Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Spain’s headline clash for the weekend is the meeting of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano for a capital city derby. ‘El Derbi Madrileno’ dates back to the teams’ first meeting in 1906 and is a rivalry which has been strongly …
Read More »Real Madrid beat Monchengladbach in Champions League, both reach last 16
Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | Real Madrid sealed their place in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday night with a 2-0 win at home to Borussia Monchengladbach. The result, coupled with Inter Milan’s 0-0 draw, means that Madrid finish top of their group after a day …
Read More »Key game for Zidane as Real Madrid visit Sevilla
Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane faces the first of three vital games that will decide his future at the club when his side travel to play Sevilla on Saturday afternoon. Real Madrid make the trip to the Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium after a dreadful week …
Read More »La Liga preview, 4-7 December 2020
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to Round 12 action from the 2020-21 La Liga season, with matches scheduled for 4-7 December 2020. SuperSport is your #HomeOfFootball and the ultimate destination for lovers of ‘The Beautiful Game’. The top game from Spain’s …
Read More »Real Madrid looking for consistency in vital Champions League tie
Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | Real Madrid flew to Ukraine on Monday morning ahead of their vital Champions League clash against Shahktar Donetsk with coach Zinedine Zidane no doubt still trying to figure out the reason for his team’s ‘bipolar’ season. Last Wednesday saw Real Madrid cruise to victory …
Read More »Hamstring injury to sideline Eden Hazard for at least 3 weeks
Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | Real Madrid on Monday confirmed that winger Eden Hazard suffered a hamstring injury during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Alaves. The Belgian was forced to leave the pitch in the first half of the game and wasn’t included in the squad that on Monday flew …
Read More »Mixed news for Zidane ahead of key Champions League clash
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | There was mixed news for Real Madrid ahead of the side’s vital Champions League trip away to Inter Milan on Wednesday night. Although central midfielder Casemiro is available for the game after overcoming the coronavirus and giving a negative test result on Monday, central defender …
Read More »La Liga: Valencia host Madrid
Saturday 7 November 15:00: Huesca v Eibar 17:15: Barcelona v Real Betis 19:30: Sevilla v Osasuna 22:00: Atletico Madrid v Cadiz Sunday 8 November 15:00: Getafe v Villarreal 17:15: Real Sociedad v Granada 19:30: Levante v Deportivo Alaves 19:30: Real Valladolid v Athletic Bilbao 22:00: Valencia v Real Madrid Madrid, …
Read More »Barca looks to confirm recovery away to Alaves
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | FC Barcelona looks to confirm its recovery following its 3-1 defeat at home to Real Madrid a week ago when it visits Alaves on Saturday evening. Barca travels to the Basque Region after arguably its best performance of the season saw it win 2-0 away …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Four things to look out for in Spain’s Matchday 8
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | The eighth round of matches in La Liga sees Real Madrid have a relatively straightforward looking home game while Barcelona travels to Vitoria to play Alaves, who has two wins all season. Here are some things to look out for this weekend in Spain 1 …
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