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Barcelona: Ernesto Valverde calm after defeat

Ernesto Valverde is confident his Barcelona side can recover from Wednesday's 1-0 Copa del Rey defeat to local rivals Espanyol. The Blaugrana tasted defeat for the first time since August as Oscar...

‘Sinking feeling’ for Real Madrid star

Real Madrid defender Marcelo admits to a sinking feeling after their latest La Liga defeat left the champions 16 points behind leaders Barcelona. Villarreal won for the first time in their history at...

Zinedine Zidane reveals details of new Real contract

Zinedine Zidane has confirmed he has signed a new contract that will see him remain as Real Madrid manager until the summer of 2020. The Frenchman, who recently celebrated his second anniversary as...

Zinedine Zidane realistic on Real future

Zinedine Zidane knows he will not manage Real Madrid for the next 10 years but he is fully focused on giving his all for however long he remains at the club. Zidane recently celebrated his second...

Philippe Coutinho excited to play with his idols

Midfielder Philippe Coutinho admits he cannot wait to play alongside his footballing "idols" as he prepares to leave Liverpool and join Spanish giants Barcelona. The Brazilian was heavily linked...

Ernesto Valverde won’t rush Ousmane Dembele return

Ernesto Valverde insists he will adopt a patient approach with Ousmane Dembele after the youngster made his return for Barcelona during their 1-1 draw with Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey on...

Zinedine Zidane praises Real’s reserves

Zinedine Zidane was pleased with his much-changed Real Madrid side as they secured a 3-0 triumph over Numancia during the first-leg of their Copa del Rey round of 16 tie. Los Blancos went into...

Andres Iniesta feels Philippe Coutinho capture a ‘step forward’ for Barca

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta says it will be a 'step forward' for the club if they can complete a deal to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool next month. The Catalan giants courted Coutinho...

Ernesto Valverde ready for El Clasico clash

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde says his team are ready for next week's El Clasico clash with Real Madrid but he admits Paco Alcacer's injury is a setback. Valverde's men will go into Saturday’s game...

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane hails complete performance

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was quick to praise his team after claiming they produced a "complete performance" to overcome Sevilla on Saturday. The reigning La Liga champions won their second game...

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