El Clasico

Vinicius: Real Madrid star breaks silence after El Clasico drama

Vinicius: Real Madrid star breaks silence after El Clasico drama

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has issued a heartfelt apology for his behaviour during Sunday’s El Clasico, where he reacted angrily to being substituted in the second half of their 2–1 win over Barcelona, Afrosport reports. The Brazilian was visibly furious when his number appeared on the substitution board in the 72nd minute, as he made way for compatriot Rodrygo Goes. Cameras captured the 25-year-old shouting,...

Mbappe, Bellingham on target as Real Madrid edge Barcelona in El Clasico thriller to extend lead

Real Madrid claimed bragging rights in the first El Clasico of the season with a 2–1 victory over rivals Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday, Afrosport reports. Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham either side of a strike by Fermín Lopez gave Madrid their 10th league win of the campaign, increasing their lead at the top of La Liga. FT: #ELCLÁSICO 2-1 📈 Real...

Lewandowski doubtful for El Clasico after suffering muscle tear

Lewandowski doubtful for El Clasico after suffering muscle tear

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has been sidelined after suffering a torn thigh muscle, the club confirmed on Tuesday. The 37-year-old played the full 90 minutes and scored in his Poland’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Lithuania on Sunday but later felt discomfort. “Lewandowski has a muscle injury in the biceps femoris of the left thigh. His recovery time will depend on how the injury evolves,”...