Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has dismissed recent speculation surrounding his future, insisting he wants to remain with the club for “many years”. Benzema, 28, played 77 minutes of Real’s Champions League success on Saturday night before being replaced by winger Lucas Vazquez whilst his side were 1-0 ahead, with Atletico equalising just two minutes later. But the Frenchman - who will miss the upcoming European Championship in his native France due to a blackmail scandal - has been linked with a move away from the Bernabeu Stadium in recent weeks, with Robert Lewandowski’s agent … [Read more...]
Barca win closely fought Copa del Rey final
Barcelona had managed to enthrall many with their fantastic display of attacking football throughout the campaign but the usually artistic Catalans proved that they have more than enough grit in their locker as well with their brave performance in the Spanish Copa Del Rey victory over Sevilla on Sunday. Such is the high level of standards at Barcelona that ‘merely’ winning the title would have been seen as a failure of a season and as a result, Luis Enrique and his men were under pressure to deliver another trophy in the form of the Copa del Rey in order to avoid criticism from the blood … [Read more...]
Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid – Can Atleti get revenge on rivals?
This weekend it's the big one as Madrid rivals Real and Atletico lock horns in Milan to decide who will be crowned winner of the Champions League. In a game that mirrors the 2014 final, Diego Simeone's men will be looking to exact revenge after a late Sergio Ramos equaliser and extra time winner from Gareth Bale broke Atleti hearts in the Estádio da Luz two years ago. With Real manager Zinedine Zidane adjusting well to the learning curve of managing unarguably the most successful team in world football, his side are at odds of 7/5 at the time of writing going into Saturday's tie, according … [Read more...]
Deportivo La Coruna vs Real Madrid: Preview, Predicted Lineups and Prediction
Venue: Estadio Municipal de Riazor Date: 13/05/2016 Kick-off: 03:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM EST 10bet Sports Odds: Real Madrid to win @1.18 / Draw @7.50 / Depor to win @12.50 Match Deportivo La Coruna News Deportivo managed to quash any fears of relegation following a fine 2-0 away victory over Villarreal last weekend and quite surprisingly, the Branquiazuis could yet possibly finish in the top half of the table if they beat Real Madrid this weekend. However, it will surely not be easy against a title chasing Real Madrid outfit which will be desperate for a victory on the day and Deportivo … [Read more...]
Could Barca make a move for this PSG star?
According to reports from Italian newspaper La Rebubblica, Barcelona could make a move for Paris Saint Germain midfielder Marco Veratti in the summer. The 23-year-old Italian has yet again been pulling up trees in Ligue 1 this season and his performances as the Parisian club's play maker has attracted the attention of some of Europe's biggest side recently. With legendary pass master Xavi Hernandez no longer at Barca, the club are reportedly on the look out for his long term replacement this year. And fans of US Casinos and betting in general wouldn't be willing to back Los Blaugranes to … [Read more...]