Real Madrid showed their attacking prowess with a 5-0 win against Club Dep Minera in the Copa del Rey, with two goals by Arda Güler and one each from Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, and Luka Modrić. After the match, Valverde expressed satisfaction with his contribution to the team, while Minera's goalkeeper Fran Martinez put in an impressive performance. This win puts Real Madrid at the top of the LaLiga chart and Minera at the top of Group 13 in the Segunda Federación.
Barcelona suffers another setback as they fail to extend the registrations of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor for the second half of the season. The duo's cancelled licences cannot be revived by the club and they will be unable to play for Barcelona in their title charge. Olmo, who has been in great form this season, joined the Catalans from RB Leipzig last year while Victor, 23, has had limited playing time as a substitute.
Real Madrid faced off against Valencia in LaLiga with Ferland Mendy starting in the left-back position. However, many Madridistas were dissatisfied with this choice and took to social media to voice their disappointment. Coach Carlo Ancelotti commented on Barcelona's recent dip in form, stating that all three of the top teams in LaLiga have a fair chance at winning the title. Real Madrid currently sits second in the league and a win against Valencia would bring them to the top spot.
Atletico Madrid staged a thrilling comeback against Barcelona to secure a 2-1 victory and move three points clear at the top of the LaLiga standings. Despite Barcelona taking the lead through Pedri, Atletico bounced back in the second half with goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Alexander Sorloth. This was Atletico's first away win against Barcelona in the league and their 12th consecutive victory across all competitions. With Real Madrid set to face Sevilla on Sunday, Atletico now have a chance to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Brazilian football player Vini Jr. has been named FIFA's The Best Men's Player for 2024. The Real Madrid forward had a remarkable season, winning the Champions League, LaLiga, and the Spanish Super Cup. Vini Jr. also played a crucial role in his team's successes, scoring 24 goals including a strike in the Champions League final and a hat-trick in the Spanish Super Cup. The award is a result of votes by international panel members, including coaches, captains, journalists, and fans, and takes into account not only sporting performance, but also conduct on and off the pitch.
Vinicius Jr of Real Madrid secured the FIFA men's player of the year award, beating out competition from Manchester City's Rodri and Real teammate Jude Bellingham. On the women's side, Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati took home the prize for the second year in a row. Both players were recognized for their impressive performances, with Vinicius helping Real Madrid to a LaLiga and Champions League double and Bonmati contributing to Barcelona's success in the Women's Champions League.
Defending champions Real Madrid will have a chance to reclaim the top spot in the LaLiga points table as they take on struggling Rayo Vallecano. Led by star players Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr., Real Madrid has a dominant record against Rayo and will be looking to extend their win streak. On the other hand, Rayo Vallecano will be aiming to turn things around after their recent victory over Valencia, but will have a tough match going up against Real Madrid. The highly-anticipated match will be livestreamed on GXR World's website at 01:30 AM IST on December 15, with no television broadcast available in India.
Real Madrid suffered a setback in their pursuit of leaders Barcelona as they were held to a 3-3 draw by local rivals Rayo Vallecano. Defensive errors proved costly for the champions, who missed the chance to move to the top of LaLiga. After going two goals down, Real fought back with a stunning long range strike from Federico Valverde and a first-time effort from Jude Bellingham, but the hosts secured a point with a deflected goal in the second half. Real remain in second place, one point behind Barcelona, while Rayo sit in 13th place.
Get ready for a thrilling match as Bundesliga team Borussia Dortmund takes on LaLiga giants FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. Both teams have an impressive record of four wins and one defeat in the league stage, and share 12 points in the standings. Don't miss this exciting match on Wednesday, December 11 at Signal Iduna Park. Fans can catch the action live on SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network, TNT Sports TV and streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Discovery+.
Jude Bellingham's impressive form will be key for Real Madrid as they face Girona at Estadio Montilivi. The Catalans were once serious contenders for the LaLiga title, but recent drop in form has seen them fall to third place. Bellingham's stellar performances will be crucial for Real Madrid to close the gap on league leaders Barcelona, who will also be in action on the same day. The highly anticipated match between Girona and Real Madrid will take place on Sunday, with the latter keen on maintaining their dominance in Spain and Europe.