That’s the trouble with games in hand – you have to win them. Real Madrid slipped up on Wednesday night at the Mestalla and as Marca declared on Thursday morning, there is life on planet Liga.
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Zidane: Barcelona are not in crisis
The Frenchman has played down the Catalans’ recent poor form and has also given updates on the futures of Isco, Pepe and James Rodriguez Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insists rivals Barcelona are not in crisis after a Champions League thrashing by PSG was followed by an unconvincing win over struggling Leganes. The Catalan giants’ hopes of winning the European Cup look over after being beaten 4-0 in the first leg by Unai Emery’s men while they struggled to respond at the weekend needing a late penalty to win 2-1.
Bayern, Arsenal seek to lift domestic gloom
Berlin: Bayern Munich and Arsenal meet in their big-name Champions League round of 16 first leg on Wednesday, both hoping European success will help lift mid-season gloom on their domestic fronts. Bayern are on track for a record-extending fifth consecutive title with a seven-point lead thanks to their 2-0 win over Ingolstadt on Saturday.
Hebei China Fortune dismisses rumors about bids for big-name players
Chinese football club Hebei China Fortune claimed Thursday to have taken a pragmatic approach to reinforcing its team, dismissing rumors on purportedly splashy bids for big-name players. The purchase of foreign players will be carried out in accordance with the actual conditions of the team and the requirements of its coach Manuel Pellegrini, said Jerry Zhao, president of the Hebei China Fortune FC, in a press conference in Beijing.
Madrid to rest Ronaldo in Copa del Rey match against Sevilla
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane will not use Cristiano Ronaldo in the second leg against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey on Thursday. Zidane will also rest Luka Modric when Madrid tries to defend a 3-0 win from the first leg.
Real Madrid Transfer News: Latest Los Blancos Rumours After January Window Opens
That’s according to AS , which also suggested that Barcelona and Manchester City hold an interest in the Germany international. However, it looks as though Los Blancos lead the way for a youngster dubbed the “next Sergio Busquets.”
Manchester United hopeful of signing Real Madrid star with thi…
The Sunday Express say the Real Madrid defender is a top target for Jose Mourinho as his contract enters its final six months. Pepe is free to discuss a free transfer with clubs outside of Spain from today which would kick in when his current deal ends.