#Carlo Ancelotti

Competition/Round: 2023 Spanish Super Cup Final Barcelona Outs & Doubts: Frenkie De Jong, Ousmane Dembélé (doubt) Real Madrid Outs & Doubts: David Alaba, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Lucas Vázquez (out), Éder Militão, Eduardo Camavinga (doubt) Date/Time: Sunday, January 15, 2023, 10pm local time, 8pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 7pm GMT (UK), 2pm ET,…

AC Milan are reportedly keen to sign 23-year-old midfielder Brahim Diaz on a permanent deal from Real Madrid. The 23-year-old initially joined the Rossoneri on loan for the 2020-21 campaign before agreeing to continue at San Siro for a further two years, with his temporary deal now due to expire at the end of this season. Diaz contributed with 11…

Chelsea are bringing Joao Felix to the Bridge in a move that could well shake up the race for top four and kickstart Graham Potter's era. What could possibly go wrong? Strikers who made it out of Stamford Bridge with their reputation in tact are a rare breed, indeed. The Blues have become a social experiment of sorts, welcoming forwards of…

Two clubs seeking a bounce-back result meet in the Supercopa de Espana (Spanish Super Cup) semifinals in Saudi Arabia hoping to bolster their chances of securing silverware and return to form ahead of a return to La Liga play. Real Madrid fell three points behind leaders Barcelona after defeat to Villarreal in the Spanish top flight over the…

There was a mutinous air to the Chelsea end at the Etihad Stadium as their team subsided to a dismal 4-0 loss against Manchester City in the third round of the FA Cup. Riyad Mahrez scored twice via a free-kick and the second of two penalties clumsily given away by Graham Potter's side. The first came courtesy of a galaxy-brain handball from Kai…

JUDE BELLINGHAM'S admirers will have to pay around £100million up front if they hope to sign Europe's hottest property in the summer. Both Manchester clubs and Liverpool would love to bring him to the Premier League, while Real Madrid are confident they can trump them all. Borussia Dortmund are understood to have told all interested parties they…

Real Madrid are already well underway with their plans for next season, as they look to ensure their business is done early once more this summer. Although some calls may well be made down the line, depending on who comes in, Los Blancos have already decided the futures of much of their squad for next season. Despite the fact that seven of their…

LaLiga prepares for a new match of the defending champions as Real Madrid faces a good Rayo Vallecano in one of the many Madrid's Derbies. The team coached by Carlo Ancelotti is in search of its 11th win in just 13 matches and keeps Barça's chase at bay. Rayo, on the other hand, wants to keep its head afloat, far from the relegation zone. We are in…

On Friday night, Real Madrid returned to action after the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Real Valladolid in La Liga. The defending champions did not produce their best football for eighty minutes, but a late surge in the final third and a Karim Benzema brace in six minutes helped them secure three points. On Tuesday, they step onto the grass again,…

WAYNE ROONEY is favourite for the Everton job. That's according to bookmakers Betfair, who've priced Rooney at 11/8 to replace Frank Lampard at Goodison Park. Lampard, 44, is on the brink after the Toffees were thrashed 4-1 by Brighton on Tuesday evening. The final whistle was greeted by boos and jeers from home supporters, who also chanted "sack…

The 2022/23 La Liga season resumes on Thursday with Matchday 15. Friday will feature four games, with Real Madrid bringing the curtains down on the action when they lock horns with Real Valladolid at Estadio Jose Zorrilla. Real Valladolid returned to La Liga after finishing second in the Segunda Division last season. And the Albivioletas have been…

Real Madrid are back where the club feels it always belongs: at the top of the La Liga table (on head-to-head points). Having dropped down to the second spot in the standings just before the pause for World Cup 2022, Madrid took advantage of Barcelona's 1-1 draw with Espanyol last weekend. Their own 2-0 victory over Real Valladolid was enough to…

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Real Valladolid host reigning champions Real Madrid in their last La Liga fixture of the calendar year on Friday night. After a sticky start to life back in Spain's top flight - winning one of their first six matches following promotion - Valladolid climbed out of the relegation zone in October, signing off with three consecutive home victories…

England midfielder Jude Bellingham had a brilliant World Cup tournament in Qatar recently, and now could have a stunning move to Real Madrid on cards as well. The reports come as a total contrasting ones to the earlier which stated Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool were the favourites to bag the teenage sensation's signature, followed by their Premier…

Carlo Ancelotti has been elected for the AS Sport Award after a brilliant 2022 that saw the Real Madrid head coach win his fourth Champions League and reach the milestone of being the only coach to win all five major leagues. With 450 top-flight appearances at club level (three seasons at Parma, eight at Roma and four at Milan), Ancelotti…

The most high-profile matchup of this year's Champions League quarterfinals pits defending European champions Chelsea against runaway La Liga leaders Real Madrid. Both these teams are clearly contenders for the tournament title, but they are also both flawed sides, making this matchup all the more entertaining. Real Madrid followed up its emphatic…

The 2022 UEFA Super Cup gets set to open the major European club calendar as Champions League winners Real Madrid match up against Europa League champions Eintracht Frankfurt. The match is an intriguing affair, as Los Blancos, one of Europe's club giants, take on an enigmatic German opponent. Eintracht Frankfurt were a fascinating follow last…

The World Cup final is set, and the storylines are rich. Kylian Mbappe of France and Lionel Messi of Argentina -- teammates at Paris Saint-Germain -- will look to make history on Sunday. We're only three sleeps away from a heavyweight showdown. I'm Igor Mello, and welcome to Thursday's Golazo Starting XI. Notable club games to watch: Rangers vs.…

After what can only be described as an all-time UEFA Champions League classic in the first leg, there are heightened expectations in the buildup to the second leg semifinal clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City, the top teams in Spain and England. A wild seven-goal thriller with emotions, excitement, and massive momentum swings left Man…

CRISTIANO RONALDO is on the lookout for his next after leaving Manchester United. The Portuguese star had his contract mutually terminated after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan. Despite having five Ballon d'Ors to his name there has been a distinct lack of Europe's elite teams interested in signing the 37-year-old. Although there are…

Carlo Ancelotti is unsurprised that Real Madrid are not considered one of the betting favourites to win the Champions League this season. Madrid start title defence against Celtic Man City, Liverpool, PSG & Bayern considered favourites Ancelotti says Madrid's long odds a "good sign" WHAT HAPPENED? Real Madrid beat Liverpool in the final last season…

The Spanish La Liga season kicks off on Friday, August 12, as Osasuna host Sevilla at El Sadar in Pamplona. The La Liga season will see the best clubs in Spain battle it out for the title. Real Madrid are seeking a second straight La Liga trophy, but Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will be out to stop Los Blancos. The title has gone to Madrid the…

Real Madrid will try to continue its dominance of its bitter rival on Sunday when it visits Wanda Metropolitano Stadium to face Atletico Madrid in a Spanish La Liga match. Real Madrid (25-6-3) has not lost a league matchup to Atletico since 2016, and while it has already sealed the league title, it is unlikely to rest many players for El Derbi…

Becoming one of the greatest tactical masterminds in modern football is a challenge. Generally, the football manager's life is short at their clubs, which makes winning multiple honours and titles a challenge. However, some of the best managers are still working at their clubs and continue to win domestic and continental honours. Here, we look at…

After clinching the 2021-22 La Liga title on the last day of April and getting past Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League semifinals less than a week later, Real Madrid turned on the cruise control. Los Blancos rested top scorer Karim Benzema against Atletico Madrid on Sunday and suffered a 1-0 loss as they began their final stretch of the…

We can't stress this enough. Uruguay are one of the hidden favorites to win this World Cup. Coach Diego Alonso has plenty of talent to work with in the Uruguay national team. What's specific about this team is that is a wonderful amalgamation of experience and young talent. Federico Valverde has been an absolute discovery for Carlo Ancelotti in…

Real Madrid have hit the ground running in their La Liga title defence this season with two wins from two games in the opening fortnight. Los Blancos' plans have been disrupted by the departure of Casemiro to Manchester United but Carlo Ancelotti remains confident they can fight across all fronts in the coming months. Hosts Espanyol have not…

The UEFA Champions League final, the biggest club game of the football calendar, is nearly here. A field of 80 teams entered the competition, and only two remain as Liverpool and Real Madrid meet at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France, just north of downtown Paris. It's a matchup fitting of the occasion, as two of the most powerful clubs in…

Champions of Spain Real Madrid will be hosting relegation-bound Levante in a game that could be the start of the latter's improbable comeback into La Liga life. With that said, it's a good time to check out our La Liga odds series, which includes our Real Madrid-Levante prediction and pick we have laid out below. Real Madrid enters this game…

The UEFA Super Cup Final 2022 between Real Madrid CF and Eintracht Frankfurt will take place tonight Helsinki, Finland. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) Europe's first piece of major silverware will be on offer this evening, with the UEFA Super Cup clash between Real Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt taking place in Helsinki. The competition, which…

With the title race heating up, Real Madrid will be visiting Sevilla in Andalusia, hoping to get an inch closer to the La Liga title. With that said, it's a good time to check out our La Liga odds series, which includes our Sevilla-Real Madrid prediction and pick we have laid out below. The Spanish La Liga is usually a three-team affair, but as…

Los Blancos lost their first La Liga match of the season on Monday against Rayo Vallecano and slipped into second place in the league table. They are now winless in two consecutive matches, but a matchup against Cádiz might just be what the Madridistas needed. This is the last match for both sides before the international break for the World…

Liverpool have been handed a reunion with Real Madrid three months after defeat in the Champions League final in what turned into a tough last-16 draw for English teams. It will be yet another clash between Klopp's side and Los Blancos, with Liverpool having lost two finals in the last four years to the side currently managed by Carlo Ancelotti. Of…

This weekend we have an important date with football. On Saturday 28th May, the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid will be played at the Stade de France in Paris. Both teams know each other quite well and both Jurgen Klopp and Carlo Ancelotti are finalising the details of their squads to be at their best for Saturday and win…

Reigning champions Real Madrid host promoted Girona in the Spanish top flight on Sunday afternoon. A rotated Real Madrid side lost their first match of the season in midweek, succumbing to a 3-2 reverse away to RB Leipzig in the Champions League. The bitter twang of defeat is a far more familiar taste for Girona. The Catalan side have lost four of…

The 2022-23 edition of La Liga is back in action with a round of midweek fixtures this week as Elche lock horns with Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid side at the Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on Wednesday. Elche are currently rooted to the bottom of the La Liga standings and have struggled to cope with the rigors of the top flight this season. The…

The UEFA Champions League Group stage came to a close Wednesday as all 32 clubs played their final group match. Headed into Matchday 6 at the beginning of this week, there were still knockout round spots to be played for. There were four matches headed into the two-day match schedule that had certain group qualification implications. With the…

All four English sides are through to the knockout stages of the Uefa Champions League in the new year, having successfully navigated some tricky looking groups in significantly shortened time. The opening round of the tournament would usually last until mid-December but with the Fifa World Cup in Qatar on the horizon each club's six group stage…

La Liga: Real Madrid and Barcelona in El Clasico (AP) Real Madrid showed their immense mental strength under pressure in their stunning run to Champions League glory last season. They came from behind against Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City on a wild run to the final, winning when it seemed nearly impossible, when all hope was…

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The first El Clasico of the 2022-23 season will take place on October 16. Both Real Madrid and Barcelona have 22 points in La Liga. Real Madrid vs Barcelona a.k.a. El Clasico is the biggest fixture in Spanish soccer. So far, the two foes have met on 283 occasions and their next duel is on the program on Sunday, October…

The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another round of matches this week as Shakhtar Donetsk takes on Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid outfit at the Polish Army Stadium on Tuesday. Shakhtar Donetsk is currently in second place in the Ukrainian Premier League standings and has been fairly impressive so far. The Ukrainian outfit has not…

The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another round of matches this week as Shakhtar Donetsk take on Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid outfit at the Polish Army Stadium on Tuesday. Shakhtar Donetsk are currently in second place in the Ukrainian Premier League standings and have been fairly impressive so far. The Ukrainian outfit has not…

Manchester United have been offered a chance to sign a Napoli forward, who is eyeing a move to the Premier League next summer. While United fans may have gotten excited with Victor Osimhen's name flashing up in their minds, he is not the player in discussion here. Napoli winger Hirving Lozano is the man who could join the Red Devils, if they make…

MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly one of two Premier League clubs chasing Hirving "Chucky" Lozano. The 27-year-old Mexican international is currently starring for Napoli in Italy. The forward moved to Serie A from PSV in 2019 and has scored 20 goals in 95 matches since. He was initially linked with a move to England during his time in Holland, and…

Matches like this are what the Champions League group stage are all about. The reigning Scottish champions will welcome Spanish champions Real Madrid to their home ground to kick off their return to Champions League play. After coming in second to Rangers two seasons ago, Celtic couldn't make it out of the Champions League qualifying rounds missing…

Celtic fans are licking their wounds after a sobering night in the Champions League in Leipzig - but all hope is not lost for Ange Postecoglou's knockout stage dream. RB Leipzig put a major dent in the Scottish Premiership champions' hopes of securing second spot in the group to reach the last 16 with their 3-1 win in Germany, and the two will do…

Football is one of the most loved sports in the world, and one of the reasons for this is the round-leather game's tendency to occasionally produce stunning upsets. Everyone loves a good underdog story, and football is often considered the sport of the underdogs as it has given us various David vs. Goliath fairytales throughout history. From Cup…