Tag: Super Cup
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Simeone’s faith in Atletico champs falters despite Super Cup win
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone may have been momentarily left eating his doubtful words on Friday when his side defeated their heavyweight neighbours Real Madrid to win the Spanish Super Cup, but he still believes his side will not be strong enough to challenge Spain’s two elite sides Real and Barcelona in the major league…
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Madrid boss tips Bale for best season yet
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti hailed his Welsh winger Gareth Bale one of the best players in the world and believes him to be key to their multi-trophy win campaign this season. Bale, 25, completed his move from Tottenham Hotspur to Spanish giants Madrid last summer for a jaw-dropping fee of £85m. He appeared…
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Bale sets sights on Spanish double
Real Madrid ace Gareth Bale has his sights firmly set on winning the ultimate double of the Champions League and La Liga title as he heads into his second season with the Spanish giants. The 25-year-old winger enjoyed massive success in his first season at the Bernabau following his record-breaking £85m arrival last summer,…
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Chelsea Blog: Are Chelsea gambling between the sticks?
Chelsea have not had many selection headaches to contend with in recent years, but this year they look set to have one of their biggest to date. José Mourinho has been left with a huge goal-keeping dilemma with Thibaut Courtois returning from his three year loan spell at Spanish side Atlético Madrid. The shot-stopper…
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Rakitic fires shots at Real Madrid, insisting Sevilla will win Super Cup
Former Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic has told Real Madrid that his former club will beat them in the European Super Cup later this month. Sevilla’s Europa League, inspired by Croatian midfielder Rakitic sees them face off against Spanish rivals Real Madrid in the annual European Super Cup later this month and their former player –…
