Raphinha hands 10-man Barcelona narrow win over Valencia
Barcelona continued their march towards the La Liga title as they clung on with 10 men to beat Valencia 1-0 and extend their lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table on Sunday.
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Barcelona, Valencia, Real Madrid others to battle this weekend
Barcelona’s Polish forward Robert Lewandowski (C) kicks the ball during the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)
Barcelona earn gutsy 1-0 win at Real in semi-final first leg
MADRID: A tenacious Barcelona frustrated Real Madrid to secure a 1-0 win over their bitter rivals in an ill-tempered Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on Thursday.
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Missing several players, including star striker Robert Lewandowski, due to injuries, La Liga leaders Barcelona edged out Real Madrid in the Copa Del Rey semi-final first leg clash at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Friday. Despite dominating the possession, Real Madrid fail to register a shot on target as Barcelona managed to take a 1-0 lead to the second leg at Camp Nou. Eder Militao's own goal proved decisive as Madrid wasted several opportunities to equalise, and possibly win the game.
Galvanised Barcelona Host Valencia In La Liga Title Pursuit
A Barcelona side galvanised by a gutsy victory over Real Madrid can take a significant step towards the Spanish title with a win over Valencia on Sunday at Camp Nou. Xavi Hernandez's men earned a 1-0 Copa del Rey semi-final, first-leg win over Los Blancos on Thursday, arresting a worrying dip in form before it spiralled out of control. However, still missing Robert Lewandowski, Ousmane Dembele and Pedri, Barca face a real battle against a Valencia fighting for their lives at the bottom of the table.
Copa del Rey: Xavi hails 'extraordiary defending' as Barca beat Real Madrid
Barcelona boss Xavi hailed his side's defensive effort as a resolute rearguard kept Real Madrid at bay and came away from the Bernabeu with a 1-0 win to hand the Catalans the advantage in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals.
Real Madrid 0 Barcelona 1 - Report
Eder Militao's own goal handed a depleted Barcelona a surprise 1-0 away victory over Real Madrid in a stormy Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on Thursday.
Bayern Munich's Bundesliga dominance under threat as season heads for thrilling finale
Manuel Neuer is off his crutches, walking gingerly. There is no date for when Bayern Munich will have their captain back in action, but the hope is that his condition, after breaking a leg while skiing in December, might improve in parallel with better health on the field at his club.