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When the 2023/24 LALIGA EA SPORTS schedule was released, Matchday 13 immediately stood out as being one of the most mouthwatering of the entire season. There are so many huge fixtures coming up this weekend, not least ELGRAN DERBI between Sevilla FC and Real Betis on Sunday evening.
Several more fascinating fixtures are on the schedule before that rivalry match, including Athletic Club vs RC Celta on Friday night.
The coaches in this fixture, Ernesto Valverde and Rafa Benítez, are both two-time winners of the Spanish championship, but the latter currently finds himself in the relegation zone with RC Celta and looking to escape the bottom three.
With Athletic Club in fifth and chasing European qualification, both these sides have a lot to play for when the ball gets rolling at San Mamés.
Girona FC, the new league leaders, are in action in the first of Saturday’s games. It’ll be a very special occasion for their coach Míchel, as he returns to Rayo Vallecano, the club he used to play for and manage. Míchel is still beloved in Vallecas, but this will be a tough test for his side as they take on a Rayo Vallecano team who have gone eight rounds without losing in LALIGA EA SPORTS, which is a club record.
Bottom-placed UD Almería are in action next when they host Real Sociedad and they are desperate to secure their first victory of the season.
The two Basque coaches in this fixture, Gaizka Garitano and Imanol Alguacil, know each other very well, so should be an interesting duel at the Power Horse Stadium.
There are then two fixtures taking place simultaneously at 18:30 CET on Saturday, with Granada CF vs Getafe CF and CA Osasuna vs UD Las Palmas. Given that both games are between teams fighting for similar objectives in the standings, the two duels promise to be lively.
Another huge game will then take place in the Spanish capital on Saturday night when Real Madrid host Valencia CF.
These two clubs come into this clash with identical form across the past four matchdays, during which time both sides have collected eight points. Valencia CF haven’t won at the Bernabéu since 2008, but this is a young and energetic Los Che side that is full of confidence.
On Sunday, there are three more matches. FC Barcelona against Deportivo Alavés is the first of them, and the Basque side will travel to Catalonia with fond memories of their previous away game against Barça, a 1-1 draw in October of 2021.
That was just before Xavi took over in the Barça dugout and the current coach will be determined to put on a show for the fans at Montjuïc on this occasion.
ELGRAN DERBI follows at 18:30 CET on Sunday evening, and this is always one of the standout fixtures on the LALIGA EA SPORTS calendar. Widely considered to be one of the most passionate derbies in world football, considering 17 percent of the city’s residents are registered members of either Sevilla FC or Real Betis, ELGRAN DERBI always delivers. Of their past 15 meetings, only three of them have been won by more than one goal, which shows that this is almost always a closely fought game. With Sevilla FC having a home advantage for this one but Real Betis approaching the game in better form, anything could happen.
The final fixture of the matchday is another juicy one, as Atlético de Madrid do battle with Villarreal CF. For Diego Simeone, El Submarino Amarillo are one of the trickiest opponents he has had during his tenure as he has won just seven of their 22 meetings and hasn’t achieved victory on the past three occasions when Villarreal CF have visited the Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano. Having lost to a team wearing yellow last matchday, at UD Las Palmas, Simeone will be determined to get back to winning ways this time around.
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Real Madrid have officially completed the signing of England midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on a six-year contract.
The Spanish club will pay an initial fee of 103 million euros (£88.5 million) for the 19-year-old, with potential add-ons that could take the total deal value to 133.9 million euros (£115 million). Bellingham, who began his career at Birmingham City, will be presented as a Real Madrid player at a ceremony on Thursday.
In a statement, Bellingham expressed gratitude to everyone at Dortmund and the fans for their support during his three-year tenure. He acknowledged the honor of wearing the Dortmund jersey and wished the club all the best for the future.
“Thank you to everyone at BVB [Dortmund] and to the fans for everything over the past three years,” Bellingham said.
“It’s been an honour to wear your jersey so many times, in big and small moments.
“Even though I look forward to my next destination, I will never forget the journey there. Once a Borusse, always a Borusse. All the best for the future.”
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Bellingham’s exceptional performances, including being named the Bundesliga’s player of the season, contributed to Dortmund’s strong campaign as they narrowly missed out on the league title.
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🤍 #HeyJude pic.twitter.com/Fm1Pw3brEs— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) June 14, 2023
With the initial fee, he becomes the second-most expensive English footballer, trailing only Jack Grealish, who joined Manchester City from Aston Villa for £100 million in 2021. Bellingham’s transfer also makes him Real Madrid’s second-most expensive signing, behind Eden Hazard’s move from Chelsea in 2019.
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During his time at Dortmund, Bellingham made history as the club’s youngest captain at the age of 19. In the 2022-23 season, he made 42 appearances, scoring 14 goals and providing seven assists.
Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke expressed appreciation for Bellingham’s passion and the fruitful collaboration between the player and the club. He also extended gratitude to Real Madrid for their fair and constructive negotiations.
“We thank Jude for three years of passion for Borussia Dortmund. It was a fantastic time together,” Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke said.
“We would also like to thank Real Madrid for the always fair and constructive discussions.”
Bellingham’s transfer fee to Dortmund in 2020, which amounted to £25 million, made him the most expensive 17-year-old in football history. Despite some criticism, Birmingham retired his shirt number following the deal, despite Bellingham only having played one full season of professional football at the time.
Although Bellingham has been included in Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia, he will not participate due to ongoing rehabilitation from an injury that kept him out of Dortmund’s final game of the season.
Real Madrid has reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund for the acquisition of highly talented England midfielder Jude Bellingham, in a deal worth a staggering 103 million euros (£88.5 million).
The 19-year-old, who made the switch from Birmingham City to Dortmund in July 2020, showcased his immense potential as one of England’s standout performers during the 2022 World Cup.
Bellingham has communicated his desire for the move and is expected to undergo a medical examination in the coming days. The midfielder, who has attracted interest from several top European clubs, is set to sign a lucrative six-year contract with Real Madrid.
Dortmund, in an official statement, confirmed that the Spanish club will pay an initial fee of 103 million euros, with additional potential add-ons included in the agreement. If all the performance-related criteria are met, the total value of the deal could reach an impressive 133.9 million euros (£115 million).
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Both Manchester City and Liverpool were among the clubs vying for Bellingham’s signature, but it appears Real Madrid has secured the talented youngster, making him the world’s third-most expensive teenager. Additionally, Bellingham’s transfer will also make him the second-most expensive English footballer in history, trailing only Eden Hazard’s move to Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2019, which cost 115 million euros.
Liverpool had withdrawn from the race to sign Bellingham back in April, citing the exorbitant costs associated with the deal. At the time, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp likened discussions about high-value transfers to a child’s desire for a Ferrari as a Christmas present.
When Bellingham left Birmingham City for Dortmund, commanding a fee of £25 million, he became the most expensive 17-year-old in football history. Despite having only completed a single full season of professional football, some critics mocked Birmingham’s decision to retire the teenager’s shirt number. However, Bellingham quickly silenced the doubters with his remarkable performances at Dortmund, and in October of last year, he achieved a historic milestone by becoming the club’s youngest-ever captain at the age of 19.
Throughout this season, Bellingham has featured prominently for Dortmund, appearing in 42 matches, contributing 14 goals, and providing seven assists. His remarkable progress and potential have caught the attention of Real Madrid, who are now set to secure his services in a high-profile transfer deal.
Real Madrid has officially announced that it has terminated the contract of Belgian winger Eden Hazard after an arduous four-year stay
Following the termination, the Belgian now becomes a free agent.
The Spanish powerhouse confirmed this significant decision through a statement released on its official website, marking the conclusion of Hazard’s tenure at the iconic Bernabeu stadium.
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Having joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2019 for a staggering £90 million transfer fee, Hazard’s arrival was seen as a pinnacle moment in his career, as he showcased exceptional abilities during his time with Chelsea. However, the 32-year-old winger’s stay at the Santiago Bernabeu has been plagued by a series of unfortunate events, including frequent injuries and a severe decline in both form and confidence.
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Reports suggest that Hazard’s relationship with Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti had deteriorated to the point where communication between the two had become scarce in recent months. Furthermore, Hazard’s contributions on the field have been limited, making just 10 appearances across all competitions this season.
With Real Madrid officially terminating his contract, Eden Hazard now enters the market as a free agent, paving the way for new opportunities and potentially a fresh start in his professional career.
Real Madrid has stated that the constant racist abuse targeted at Vinicius Junior is a “hate crime” and has officially reported the incident to the Spanish State Attorney General’s Office.
Brazilian winger Vinicius has spoken out about the repeated instances of racism he has faced in various Spanish cities. During the match against Valencia, a fan made racist gestures towards him.
Valencia has stated that the fan has been identified and will be banned from the stadium for life.
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Vinicius expressed his frustration on Twitter, mentioning death threats, offensive gestures, and other incidents that have been documented. He believes that these incidents are not isolated, but rather a continuous problem that occurs in multiple cities throughout Spain.
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Real Madrid strongly condemned the events and issued a statement denouncing the attacks against Vinicius. The club views these acts as an attack on the principles of coexistence in society. Real Madrid considers them to be hate crimes and has filed a formal complaint with the state attorney general’s office to investigate and hold those responsible accountable.
Real Madrid cited Article 124 of the Spanish constitution, which grants the public prosecutor’s office the authority to ensure justice and protect the rights of citizens.
They have sought the involvement of the state attorney general’s office due to the seriousness of the incidents, while also reserving their right to participate as a private plaintiff in any legal proceedings that may arise from this situation.
Barcelona’s much-anticipated LaLiga title celebrations fell flat at Camp Nou as they suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Xavi’s side had clinched the top-flight crown with a resounding 4-2 victory over Espanyol in their previous outing, sparking jubilant scenes on the pitch.
However, their return home was met with disappointment as Mikel Merino’s early strike and Alexander Sorloth’s breakaway finish secured the three points for La Real.
Despite a late header from Robert Lewandowski reigniting hope for Barca, Real Sociedad held on for a historic away win at Camp Nou, their first since May 1991. The result puts Imanol Alguacil’s side in pole position for securing Champions League football, with just three games remaining in the season.
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Real Sociedad caught their hosts off guard with a swift counter-attack, as Merino calmly slotted home an early finish to give them the lead. Barcelona had an opportunity to equalize when Ousmane Dembele connected with Lewandowski’s delivery, but an outstanding save from Alex Remiro denied them. Lewandowski himself missed a close-range chance, dragging his shot wide.
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Barcelona’s luck continued at the other end of the pitch, with Ander Barrenetxea squandering two golden opportunities and Marc-Andre ter Stegen denying Mohamed Ali-Cho. However, Sorloth made no mistake when presented with a superb counter-attacking opportunity, heading home to extend Real Sociedad’s lead.
Lewandowski’s impressive header in the late stages of the game set up a thrilling finale. However, Real Sociedad held firm during five minutes of added time, securing a deserving victory and moving five points clear of fifth-placed Villarreal in the league standings.
The defeat tarnished Barcelona’s celebration of their first league title since 2019, leaving a bitter taste after their recent triumph. As the season nears its end, Real Sociedad’s well-earned win puts them in a favorable position for a coveted Champions League spot, while Barcelona will aim to regroup and finish the campaign on a high note.
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