Barcelona see off Madrid in thrilling El Clásico to close on title

Raphinha scored twice as FC Barcelona overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a crucial 4-3 home victory against rivals Real Madrid in a pulsating Clasico on Sunday, edging them closer to the La Liga title. Los Blancos had raced into an early two goal lead courtesy of Kylian Mbappe who completed his hat-trick in the second half but it was not enough as Barca battled back to record a crucial victory.

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Koundé strikes late as Barcelona down Madrid to claim Copa Del Rey

Jules Kounde lashed in an extra-time screamer as Barcelona beat Real Madrid to win the Copa del Rey in a remarkable Clasico in Seville. After a 2-2 draw in 90 minutes and with penalties appearing inevitable, the Barcelona defender took possession of the ball 22 yards out and drilled a fine effort into the bottom corner. Barca had been by far the better side in the first half and led through Pedri’s fantastic first-time strike from outside the box but found themselves trailing Madrid in the final ten minutes after a dramatic second half turn around.

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Atletico Madrid strike at the death to stun Barcelona

Alexander Sørloth struck deep in stoppage time to hand Atletico Madrid a 2-1 comeback win at Barcelona on Saturday that moved them top of LaLiga with their 12th consecutive victory across all competitions. Pedri had given the host a first half lead before Rodrigo De Paul drew Atleti level early in the second half teeing up an exciting finale that was decided by Sørloth.

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Barcelona turn on the style to rout Madrid in El Clásico

Robert Lewandowski scored twice in three minutes as La Liga leaders Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid in El Clasico to move six points clear of their rivals. A devastating second-half display saw the Polish international score a quick brace while teen sensation Lamine Yamal scored an historic third before Raphinha added a superb fourth to round out a resounding victory for the Catalan giants.

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Julian Nagelsmann appointed as new Bayern Munich manager

Bayern Munich have announced that Julian Nagelsmann will leave Bundesliga rivals RB Leipzig to become their new head coach on July 1st. The Bavarian club were forced into the move after current manager Hansi Flick request his contract be terminated at the end of the season as he eyes taking over the German national team.

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