Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid Date: 17/01/2016 Kick-off: 3:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM EST Television coverage: NOW TV, Sky Sports 3/HD (UK), beIN Sports USA, beIN Sports en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A. (USA) Online Streaming: fuboTV (USA), Sky Go (UK) Match Real Madrid News Real Madrid have been left rocked with the news that they will be suspended in the transfer market by FIFA due to irregularities in their transfer dealings. The announcement would most certainly have been very unsettling for Madrid but manager Zinedine Zidane will have to focus on matters on the pitch and the Frenchman … [Read more...]
Probable Barcelona Lineup vs Espanyol – Youngsters to star
Venue: Power8 Stadium, Barcelona Date: 01/13/2016 Kick-off: 8:00 PM GMT / 03:00 PM EST Television coverage: LaLigaTVCOPA (UK), beIN Sports USA, beIN Sports en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A. (USA) Online Streaming: fuboTV (USA), Sky Go (UK) Match Formation - 4-3-3 Goalkeeper Marc Andre ter-Stegen will once again be taking up his station in goal for Barcelona during the Copa Del Rey encounter against Espanyol and the German will be relaxed with the knowledge that he will have to be beaten at least thrice in order for his side to lose. Nonetheless, ter-Stegen will be determined to keep a … [Read more...]
Barcelona’s Top Three performers against Granada
Lionel Messi Lionel Messi is widely expected to claim the Balon d’Or award in the gala which is set to take place in Zurich on Monday and his wonderful performance in Barcelona’s 4-0 victory over Granada served to show exactly why. Messi was simply sensational on the day and managed to fire three past the hapless Granada backline. The Argentine genius has been delivering such majestic performances on a consistent basis throughout 2015 and there is no doubt whatsoever that he deserves the title as the ‘Best Player in the World’. Arda Turan Following a mediocre debut for Barcelona in the Copa … [Read more...]
Probable Real Madrid Lineup vs Deportivo: James to be reinstated
Venue: Santiago Benabeu, Madrid Date: 09/07/2016 Kick-off: 7:30 PM GMT / 02:30 PM EST Television coverage: Sky Sports 1/HD; beIN Sports USA, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A., beIN Sports en Español (USA) Online Streaming: fuboTV (USA), Sky Go (UK) (4-3-3) Goalkeeper Keylor Navas did not enjoy the best of games against Valencia last time out but the Costa Rican star is in no real danger of losing his spot as the number one goalkeeper at the Santiago Bernabeu. That said though, Navas will be looking to make a good impression and keep a clean sheet against Deportivo in order to impress new … [Read more...]
Probable Barcelona Lineup vs Granada: Bravo, Arda and Vidal starting
Venue: Nou Camp, Barcelona Date: 09/07/2016 Kick-off: 3:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM EST Television coverage: beIN Sports USA, beIN Sports en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A. (USA) Online Streaming: fuboTV (USA), Sky Go (UK) Match Formation - 4-3-3 Goalkeeper Claudio Bravo was handed a well deserved rest in Barcelona’s 4-1 triumph over Espanyol in the midweek Copa Del Rey encounter but one can be sure that the Chilean star will once again take his place in goal for the La Liga encounter with Granada this weekend. Defence Manager Luis Enrique surprisingly did not hand the likes of Thomas Vermaelen … [Read more...]
Real Madrid vs Deportivo La Coruna: Preview, Predicted Lineups and Prediction
Venue: Santiago Benabeu, Madrid Date: 09/07/2016 Kick-off: 7:30 PM GMT / 02:30 PM EST Television coverage: Sky Sports 1/HD; beIN Sports USA, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A., beIN Sports en Español (USA) Online Streaming: fuboTV (USA), Sky Go (UK) Match Real Madrid News Real Madrid took the surprise decision of dispensing with the services of manager Rafael Benitez following their 2-2 draw against Valencia last time out and now club legend Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the replacement for the Spaniard. Many within the club are hoping that Zidane will be able to do a good job at the helm of … [Read more...]
Barcelona vs Granada: Preview, Predicted Lineups and Prediction
Venue: Nou Camp, Barcelona Date: 09/07/2016 Kick-off: 3:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM EST Television coverage: beIN Sports USA, beIN Sports en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A. (USA) Online Streaming: fuboTV (USA), Sky Go (UK) Match Barcelona News Barcelona managed to return to winning ways in emphatic fashion after claiming a fine 4-1 victory over rivals Espanyol in the midweek Copa Del Rey encounter and it would certainly have been very pleasing for the fans to see their team getting back to their best. Now Barcelona will be looking to claim a victory in La Liga as well in order to reclaim top … [Read more...]
Probable Barcelona Lineup vs Espanyol – First taste of Turan and Vidal
Venue: Nou Camp, Barcelona Date: 06/01/2016 Kick-off: 7:30 PM GMT / 02:15 PM EST Television coverage: LaLiga TVCOPA (UK); beIN Sports en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A. Online Streaming: fuboTV (USA), Sky Go (UK) Match Formation - 4-3-3 Goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has had to wait patiently for his chance in the cup competitions due to the fantastic form shown by Claudio Bravo and the German will now surely be keen on impressing on Wednesday night when he will start in goal against Espanyol. Despite the lack of opportunities, there is no doubting that ter Stegen is a top class … [Read more...]
Barcelona vs Espanyol: Preview, Predicted Lineups and Prediction
Venue: Nou Camp, Barcelona Date: 06/01/2016 Kick-off: 7:30 PM GMT / 02:15 PM EST Television coverage: LaLiga TVCOPA (UK); beIN Sports en Español, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A. Online Streaming: fuboTV (USA), Sky Go (UK) Match Barcelona News Barcelona only managed a 0-0 draw upon their return to the La Liga in the Catalan derby against Espanyol last weekend and the result means that Blaugrana’s lead at the top of the table has been further reduced. The dropped points would most certainly have been very disappointing for manager Luis Enrique but his side will be awarded the opportunity to exact … [Read more...]
Real Madrid’s Worst Three performers against Valencia
Pepe With Raphael Varane back to full fitness, Pepe needed to deliver a good performance in order to keep his place in the starting lineup intact but unfortunately, the Portuguese star did just the opposite against Valencia. Looking very shaky as well as clumsy, Pepe made a host of poor decisions throughout the game and was at fault for allowing Paco Alcacer to grab the equalizer late into the game. While the 33-year old did look impressive with deliveries into the box, he simply did not exude confidence from the back and it would not be a surprise if the veteran is replaced by Varane in … [Read more...]