Real Madrid bounces back from recent defeats with a dominant victory over Osasuna, thanks to a hat-trick from Vinicius Jr. The Brazilian forward provided a brilliant performance, scoring three goals and becoming the second-highest scorer in LaLiga this season. Despite early injuries to key players, Real kept their composure and extended their lead with support from substitutes Brahim Diaz and Raul Asencio. This victory puts Real Madrid in second place in the LaLiga standings, six points behind leaders Barcelona.
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.
As Real Madrid gear up to face Barcelona in the first El Clasico of the 2024/25 season, manager Carlo Ancelotti is facing injury concerns for key players such as Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo. However, Brahim Diaz is fit and available, and Ancelotti has praised Jude Bellingham's contribution to the team. Ancelotti is expected to line Real Madrid up in a 4-4-2 formation with a midfield diamond, with Bellingham playing in an advanced role and Andriy Lunin replacing the injured Courtois in goal. With the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior leading the attack, Real Madrid will aim to go level on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.
Real Madrid continued their unbeaten streak in the Spanish league with Kylian Mbappé's seventh goal since joining the team. Despite a late scare from Alaves, Madrid held on to secure a 3-2 victory, with Lucas Vázquez and Rodrygo also finding the net. With this win, Madrid moves within one point of league leader Barcelona and looks to continue their dominant form.
As Brazil prepares to face Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier, all eyes are on the five-time world champion's star players Vinicius Junior, Bruno Guimaraes, Estevao, Lucas Paqueta, and Rodrygo. With a dominating performance so far in the tournament, Brazil aims to continue their winning streak and secure a spot in the World Cup. Stay tuned for live updates on the highly anticipated match.
In their 2024 La Liga title defense opener, Real Madrid's star-studded line-up, including Kylian Mbappe, was unable to secure a victory as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Mallorca. Despite early dominance and an impressive goal from Rodrygo, Madrid struggled to break through Mallorca's defense and were ultimately thwarted by goalkeeper Dominik Greif. The frustration was evident for Mbappe, who was unable to replicate his scoring form from the previous match. Mallorca coach Jagoba Arrasate's team put up a creditable performance against the reigning champions, earning a hard-fought point.
The highly anticipated debut of Kylian Mbappe for Real Madrid may be just around the corner as the striker arrived in good shape and has been adapting well to the team. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Mbappe may even play in the upcoming UEFA Super Cup match against Atalanta, making him the biggest draw in the Polish capital. He joins a star-studded lineup at Madrid, including Vinícius Júnior, Endrick, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Arda Guler. Fans and football enthusiasts will have their eyes on Mbappe as he takes the field for the first time in Madrid colors.
Young Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior opened the scoring for Brazil in their Group D match against Paraguay in Copa America 2024. His goal came after a lightning-fast team play involving one-two passes, leaving the Paraguay defense helpless. This marked Vinicius' first goal in the Copa America tournament, a momentous occasion for the talented young player.
In a highly-anticipated match, Brazil will go head to head against Paraguay in the Copa America Group D match in Las Vegas. Despite Brazil's star-studded lineup, their previous goalless draw against Costa Rica has put pressure on the team to secure a win. Meanwhile, Paraguay, who also suffered a loss in their first game, will likely stick to a defensive strategy in hopes of pulling off an upset against Brazil. Keep an eye on Brazil's Lucas Paqueta, who is expected to make a big impact on the game.
As new Liverpool boss Arne Slot prepares for a busy summer of incoming and outgoing transfers, the team's strategy is starting to take shape. Slot is reportedly looking to tie down Conor Bradley to a new contract, while dispelling rumors of interest in Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins. The club is also working to secure the futures of Alisson Becker, Luis Diaz, and Joe Gomez, while keeping an eye on potential targets such as Rodrygo. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Petit suggests Chelsea may be interested in the Real Madrid winger as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah.