Emery hoping magic of Europe can kickstart Villa's season
BIRMINGHAM :Aston Villa manager Unai Emery will hope another big European night can ignite his team after a poor start to the season in which they are yet to win a Premier League game.
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Barca's Gavi sidelined for up to five months after knee surgery
Barcelona midfielder Gavi will be out of action for up to five months after undergoing knee surgery to address a meniscus injury, the LaLiga champions said.
Barca’s Gavi sidelined for up to five months after knee surgery
BARCELONA: Barcelona midfielder Gavi will be out of action for up to five months after undergoing knee surgery to address a meniscus injury, the LaLiga champions said. The 21-year-old Spain international, who tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in November 2023, injured his right knee in training in August after featuring in Barca’s opening two matches of the season. “Gavi has had an arthroscopy to resolve a medial meniscus injury, which was sutured to preserve the meniscus. Recovery time is estimated at around four-five months,” Barca said in a statement late on Tuesday. Barca are second in LaLiga, trailing Real Madrid by five points but with a game in hand.
Mbappe and Vinicius shine as Real Madrid dispatch Levante 4-1
VALENCIA, Spain :Real Madrid maintained their flawless start to the season with a swashbuckling 4-1 victory over Levante on Tuesday, as Vinicius Jr orchestrated the first-half demolition before Kylian Mbappe's second-half brace sealed a comprehensive win.
Real Madrid thrash Levante as Mbappe hits brace
VALENCIA, Spain: Real Madrid extended their winning start to La Liga with a comfortable 4-1 triumph at Levante on Tuesday. Kylian Mbappe scored twice to reach seven league goals in six matches as Xabi Alonso’s side maintained their 100 percent record. Vinicius Junior opened the scoring with a superb finish and Franco Mastantuono was also on target for the league leaders. Second-placed Barcelona visit Real Oviedo on Thursday, with the Spanish champions trailing Madrid by five points. “It was a very good game, from the start, we were really committed in defense and the first goal was fundamental, to go ahead and give us confidence,” said Alonso. Vinicius was unhappy to be taken off by Alonso during the win over Espanyol on Saturday but the Brazilian winger started on the left flank and delivered. Since coming second to Manchester City’s Rodri in last year’s Ballon d’Or rankings Vinicius has struggled for consistency. However, he found his rhythm at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium and opened the scoring after 28 minutes, following a bright start to the game. “Vini had a very complete, very good game and I am very happy for him,” said Alonso. Valencia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan made a good save to deny Vinicius and Mastantuono hit the bar from the rebound as Los Blancos threatened in the opening stages. Then fed by Fede Valverde on the right of the box, Vinicius used the outside of his right boot to bend a sumptuous effort in at the far post. Ivan Romero and Adrian de la Fuente came close early for Levante but they were forced back and Madrid found their second when Vinicius set up Mastantuono, who rifled into the top corner. It was the promising 18-year-old attacker’s first goal for the club since his summer switch from River
Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa, Eyeing World Cup History, Has Rough Start at New Club
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PSG star Ousmane Dembélé, Barcelona's Aitana Bonmatí Win Ballon d'Or Awards
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Barca's Gavi to undergo knee surgery on meniscus injury
Barcelona midfielder Gavi will undergo knee surgery to address a lingering meniscus injury, the LaLiga champions said.