Spanish Clubs

Xavi Laughs Off Idea That Playing At Bayern Is Like Barça Entering ‘House Of Horrors’

MUNICH - Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández laughed off the notion that playing at Bayern Munich is like visiting the "house of horrors" ahead of Tuesday's mouthwatering Champions League Group C clash.

They met in last season's group stage, with the Germans twice winning 3-0, although Barça are now a very different side and spearheaded by striker Robert Lewandowski, who moved to the Nou Camp from the Bavarians in the close season.

Real Madrid's Perfect Start Continues Compliments Of Fede Valverde's Solo 60-Yard Run And Finish

MADRID - Real Madrid came from behind to beat Mallorca 4-1 at the Bernabéu in LaLiga on Sunday and continue their perfect start to the season.

A solo effort from Federico Valverde on the stroke of halftime leveled the scores after Vedat Muriqi had stunned the home crowd by nodding the visitors ahead. Vinícius put the hosts in front before Rodrygo and Antonio Rüdiger completed the rout.

Federico Valverde Goal Vs. Mallorca 

Cádiz Keeper Hailed As Hero After Running Defibrillator To Fan Suffering Heart Attack

A stoppage in the Barcelona-Cádiz match saw the Cádiz keeper sprint a defibrillator across the pitch to the stands where a fan was suffering heart issues. The match was suspended, and players were sent to the locker room in the 82nd minute with Barcelona leading.

According to reports, a Barcelona doctor ran to the stands to tend to the fan in distress. The Cádiz goalkeeper, Jeremías Conan Ledesma, then stepped into action, sprinting to bring a defibrillator to the fans. Additionally, Cádiz player José Mari helped bring a stretcher across the field. 

The Top 5 Champions League Goals From Matchweek 1

After a long summer, Europe’s premier club competition is back and did not disappoint. From Lisbon to Amsterdam, some fantastic goals were scored in the opening week of the Champions League, so let's take a look at the top five.

Barcelona Breaks World Transfer Fee Record For Man City, England Midfielder

England international midfielder Keira Walsh joined Spanish side Barcelona from Manchester City, the Women's Super League club said on Wednesday, with British media reporting the deal was for a world-record fee of around 350,000 pounds ($401,170).

The previous world record women's transfer stood at a fee in excess of 250,000 pounds, which Chelsea had paid in 2020 to sign Denmark's Pernille Harder from VfL Wolfsburg.

Vintage Eden Hazard The Unexpected Hero Of Real Madrid's Victory Over Celtic

Real Madrid started its Champions League title defense Tuesday with a bittersweet 3-0 victory over Celtic in Scotland. Bitter because Karim Benzema suffered a worrisome knee injury, sweet because Eden Hazard showed up to become the night's unexpected hero, providing an assist and scoring a goal. 

The trip to Glasgow didn't start well for Real Madrid. The Bhoys put on a good performance in front of their fans and were close to upsetting the champions on a couple occasions.

The18’s 2022-23 Champions League Group Stage Predictions

With a new season on the horizon, The18 felt it was appropriate to create Champions League group stage predictions for the 2022-23 season. We’ve already submitted our Champions League predictions for the rest of our league picks such as winner and top scorer. Now it’s time for each group.

Vinícius Scores Beautiful Lob Goal Against Real Betis

Vinícius Jr. had a wonderful breakthrough 2021-22 season with Real Madrid, and he’s bringing that form right into the start of the 2022-23 campaign – scoring one of the best goals in this LaLiga season so far during Real Madrid's 2-1 victory vs. Real Betis on Saturday.

Vinicius’ Lob Goal vs. Real Betis

It was barely the eighth minute in the game when Vinicius opened the scoring of Real Madrid’s Saturday league clash against Real Betis.

Sergiño Dest Makes Sad Barcelona Exit But Lands At The Italian Champions

After being told he wouldn't play a minute at Barcelona this season, Sergiño Dest has successfully engineered a move away from the Camp Nou by joining AC Milan on a one-year loan with an option to make it permanent for $20 million.

Aubameyang Signs With Chelsea In Exchange For Marcos Alonso And $12M

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Barcelona to sign striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with defender Marcos Alonso going the other way, Sky Sports reported on Thursday's transfer deadline day.

The report said that the Premier League club are expected to pay a fee in the region of $11.56 million plus offer Alonso to sign Aubameyang, who joined Barcelona in February after leaving Arsenal.

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