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Atletico Madrid had not crushed Barcelona away from house in La Liga since 2006, reminiscent of the Fernando Torres period, and Diego Simeone had by no means managed it. So it was some technique to announce your title candidacy, as Los Colchoneros did on Saturday night time, with a stoppage time winner from Alexander Sorloth.
Barcelona had been crushed 2-1, and having began the weekend nonetheless high, if Atletico and Actual Madrid win their video games in hand, they may go 5 and 6 factors away from the Catalan facet respectively. Hansi Flick’s facet began off the season in scintillating for, however have only one win of their final seven Liga video games, and the worst file within the division over that point.
It seems to be unlikely to they are going to be bringing in reinforcements to assist Hansi Flick both. Amid wage restrict points that imply they’re scrambling to simply to register Dani Olmo for the second half of the season, their focus is on guaranteeing he doesn’t go away free of charge in lower than two weeks. Manchester United duo Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho have been linked with exits over the previous week, however Barcelona have eased away from the suggestion of shifting for both of them, regardless of prior curiosity.
One participant which may arrive at Barcelona is Thiago Alcantara – the just lately retired Liverpool midfielder is ready to be a part of again up with Flick’s teaching employees in January, having spent preseason with the German supervisor. Talking of potential future midfield maestros at Liverpool, a sure Martin Zubimendi left the door open to a transfer throughout an interview this week.
The Valencia board have deserted their shareholders’ assembly attributable to persistent songs and insults.
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A former, and maybe future Manchester United goal is ready to turn out to be obtainable on the finish of 2024 – Atletico Madrid Sporting Director Andrea Berta. It was revealed earlier this week that he had cut up with Simeone over a number of offers in latest historical past, together with Joao Felix. He has been linked with Previous Trafford prior to now. Throughout city, issues have calmed at Actual Madrid regardless of latest crises. Consequently, it seems to be as if they won’t act within the January switch window, despite their damage disaster on the again.
Whereas there may be nonetheless confidence within the Spanish capital that Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold shall be one in every of their star signings subsequent summer time, the alternative will be mentioned of Alphonso Davies. As just lately as a month in the past he was thought-about a positive factor, however the multitude of contradictory reviews result in one conclusion: no person actually is aware of the place Davies will find yourself. That’s excellent news for Manchester United although, who look as if they may get an opportunity to pitch to the Canada star.
The place the phrase disaster actually takes delight of place is in Valencia. They held a shareholders’ annual assembly through the week, however needed to abandon it because the 300 minority shareholders made the controversy not possible. They now face a possible authorized problem in consequence. In the meantime membership legend and supervisor Ruben Baraja is on very skinny ice. A draw with Alaves, courtesy of a 98th minute equaliser, signifies that Los Che are second-bottom and not less than 4 factors off security going into the winter break.
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