The 2022 UEFA Super Cup takes center stage as the opener to the heart of this season's European competition with last year's Champions League and Europa ...
Real Madrid are reliant on the presence of talismanic forward Karim Benzema to score goals, and their preseason matches were proof. Can Eintracht Frankfurt provide enough firepower to keep up with the high-flying Real Madrid machine? 14th min: Chance, Frankfurt! The first real test of the match for either goalkeeper, and Thibaut Courtois is up to the task! Carlo Ancelotti has developed a consistent starting lineup at Real Madrid over the last year, and it's unlikely that will change for this match. Congrats to Karim Benzema, Vinicius Jr, and Ansgar Knauff! All three are in the starting lineup for today's match. That resulted in the opening goal, to which Frankfurt failed to respond. 33rd min: Finally, Madrid with a significant spell of attacking possession thanks to brilliant one-touch passing that carves the Frankfurt midfield up. Frankfurt could bring on new man Mario Gotze as an attacking reinforcement, but Daichi Kamada played well in the first half and it would be harsh to see him off so soon. 49th min: Sebastian Rode beautifully weaves through the Real Madrid midfield, but an eventual feed to Rafael Borre is out of reach. Frankfurt showing some signs of frustration as the referee blows his whistle for fouls in the other direction. 75th min: Frankfurt have a break down the right with Muani, but Casemiro defends spectacularly and ends the chance. Casemiro was the game’s best player, marauding all over the pitch to put a lid on the Frankfurt attack and provide some threat up front as well.
David Alaba and Karim Benzema scored the goals as Real Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup for a record-equalling fifth time.
Oliver Glasner, Frankfurt coach: "We improved compared to our last game [against Bayern], but Real Madrid have two or three great chances against every opponent in the world and then we conceded the opening goal after a corner. Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid goalkeeper:"We could have scored one or two more in the first half and also in the second half. Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid coach: "The opening goal was a loose ball at the far post. Our plan was to try and get crosses into that specific area because our analysis told us that they were weaker on the back post generally. The European champions not only coped but excelled against a brand of football they don't usually enjoy. The game opened up as Frankfurt pressed to get back into the contest.
Real Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup in Helsinki on Wednesday night, defeating Europa League champions Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0. In the first half, ...
He finished the season well, he scored a goal today and now he’s going for the Ballon d’Or award.” The ball had drawn Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, Evan N’Dicka, and Tuta out of position, allowing the Austrian to pass into an empty net. This is Real Madrid’s fifth victory in the traditional season opener and Carlo Ancelotti’s fourth as manager.
Goals from David Alaba and Karim Benzema gave Real Madrid a 2-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt and a fifth UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.
The match also highlighted the growing gap between the Champions League and Europa League competitions, with Madrid being the ninth Champions League team to win the competition in the past 10 years. Frankfurt fought hard in the closing stages but Madrid were able to dominate the game to win their fifth Super Cup from eight attempts. After the goal, Madrid stepped it up a gear and should have gone 2-0 up, with Benzema uncharacteristically dragging the ball wide with the goal begging in the 41st minute.
Real Madrid and Frankfurt emerged winners of the Champions League and the Europa League competitions respectively, and will have to...
However, the German underdog will be hoping to cause an upset and defeat Carlo Ancelotti’s men. D. Kamada D. Sow D. Alaba D. Carvajal Madrid and Frankfurt emerged winners of the Champions League and the Europa League competitions respectively, and will have to challenge each other for the Super Cup trophy at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium.
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In truth, it’s hard to envisage a world in which Ronaldo isn’t playing for United in 2022/23, as there just does not seem to be enough interest in him from top European clubs. The Champions League is his personal playground and he wants to play in the competition in every remaining year of his professional career. Cristiano Ronaldo has made it very clear that he’d prefer to be playing for a new club in 2022/23.
What happened? Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was quizzed by fans about Ronaldo while staying at a hotel in Helsinki for the club's UEFA Super Cup final ...
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Ballon d'Or? In my opinion, he already deserved it last year and even more so this year." He told Movistar: "Barca... there are seasons that we all do better or worse but Barca is one of the most important institutions in the world along with Madrid, it has to return to being what it is and that is good for everyone, for world soccer." Real Madrid president Florentino Perez believes the revival of Barcelona is "good for world football". The Catalans have revamped their squad with the signings of the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde in the summer transfer window, and Perez hopes to see Madrid's Clasico rivals challenging again.
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And in his debut season in Madrid, the defender played a crucial role as the Spanish giants claimed the 2021–22 La Liga, Supercopa, and Champions League trophies. Alaba captained Austria during the UEFA Euro 2020, leading the team to the competition’s knockout stages for the first time in their history. In a match against France, Alaba made his debut for the Austrian national team, becoming their youngest player in history.
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"He does have his allies in the camp but a lot are fed up with how he is going about things." "It is clear to see [that in] the second half we were better in midfield with Eriksen down and Ronaldo up," Ten Hag said. Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag introduced Ronaldo in the second half but the forward was unable to find the net, as United suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has brutally shut down talk of a potential reunion with Manchester United wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo in a video that ...
Florentino Perez has mocked the idea of Real Madrid making an offer for Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has brutally shut down talk of a potential reunion with Manchester United wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo, as the Portuguese superstar continues to struggle attracting offers from European giants. - Florentino Perez has shut down talk of a reunion with forward Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez believes the revival of Barcelona is "good for world football".
Ballon d'Or? In my opinion, he already deserved it last year and even more so this year." He told Movistar: "Barca... there are seasons that we all do better or worse but Barca is one of the most important institutions in the world along with Madrid, it has to return to being what it is and that is good for everyone, for world soccer." Real Madrid president Florentino Perez believes the revival of Barcelona is "good for world football". The Catalans have revamped their squad with the signings of the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde in the summer transfer window, and Perez hopes to see Madrid's Clasico rivals challenging again.
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Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, has hinted that the club won't re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo because of his age. Ronaldo is desperate to leave.
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