La Liga: Real Madrid will be my last dugout, says coach Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Tuesday that he would not coach again when he leaves his current position at Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed on Tuesday that he would not coach again when he leaves his current position at Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Two games that may be crucial to the outcome of La Liga are set to grab the headlines this weekend in Spain, as Betis hosts Real Madrid and Girona travels for a short trip to face FC Barcelona.
Real Madrid entertain Rayo Vallecano in a Madrid derby on Sunday night, and the game could offer Carlo Ancelotti's side the chance to move clear at the top of the table.
Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez has been suspended for three games following his challenge on Girona winger 'Portu' on Saturday's La Liga match.
Pre-season matches are the practice matches that are held between various renowned football clubs, before the inauguration of the new season, for a better start.
Vinicius Junior's tidy finish was cancelled out by a goal from Joselu, who has made a habit of scoring against Madrid since spending three years early in his career with the capital club's 'Castilla' B team, reports DPA.
With his victory against the duo, the France international cemented his position as the favourite for this year's Ballon d'Or, which was presented following the Champions League group-stage draw in Istanbul on Thursday, according to DPA.
After Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas cancelled out Karim Benzema's early penalty on Saturday evening, goals from Luka Modric, Vinicius Jr and Federico Valverde kept Real Madrid rolling early in its title defence.
The Frenchman netted his side's second goal of the match to lift his total number of goals for Real Madrid to 324, taking him past Raul Gonzalez to become the second highest scorer in the club's history behind Cristiano Ronaldo.
Last season's Champions League winners face Eintracht Frankfurt, who beat Glasgow Rangers on penalties to win last season's Europa League, with the Spanish side the clear favorites to lift the title.