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Barcelona Has No Plan B After Losing to PSG and Madrid

Barcelona Has No Plan B After Losing to PSG and Madrid

Hansi Flick's side loses its grip on games, keeps making the same mistakes at the back, and watches Lamine Yamal go quiet in exactly the matches that matter most.

By EnPelotas Staff
River shapes lineup vs Boca with Moreno doubt

River shapes lineup vs Boca with Moreno doubt

Acuña and Martínez Quarta are back, but the midfield hinges on medical tests for the holding midfielder before the trip to La Bombonera.

The Glazers Stay Silent as United's Crisis Deepens

The Glazers Stay Silent as United's Crisis Deepens

Nearly three years after handing over sporting control to Jim Ratcliffe, United sit just two points above the relegation zone, and the longtime owners still haven't shown their fac...

United eyes Carrick successors after 3-0 loss

United eyes Carrick successors after 3-0 loss

With eight games winless and the club sitting 16th in the Premier League, the board is considering names like Howe, Nagelsmann, McKenna and Conte while Carrick admits he has no cer...

Flick explains Barca's 1-2 loss to Madrid

Flick explains Barca's 1-2 loss to Madrid

The German coach admitted a single mistake cost his team the match, though he urged perspective after ten league games without a loss.

Mbappe Brace Gives Madrid the Clasico

Mbappe Brace Gives Madrid the Clasico

A Mbappe brace, including a late winner in the 86th minute, gave Real Madrid a 2-1 win at Camp Nou despite Barcelona's dominance in possession, trimming the league leader's cushion...

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: 123 Years of El Clásico

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: 123 Years of El Clásico

From the 3-1 scoreline of 1902 to the Messi-Cristiano era, here's how El Clásico became the most-watched match in the world.

Pedri breaks down Barça's Clasico defeat to Madrid

Pedri breaks down Barça's Clasico defeat to Madrid

The midfielder admitted the team lacked rhythm and made costly mistakes in the 1-2 loss at Camp Nou.

Valverde forced off injured in the middle of Clasico vs Barcelona

Valverde forced off injured in the middle of Clasico vs Barcelona

Real Madrid's captain felt discomfort in his right hamstring after a backheel tackle, and Mourinho replaced him with Dumfries right as Barcelona equalized.

Raphinha Levels Clasico After Mbappe Goal

Raphinha Levels Clasico After Mbappe Goal

Pedri improvised a short corner that led to Raphinha's equalizer, after Mbappe had put Real Madrid ahead in the first half.

Kvaratskhelia out for season at PSG

Kvaratskhelia out for season at PSG

The Georgian winger will miss the rest of the campaign after getting hurt in the 4-2 win over Barcelona, and Luis Enrique has ruled out signing a replacement before facing Lyon.

Courtois out for Clasico in late scratch

Courtois out for Clasico in late scratch

The Belgian will miss the trip to Camp Nou due to the flu, with Lunin taking his place, as Madrid also goes without the suspended Vinicius.

Pumas Honors Hugo Sánchez on 50th Debut Anniversary

Pumas Honors Hugo Sánchez on 50th Debut Anniversary

The Olímpico Universitario gave a standing ovation to the legendary forward before the match against Tigres, the same opponent he faced in his debut half a century ago.

Di María scores vs. Huracán, now at 5 straight games with a goal

Di María scores vs. Huracán, now at 5 straight games with a goal

Fideo's goal sealed Rosario Central's 2-0 win and put the team atop Zone B and the Annual Table.

Julián Álvarez apologizes to Atlético fans

Julián Álvarez apologizes to Atlético fans

After scoring against Deportivo La Coruña and snapping an eight-month goalless streak in LaLiga, the Argentine forward apologized for World Cup comments that upset the Rojiblancos ...

Mourinho responds to Fermín López ahead of Clasico

Mourinho responds to Fermín López ahead of Clasico

The Real Madrid manager dodged questions about his lineup, asked for patience with his team and played down the threat posed by Lamine Yamal.

Flick to be without Kounde and Olmo for Clasico

Flick to be without Kounde and Olmo for Clasico

Barcelona's coach acknowledges Mourinho's quality and warns that Real Madrid arrives with "great confidence" for the match.

Veiga has surgery in Brazil, drifts away from América

Veiga has surgery in Brazil, drifts away from América

The Brazilian will undergo surgery with Palmeiras's medical staff just as his loan with the Azulcremas is about to expire, and the club will not exercise the purchase option.

Messi goes from Princess of Asturias Award to Miami duty

Messi goes from Princess of Asturias Award to Miami duty

Kily Gonzalez praised the captain's commitment after he flew to Oviedo for the award and made it back in time to face the Red Bulls as the team fights for first place in the Easter...

Barcelona mural: Yamal and Mbappé, a kiss and a golden ball

Barcelona mural: Yamal and Mbappé, a kiss and a golden ball

Street artist TvBoy paints the two stars two days before El Clásico and a week before the Ballon d'Or is decided in London.

Kompany Hospitalized After Collapse at Bayern

Kompany Hospitalized After Collapse at Bayern

The Belgian coach, who had been battling a viral infection for days, was airlifted to the hospital and will remain under medical observation while his coaching staff takes over tra...

Barcelona Leads Madrid in Last Ten Clásicos

Barcelona Leads Madrid in Last Ten Clásicos

With 6 wins to 4 and 26 goals to 20 over the last decade of meetings, Barcelona hosts Real Madrid on October 25 with recent history on its side.

Lewandowski praises Bayern's Kane, Olise, Luis Diaz trio

Lewandowski praises Bayern's Kane, Olise, Luis Diaz trio

The Polish striker highlighted the Bavarian trio's level just as a muscle injury is set to sideline Luis Diaz for a while.

Barcelona: 5 Unforgettable Clasicos at Camp Nou

Barcelona: 5 Unforgettable Clasicos at Camp Nou

From Romario's "cola de vaca" to Suarez's hat trick without Messi, a look back at the nights that shaped the recent history of Barca-Real Madrid.

Barcelona, Real Madrid tied at 106 wins each in El Clasico

Barcelona, Real Madrid tied at 106 wins each in El Clasico

The all-time series between the two clubs, spanning 264 matches since 1902, shows an almost perfect balance in both wins and goals scored.

CONCACAF Liga de Naciones

Haiti to Host "Home" Games in US Due to Violence

Haiti will face the United States in Miami and Cincinnati in the Nations League quarterfinals, since it can no longer even use the Caribbean as a fallback venue.

Liga Premier

Haaland back for City's trip to Villa Park

Maresca confirms the Norwegian is available, while Nunes, O'Reilly and Kovacic remain doubtful for a match that could extend the Premier League leaders' seven-game winning streak.

Luis Díaz sidelined with torn muscle fibers at Bayern

Luis Díaz sidelined with torn muscle fibers at Bayern

The Colombian lasted just 20 minutes in the 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the Champions League, and tests confirmed a small tear in his left thigh.

Kane: Ballon d'Or wait stresses out his whole family

Kane: Ballon d'Or wait stresses out his whole family

The Bayern Munich forward, a contender after a 61-goal season, admits he'd rather know the result before Monday's gala in London.

Vinícius booed at home: Mourinho, Mbappé back him

Vinícius booed at home: Mourinho, Mbappé back him

The Brazilian, goalless in nine games and hit with a four-match LaLiga ban, got public support from his coach and from Mbappé after the 4-1 win over Leipzig.

  
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