Real Madrid players want to prove critics wrong, says Courtois
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said he is tired of what he considers unfair criticism aimed at the club.
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Soccer-Real Madrid players want to prove critics wrong, says Courtois
(Reuters) - Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said he is tired of what he considers unfair criticism aimed at the club.
Purist Guardiola faces pragmatism of Simeone as Man City face Atletico in Champions League
In late February 2012, Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona went to the old Calderon Stadium in Madrid to give a lesson in possession football. Their hosts, Atletico Madrid, had a relatively new manager in Diego Simeone, but already a defined, and effective style under him.
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.
Soccer-Benzema on the spot to give Real nervy win at Celta
VIGO, Spain (Reuters) -Karim Benzema converted two penalties and missed another one as Real Madrid earned a nervy 2-1 win at Celta Vigo to put the LaLiga leaders one step closer to the title.
Ireland have ability to take game to Belgium - Kenny
Stephen Kenny has vowed to take the game to Belgium as the Republic of Ireland face the number one-ranked side in the world at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening.
Barcelona humiliate Real Madrid with 4-0 rout at the Bernabeu
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as a rejuvenated Barcelona gave a football masterclass to inflict a humiliating 4-0 defeat on rivals Real Madrid on Sunday, thrashing Carlo Ancelotti’s LaLiga leaders on their own ground.
Real Madrid v Barcelona player ratings: Modric 5, Carvajal 2; Aubameyang and Pedri 9
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as a rejuvenated Barcelona gave a football masterclass to inflict a humiliating 4-0 defeat on rivals Real Madrid on Sunday, thrashing Carlo Ancelotti’s La Liga leaders on their own ground.