The latest grudge match between LaLiga's top two might not be decisive in the title race, but both Real Madrid and Barcelona have a lot to prove.
How he deals with Vinicius on the Madrid left and how Barca in general cope with Madrid's counter-attacks could determine the outcome of this match. Real Madrid 2-3 Barcelona: While there is always pressure on the teams in the Clasico, both sets of players may feel there is less this time around. Both teams are on form and confident, but the similarities end there: Madrid are a settled, effective and somewhat predictable side under Ancelotti while Xavi's Barca are only now emerging as something exciting and raw. There's no question Barca will target Madrid's left-hand side if Marcelo starts, and the thought of Dembele or Traore running riot on that flank is a sobering one. The last time they lost a game in normal time was in December to Bayern Munich, with their only two defeats in the 18 games since coming after extra-time. Surprisingly, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois does not have the highest save percentage in LaLiga -- his 78.4% comes in second to the 80% of Sevilla's Bono -- but elsewhere, Madrid players lead in a number of key categories. "The goals will come," the coach says. Never have so many different players scored for a club in the same season in the Spanish top flight. Sunday's Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Bernabeu -- stream LIVE, 4 p.m. ET, ESPN+ -- might not be decisive in terms of LaLiga's title race, but it's still a fiery rivalry with plenty on the line. Real Madrid are on their best Clasico run in years, having won the last five meetings in all competitions. The challenge against Madrid will be to really test how far they have come. In his absence last month, coach Carlo Ancelotti experimented with Marco Asensio, Isco and Gareth Bale in the role with varying degrees of success.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made it seven goals in 10 games for Barcelona to put Xavi's side into Friday's Europa League quarter-final draw.
Barcelona face a tough task tonight in having to get a result in the backyard of Turkish giants Galatasaray.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the BT Sport website or app. TV channel: The match will be televised on BT Sport Extra 3. The Nef Stadumyu will be rocking with the last-16 tie delicately poised after a 0-0 draw at the Camp Nou.
Everything you need to know ahead of the Europa League last-16 second leg.
Galatasaray were missing several players from the first leg and their injury situation is not set to improve. It will be shown live on BT Sport Extra 3. The Spanish club were held to a 0-0 draw at the Nou Camp last week in the first leg of the last-16 tie and are set to receive a hostile welcome in Istanbul.
Get a report of the Galatasaray vs. Barcelona 2021-22 UEFA Europa League, Round of 16 football match.
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Real Madrid star Fede Valverde has been impressed by what he has seen from Barcelona under Xavi Hernandez over recent weeks.
“They are playing very well and it shows that they want to go looking for points in the game. And ahead of the Clásico, Real Madrid star Valverde has been asked about what he has made of Barca under Xavi. Barca have won six of their last seven games, and they are now up in third place ahead of their Clásico clash with Real Madrid this weekend.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winner as Barcelona fought back from a goal down to beat Galatasaray 2-1 on Thursday to book their spot in the Europa ...
He’s got a finishing touch now. Rangers reached the last eight for the first time since losing the 2008 UEFA Cup final to Zenit Saint Petersburg despite a 2-1 second-leg loss to Red Star Belgrade in Serbia. The match went to extra time, and Yarmolenko pounced after Pablo Fornals’ shot was saved to send West Ham into the quarters of a major European competition for the first time since 1981. The Catalan giants, playing in Europe’s second-tier competition for the first time since 2004 after a Champions League group-stage exit, forged ahead for the first time in the tie less than five minutes into the second half. Ukrainian international Yarmolenko scored for the second time in a week after also netting against Aston Villa at the weekend as West Ham beat record six-time winners Sevilla 2-0 at the London Stadium. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winner as Barcelona fought back from a goal down to beat Galatasaray 2-1 on Thursday to book their spot in the Europa League quarter-finals, while Andriy Yarmolenko scored an extra-time winner as West Ham knocked out Sevilla.
Xavi's side were preparing for their Europa League Round of 16 clash away at Galatasaray but the home side's fans have ensured their night's sleep was not ...
However, the Turkish giants have endured a difficult domestic campaign and they currently languish 11 th in their top-flight – which would represent their worst league finish in 40 years. Pick up your Daily Mirror every day of the Cheltenham Festival for a FREE £2 shop bet with William Hill which can be used on any of the sporting action! Barca meanwhile are flying high in La Liga – unbeaten in their last 12 league games and up to third place.
The Clasico on Sunday will likely have very little bearing on the current season for either Barcelona or Real Madrid -- but it should set the tone for the ...
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Goals from Pedri and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ensured Barcelona progressed to the last-eight of the Europa League with a 2-1 victory over Galatasaray.
The referee initially appeared set to take the players from the field, before continuing the game, after handing the Spanish full-back a yellow card for booting the ball into the crowd. Goals from Pedri and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ensured Barcelona progressed to the quarter-finals of the Europa League with a 2-1 victory over Galatasaray. They did, however, find themselves 1-0 down just before the half hour mark when Brazilian defender Marcao Teixeira diverted a corner home from eight yards out, his header giving Marc-Andre ter Stegen no chance.
BARCELONA players had a rough night's sleep after Galatasaray fans set off FIREWORKS outside their hotel.The two teams clash in a hotly anticipated Eu.
Both sides have everything to play for as Galatasaray host Barcelona in a Europa League Round of 16 second leg match in Turkey.
1.19 p.m.: Bafetimbi Gomis has scored 12 goals for Galatasaray this season but this is just his second Europa League appearance of the campaign. With the game tied at 0-0 from the first leg there is certainly all to play for. 17 mins: The battle between Adama Traore and Patrick Van Aanholt, who have previously played against each other in the Premier League, is a key one. Galatasaray appear full of confidence after taking the lead and they will look to get to half time with their advantage intact. 36 mins: GOAL! Galatasaray 1-1 Barcelona: Now Pedri does find the net, with the midfielder causing problems for Galatasaray before finishing with excellent composure. Marcao is booked for damaging the corner flag. 8 mins: Barcelona have their first real opening as Ferran Torres cuts inside and shoots over. 80 mins: Galatasaray's Akturkoglu sends the ball across goal but is unable to find a team-mate. 85 mins: Jordi Alba is livid at being struck by objects thrown at him from the Galatasaray fans, which causes a fracas to break out between both sets of players. This game is certainly far from over, with Galatasaray causing problems for Barcelona. Cicaldau claimed he was fouled by Alba in the penalty area but play is waved on. 90 + 2 mins: Ferran Torres is played through and ends up striking the crossbar.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winner as Barcelona fought back from a goal down to beat Galatasaray 2-1 on Thursday to book their spot in the Europa ...
Paris (AFP) – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winner as Barcelona fought back from a goal down to beat Galatasaray 2-1 on Thursday to book their spot in the Europa League quarter-finals. Paris (AFP) – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winner as Barcelona fought back from a goal down to beat Galatasaray 2-1 on Thursday to book their spot in the Europa League quarter-finals. Leicester continued their run in the Europa Conference League as they edged out in-form Rennes 3-2 on aggregate despite a 2-1 second-leg defeat.
FC Barcelona economics ran into deep trouble as Spanish clubs' spending limits have been revised following the January transfer window. In financial turmoil, ...
The spending limit of arch-rivals FC Barcelona and Real Madrid has a gap of €883 million. Currently, they are 15 points behind Real Madrid and their chances of winning the title are sparse. Furthermore, the club could plausibly sell Barca Studios for €300m and even collaborate with CVC, which would allow them to bring in €270m. Gomez explained "The negative limit doesn't mean anything with regards to this season's signings. In financial turmoil, the Catalan club faced a €242 million dip in their spending limit, plunging from €97 million summer cap to -€144 million. The deficit has occurred after the arrival of Dani Alves, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Ferran Torres, and Adama Traore in the winter transfer window.
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Mallorca and Real Madrid in Palma de ...
Barcelona teenager Pedri enhanced his burgeoning reputation by scoring a brilliant goal against Galatasaray in the Europa League.
Pedri then showed what he’d learned from Messi by scoring a brilliant equaliser in the 37th minute. I just try and forget about all that and imagine I’m playing in the playground back home. “I just try and forget that I’m playing alongside Leo, or [Sergio] Busquets, or any of the other incredible players in this team.
Atletico Madrid's limp title defence, Sevilla's late fade and Barca's miserable start have all helped ensure Real Madrid, now 10 points clear at the top of ...
On Sunday, they feel ready to win. He took over with Barca lying ninth and they now sit third. Even fringe players like Memphis Depay, Riqui Puig and Luuk de Jong have contributed. Winning La Liga has not always been enough for Madrid to class a campaign a success and the tone could shift if they go out in the Champions League quarter-finals and Barca look like the team on the up. It happened to me once. I hope it doesn’t happen again."
The Europa League is down to the last eight teams and this year it includes some big names. Tonight's matches saw the likes of Barcelona and Rangers ...
The Europa League is down to the last eight teams and this year it includes some big names. Qualified teams from last 16 round include Barcelona coming through a tough second leg away to Galatasaray and Rangers hammering Serbian side Red Star Belgrade. Tonight’s matches saw the likes of Barcelona and Rangers progress to the quarter-finals of the competition.
Brazilian defender Marcao gave the Turkish side the lead in the 28th minute with a diving header from a corner. Pedri scored the equaliser for Barcelona ...
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang headed against the post before the break and the former Arsenal striker put Barca ahead three minutes into the second half with a close-range header after two magnificent stops by Galatasaray goalkeeper Inaki Pena who is on loan from the Spanish club. Pedri scored the equaliser for Barcelona with a fine individual goal, receiving a pass from Ferran Torres and leaving two defenders on the floor with great skill before tucking home from close range. Brazilian defender Marcao gave the Turkish side the lead in the 28th minute with a diving header from a corner.
League leaders Real host their rivals at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday evening but won't be wearing their usual crisp white kit despite being at home. Los Blancos ...
Instead it's the Y-3 emblem to accompany the Real crest and Fly Emirates sponsor, though thankfully the three stripes are still present on the shoulders of the shirt. Eight years on and to celebrate 20 years of working with Adidas, Yamamoto is back working his magic, designing a new collection that includes a fourth kit. Real Madrid and Barcelona will both break tradition by wearing special strips for the upcoming El Clasico.
Barcelona book their spot in the quarter-finals of the Europa League courtesy of a 2-1 win over Galatasaray in Turkey.
Blaugrana now have the small matter of a Clasico against Real Madrid in La Liga this weekend. Barcelona boss Xavi used his fourth and fifth substitutions late on, as Clement Lenglet and Memphis Depay were introduced, and the away side were able to close out the match with their 2-1 lead in place. Barcelona have booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the Europa League courtesy of a 2-1 win over Galatasaray in the second leg of their last-16 tie in Turkey.