Joao Castelo-Branco and Mark Ogden break down Liverpool’s win vs. Monterrey to reach the Club World Cup final. The European champions and Premier League leaders are still Shaka Hislop’s No. 1 spot, while Barcelona’s slump has them falling well down the order. Dropping out: Borussia Monchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund, Marseille Agree? Disagree? Let us know, and
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It’s been 10 years since Barcelona ended 2009 with a record-breaking haul of six trophies, which also means it’s been exactly 10 years since the Spanish giants were almost upset in the Club World Cup final by Argentina’s Estudiantes de La Plata. With the game about to head into stoppage time, the Argentine side led
The temptation to self-recriminate and assume that this Clasico was jinxed by my ESPN FC preview that guaranteed goals and pointed out that there hadn’t been a 0-0 draw for 17 beautiful, long years is dispelled by three names: Marc Andre ter Stegen, Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique. Were it not for excelsior performances from these
ESPN FC’s Frank Leboeuf was left underwhelmed by Barcelona’s 0-0 draw vs. Real Madrid. Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop break down what Real Madrid did to stifle Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Nine people were arrested after clashes broke out between police and protesters outside Camp Nou on Wednesday as Barcelona and Real Madrid played
Alejandro Moreno points out the weaknesses he sees in Barcelona and Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico. Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal stormed out of Tuesday’s training session after learning he would not start against Real Madrid on Wednesday, sources have told ESPN. Vidal, 32, usually stays on after training for shooting practice with a number
ESPN FC’s Frank Leboeuf was left underwhelmed by Barcelona’s 0-0 draw vs. Real Madrid. Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop break down what Real Madrid did to stifle Barcelona at the Camp Nou. BARCELONA — Barcelona and Real Madrid remain level on points at the top of La Liga after Wednesday’s Clasico at Camp Nou ended
Ale Moreno feels competing with Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d’Or is the ultimate fuel for Lionel Messi. Julien Laurens says Lionel Messi separated himself from other Ballon d’Or finalists by carrying Barcelona. Cristiano Ronaldo‘s agent, Jorge Mendes, believes it was “an injustice” that the Ballon d’Or award was presented to Lionel Messi. The Barcelona
3:53 PM ET Barcelona and Real Madrid remain level on points atop La Liga after a 0-0 draw at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night. The match, which had been postponed from October due to political unrest in Barcelona, played out amid the backdrop of further protests over the jailing of Catalan separatist leaders by
It is the greatest match in the history of organised football: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid. Nicknamed “El Clasico,” it is a battle that encompasses all the flair, daring, skill, enmity, sporting and social significance that can possibly be bottled into a 90-minute footballing fixture. Yes, this season’s first Clasico was postponed by seven weeks due
There was a loud, metallic noise and for a moment, everything went black. When the young Real Madrid goalkeeper came round, he remembers seeing the lights of the car still on, smoke rising, and hearing the sound of people in pain around him. They took him to hospital, where doctors said he probably wouldn’t walk
Manchester City and holders Liverpool face tough ties against Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the Champions League round of 16 while holders Liverpool face Atletico Madrid. The draw in Nyon on Monday brought up some fascinating ties, with the heavyweights from England and Madrid
The FC crew debate which team should be considered the front-runner after the Champions League group stage. The FC crew debate whether Leicester winning the league or Liverpool finishing unbeaten is more realistic. Manchester City, Bayern Munich and PSG combine for 12 goals to round out the Champions League group stage. For the first time
Barcelona’s seven-game winning run came to an end as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday. The home side took an early lead at Anoeta when Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after Sergio Busquets was adjudged to have pulled Diego Llorente‘s shirt. Antoine Griezmann levelled
Ale Moreno questions whether or not Sergio Busquets is limiting Barcelona after their draw vs. Sociedad. Barcelona will complain to the Royal Spanish Football Federation [RFEF] after they were denied a late penalty in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Real Sociedad, sources have told ESPN. Gerard Pique appeared to be pulled down in the area in
Sid Lowe isn’t buying Lautaro Martinez is the right man to replace Luis Suarez at Barca at this moment. Ale Moreno and Sid Lowe are in disagreement over whether or not Antoine Griezmann is the right fit at Barcelona. Sid Lowe doesn’t see a future for Ernesto Valverde at Barcelona beyond this season. Barcelona have
2019 MLS MVP Carlos Vela details how LAFC coach Bob Bradley influenced his record-breaking season. Carlos Vela has an offer to join Barcelona in the January transfer window, Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos has claimed. Vela, a forward with Los Angeles FC, was a Barcelona target a year ago but the La Liga champions opted to sign Kevin Prince-Boateng instead. “It’s true
2019 MLS MVP Carlos Vela details how LAFC coach Bob Bradley influenced his record-breaking season. Carlos Vela has an offer to join Barcelona in the January transfer window, Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos has claimed. Vela, a forward with Los Angeles FC, was a Barcelona target a year ago but the La Liga champions opted to sign Kevin Prince-Boateng instead. “It’s true
Mark Donaldson and Steve Nicol fearlessly predict Tuesday’s best matchups for UEFA Champions League. Gab Marcotti says Barcelona’s 5-2 thrashing of Mallorca was a true Barca performance. The FC guys dismantle Shaka Hislop’s Power Rankings, where the surprise club remains at the top. Barcelona consider Lautaro Martinez the perfect heir to Luis Suarez but sources
Antoine Griezmann received a harsh welcome on his return to Madrid, but did the Atletico fans go too far? Atletico Madrid could still face punishment from the Spanish FA after their supporters abused former player Antoine Griezmann with “die” chants during Sunday’s Spanish league match against Barcelona. Reports initially suggested the club had escaped punishment after
Gab Marcotti says Barcelona’s 5-2 thrashing of Mallorca was a true Barca performance. The FC guys dismantle Shaka Hislop’s Power Rankings, where the surprise club remains at the top. Ale Moreno feels competing with Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d’Or is the ultimate fuel for Lionel Messi. Lionel Messi and Gerard Pique have been left
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