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Real Madrid and Barcelona seek LaLiga solace after European setbacks
MADRID: LaLiga pacesetters Real Madrid and Barcelona will aim to bounce back from midweek Champions League setbacks as they return to LaLiga action this weekend, looking to rebuild confidence ahead of a two-week international break. Leaders Real, who have 30 points after 11 matches, hold a five-point lead over second-placed Barcelona. However, inconsistency against stronger opponents has led to criticism of manager Xabi Alonso’s rotation policy, and the team will look to steady the ship when they visit local rivals Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas on Sunday. Real suffered a humbling 1-0 defeat at Liverpool on Tuesday, with Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois delivering a stellar performance to prevent a heavier loss. Despite his heroics, the defeat highlighted concerns about Real’s ability to compete at the highest level in Europe. The result dampened the optimism generated by their hard-fought 2-1 El Clasico victory over visiting Barca two weeks ago. Alonso, who took over from Carlo Ancelotti in May, has guided Real to 18 wins in 21 matches across all competitions. However, defeats by Paris St.
Real Madrid and Barcelona seek LaLiga solace after European setbacks
MADRID :LaLiga pacesetters Real Madrid and Barcelona will aim to bounce back from midweek Champions League setbacks as they return to LaLiga action this weekend, looking to rebuild confidence ahead of a two-week international break.
PSG paying the price for long season as Luis Enrique urges calm
PARIS :More than a first Champions League defeat of the season, Paris St Germain's 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich on Tuesday deepened the club's mounting injury concerns, extending a pattern that has hindered the European champions since the start of the campaign.
Luis Enrique blames PSG's defeat on 'gifts' given to Bayern
PARIS :Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique said his team handed Bayern Munich "big gifts" in their 2-1 Champions League defeat on Tuesday but insisted he was not looking for excuses despite mounting injuries within the defending champions' squad.
Diaz shines and sees red as Bayern beat PSG in Champions League
PARIS :Bayern Munich made it 16 wins from 16 games this season to underline their credentials as early Champions League favourites, beating holders Paris St Germain 2-1 away as Luis Diaz scored two goals and was shown a red card on Tuesday.
Bayern need perfect game against PSG-coach Kompany
PARIS :Bayern Munich will need to play a perfect game against holders Paris St Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday if they are to have any chance of protecting their record-breaking start to the season, coach Vincent Kompany said on Monday.
PSG and England dominate FIFPRO World 11 selections
Paris St Germain have five members of their Champions League winning side included in the Men's World 11 while Euro 2025 champions England also had five players named in the Women's side when FIFPRO announced their teams of the year on Monday.