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Real Madrid return from the November international break with renewed vigor in their title charge as Los Blancos travel to face Elche in La Liga action on Sunday. Xabi Alonso’s side are top of the Spanish domestic table through the first 12 matches of the campaign, sitting on 31 points to give them a three-point…
The defending champions suffered a crushing 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, marking their joint-heaviest loss at home in the Premier League era. This setback brings their tally to six defeats in their last seven league matches, a startling fall from grace for a side once at the top of the pile. This…
One of the heavyweights of world football who turned disciplined defending into an art form called Catenaccio, much like the revered attacking styles such as Total Football or Joga Bonito, were slowly losing their elite status. Last Updated : 22 November 2025, 18:00 IST Source link
NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 22: Noa Lang of SSC Napoli celebrates with teammate Sam Beukema after scoring his side’s third goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Atalanta BC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on November 22, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) It is a fair testament…
The north London derby graces the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon as Arsenal prepare for a crunch Premier League clash with local adversaries Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal know their position as table-toppers is secure for another week regardless of the outcome of derby day, but Mikel Arteta will understand the value of victory over Spurs. Not…
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 22: Nicolo Savona of Nottingham Forest celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Anfield on November 22, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images) Italian defender Nicolò Savona scored a goal, his second in the Premier League this…
The 2025-26 La Liga season is here, and Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are fighting to retake the division crown from Barcelona. Hansi Flick’s Barca won La Liga with two matches to spare, retaking the crown on May 14 via a 2-0 win over Catalan rivals Espanyol for a 28th Spanish top-flight title. MORE —…
Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes scored two goals in seven minutes as his side snatched a thrilling 2-1 home win over Manchester City on Saturday to stop the visitors closing the gap on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. With City’s Erling Haaland chasing his 100th Premier League goal, both sides missed a slew of…
2 The brilliance of Barcelona star Lamine Yamal in the club’s latest outing has been summed up perfectly by the statistics. Barcelona were of course back in action a short time ago, welcoming Athletic Club to Catalunya’s capital for a La Liga clash. When all was said and done, the Blaugrana made short work of…
CREMONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 01: Coach Luciano Spalletti of Juventus FC reacts before the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Juventus FC at Stadio Giovanni Zini on November 01, 2025 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images) Luciano Spalletti did not hide his frustration after Juventus came away from Fiorentina with…