Real Madrid and Manchester City delivered a spectacle in their first leg of the UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday, which ended in a 3-3 draw. 

City opened the scoring in the second minute of the match thanks to Bernardo Silva’s beautiful free-kick goal. Silva surprised Real’s keeper Andriy Lunin, who was expecting a cross, with a long-range shot, sending the ball past the free-kick wall and into the net.

Real didn’t take long to recover from the shock. Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga scored an equalizer in the 12th minute before Rodrygo made it 2-1 for the Spanish club just two minutes later.

Midway through the second half, it was City’s time for rapid fire. Phil Foden scored a stunning goal from outside the penalty box in the 65th minute, only for defender Josko Gvardiol to add another one in a similar fashion in the 70th minute.

But getting behind once again didn’t discourage Real. They committed to an all-out-attack approach almost instantly and got rewarded in the 78th minute with a goal from Federico Valverde.

Both Real and City were looking for a winner until the very end of the match but ended up having to settle for a draw. The second leg, which will determine who plays in the UCL semi-finals, is scheduled for April 17 at City’s Etihad Stadium.

“It was a good match, very good, from our side,” said Real’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti after the match. “It was competitive and evenly matched until we had energy and put pressure on City …  Now we’re at a slight disadvantage because we’re playing away in the second leg, but we’re confident that we can repeat the game we played here.”

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Real Madrid has locked up one of their key players for at least one more season. According to respectable soccer insider Fabrizio Romano, German veteran midfielder Toni Kroos agreed to a new deal with La Liga giants that will keep him on Santiago Bernabeu until the summer of 2025.

Kroos was set to become a free agent after 2023-24, but Romano reports that he and Real have recently engaged in talks about his future and came to terms on a one-year contract extension. The agreement is yet to be officially confirmed, but that is considered a formality at this point.

Real has revamped their midfield in recent years, wanting to get younger at the position. They brought in a number of talented prospects, including Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga. However, it appears that the club still believes that Kroos, who turned 34 in January, can still make a significant contribution.

Toni Kroos is playing at a high level this season, making 38 appearances across all competitions and contributing with one goal and seven assists. He also made an unexpected comeback to the German national team this month after three years of retirement and immediately provided two assists in two matches.

Kroos joined Real in 2014 in a transfer from Bayern Munich. Since then, he played 455 games with the club and won 20 trophies including three La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League trophies.

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Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are making one last attempt to keep Canada international wing back Alphonso Davies. According to club’s sporting director Max Eberl, Bayern offered Davies an improved new deal and are now waiting for his response.

If Davies ends up refusing the offer, Bayern will look to sell the player in the summer in order to avoid losing him for free. Davies is currently under contract with the German club until the summer of 2025.

“I can say we made Alphonso a very concrete, appreciative offer,” Eberl told German media outlet Sport Bild. “At some point in life you have to say yes or no.”

It was previously reported that La Liga giants Real Madrid are already in agreement about signing Davies whenever he becomes available. Madrid will make an attempt to sign Davies this summer, but if Bayern’s asking price becomes too steep, they are ready to wait for another season before getting their man.

Alphonso Davies started his professional career with Vancouver Whitecaps and made his MLS debut as a 15-year-old in 2016. Davies would go on to play three seasons for Vancouver, earning an MLS All-Star nod in 2018, before securing a transfer to Bayern.

In Germany, Davies established himself as one of the best wing-backs in soccer. He made 184 appearances for Bayern in all competitions, scoring nine goals and adding 28 assists while helping the club win five Bundesliga titles and one UEFA Champions League trophy.

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If he decides to retire after the 2023-24 season, Croatian midfielder Luka Modric will have a new job waiting for him right away. According to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, Modric has been offered an opportunity to join Real Madrid’s coaching staff by head coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Reportedly, Modric received the offer a few months ago and initially rejected it. However, it appears that this isn’t a definitive answer, and he could still change his mind.

Sources close to the club say that Modric’s preference is to keep playing, believing he can still be a valuable contributor on the field. But, as things stand, he would have to leave Santiago Bernabeu in order to do so. His playing time was reduced in 2023-24 compared to previous seasons, and he only started 11 games in La Liga.

Modric is currently in the final year of his contract with Real and is set to become a free agent in the summer. He received interest from Saudi Arabia at the end of the last season, and this still might be an option if Real is unwilling to give him a new contract and playing time he desires.

Luka Modric joined Real Madrid in 2012 in a transfer from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. Since then, he has made 516 appearances in all competitions, scoring 38 goals and dishing 83 assists. Modric helped Real win 24 major trophies, including three La Liga titles and five UEFA Champions Leagues.

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Real Madrid’s manager Carlo Ancelotti ended the speculations about his future by signing a new contract with the La Liga powerhouse.

Real announced the news on Friday, saying that Ancelotti’s deal now runs through the 2025-26 season. The Italian’s previous contract was set to expire in the summer of 2024.

Ancelotti was previously linked with Brazil’s national team’s head coaching vacancy. The head of the Brazilian football federation, Ednaldo Rodrigues, publicly stated that Ancelotti was the first choice for the job, and many believed that the two sides already had a contract in place.

After the news about his new contract with Real was made official, Ancelotti went on X (former Twitter) to share his excitement.

“Today is a happy day. Real Madrid and I will continue our journey together, looking for new, greater successes,” Ancelotti wrote in a post.

Carlo Ancelotti returned to Real Madrid for his second stint in 2021. He won the La Liga and UEFA Champions League in his first year in charge while winning Copa del Rey last season.

Ancelotti has Real first in the La Liga in 2023-24 with 45 points, tied with second-placed Girona and seven more than their bitter rivals Barcelona. Real is also through to the Round of 16 in UCL, where they are set to face RB Leipzig.

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Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham will not be available for the England national squad during the upcoming international break as he struggled with injury, Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed.

While England’s medical team may assess Bellingham’s injured shoulder, Ancelotti insisted that he “can’t play with the national team” at this time. “He’ll be assessed [by England],” Ancelotti said during the post-match press conference after Madrid’s 5-1 win over Valencia on Saturday. “If he didn’t play today, he can’t play with the national team. He’ll do specific work on his shoulder. After the break, he can play again.”

Bellingham has proven to be Los Blancos’ breakout star this season, scoring 13 goals in 13 La Liga appearances. The pressure lies on Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo to perform for Madrid during Bellingham’s absence.

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La Liga giants Real Madrid is no longer interested in Paris Saint-Germain’s star forward Kylian Mbappe. According to a recent report by Spanish media outlet Cadena SER, Real won’t make an offer to Mbappé even if he becomes a free agent this upcoming summer.

Real has been pursuing Mbappe for several years now, but PSG rejected several of their attempts to sign the Frenchman. The player himself also opted to ink a new contract with Ligue 1 champions in the summer of 2022 despite being a free agent.

Mbappe is now set to become a free agent in the summer of 2024 again and reportedly isn’t interested in remaining with PSG. Many believed this would finally open the doors for Real Madrid, but the Spanish club is now the one who isn’t interested in doing business.

Reportedly, the biggest issue for Real is that Mbappe is looking for a big signing bonus while also demanding a salary north of $20 million on an annual basis. The club wants to stick with a sustainable transfer policy that doesn’t include huge salary discrepancies in the squad and made a decision to focus on young talents.

Even with Real Madrid out of the race, Kylian Mbappe is expected to attract interest from all other big European sides. He can sign a pre-contract with his new club as soon as January.

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Brazilian forward Rodrygo signed a new deal with Real Madrid on Thursday, extending his contract with the club to June 2028, the club announced.

During his five seasons with Los Galacticos, the Brazilian has scored 39 goals and made 179 appearances in all competitions. He has won eight trophies with the team, including one UEFA Champions League and two La Liga titles. “Rodrygo has been instrumental in many of the trophies Real Madrid have lifted in recent seasons,” the club said of the forward.

Rodrygo is the second Real Madrid star to agree to a new deal with the Spanish club this week. Fellow Brazil international and winger Vinícius Júnior signed a new contract on Tuesday to keep him at the club until June 2027.

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Real Madrid clinched a valuable 2-1 victory over bitter rivals FC Barcelona in Saturday’s El Clasico showdown. The away victory at the Camp Nou sees Madrid hold onto the top spot on the La Liga table.

Barcelona grabbed an early lead when Ilkay Gundogan scored from close range in the sixth minute. In what was a closely contested game, Jude Bellingham emerged as Los Blancos’ match-winner, finding the back of the net with a long-range strike in the 68th minute to level the score. Two minutes into stoppage time, the English midfielder collected a pass from Luka Modric and scored, handing the visitors a dramatic last-minute winner.

Following their dramatic victory, Madrid have gone top of La Liga with 28 points, putting them level with the high-flying Girona. Barcelona’s loss sees them rooted in third place, four points behind Madrid and Girona while two points ahead of Atletico Madrid.

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Real Madrid could turn to a familiar face to replace manager Carlo Ancelotti, who is expected to leave the club in the summer. According to Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportive, the La Liga powerhouse is strongly considering a reunion with Jose Mourinho.

Ancelotti has an agreement in place with the Brazilian Football Confederation and will take over the reins of Brazil’s national team once the 2023-24 club season wraps up. Real wants to have a new manager in place sooner than later and has reportedly considered several candidates for the position, including former players Raul and Xabi Alonso.

However, while Raul and Alonso are considered to have a bright future in coaching, the knock on them is that they are too inexperienced for Real. Mourinho, on the other hand, has a track record of being able to handle the pressure of managing a big club.

Mourinho spent three seasons during his first stint with Real. While his time at Santiago Bernabeu was controversial, he was still largely successful. Mourinho won three trophies with the club, including Real’s first La Liga title in four years in 2011-12.

Mourinho is currently the head coach of AS Roma. His contract with the Seria A side is set to expire at the end of the season, and reports from Italy indicate that he isn’t interested in extending it.

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Real Madrid and Manchester City delivered a spectacle in their first leg of the UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday, which ended in a 3-3 draw. 

City opened the scoring in the second minute of the match thanks to Bernardo Silva’s beautiful free-kick goal. Silva surprised Real’s keeper Andriy Lunin, who was expecting a cross, with a long-range shot, sending the ball past the free-kick wall and into the net.

Real didn’t take long to recover from the shock. Midfielder Eduardo Camavinga scored an equalizer in the 12th minute before Rodrygo made it 2-1 for the Spanish club just two minutes later.

Midway through the second half, it was City’s time for rapid fire. Phil Foden scored a stunning goal from outside the penalty box in the 65th minute, only for defender Josko Gvardiol to add another one in a similar fashion in the 70th minute.

But getting behind once again didn’t discourage Real. They committed to an all-out-attack approach almost instantly and got rewarded in the 78th minute with a goal from Federico Valverde.

Both Real and City were looking for a winner until the very end of the match but ended up having to settle for a draw. The second leg, which will determine who plays in the UCL semi-finals, is scheduled for April 17 at City’s Etihad Stadium.

“It was a good match, very good, from our side,” said Real’s head coach Carlo Ancelotti after the match. “It was competitive and evenly matched until we had energy and put pressure on City …  Now we’re at a slight disadvantage because we’re playing away in the second leg, but we’re confident that we can repeat the game we played here.”

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Real Madrid has locked up one of their key players for at least one more season. According to respectable soccer insider Fabrizio Romano, German veteran midfielder Toni Kroos agreed to a new deal with La Liga giants that will keep him on Santiago Bernabeu until the summer of 2025.

Kroos was set to become a free agent after 2023-24, but Romano reports that he and Real have recently engaged in talks about his future and came to terms on a one-year contract extension. The agreement is yet to be officially confirmed, but that is considered a formality at this point.

Real has revamped their midfield in recent years, wanting to get younger at the position. They brought in a number of talented prospects, including Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga. However, it appears that the club still believes that Kroos, who turned 34 in January, can still make a significant contribution.

Toni Kroos is playing at a high level this season, making 38 appearances across all competitions and contributing with one goal and seven assists. He also made an unexpected comeback to the German national team this month after three years of retirement and immediately provided two assists in two matches.

Kroos joined Real in 2014 in a transfer from Bayern Munich. Since then, he played 455 games with the club and won 20 trophies including three La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League trophies.

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Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are making one last attempt to keep Canada international wing back Alphonso Davies. According to club’s sporting director Max Eberl, Bayern offered Davies an improved new deal and are now waiting for his response.

If Davies ends up refusing the offer, Bayern will look to sell the player in the summer in order to avoid losing him for free. Davies is currently under contract with the German club until the summer of 2025.

“I can say we made Alphonso a very concrete, appreciative offer,” Eberl told German media outlet Sport Bild. “At some point in life you have to say yes or no.”

It was previously reported that La Liga giants Real Madrid are already in agreement about signing Davies whenever he becomes available. Madrid will make an attempt to sign Davies this summer, but if Bayern’s asking price becomes too steep, they are ready to wait for another season before getting their man.

Alphonso Davies started his professional career with Vancouver Whitecaps and made his MLS debut as a 15-year-old in 2016. Davies would go on to play three seasons for Vancouver, earning an MLS All-Star nod in 2018, before securing a transfer to Bayern.

In Germany, Davies established himself as one of the best wing-backs in soccer. He made 184 appearances for Bayern in all competitions, scoring nine goals and adding 28 assists while helping the club win five Bundesliga titles and one UEFA Champions League trophy.

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If he decides to retire after the 2023-24 season, Croatian midfielder Luka Modric will have a new job waiting for him right away. According to Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, Modric has been offered an opportunity to join Real Madrid’s coaching staff by head coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Reportedly, Modric received the offer a few months ago and initially rejected it. However, it appears that this isn’t a definitive answer, and he could still change his mind.

Sources close to the club say that Modric’s preference is to keep playing, believing he can still be a valuable contributor on the field. But, as things stand, he would have to leave Santiago Bernabeu in order to do so. His playing time was reduced in 2023-24 compared to previous seasons, and he only started 11 games in La Liga.

Modric is currently in the final year of his contract with Real and is set to become a free agent in the summer. He received interest from Saudi Arabia at the end of the last season, and this still might be an option if Real is unwilling to give him a new contract and playing time he desires.

Luka Modric joined Real Madrid in 2012 in a transfer from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. Since then, he has made 516 appearances in all competitions, scoring 38 goals and dishing 83 assists. Modric helped Real win 24 major trophies, including three La Liga titles and five UEFA Champions Leagues.

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Real Madrid’s manager Carlo Ancelotti ended the speculations about his future by signing a new contract with the La Liga powerhouse.

Real announced the news on Friday, saying that Ancelotti’s deal now runs through the 2025-26 season. The Italian’s previous contract was set to expire in the summer of 2024.

Ancelotti was previously linked with Brazil’s national team’s head coaching vacancy. The head of the Brazilian football federation, Ednaldo Rodrigues, publicly stated that Ancelotti was the first choice for the job, and many believed that the two sides already had a contract in place.

After the news about his new contract with Real was made official, Ancelotti went on X (former Twitter) to share his excitement.

“Today is a happy day. Real Madrid and I will continue our journey together, looking for new, greater successes,” Ancelotti wrote in a post.

Carlo Ancelotti returned to Real Madrid for his second stint in 2021. He won the La Liga and UEFA Champions League in his first year in charge while winning Copa del Rey last season.

Ancelotti has Real first in the La Liga in 2023-24 with 45 points, tied with second-placed Girona and seven more than their bitter rivals Barcelona. Real is also through to the Round of 16 in UCL, where they are set to face RB Leipzig.

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Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham will not be available for the England national squad during the upcoming international break as he struggled with injury, Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed.

While England’s medical team may assess Bellingham’s injured shoulder, Ancelotti insisted that he “can’t play with the national team” at this time. “He’ll be assessed [by England],” Ancelotti said during the post-match press conference after Madrid’s 5-1 win over Valencia on Saturday. “If he didn’t play today, he can’t play with the national team. He’ll do specific work on his shoulder. After the break, he can play again.”

Bellingham has proven to be Los Blancos’ breakout star this season, scoring 13 goals in 13 La Liga appearances. The pressure lies on Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo to perform for Madrid during Bellingham’s absence.

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La Liga giants Real Madrid is no longer interested in Paris Saint-Germain’s star forward Kylian Mbappe. According to a recent report by Spanish media outlet Cadena SER, Real won’t make an offer to Mbappé even if he becomes a free agent this upcoming summer.

Real has been pursuing Mbappe for several years now, but PSG rejected several of their attempts to sign the Frenchman. The player himself also opted to ink a new contract with Ligue 1 champions in the summer of 2022 despite being a free agent.

Mbappe is now set to become a free agent in the summer of 2024 again and reportedly isn’t interested in remaining with PSG. Many believed this would finally open the doors for Real Madrid, but the Spanish club is now the one who isn’t interested in doing business.

Reportedly, the biggest issue for Real is that Mbappe is looking for a big signing bonus while also demanding a salary north of $20 million on an annual basis. The club wants to stick with a sustainable transfer policy that doesn’t include huge salary discrepancies in the squad and made a decision to focus on young talents.

Even with Real Madrid out of the race, Kylian Mbappe is expected to attract interest from all other big European sides. He can sign a pre-contract with his new club as soon as January.

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Brazilian forward Rodrygo signed a new deal with Real Madrid on Thursday, extending his contract with the club to June 2028, the club announced.

During his five seasons with Los Galacticos, the Brazilian has scored 39 goals and made 179 appearances in all competitions. He has won eight trophies with the team, including one UEFA Champions League and two La Liga titles. “Rodrygo has been instrumental in many of the trophies Real Madrid have lifted in recent seasons,” the club said of the forward.

Rodrygo is the second Real Madrid star to agree to a new deal with the Spanish club this week. Fellow Brazil international and winger Vinícius Júnior signed a new contract on Tuesday to keep him at the club until June 2027.

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Real Madrid clinched a valuable 2-1 victory over bitter rivals FC Barcelona in Saturday’s El Clasico showdown. The away victory at the Camp Nou sees Madrid hold onto the top spot on the La Liga table.

Barcelona grabbed an early lead when Ilkay Gundogan scored from close range in the sixth minute. In what was a closely contested game, Jude Bellingham emerged as Los Blancos’ match-winner, finding the back of the net with a long-range strike in the 68th minute to level the score. Two minutes into stoppage time, the English midfielder collected a pass from Luka Modric and scored, handing the visitors a dramatic last-minute winner.

Following their dramatic victory, Madrid have gone top of La Liga with 28 points, putting them level with the high-flying Girona. Barcelona’s loss sees them rooted in third place, four points behind Madrid and Girona while two points ahead of Atletico Madrid.

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Real Madrid could turn to a familiar face to replace manager Carlo Ancelotti, who is expected to leave the club in the summer. According to Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportive, the La Liga powerhouse is strongly considering a reunion with Jose Mourinho.

Ancelotti has an agreement in place with the Brazilian Football Confederation and will take over the reins of Brazil’s national team once the 2023-24 club season wraps up. Real wants to have a new manager in place sooner than later and has reportedly considered several candidates for the position, including former players Raul and Xabi Alonso.

However, while Raul and Alonso are considered to have a bright future in coaching, the knock on them is that they are too inexperienced for Real. Mourinho, on the other hand, has a track record of being able to handle the pressure of managing a big club.

Mourinho spent three seasons during his first stint with Real. While his time at Santiago Bernabeu was controversial, he was still largely successful. Mourinho won three trophies with the club, including Real’s first La Liga title in four years in 2011-12.

Mourinho is currently the head coach of AS Roma. His contract with the Seria A side is set to expire at the end of the season, and reports from Italy indicate that he isn’t interested in extending it.

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