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Match Report

Real Madrid 2-0 Arsenal: Caicedo and Del Castillo put hosts in control

A strong first-leg performance from Real Madrid saw them take a 2-0 cushion to Arsenal in the Women's Champions League quarter-final next week.

These Things Happen

Transfermarkt has updated the EPL player and squad market value rankings

Khusanov's market value has reached €35 million, setting a new record as the highest-ever valuation for an Uzbek player and ranking as the fourth-highest among Asian players.

Khusanov looks emotional as he’s gifted £135k Mercedes on return to Uzbekistan

MANCHESTER CITY ace Abdukodir Khusanov looked emotional after being gifted a lavish new car by his compatriots.

Comparing how long it took Yamal to score 20 Barcelona goals with Messi

Lamine Yamal has now scored 20 goals for Barcelona, but did he manage to reach that tally quicker than Lionel Messi? We've crunched the numbers.

Real Madrid believe they have found ‘Jude Bellingham’ of defenders

Real Madrid seemed conscious of the need to invest in their central defensive options last summer, when following the departure of Nacho Fernandez, they pursued Leny Yoro. However with the French wonderkid accepting an offer from Manchester United instead, Los Blancos were forced to reset their plans for the decision.

Kylian Mbappe tears into Rodri winning the 2024 Ballon d'Or

Kylian Mbappe has broken his silence over the decision to award Rodri the Ballon d'Or over Vinicius Jr, who for many was the overwhelming favourite last year.

Ozil is BARRED from return to his former club over links to far-right group

Mesut Ozil is one of the finest players of his generation and was adored almost universally in his prime, but has found himself banned from his former club reportedly due to his political affiliations.

Real Madrid down to one full-back after another defensive injury

Real Madrid have rarely been able to put together what they might consider their best back four this season, but Carlo Ancelotti and his staff have been constantly adjusting to injury throughout the season. The latest issue is with left-back Fran Garcia.

Romano: Modrić wants to stay at Real Madrid and continue for one more season

According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid legend star Modric is willing to renew his contract for one more year with club.

MU’s ‘four-man striker shortlist’ revealed as Amorim lines up Gyokeres

MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly have a four-man shortlist of strikers they hope to sign in the summer.

Antony Fresh transfer talk: Real Betis star catches the eye of Bayern Munich

Manchester United flop Antony is seeing a transfer speculated on that could see him link up with prolific England striker Harry Kane at Bayern Munich.

The only winner of Man City's 115 charges trial is already clear

The judgment on the 115 charges brought against Manchester City has been expected ‘imminently’ for some time. On February 8, City manager Pep Guardiola said it would come in one month. That was nearly six weeks ago.

Barcelona midfielder to avoid surgery in recovery from ligament tear

Barcelona have confirmed that Marc Casado’s injury is a partial tear to his lateral knee ligament, after further tests on Tuesday. The 21-year-old suffered a knee injury during their comeback 4-2 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday night, but did not come off until late into the second half.

PSG's official account aims savage dig at Liverpool after Carabao Cup final

Paris Saint Germain's official social media account aimed a brutal dig at Liverpool after the Reds were beaten by Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final.

Arsenal to open Saka contract talks as they aim to keep three top stars

Arsenal are set to open contract talks with Bukayo Saka over a new deal at the Emirates, according to reports.

Atletico Madrid interested in €35-40m deal for Premier League forward

Atletico Madrid spent big on their forward line last summer, but Los Rojiblancos could be looking to make a splash in the transfer market again this year. With a strong history of recruiting Uruguayan players, Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez could be the next.

Barcelona at risk of losing top talents from under-19 side as contracts expire

While for a number of years over the last decade the lack of talent making it from La Masia to the first team at Barcelona was a major talking point, in recent years that debate has been settled by a wave of fresh young talent coming through. Currently 12 members of the first-team squad have spent time in La Masia.

Courtois' talks with Belgium leaders after teammate quit over his recall

Thibaut Courtois has revealed he held showdown talks with his Belgian team-mates after making a controversial return to the national squad.

What They Say

'One of us will win it' – Lamine Yamal on Barcelona Ballon d'Or battle

It has been a magnificent season for Barcelona up until this point, and it is the younger players that have taken over in Catalonia. Lamine Yamal has been one of the stars, but someone that has gone under the radar is Marc Casado, who is playing his first campaign in the first team at Can Barca.

'It would be the worst mistake' – Mbappe on possible UCL reunion with PSG

Real Madrid are well-placed to go back-to-back in the Champions League, having made it into the last eight of the competition. Kylian Mbappe will be especially keen for Los Blancos to claim glory once again, as it would be his first time winning the iconic tournament in his career.

Fixtures Of The Day

Copa Catalunya

Espanyol VS Barcelona 2025/03/19 19:45 UTC