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Guardiola fears sack if Real Madrid tie goes wrong
Pep Guardiola has won five major trophies in three seasons at the Etihad, but a failure to progress beyond the quarterfinals of the Champions League has been the big disappointment of his reign.
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Real Madrid frustrated by Athletic and fall behind Barca
It was Real’s third draw in a row after 1-1 and 0-0 stalemates away to Valencia and Barca respectively, games in which they also played well but lacked composure in front of goal.
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Barca, Real share spoils in rare goalless 'Clasico'
The draw left champions Barca top on 36 points after 17 games with Real also on 36, five clear of third-placed Sevilla.
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Barcelona and Real Madrid get set for politically charged Clasico
The fixture had to be postponed in October due to violent demonstrations and there are renewed fears of unrest breaking out around Camp Nou, where Barca and Madrid will tussle for the top spot in La Liga.
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Zidane says Real Madrid only focused on football amid fears of Clasico unrest
The fixture was originally scheduled for 26 October but had to be postponed and there are renewed fears of unrest at Camp Nou, where Madrid and Barca will be playing for first place in La Liga.
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Real Madrid ease past Espanyol to move top of La Liga
Madrid were not at their best but moved three points clear of rivals Barcelona, who host Real Mallorca in the late game.
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Magical Messi sinks Atletico as Barca return to the top
It was Messi’s 30th goal in 39 competitive games against Atletico and inflicted a first home defeat on Diego Simeone’s side since they were beaten by Real Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano in February.
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Defiant Bale down but not out at Real Madrid
Two seasons on he remains but Madrid face PSG again at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, with the Welshman's future still in doubt and his standing among the fans perhaps never lower.
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Zidane urges critical Real fans to start backing Bale again
Gareth Bale’s commitment to the 13-times European champions has come under the microscope this week after he helped his nation qualify for Euro 2020 and then joined his teammates dancing alongside a banner saying ‘Wales. Golf. Madrid. In that order’.
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Hazard's slow start gathering pace as Madrid look for attacking release
Hazard has endured a disjointed and disappointing start in Spain, where expectations soared following his long-awaited 100-million euro move from Chelsea in June.
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Criticism 'bothers me' says Zidane ahead of crunch Galatasaray game
A surprise league defeat by newly-promoted Real Mallorca on Saturday has put the pressure back on Zinedine Zidane, who led Madrid to three consecutive Champions League triumphs in his first spell in charge at the club.
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Barcelona and Madrid told to agree new Clasico date due to Catalonia protests
The clubs have until 10 am (0800 GMT) on Monday to find a new date for the match originally scheduled for 26 October, the federation said.
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'He's our ambassador': Bafana coach Ntseki lauds Percy Tau on his UCL debut
Making his debut in the competition, Tau was a menace throughout the game as Club Brugge took a 2-0 lead in the first half before being pegged back by 11-time champions Real Madrid.
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Bonaventure vows to get two tattoos for Bruges goals at Bernabeu
The Nigerian striker was caught on camera looking awestruck as he walked around the Santiago Bernabeu before Tuesday’s clash.
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Zidane found wanting as Madrid are ran ragged in Paris
The defeat in Paris may ultimately not prevent Real from reaching the last 16, but their performance contrasted sharply with two seasons ago.
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PSG thrash Real in Champions League opener as Man City cruise
Paris Saint-Germain launched their latest quest for Champions League success with a statement win over Real Madrid on Wednesday, while a late Atletico Madrid comeback foiled Juventus as Manchester City eased to victory in Ukraine.
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With Neymar staying and Icardi in, can PSG finally deliver in Europe?
The visit of Real Madrid to the French capital on Wednesday means a glamour tie for Paris Saint-Germain to begin their Champions League campaign but a meeting with the Spanish side also brings back unhappy memories.
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Real Madrid hang on for win after Benzema brilliance
While the manner of their victory was not as convincing as coach Zinedine Zidane might have wished, it was a welcome return to winning ways for Real after they had drawn their previous two games.
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Man City assemble football's first billion-euro squad - study
Manchester United have the second-most expensive squad in the Premier League followed by Champions League winners Liverpool.
