Pressure on Ancelotti Carlo Ancelotti has had a glittering managerial career at Real Madrid, but this season has not gone to plan. Ancelotti has lost two cup finals to Barcelona, and also been outclassed out of the Champions League. This is set to be his final season, with Xabi Alonso expected to arrive from Bayer Leverkusen next year. Can Ancelotti deliver one more title to Madrid? May11202518:44 (IST) Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Barcelona XI Lewandowski and Alex Balde are not fit enough to make the starting XI, so it is Ferran Torres and Gerard Martin who continue in those positions. All eyes will be on their teenage sensation Lamine Yamal! BARA XI #ElClsico — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 11, 2025 May11202518:42 (IST) Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Real Madrid XI Carlo Ancelotti has announced his starting XI for the final El Clasico of the 2024/25 season. Arda Guler is handed a start after great form in recent matches. Rodrygo is on the bench. Lucas Vazquez captains the side, starting at right-back. Nuestro XI inicial! @FCBarcelona_ES @UnicajaBanco — Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) May 11, 2025 May11202518:33 (IST) Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Can Barcelona recover? Barcelona enter this game following the hurt of losing the Champions League semi to Inter just 4 days ago. One of the best two-legged ties in recent memory ended in a dramatic 7-6 aggregate win for Inter, knocking Barcelona out. However, Barca are still on course for a domestic treble, and a win today will surely ensure that! May11202518:32 (IST) Barcelona vs Real Madrid LIVE: Must-win clash For Real Madrid, this is a must-win match if they want to keep their La Liga hopes alive. The reigning champions enter this match 4 points behind their big rivals, with 4 matches to go. Win, and they cut that gap down to just 1 point. Lose, and the title race is all but over.
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26-04-2025
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid live updates: El Clasico score as Pedri goal breaks deadlock in Copa del Rey final
Follow El Clasico live as Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid battle it out for the Copa del Rey trophy in Seville Barcelona lead Real Madrid 1-0 in the final of the Copa del Rey thanks to Pedri's wonderful first-half strike. Follow live updates below. Real Madrid: Courtois; Vazquez (Guler 54'), Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy (Garcia 11'); Tchouameni, Ceballos (Modric 54'), Valverde, Bellingham; Rodrygo (Mbappe 45'), Vinicius. Barcelona: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Martin; Pedri, De Jong, Olmo; Yamal, Raphinha, Ferran Torres. Streaming: Fubo (try for free) Fubo (try for free) Contact: live@ Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here. Connections: Sports Edition Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms Getty Images A new look for Lamine Yamal! RFEF have installed 14 new loudspeaker towers to drown out the traditional whistles from Barcelona's fans for the Spanish national anthem. The stadium has been remodelled over the last 12 months, with the unloved athletics track removed, a new pitch laid, and capacity increased to fit 70,000 fans. Pol: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid. Dortmund and Celta have been able to exploit Flick's high line, so if Madrid have worked on that, they will have chances to score goals. But Barca are in better form overall and I expect these players' desire for silverware to give them the edge. Laia: Barcelona 3-1 Real Madrid. Barca are not at their best, but Madrid are in very bad shape. Anantaajith: Barcelona 2-1 Real Madrid. The previous meetings this season were goalfests, but with the teams fatigued and what is at stake, I expect a tighter game with Barca just about edging it. Mario: Barcelona 2-2 Real Madrid after extra time and the final to be decided on penalties… just don't ask me who wins. Guillermo: Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid. Although they are not the favourites, Ancelotti has continued to support his players at the worst moment of the season and they can give him what could be a final trophy in charge of Madrid. Dermot: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid after extra time. This could be a thriller, with both teams stronger in attack than defence, but Barca's greater confidence and momentum should see them through in the end. Approaching kick-off at Cartuja and press photographers have picked out a hug between today's referee, Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, and VAR official Pablo González Fuertes. Both officials were very emotional in yesterday's press conferences, talking about the effect of criticism from Real Madrid TV on them and their families. Those comments, and Madrid's furious reaction, mean even more focus on their performances tonight. GO FURTHER Why a Spanish referee breaking down in tears caused a furious reaction from Real Madrid Barcelona's high line will come into focus again. They caught Madrid offside 12 times in the October Clasico, but Mbappe was able to breach that line to score the opener in the Supercopa final (although they then lost 5-2). Borussia Dortmund, Celta Vigo and to an extent Real Mallorca have experienced some joy against that system in recent weeks. Runs in behind could be a key factor at the other end, too; this is Torres' strength compared to Lewandowski's hold-up play. Dani Olmo dropping between the lines and Raphinha drifting inside as usual could cause overloads against Madrid's midfield, and that is where Barca thrive. Real Madrid, meanwhile, have conceded a variety of goals in the two Clasicos this season. Lapses in concentration have played a role, but Barcelona have also played through their press with ease, so Vinicius Jr, Mbappe and Rodrygo will need to step up in that department. Dani Ceballos did not start either previous meetings and if that changes on Saturday, Madrid will hope the midfielder offers some solidity to avoid Barca from creating chances at will. That being said, Madrid allowed Getafe to take 20 shots in midweek, while Barca managed double that tally against Mallorca — both of which are ominous signs for a team that has conceded nine times in two Clasicos. GO FURTHER Barcelona-Real Madrid: Who will win Copa del Rey final, how should they line up, and what should you look out for? Getty Images The big Barcelona question in the run-up to today's game was whether Gerard Martin would start or not. Hansi Flick was not very convinced about his performance after the match against Celta Vigo and gave Hector Fort the last training session before the final. In the end, however, he opted for Martin, who has played far more minutes than Fort this season. Getty Images The stadium is filling up fast. The fans are exchanging whistles and chants, warming up the atmosphere. At the moment, there are far more FC Barcelona fans than Real Madrid fans. Hansi Flick's players have come out in street clothes to see the atmosphere and have been amazed. Some of them took photos of the fans, seemingly a little surprised by the intensity of the atmosphere at this early stage. A familiar looking side from Hansi Flick. Laia (Barcelona): Very. It is not the most important competition or the most exciting, but it could deal a significant blow to Madrid while setting the foundations for only the third treble in Barca's history after 2008-09 and 2014-15. It would also be a significant confidence boost for such a young team before a crucial part of the season, setting things up nicely from a Barca perspective for the second league Clasico of the campaign at their temporary Montjuic home next month. Guillermo (Real Madrid): If we go back two seasons, Ancelotti won the Copa del Rey and remained in charge despite a Champions League semi-final thrashing by Manchester City and finishing 10 points behind La Liga winners Barcelona. But only lifting the Copa of the major trophies on offer is not considered to be a good season at Madrid (they won the UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup earlier this term), and the situation is different this campaign. The Athletic has reported Ancelotti is expected to leave Madrid with a preference to join Brazil. If Madrid lose, Ancelotti knows his departure could be accelerated. If they win, it would simply delay what is seemingly inevitable. Pol (Barcelona): Both Flick and Ancelotti will have those games in mind, but it is hard to see this being another Clasico as one-sided as those ones. Yes, Barca are likely to dominate possession. And yes, Madrid will be happy with that and wait for chances to hit Flick's team on the counter. But teams need to be at the peak of their powers to secure a statement win in a Clasico and that does not seem to be the case for either at this stage of the season. Mario (Real Madrid): If Clasicos are unpredictable, a Clasico final is even more so. But it is not a coincidence that Barca have racked up those heavy scorelines this season; Barca are very comfortable attacking and defending against Madrid, which makes you think that it could have a psychological impact on Ancelotti's side. The signs do not suggest that Madrid can turn this around. Getty Images Pol (Barcelona): No. Barca's players are tired and Flick has complained multiple times about their recent packed schedule and the way La Liga has set their game times. They will also be missing Lewandowski and Balde, two players who make a major difference to Flick's system. Ferran Torres will play up front. As much as the former Manchester City forward has enjoyed an excellent season as a backup striker, he does not possess the hold-up game and the physicality to dominate two centre-backs like Lewandowski. And academy graduate Martin does not provide the same width and physicality as Balde either. Guillermo (Real Madrid): Results show Madrid are far from their best. Malaise behind the scenes from September and October has translated into a season blighted by injuries, a lack of signings in the summer and a lack of ideas. But Madrid still have a talented four-pronged attack in Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham, which gives them a chance. Anantaajith Raghuraman (Barcelona): The front three and centre-back Inigo Martinez are all candidates, but Pedri has been the standout figure. Without his clarity of thought — be it in passing, pausing or dribbling — Barcelona's high-intensity system has been overwhelmed. When he plays, their attack and defence look significantly better. Mario (Real Madrid): No player has been consistent enough for Madrid this term. If I had to pick one, it would probably be goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois or Federico Valverde. Courtois has saved Madrid's shaky back line on many occasions, while Valverde has been ever-present and kept the La Liga title race alive last weekend with his fine late strike against Athletic Club. GO FURTHER Barcelona-Real Madrid: Who will win Copa del Rey final, how should they line up, and what should you look out for? Getty Images It seems to be a return to the two-striker system with Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, which brought Madrid such success against Barcelona last season. But times have changed and neither Brazilian is in great form … Rodrygo hasn't scored in 11 games while Vinicius Jr has two goals in his last 10. It's a big roll of the dice from Carlo Ancelotti to leave Mbappe on the bench. Let's see how it goes. Getty Images Kylian Mbappé has been benched! That is so very curious given he has been training with the group since Tuesday… Carlo Ancelotti meanwhile keeps Lucas Vázquez at right-back to put Fede Valverde in the midfield. Ferland Mendy goes straight into the starting XI after six weeks not playing due to injury, which should be encouraging for both Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. And, as expected, Thibaut Courtois is selected ahead of Andriy Lunin, who had played the Copa since the first round. … the World Cup winner hasn't fully recovered from his knock to the ankle and so starts today's final from the bench. Getty Images Laia (Barcelona): It has been excellent. This could change in the crucial final month of competition, but Barca's transformation has been impressive. This was supposed to be a transitional season for Flick after the club's difficulties in signing and registering players due to their financial difficulties. Instead, this young squad are serious contenders for the treble. They are top of La Liga, the favourites in this Copa del Rey final and are into the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time in six years. It is quite the turnaround. Dermot Corrigan (Real Madrid): This campaign has consisted of a series of disappointments and embarrassments for Madrid so far: they have already lost 12 games across all competitions, having only been beaten twice across the whole of last season. Deep issues of balance and depth within Ancelotti's squad have been especially clear during heavy defeats in those La Liga and Supercopa Clasicos and in the 5-1 aggregate Champions League defeat against Arsenal. But there is a pride and togetherness within the group. They eked out wins against Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and have just about stuck in the La Liga title race. Now they have a chance to salvage something from the campaign. Getty Images Laia Cervello Herrero (Barcelona): Flick's team have been hurt by a lack of concentration at times this season. This is a young team who have occasionally been overconfident against seemingly weaker teams. Although that is unlikely to happen against Madrid given who their rivals are and a trophy being at stake. Another issue is Flick's high defensive line, which allows them to be more attacking but means they take risks at the back. Unforced turnovers could lead to some dangerous counter-attacks from Madrid. Top-scorer Robert Lewandowski and left-back Alejandro Balde are both out with a hamstring injuries and will be missed. Balde has previously excelled against Madrid and his replacement, Gerard Martin, does not offer the same kind of attacking runs. Guillermo Rai (Real Madrid): You might be tempted to say morale after Madrid's Champions League elimination, but their defence has been the biggest headache for Ancelotti this season. A lack of intensity, tactical problems and several injuries in the back line have hurt Madrid. Given they lost 4-0 and 5-2 against Barca in La Liga and the Supercopa — the first time Barca had put four goals past them in consecutive games — they will need to do better here. Getty Images Pol Ballus (Barcelona): A clear approach which the players embrace and which has been hugely successful throughout the year. Combine that with the attacking power Flick has unleashed and the team spirit he has created and it is an impressive mix. This is a side hungry for major trophies, starting here. Mario Cortegana (Real Madrid): There are few strengths on the pitch to highlight given the team's poor run of form, which perhaps means resorting to the mysticism around the club. As we saw with their failed 'remontada' against Arsenal, that is not always enough. There is a saying in the Spanish capital that 'Madrid don't play finals, they win them', but please don't look at the result in January's Supercopa de Espana final. This week, Ancelotti said he 'liked' his team having been cast as the 'victims' for this final by some commentators. Madrid are usually at their most dangerous when they are supposedly dead and buried. GO FURTHER Barcelona-Real Madrid: Who will win Copa del Rey final, how should they line up, and what should you look out for?
