Manchester United stars split over 'underwhelming' Erik ten Hag appointment
The appointment of Erik ten Hag has split the Manchester United dressing room, with some players said to be left ‘underwhelmed’ by the club’s plans to appoint the Dutchman.
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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti a doubt for Champions League trip to Chelsea
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was still testing positive for Covid over the weekend and remains a doubt for the trip to Chelsea this week until he returns a negative test.
Real Madrid handed worrying update ahead of Chelsea Champions League clash with key man ‘absent’
Thomas Tuchel reflects on Chelsea's shock loss to Brentford
Kylian Mbappe insists he is yet to decide whether to stay at PSG
Kylian Mbappe is keeping people guessing about his future after he delivered a cryptic message following PSG's 5-1 victory against Lorient on Sunday.
Gareth Bale risks Real Madrid wrath by leaving dressing room late after match restarted
Gareth Bale has risked feeling the heat from Real Madrid after being late out for the second half of their 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo.
Courtois calls on Real Madrid to improve against Chelsea after narrow win at Celta Vigo
Thibaut Courtois has called on Real Madrid to play with more intensity when they face Chelsea in the Uefa Champions League quarter-finals after scraping past Celta Vigo 2-1 on Saturday night to maintain their strong advantage atop La Liga.
Karim Benzema and Joao Felix shine as Real Madrid and Atletico register La Liga wins
Karim Benzema and Joao Felix ensured Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid claimed morale-boosting victories in La Liga on Saturday before facing the Premier League's heavyweights next week in the Champions League quarter-finals. Benzema missed one penalty but scored two as Real Madrid defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 to get back to winning ways ahead of Wednesday's crunch meeting with Chelsea. And Atletico Madrid sailed past Alaves 4-1 before their trip to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City on Tuesday, the in-form Felix scoring twice, with Luis Suarez adding a brace of his own after coming on as a substitute.
Benzema converts 2 of 3 penalties, Madrid wins at Celta 2-1
BARCELONA, Spain: With Karim Benzema back from injury, Real Madrid got back on the road to winning the Spanish league after the France striker scored two penalties in a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo on Saturday. Benzema, who also had another spot kick saved in Vigo, missed Madrid’s 4-0 defeat to Barcelona before the two-week international break as he recovered from a left-leg injury. Celta took the game to the league leaders, only to be undone by some rash defending in their area and some borderline calls by the referee.