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April 7, 2026
Valverde's hunger, sacrifice and goals should have Madrid confident -- and Bayern fearful
This has been something of a lost season for Real Madrid, but the tenacity and form of Federico Valverde may yet bring trophies to the Spanish capital.
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March 24, 2026
Sevilla, fighting relegation, are a shambles. Can Sergio Ramos save them?
Ramos may not be the most-liked player in Sevilla's history but most fans would welcome him back to take over.
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March 16, 2026
Arbeloa's youth revolution at Real Madrid is straight from Pep's playbook
Promoted from the B team, Álvaro Arbeloa has overseen the biggest influx of young talent into Real Madrid's first team in living memory. Sound familiar?
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March 10, 2026
Real Madrid have a gaping, Rodri-sized hole in their midfield
Madrid will get a good look at the world's best midfield generals when they face Rodri's Man City in the UCL.
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March 2, 2026
Yamal is eclipsing young Ronaldo, Messi. Are Barça too dependent on him already?
Lamine Yamal's goal and assist stats are streets ahead of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé at the same age. But is he playing too much?
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February 24, 2026
Back at the Bernabéu: Could Mourinho return to coach Real Madrid again?
Wednesday's clash isn't just a chance for José Mourinho's Benfica to eliminate Real Madrid from the Champions League. It might also be an audition.
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