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Real Madrid, up against financial doping
Out of the four semi-finalists in this year's Champions League, Real Madrid are at a disadvantage in terms of financial power, writes Alfredo Relaño.
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Out of the four semi-finalists in this year's Champions League, Real Madrid are at a disadvantage in terms of financial power, writes Alfredo Relaño.
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Alfredo Relaño looks back on Atlético Madrid's 1-1 draw with Real Betis on Sunday.
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Real Madrid won the second Clásico of LaLiga 20/21 thanks to goals from Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos. Analysis and post-match thoughts from Alfredo Relaño.
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It looks like Zidane is doing it again. He took over a Real Madrid side that had become stagnant but he is getting results, writes Alfredo Relaño.
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Analysis of PSG’s 2-3 win over Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, with Mbappé scoring a double, including the winner.
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The Brazilian striker scored two goals as Zidane’s side beat Liverpool 3-1 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals at Valdebebas.
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The reaction of Valencia, with the entire team leaving the pitch, is a step forward for Spanish football in its fight against disgusting racist insults.
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Atlético Madrid were left to rue the vagaries of VAR in the 1-0 defeat against Sevilla as Real Madrid and Barcelona look to capitalize in the title race.
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Alfredo Relaño reacts to Real Madrid's 2-0 LaLiga win over Eibar on Saturday, as Los Blancos get ready to face Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday.
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Alfredo Relaño reflects on the chain of events that led to Real Madrid and Spain captain suffering another injury - one that rules him out of season-defining games for Los Blancos.
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Alfredo Relaño reacts to Spain's 3-1 World Cup qualifying win over Kosovo on Wednesday night.
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The Spain coach has yet to construct an XI of guaranteed starters and doesn’t even have a concrete group of 16 or 18 who he can mix and match depending on who is fit.
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Alfredo Relaño looks back on Spain's last-gasp win over Georgia thanks to Dani Olmo's wonder strike, which La Roja's World Cup qualifying campaign back on track.
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Teams that finish second in UEFA World Cup qualifying groups face an arduous route to Qatar and Sweden took the early advantage.
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Many will lament the interruption of Real Madrid and Barcelona's pursuit of Atlético, but seeing Pedri in action for Spain is an exciting alternative.
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One of the many things for which I owe Jorge Valdano a debit of gratitude is introducing me some years back to the book Dynamics of the Unthinkable...
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Spain reported for duty on Monday with just one Real Madrid player in their ranks, something that always feels a little strange...
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Atlético Madrid held on for a vital win against Alavés. Suárez grabbed their goal, and Oblak saved a late penalty to ensure all three points.
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Two goals and an assist for Asensio was Karim Benzema's contribution for Real Madrid today as they beat Celta 1-3
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Atlético Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League by a Chelsea side who dominated the LaLiga leaders over two legs.
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Real Madrid sealed their passage into the last eight of the Champions League with a comfortable 4-1 aggregate win over Atalanta.
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The Real Madrid attacking midfielder is out injured again, on the eve of the Champions League second leg tie against Atalanta.
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Real Madrid would no doubt love to have Haaland or Mbappé but a more realistic possibility financially is the return of striker Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Benzema's goals are keeping Zidane's side in the hunt for the title, with Atlético Madrid now just six points ahead and without a game in hand.
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Alfredo Relaño evaluates the recent rise of Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, but is not optimistic that either Real Madrid or Barcelona are in a position to sign either player.
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PSG and Barcelona played out a 1-1 draw in Paris in their second leg last 16 Champions League match, which saw the French side go through 5-2 on aggregate.
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Alfredo Relaño looks at the life and works of Carlos Matallanas who passed away on Tueday, 9 March 2021 after living with ALS for seven years.
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Laporta won the Barcelona presidential election and takes over a club in a financial mess, with doubts over the squad structure. Alfredo Relaño takes a look
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Zidane's side scored late at the Wanda Metropolitano to equalise against Atleti and keep their slender title hopes alive
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Athletic Bilbao overcame Levante in extra-time to book their place in the Copa del Rey final where they’ll play Barcelona. Analysis from Alfredo Relaño.
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