Tag: La Liga
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La Liga: Xavi puts three Barca players up for sale
New Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, is reportedly set to get rid of three players in the January transfer window. Xavi was appointed as Barcelona’s new manager last Friday following the sacking of Ronald Koeman last month. The former midfield maestro was unveiled by Barcelona on Monday at Camp Nou. The 2010 World Cup winner signed…
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La Liga: Barca throw away 3-goal lead against Celta Vigo
Barcelona threw away a three-goal half-time lead on the day Xavi Hernandez was appointed coach as Celta Vigo scored in the 96th minute to complete a stunning comeback in La Liga on Saturday. Another deflating result for Barca was made worse by another injury for Ansu Fati, who gave his team an early lead and…
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Vinicius hits double to send Real Madrid top of La Liga
Real Madrid moved top of La Liga on goal difference with a narrow victory at Elche. Vinicius Junior opened the scoring midway through the first half, latching onto Mariano’s flick-on and sending a low finish into the corner. Elche’s Raul Guti was sent off for a rash challenge on Toni Kroos before Vinicius doubled Real’s…
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La Liga: I should’ve sacked Koeman earlier – Laporta
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has explained his decision to sack Ronald Koeman. Laporta was clear that the targets for this season did not look like they were going to be met. “The situation was not sustainable. We needed to act. We were not on course to achieve the objectives of the season, which is to…
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Ronald Koeman reacts after Barcelona sacking
Sacked Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has ducked questions about his future plans. The Dutchman was fired by Barca president Joan Laporta while on their flight together back from defeat to Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night. Koeman, 58, was approached by AD for a reaction to his firing, but he was reluctant to speak. “I don’t…
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Barcelona officially announce replacement for dismissed Koeman
Barcelona officially announce replacement for dismissed Koeman
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I want to enjoy my time left at Barca – Koeman
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman says he wants to “enjoy the time I have left” as Blaugrana manager as he faces mounting pressure following the defeat by Real Madrid in El Clasico. Barca were beaten 2-1 at home by their biggest rivals on Sunday, which leaves them ninth in La Liga. They travel to in-form Rayo…
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La Liga: Alaves end Atletico Madrid’s unbeaten start
Atletico Madrid missed the chance to move top of La Liga after suffering their first league defeat of the season at Alaves. Alaves, who had lost their first five games of the campaign, took an early lead through Victor Laguardia’s header. Laguardia came to the hosts’ rescue in the second half when he cleared Rodrigo…
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La Liga: I can’t win the battle with the press – Koeman
Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman blasted match referee Carlos del Cerro Grande after receiving a red card during his side’s 0-0 draw with Cadiz, claiming: “In this country, they send you off for nothing!” Barca extended their recent winless run to three matches in all competitions after a stalemate at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on Thursday…
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I’m not worried about my Barca future – Koeman
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has revealed that he is not scared of losing his job ahead of Granada game. “I’m only thinking about the match and the team,” the Dutch said. “The rest is out of my hands. I’m relaxed and confident about winnings matches. We need to get some players back so we have…