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Real sack Lopetegui but plan to court Conte in limbo

Real sack Lopetegui but plan to court Conte in limbo

Sunday’s 5-1 La Liga Clasico hammering at Barcelona was the final act of Julen Lopetegui’s disastrous and short spell as Real Madrid coach — but the Bernabeu outfit may now remain in limbo, as talks with former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte broke down yesterday.

Tue, 30 Oct, 2018

Zen Zidane ready to pay price of Clasico defeat

Zen Zidane ready to pay price of Clasico defeat

Only at Real Madrid could the manager be potentially under pressure for his job at the end of a week which began with the team returning home as world champions.

Thu, 21 Dec, 2017

Results have masked Barcelona’s need for Coutinho

Results have masked Barcelona’s need for Coutinho

Barcelona travel to Real Madrid for Saturday’s Clasico with an 11-point advantage in the La Liga table, but with many around the club still feeling they must move seriously to sign Liverpool schemer Philippe Coutinho as soon as next month regardless of the result at the Bernabeu.

Thu, 21 Dec, 2017

Barcelona to deliver a fitting tribute to Cruyff at El Clasico

Barcelona to deliver a fitting tribute to Cruyff at El Clasico

Tonight’s La Liga Clasico is set to begin amid a wave of emotion as the Camp Nou says goodbye to Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff, and could end painfully for both Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane and president Florentino Perez.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2016

‘What Johan Cruyff would like is for us to win the game by playing spectacular football’

‘What Johan Cruyff would like is for us to win the game by playing spectacular football’

Luis Enrique believes the most poignant tribute would be for Barcelona to win the Clasico.

Fri, 01 Apr, 2016