Real Madrid bounced back from their recent consecutive losses with a dominant 4-0 win over Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday. Vinicius Junior was the star of the match, scoring a hat-trick and helping Madrid regain confidence after being hammered by Barcelona and outplayed by AC Milan in the Champions League. However, Madrid's superstar striker Kylian Mbappe failed to find the net yet again, while injuries to Eder Militao, Rodrygo, and Lucas Vazquez added to Ancelotti's worries. Despite the impressive win, Madrid remains six points behind league leaders Barcelona, who will play against Real Sociedad on Sunday.
Real Madrid and Manchester City are two of the most iconic clubs in world football, with a rich history and a rivalry that spans decades. The two teams have met in numerous high-profile matches over the years, including the Champions League final in 2014.
In recent years, Real Madrid has been the more dominant side, winning the Champions League three times in a row between 2016 and 2018. However, Manchester City has emerged as a major force in European football under manager Pep Guardiola, winning the Premier League title four times in the past five years.
On Saturday, March 4, Real Madrid hosted Osasuna in La Liga. The match was a must-win for Real Madrid after consecutive losses to Barcelona and AC Milan.
Vinicius Junior was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick to lead Real Madrid to a 4-0 victory. The Brazilian forward has been in impressive form this season, scoring 12 goals in all competitions.
Manchester City also enjoyed a comfortable victory on Saturday, beating Fulham 4-1 to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League table. Rodri scored the opening goal for City, his second goal in as many matches.
1. Who is Vinicius Junior?
Vinicius Junior is a 22-year-old Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Real Madrid. He joined the club in 2018 from Flamengo and has since established himself as one of the most promising young players in the world.
2. Who is Rodri?
Rodri is a 26-year-old Spanish footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Manchester City. He joined the club in 2019 from Atletico Madrid and has become a key player for Pep Guardiola's side.
3. What is the current standings in La Liga?
Barcelona leads the La Liga standings with 56 points, six points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid. Atletico Madrid is third with 48 points, followed by Real Sociedad with 43 points.
4. What is the current standings in the Premier League?
Manchester City leads the Premier League standings with 55 points, two points ahead of second-placed Arsenal. Manchester United is third with 49 points, followed by Liverpool with 47 points.
5. When will Real Madrid and Manchester City next play each other?
Real Madrid and Manchester City are scheduled to play each other in the Champions League semi-finals on April 5 and 12.
After a four-game losing streak, Manchester City are hoping to turn things around as they face Tottenham. Arsenal's win over Nottingham Forest helps them stay in the race for their first Premier League title in over 20 years, thanks to a strong performance from Martin Odegaard, who returned from injury. Meanwhile, Chelsea remain ahead of Arsenal on goal difference after a win against Leicester in Enzo Maresca's first game as manager.
Chelsea emerged victorious against Leicester with a 2-1 win, thanks to goals from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez in the first and second half respectively. Mads Hermansen's save and a disallowed goal added to the intensity of the game, but the visitors held on to secure all three points. This win puts Chelsea just one point behind 2nd placed Manchester City in the Premier League standings.
Arsenal and Brighton both clinched 1-0 victories in their respective matches against Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth, thanks to goals from Pedro and Saka. In other matches, Aston Villa and Wolves each scored equalizers against Crystal Palace and Fulham, while Manchester City took on Tottenham in a late match. Chelsea kicked off the day with a win against Leicester, and football fans can share their thoughts through #bbcfootball on WhatsApp or text.
Football pundits Joe Cole and Peter Crouch express their frustration with VAR after key decisions in the match between Leicester City and Chelsea at the King Power Stadium. Chelsea are currently leading 1-0 at half-time, thanks to a goal from Nicolas Jackson. The TNT Sports commentators believe Leicester should have been reduced to ten men after a dangerous tackle from Wilfred Ndidi, but VAR chose not to intervene. Cole and Crouch argue that the tackle could have seriously injured Chelsea's Cole Palmer.
Chelsea dominated Leicester City in their Premier League clash, with Nicolas Jackson scoring the only goal of the match in the 15th minute. The grudge match saw Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca returning to his old club for the first time since leaving in the summer. Despite having a goal disallowed for offside, the Blues were in complete control with around 70% possession. Young talent Noni Madueke also impressed, but had his goal ruled out for an offside call that was later revealed to be incorrect after the Spaniard was the one who cut the ball back for Madueke.
Chelsea secured a 2-1 win against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, thanks to goals from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez. The victory was extra special for Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca, who returned to his former club and led his team to victory. Fernandez was the standout performer for Chelsea, scoring a goal and providing an assist in an impressive display.
In a dominant display of batting, rising Indian star Yashasvi Jaiswal has set a new world record for most sixes hit by a batter in a single calendar year in Test cricket. His valiant knock of 90 runs from 193 balls in the first innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth saw him hit seven fours and two crucial sixes, surpassing the previous record held by former New Zealand great Brendon McCullum. With this feat, Jaiswal has already broken the all-time India record set by Virender Sehwag earlier this year, proving his potential as a budding opening batsman.
Tilak Varma, the third-best T20I batter in the world, smashed 151 runs off 67 balls in Hyderabad's win over Meghalaya, setting a new record for the highest individual score in SMAT history. This was also Tilak's third consecutive T20 hundred, making him the first batter to achieve this feat. Hyderabad's total of 248 for six was its highest score in the tournament, while Meghalaya managed to score a mere 69 runs in response.
In his Test debut against Australia, Yashasvi Jaiswal showed commendable strength and confidence as he held his own against fast bowler Mitchell Starc. Despite being dismissed for a duck in the first innings, Jaiswal came back stronger in the second innings, helping India establish a lead with a half-century and a century partnership with KL Rahul. With his sights set on becoming the future of Indian Test cricket, Jaiswal is proving that he can perform under pressure on the international stage.
After a disappointing loss to Real Sociedad, Barcelona returns to LaLiga action against Celta Vigo, who have been struggling in the bottom half of the standings. Despite their defeat, Barcelona remains the league leaders and will be determined to continue their dominant run. Meanwhile, Celta Vigo will be looking for an upset against the top team.