PARIS: Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a Champions League knockout tie for the fifth season running after being drawn Friday to play each other in the last 16, while reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain will take on Chelsea. The Spanish giants, record 15-time European champions, will host City in the first leg…
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe reacts. Photo: REUTERS PARIS: Holders Paris St Germain and Real Madrid both failed to seal automatic spots in the Champions League knockout round as they slipped out of the top eight on a frenetic final night of group-stage action across Europe on Wednesday. PSG could only draw 1-1 at home to…
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe scores their second goal from the penalty spot. Photo: REUTERS VILLARREAL: Kylian Mbappe struck twice in the second half as Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory at Villarreal on Saturday, climbing above Barcelona to take provisional pole position in LaLiga. The win moved Alvaro Arbeloa’s side to 51 points, two clear…
Alvaro Arbeloa’s tenure as Real Madrid coach begins with shock Cup loss. Photo: AFP MADRID: Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa’s debut as coach ended in humiliation by second-tier opposition.Appointed on Monday to replace Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa and his side were…
Real Madrid’s Spanish coach Xabi Alonso has left the club after a difficult stint in charge following his arrival in June. Photo: AFP/File MADRID: Real Madrid said on Monday coach Xabi Alonso has left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa. After losing the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona…