Germany hopes to repair reputation before hosting Euro 2024
BERLIN: With the European Championship looming next year, host Germany hopes this week to start repairing the tattered reputation of its men’s national soccer team.
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Karim Benzema Guides Real Madrid Past Liverpool To Reach Champions League Quarters
Karim Benzema struck for Real Madrid to clinch a 1-0 win over Liverpool and qualification for the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday 6-2 on aggregate.
Benzema guides Madrid past Liverpool to reach Champions League quarters
Real Madrid’s French forward Karim Benzema during reacts to hurting himself celebrating his goal the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Liverpool FC at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on March 15, 2023. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)
Liverpool in need of a stirring recovery against comeback masters Real Madrid
Three goals down, and up against the reigning European champions on their own turf. Pitching up in Spain fresh from a 1-0 defeat by Bournemouth. On the face of it, it is hard to summon much optimism for Liverpool’s chances of progress in the Champions League as they set about trying to make amends for a 5-2 first-leg deficit to Real Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid Will Try To Beat Liverpool, Not Make 'Calculations'
Real Madrid will go on the attack against Liverpool this week instead of trying to protect their Champions League last 16 first leg advantage, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday. Holders Madrid thrashed Liverpool 5-2 at Anfield in February, with Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior scoring twice, along with an Eder Militao header, after the hosts had moved two goals ahead. Despite their three-goal cushion, Ancelotti said his team had to focus on winning against the visitors on Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu to reach the quarter-finals.
Real Madrid 'will try until the end' after draw sees Barca pull further clear in La Liga
Carlo Ancelotti said he still believes Real Madrid can retain their title despite falling nine points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona following a damaging 0-0 draw away to Real Betis.
Real Madrid title defence hopes dented with Betis draw
Real Madrid’s French forward Karim Benzema (back) controls the ball during the Spanish League football match between Real Betis and Real Madrid CF at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville on March 5, 2023. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP)
Real Betis 0-0 Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti’s side drop more points in La Liga title race
Real Madrid were held to a 0-0 draw against Real Betis as they suffered another blow to their title hopes. In an entertaining game at Estadio Benito Villamarin, chances were few and far between as Betis defended well against a lively Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo on either Madrid flank.