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Liverpool face Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Paris, and the Merseyside club are sure to remember the 2018 clash at Kyiv, where Los Blancos comfortably defeated the Premier League side 3-1. Sadio Mane was Liverpool's lone scorer, while Gareth Bale knocked in two and Karim Benzema scored another. ,The insult to Jurgen Klopp's side was compounded by an injury - literally - due to Madrid's then-defender Sergio Ramos' foul. Locking Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah's arm, Ramos cleared the ball before taking both of them down. Salah suffered a ligament injury to his shoulder, forcing the Egyptian out of action. ,The Reds were looking to Salah's prolific form that season and presence on the field to make an impact, but after him having to go off, they struggled against Madrid, whose mentality in the European tournament is tough to match for most, even on a good day. ,Also Read | UEFA Champions League final: 3 Real Madrid players to watch out for,Since then, Salah has been out for revenge. In 2019, Liverpool managed to come back from their 2018 loss to win the Champions League, defeating Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid. Meanwhile, in 2020, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain faced off in the finals, and 2021 saw Chelsea defeat Manchester City to win the European trophy. ,However, this year, Salah has a chance to get even, and the 29-year-old seemed determined after winning the Golden Boot jointly with Heung-min Son, for being the highest PL scorer. ,Also Read | UEFA Champions League Final: 3 Liverpool players to watch out for,We’re not done yet he tweeted, on the day Liverpool lost the PL title to Manchester City in a nail-biting finish to the season. ,Football has often been a game of redemption, as Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti well knows. Speaking ahead of the fixture, he recalled the 2005 AC Milan loss to Liverpool, where the Anfield side had come up from being three goals down at halftime to win the game in penalties. However, Ancelotti with Milan, got even in 2007, defeating Liverpool. ,It remains to be seen if Klopp and Salah have karma on their side as the two clubs battle for Europe's highest footballing glory.

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Locking Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah's arm, Ramos cleared the ball before taking both of them down. Salah suffered a ligament injury to his shoulder, forcing the Egyptian out of action.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"others\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">1. Ramos puts his upper arm across Salah&#39;s chest and pulls him back (a foul)<br>2. Salah hooks Ramos&#39; arm, trying to hold him off<br>3. Ramos kicks the ball away<br>4. Ramos wraps his arm around Salah&#39;s forearm and sticks his hip out to take Salah down <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLFinal2018?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#UCLFinal2018</a> <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/SergioRamos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">@SergioRamos</a> <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/MoSalah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">@MoSalah</a> <a href=\\\"https://t.co/p7H2WwuDhZ\\\">pic.twitter.com/p7H2WwuDhZ</a></p>&mdash; Nanaimo Steve (@NanaimoSteve) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/NanaimoSteve/status/1001173075302301696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">May 28, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">1. Ramos puts his upper arm across Salah&#39;s chest and pulls him back (a foul)<br>2. Salah hooks Ramos&#39; arm, trying to hold him off<br>3. Ramos kicks the ball away<br>4. Ramos wraps his arm around Salah&#39;s forearm and sticks his hip out to take Salah down <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLFinal2018?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#UCLFinal2018</a> <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/SergioRamos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">@SergioRamos</a> <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/MoSalah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">@MoSalah</a> <a href=\\\"https://t.co/p7H2WwuDhZ\\\">pic.twitter.com/p7H2WwuDhZ</a></p>&mdash; Nanaimo Steve (@NanaimoSteve) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/NanaimoSteve/status/1001173075302301696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">May 28, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The Reds were looking to Salah's prolific form that season and presence on the field to make an impact, but after him having to go off, they struggled against Madrid, whose mentality in the European tournament is tough to match for most, even on a good day.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Also Read |&nbsp;</b><a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/uefa-champions-league-final-3-real-madrid-players-to-watch-out-for\\\">UEFA Champions League final: 3 Real Madrid players to watch out for</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Since then, Salah has been out for revenge. In 2019, Liverpool managed to come back from their 2018 loss to win the Champions League, defeating <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/harry-kane-lauds-brilliant-antonio-conte-for-changing-tottenham-hotspurs-mindset\\\">Tottenham Hotspur</a> in Madrid. 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<ul>
  <li>Liverpool and Real Madrid play in the Champions League final&nbsp;</li>
  <li>The two sides last met in the 2018 final</li>
  <li>Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1, after Sergio Ramos injured Mohamed Salah</li>
</ul>

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In CL final, Liverpool has a 2018 score to settle with Real Madrid

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Lionel Messi, Paris Saint-Germain forward, reportedly plans to move to Inter Miami in 2023 to try his luck in Major League Soccer. Also Read: PSG striker Mbappe wins French league's best player award for 3rd time,The Argentinian footballer has had a mixed campaign at Parc des Princes, contributing 11 goals and 13 assists from 32 appearances but failing to lead PSG past the last 16 of the Champions League. If reports are to be believed, the 34-year-old Barcelona legend will be losing his forward line partner Kylian Mbappe in the coming weeks. Frenchman is likely to complete his move to Real Madrid. Also Read: Blood, sweat, and chaos: Re-living Real Madrid's journey to the UCL final,According to DirecTV Sports Argentina correspondent Alex Candal, following Mbappe’s path, Messi will move out of France to play in MLS as soon as his contract expires next year. Candal indicated on Tuesday that “the contract is done and will be signed in August”, despite a series of denials from people close to the Argentina international. There are also reports that Messi will move to Inter Miami as he is offered a 35 % share of the club. Inter Miami currently has three owners in David Beckham, Jorge Mas and Jose Mas. Also Read: From Lionel Messi to Roger Federer: The 10 highest-earning athletes in the world in 2022,Messi, who owns a condo in Miami Beach, has long been linked with a late-career move to the three-year-old Major League Soccer club. But those rumours were given new life on Monday when Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham posted Instagram photos of himself with PSG stars Messi, Neymar, Sergio Ramos and Kylian Mbappe. Stating the matter, Jorge Mas said the club would leap at the opportunity to offer the longtime Barcelona star a contract offer when his PSG days are done. Also Read: Stop joking: Messi's reaction to Real Madrid's UCL comeback vs Man City,“Leo Messi is still one of the best players in the world, his skills have not diminished,” Inter Miami co-owner and executive director Jorge Mas told the Miami Herald back in February. Messi’s agents, over, rubbished the report. They said the report “is completely false, Leo has not yet decided on his future. And if Leo Messi has crossed paths with David Beckham in the last few hours, it is only as part of PSG’s stay in Doha where the former English midfielder plays a role as an ambassador for the next World Cup in Qatar.”

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<ul>
  <li>Messi’s contract at Parc des Princes will expire next year</li>
  <li>The footballer is reportedly unhappy as Kylian Mbappe is likely to complete his transfer to Real Madrid</li>
  <li>Messi has long been linked to a late-career move to Major League Soccer</li>
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Lionel Messi to join Inter Miami in 2023?

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PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain all but sealed a record-equaling 10th French league crown with five rounds to spare by winning 3-0 at Angers on Wednesday.PSG is 15 points ahead of second-place Marseille with five rounds left and has a vastly superior goal difference, but still still needs one point at home against Lens on Saturday to clinch the title.PSG is set to move level with Saint-Etienne, which won its 10th title in 1981 and is fighting to stay up this season. PSG only had two titles to Marseille's nine when cash-rich Qatari owners QSI bought PSG in 2011.Kylian Mbappe fired PSG ahead from the edge of the penalty area in the 28th minute after swapping passes with right back Achraf Hakimi. Former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos headed in Angel Di Maria’s cross following a short corner just before the break, and captain Marquinhos headed in another fine pass from Di Maria in the 77th.It looked like PSG would be able to start celebrating the title as Nantes led twice at Marseille. But Marseille rallied with Dimitri Payet netting two penalties and midfielder Amine Harit clinching a 3-2 win when he scored against his former club in the 75th.Marseille strengthened its bid to finish second in the automatic Champions League spot as it now holds a six-point lead over Rennes and Strasbourg. Alsace-side Strasbourg beat Rennes 2-1 at home.___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

PSG on verge of record-equaling 10th title, Marseille wins

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Paris Saint-Germain looked sluggish and apathetic Sunday as the French league leader slumped to a 3-0 loss at Monaco, with Wissam Ben Yedder scoring twice. Following PSG's exit from the Champions League in the last-16 at the hands of Real Madrid, the poor display at the Stade Louis II won't ease the wrath of ultras who have been calling for sporting director Leonardo and president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to leave. Also read: Chelsea cannot show self-pity due to off-field turmoil: Thomas Tuchel,With nine matches left to play, PSG still enjoys a 15-point lead at the top of the standings and remains well on track to equal Saint-Etienne’s record of 10 French league titles. Monaco moved to seventh place. PSG enjoyed the possession but was largely toothless in attack and the hosts deservedly took the lead in the 25th minute after Youssouf Fofana opened space down the right flank and crossed the ball for Ben Yedder. Also Read: Chelsea fans can buy club shares, claims bidder Martin Broughton,With his back to the goal, the France forward connected with the ball and sent it into the back of the net with a subtle flick with the outside of his foot. Monaco could have gone into the break with a bigger lead but missed a couple of other chances before the interval. PSG's first real chance came in the 51st when Kylian Mbappé made the most of Neymar's through ball to break into the area only to fluff his shot. Substitute Kevin Volland came on as a replacement for Gelson Martins and immediately made an impact to beat PSG 'keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from close range at the conclusion of a well-executed collective move in the 68th. Also Read: Troubled Chelsea into FA Cup semis; Arsenal wins in league,Yedder made it 3-0 with six minutes left from the penalty spot following Presnel Kimpembe's reckless tackle from behind on Volland. Donnarumma managed to parry the striker's kick, but the ball bounced into the net. PSG was without Lionel Messi, who was ruled out with flu-like symptoms. In addition to the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, PSG was also without Sergio Ramos, Angel di María, Juan Bernat, Layvin Kurzawa and Ander Herrera. Lagging behind PSG and chasing a runner-up finish, Marseille and Nice played later at the Stade Velodrome.

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<ul>
  <li>Monaco defeated PSG 3-0</li>
  <li>With nine matches left to play, PSG still enjoys a 15-point lead at the top of the standings</li>
  <li>Marseille and Nice played later at the Stade Velodrome</li>
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Ligue 1 leader PSG slumps to disappointing loss at Monaco

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PARIS (AP) — Lionel Messi will miss Paris Saint-Germain's French league match at Monaco after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the past couple of days, his club said.Messi, who joined Paris Saint-Germain last summer, has been struggling throughout his first season in the French league. Before Sunday’s trip to Monaco, Messi has scored just seven goals in 26 games in all competitions. It’s a stark contrast compared to his figures from last season when he bagged 38 goals with Barcelona. In addition to the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, PSG will also be missing Keylor Navas, Sergio Ramos, Angel di María, Juan Bernat, Layvin Kurzawa and Ander Herrera at the Stade Louis II.PSG has a 15-point lead at the top of the standings as it chases a record-equaling 10th French title. Lagging 15 points behind PSG and chasing a runner-up finish, Marseille and Nice meet at the Stade Velodrome in Sunday’s showcase match. Nice will be missing suspended defender Dante. ___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Messi ruled out of PSG match at Monaco

Kylian Mbappe, Paris Saint Germain's star-forward, was named in the team's squad for the Champions League mega-clash versus Real Madrid despite nursing a sore left foot. The two sides will clash on Wednesday, March 10 at the Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid. ,Mbappe injured his left foot during training on Monday, two days before the team travels to Real Madrid for their second leg of the round of 16. PSG said the 23-year-old received treatment and that his fitness will be reassessed on Tuesday. ,Also read: FIFA allows overseas players to leave Russian clubs 'without consequences',Mbappe scored scored a stoppage time winner in the first leg of the round of 16 against Madrid. PSG lead 1-0. The winner of the contest will head to the quarter-finals. ,Mbappé, who has been linked with a move to Madrid when his contract expires at the end of the season, has been in stellar form with 24 goals and 17 assists in all competitions. He was suspended at the weekend when PSG lost at Nice 1-0 in the French league. ,Also read: Harry Kane surpasses Arsenal legend Thierry Henry in elite Premier League list,Pochettino is set to be without former Madrid defender Sergio Ramos and Spaniard Ander Herrera because of injuries, and Achraf Hakimi, another former Madrid player, was listed as doubtful. Ramos will make the trip to the Spanish capital despite not being available. PSG squad: Keylor Navas, Achraf Hakimi, Presnel Kimpembe, Marquinhos, Marco Verratti, Kylian Mbappé, Leandro Paredes, Mauro Icardi, Neymar Jr, Angel Di María, Danilo Pereira, Colin Dagba, Georginio Wijnaldum, Abdou Diallo, Julian Draxler, Thilo Kehrer, Nuno Mendes, Idrissa Gueye, Eric-Junior Dina-Ebimbe, Lionel Messi, Xavi Simons, Edouard Michut, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Alexandre Letellier,Also read: PL: 5-star Spurs run riot against struggling Everton to boost top 4 hopes,Madrid eliminated PSG at this stage in 2018 en route to winning the title for the third year in a row, although the French club came out on top in the two previous knockout encounters between the teams. Madrid is the record 13-time European champion, while PSG is seeking its first Champions League trophy. A crowd of 60,000 — the biggest since the coronavirus pandemic started — is expected at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, which remains below its full capacity because of renovation work.

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<ul>
  <li>Paris Saint Germain will face Real Madrid on Wednesday</li>
  <li>Mbappe injured his left foot during training on Monday</li>
  <li>PSG said the 23-year-old received treatment and that his fitness will be reassessed</li>
</ul>

Kylian Mbappe named in PSG squad vs Real Madrid despite sore foot

GianluigiDonnarumma

Ketan Barot

Neymar might make his Paris Saint-Germain comeback since November when the club hosts Real Madrid in the opening leg of their Champions League last-16 clash on Tuesday. On the day of the match, the French club confirmed that former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos is the sole player out due to injury, as he continues to suffer from a calf ailment. Also Read | No Barca, away goals: What to watch out for as Champions League returns,Meanwhile, Neymar has returned to training and might play for the first time since sustaining an ankle injury in a Ligue 1 match against Saint-Etienne on November 28. He's great, and he's full of self-assurance. Even though he hasn't played a game, he will give his all if he comes on, but the coach will decide whether he sits on the bench or plays, PSG captain Marquinhos stated. Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino is under pressure to perform ahead of the match, with a first-round departure from Europe's biggest club championship unimaginable for the club that bought Lionel Messi at the start of the season. Also Read | Joao Cancelo's value soars as Manchester City resumes Champions League quest,Given the quality involved, this might have been the final, said Pochettino, whose team lost in the semi-finals to Manchester City last season. PSG has been striving to win this trophy for 50 years, therefore we are the rivals, said Pochettino, whose club has struggled to impress this season despite leading Ligue 1 by 13 points. We're going up against a team that's used to winning the Champions League. ,Pochettino stated that neither Idrissa Gana Gueye nor Abdou Diallo will be considered for the starting lineup at the Parc des Princes after returning from winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal last week. Also Read | Abandoned Brazil vs Argentina WC qualifier to be replayed, players given bans,PSG is looking for a strong performance from Messi, who has scored five of his seven goals for the club in the Champions League this season. He holds the record for most goals in the 'El Clasico,' scoring 26 times against Real Madrid while at Barcelona.

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<ul>
  <li>Neymar has returned to training and might play for the first time since sustaining an ankle injury in a Ligue 1 match</li>
  <li>PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino will decide whether he will play or be on the bench</li>
  <li>PSG confirmed that former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos is the sole player out due to injury</li>
</ul>

UEFA Champions League: PSG vs Real Madrid might see Neymar's comeback

Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Sergio Ramos on Monday warmed his former side Real Madrid that he is 'ready to die' for Paris Saint Germain when the two giants meet in the Champions League's round of 16. The Spanish defender spent 16 years at Santiago Bernabeu before joining the Ligue 1 outfit last summer. ,The Champions League draw was redone after UEFA confirmed that a 'clerical error' occurred where Manchester United were mistakenly left out as potential opponents for Atletico in the original one. Real Madrid, who were to face Benfica, and PSG, who were paired with United prompting a Messi vs Ronaldo clash, will now face each other. ,Also read: Real Madrid shreds Atlético's La Liga title defense with derby win,Ramos won the Champions League four times, three as Real Madrid's captain. He finished his stint as Bernabeu with 671 appearances and 22 trophies. The 35-year-old struggled with injuries in the last two years and hence was let go. ,Fate is capricious. I would have liked another team to have played us. You know the affection and love I have for Real Madrid. Now it's my turn to defend PSG and I'll do everything possible to pass. It's the team that bet on me. I'm going to go to death for PSG, Ramos said, as quoted by Spanish outlet Marca. Also read: NYCFC wins MLS Cup, beat Portland Timbers in shootout,It has been hard, different from what I have experienced in my career. Injuries have always respected me. To feel like a player again is the important thing. Many hours of darkness, loneliness, but it has helped me to overcome challenges, he added. ,It has helped me to know who were really there and who were not. There will be Ramos for a while. The family is already well adapted. I smile again, to compete again. Also read: Premier League: Cristiano Ronaldo's late penalty guides Manchester United over Norwich,Along with Ramos, Lionel Messi will also be returning to Spain after leaving the La Liga last summer. ,PSG will play Real Madrid in the first leg on February 16.

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<ul>
  <li>PSG will play Real Madrid on February 16</li>
  <li>Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi will be returning to Spain after leaving their La Liga clubs last summer</li>
  <li>"It's my turn to defend PSG and I'll do everything possible to pass," Ramos said</li>
</ul>

Ramos 'ready to die for PSG' against former side Real Madrid

Sergio Ramos on Sunday made his much-awaited Ligue 1 debut when he was named in Paris Saint Germain's starting 11 against Saint-Etienne at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. In doing so, the 35-year-old became the fifth-oldest player to make a first appearance in the French top-flight in the 21st century. ,Also read: Aubameyang misses a sitter vs New Castle | Watch,Ramos started alongside Hakimi, Marquinhos and Bernat in the PSG defence. He was named in the Parisian squad last week in their Champions League clash against Manchester City but did not get any match time. ,However, ahead of Sunday's game, PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino had hinted at Ramos getting his debut. ,He's been with the first team squad for two weeks now, he needs games and to adapt to a new league, Pochettino said on Saturday. Also read: Man Utd-Ralf Rangnick links ‘not good news’ for other teams: Jurgen Klopp,Here is the list of oldest players to make their first appearance in Ligue 1 in the 21st century :,Gianluigi Buffon (40 years and 186 days),Morgan de Sanctis (39y and 168d),David Beckham (37y and 298d),Naldo (36y and 125d),Sergio Ramos (35y and 243d),Also read: Italy and Portugal drawn in same FIFA World Cup 2022 playoffs bracket,Denis Bouanga opened the scoring sheet for the hosts in the 23rd minute. His goal was matched by PSG's Marquinhos on the cusp of the half-time whistle as the sides went 1-1 with 45 minutes to go. ,Ramos suffered a string of injuries since arriving at the Parc de Princes from the Bernabéu on a free transfer during the summer. However, the former Real Madrid star was given the all-clear for competitive action last week. ,Also read: Regulator for English football given backing by government,Fans were ecstatic to see Ramos take on the field:,The Spaniard, 2010 World Cup winner, has been seen in action after 206 days.

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<ul>
  <li>Sergio Ramos made his PSG debut vs Saint-Etienne on Sunday</li>
  <li>Ramos was the club's summer signing from Real Madrid</li>
  <li>He started alonsgside Hakimi, Marquinhos and Bernat in the PSG defence</li>
</ul>

Ramos makes PSG debut, joins Buffon, Beckham in this Ligue 1 list

Sergio Ramos could make his much-awaited Paris Saint Germain debut on Wednesday when his side takes on Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in their Champions League group match. The 35-year-old Spaniard joined the French giants in July but did not make his first appearance due to a recurring problem with a calf muscle. PSG, finally, could lineup with all their prime summer signings Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos, if the latter makes into the playing 11. However, it is likely that the defender starts on the bench with Marquinhos and Presnel Kimpembe leading the central defence. Also read: Ousmane Dembele could return to Barca lineup for Benfica clash: Xavi,Ramos has not played for the French side since joining from his long-time club Real Madrid in July. ,As per French daily L’Equipe, The former Real Madrid star has been given the all-clear for competitive action. He suffered a string of injuries since arriving at the Parc de Princes from the Bernabéu on a free transfer during the summer. He was not included in the squad for PSG's game against Nantes last weekend as the franchise's medical staff advised Pochettino to hold off naming him. Ramos trained with the squad, his third of full trainings. ,Also read: Which teams have qualified for FIFA World Cup 2022?,Manchester City currently sit on top of their Champions League group points table with nine points, one clear of PSG. ,PSG possible starting lineup: Navas; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Mendes; Verratti, Gueye, Wijnaldum; Messi, Mbappe, Neymar,Ahead of the game against City, Pochettino started with the trio of attacking stars, Mbappe, Messi and Neymar when Nantes visited Paris. ,Also read: Diego Maradona accused of rape and abuse,Former Barcelona Talisman Lionel Messi scored his first goal in the French league and Kylian Mbappe grabbed the fastest goal of his career as Paris Saint-Germain beat Nantes 3-1. ,Messi sealed PSG's win in the 87th minute from Mbappe's pass at the end of a counterattack. After receiving the ball, the Argentina star quickly advanced near the edge of the box, dribbled past a defender and curled one of his signature left-footed shots past Nantes goalkeeper Alban Lafont.

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<ul>
  <li>PSG face Manchester City in their Champions League clash on Wednesday</li>
  <li>The team could finally lineup with both Messi and Ramos</li>
  <li>Sergio Ramos joined the French giants in July</li>
</ul>

Champions League: Sergio Ramos poised to make PSG debut as Messi and co face Manchester City

ManchesterCity

UEFA

Paris Saint Germain's Brazilian star Neymar has been ruled out of the side's Champions League Group A clash with RB Leipzig on Tuesday. The club said that an adductor muscle injury, sustained during the World Cup Qualifiers with Brazil, keeps the 29-year-old out. ,Also read: Real Madrid's Karim Benzema to face trial over 'sex tape' blackmail case, Neymar had some pain in his groin since returning from international duty and will undergo more treatment over the next few days before returning to full training, PSG said in a medical bulletin on Monday. ,PSG played without Neymar in their Ligue 1 outing against Angers on Friday as the Brazilian was playing Uruguay. Neymar scored in Brazil's 4-1win over Luis Suarez and company. ,“The priority is always the health of the players. 'Ney' has a small issue which we hope will only keep him out for a few days, PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino told reporters on Monday. Neymar Jr had some pain in his groin since returning from international duty and will undergo more treatment over the next few days before returning to full training, PSG added in a statement. Midfielder Leandro Paredes and defender Sergio Ramos are also ruled out of Tuesday's game through injury, the statement said. Also read: Bayern Munich make a statement, thump Bayer Leverkusen 5-1,PSG are currently top of Group A with four points from two games, while Leipzig are bottom and have yet to pick up a point. Neymar could also be a doubtful selection for the Ligue 1 giants' next outing against Marseille on October 24. PSG are also set to play the French top tier's defending champions Lille on October 30 and Mauricio Pochettino will hope to see the team's top three Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar fire. ,So far this season, Neymar has scored only once in his his first seven appearances across all competitions for PSG. He earlier admitted that the 2022 World Cup could be his last for Brazil as he struggles to deal with the mental strain of football at the highest level.

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<ul>
  <li>Neymar sustained an injury during the World Cup qualifiers</li>
  <li>PSG are currently top of Group A with four points from two games</li>
  <li>Ramos and Leandro Paredes will also miss the game</li>
</ul>

Neymar ruled out of Paris Saint Germain-RB Leipzig Champions League match

RBLeipzig

Europe

Gauri Gaur

The six-time Ballon D’or winner and Argentina captain Lionel Messi is set to make his home debut for Paris Saint-Germain against domestic rivals Lyon at the Parc Des Princes on Sunday (local time). Also Read - Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Manchester United beat West Ham in drama-filled Premier League match,Kylian Mbappe’s presence in the starting line-up is a doubt after the golden boy picked up a small knock in the mid-week Champions League group stage draw against Club Brugge. However, coach Mauricio Pochettino cleared the air and revealed in his pre-match conference that Kylian trained with the group. He said, “Yes, he (Mbappe) trained with the group with some precautions, we are happy with the evolution of his injury. We will see how he is tomorrow morning to know if he will be in the group tomorrow.”,Messi has featured in two games for his new club, playing his first full match in for the French giants in a 1-1 UCL group stage draw against Club Brugge. Pochettino has revealed that the marquee signing is ready, calm and excited to be able to put his talents on display in his new home. Also Read - Premier League: Chelsea coach feels Lukaku can be future captain,PSG have been in good form in the league, winning all of their first five fixtures and comfortably sit on top of the league table. While Lyon have also been in good form, winning three consecutive games. ,A player that the PSG fans are eagerly waiting for is Spanish international Sergio Ramos. He is yet to make his debut in Paris colours. There is no information upon his availability yet and the player continues to recover on his own. He joined the French giants on a free transfer from Real Madrid. Also Read - Who is Neroli Meadows?,While PSG’s attack seems set, they can certainly use some improvements defensively and Ramos’s addition in the starting line-up will be a major addition for the side. Marco Verratti is also unavailable for the clash against Lyon while Angel Di Maria is back from suspension.

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<ul>
  <li>Messi has featured in two games for his new club</li>
  <li>PSG have been in good form in the league, winning all of their first five fixtures</li>
  <li>Kylian Mbappe’s presence in the starting line-up is a doubt because of a small injury</li>
</ul>

Lionel Messi set to make Paris Saint-Germain home debut against Lyon

Sayantan Guha

With inputs from Associated Press,After unveiling their four new signings in front of the 49,000 fans at Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain trounced Strasbourg 4-2 in the Ligue 1. ,Before the kickoff, fans broke into Leo Messi, Leo Messi chants as the Argentine star joined the rest of the recruits -- Achraf Hakimi, Georginio Wijnaldum, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Sergio Ramos. Although Messi was not in the actual squad for the game, which saw PSG coasting at 3-0 only to get pegged back to 3-2 until a late red card for Strasbourg eased the pressure.,PSG started the game strong as Mauro Icardi scored after three minutes. Soon after Kylian Mbappe found the net with a heavily deflected shot leading to an own-goal, and Mbappe's deflected cross allowed Germany midfielder Julian Draxler to make it 3-0 in the 27th minute.,Former PSG forward Kevin Gameiro headed home for the visitors in the 53rd minute. Imposing striker Ludovic Ajorque's even better header midway through the second half pulled it back to 3-2, drawing some whistles from the home crowd.,But after Strasbourg defender Alexander Djiku was sent off in the 82nd, Mbappe set up winger Pablo Sarabia from close range for PSG's fourth goal.,Messi watched it all from the stands alongside his new and former teammate Neymar, who won the Champions League alongside Messi at Barcelona in 2015.,Ahead of the game, in a scene which few could have predicted even recently, former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos applauded Messi — his eternal Barcelona nemesis and the all-time record scorer in “Clasicos” between Barcelona and Madrid — as he joined him on the podium.,Messi joined the Parisian club on a two-year deal this week after his new deal with Barcelona sensationally collapsed and left him in tears as PSG moved quickly.

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<ul>
  <li>Paris Saint-Germain trounced Strasbourg 4-2 in the Ligue 1</li>
  <li>PSG unveiled their new signings before the match</li>
  <li>Kylian Mbappe scored for PSG</li>
</ul>

Ligue 1: Paris Saint-Germain cruise to home victory over Strasbourg

Spanish football star&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/sergioramos"><b>Sergio Ramos</b></a> has <a href="https://opoyi.com/paris-saint-germain-announce-free-transfer-of-real-madrid-legend-sergio-ramos"><b>joined</b></a> Paris Saint-Germain (<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/parissaintgermain"><b>PSG</b></a>), the club announced Thursday. The ace defender has signed a two-year contract with the French club after 16 years with&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/realmadrid"><b>Real Madrid</b></a>. He had captained the Spanish club between&nbsp;2015 and 2021.,<b>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/ill-come-back-im-sure-teary-eyed-sergio-ramos-bids-farewell-to-real-madrid">I’ll come back, I’m sure: Teary eyed Ramos bids farewell to Real Madrid</a></b>,As soon as the announcement was made,&nbsp;Sergio Ramos started trending on Twitter. Many users said that Ramos playing for PSG will "take some getting used to." Another said, "breakups hurt, but look at Sergio Ramos in a jersey other than that of Real Madrid.",Check out some reactions on Twitter:,Meanwhile, Ramos said he is "happy" the join the PSG, the club was quoted as saying. "This is a big change in my life, a new challenge and it’s a day I will never forget," he said, adding that he was "very proud to be a part of this ambitious project, to be a part of this squad with so many great players.","Paris Saint-Germain is a club that has already proven itself at the highest level. I want to continue to grow and improve at Paris and help the team to win as many trophies as possible," the football star added.,As a captain, Ramos had led <a href="https://opoyi.com/after-16-years-skipper-sergio-ramos-bids-farewell-to-real-madrid"><b>Real Madrid</b></a> to win&nbsp;four <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/uefa"><b>UEFA</b></a> Champions League titles. The team also lifted two La Liga trophies between&nbsp;2015 and 2021.,<b>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/spain-leave-sergio-ramos-out-of-euro-2020-squad">Spain leave Sergio Ramos out of Euro 2020 squad</a></b>,While he played for his national team, the<a href="https://opoyi.com/covid-embattled-spain-look-to-upset-favourites-at-euro-2020"> <b>Spanish side</b></a> lifted the&nbsp;FIFA World Cup in 2010. The team also won two UEFA&nbsp;Euros in 2008 and 2012. In total, he has made&nbsp;180 appearances for his national team.

{\"time\":1625743062779,\"strCount\":2369,\"blocks\":[{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Spanish football star&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/sergioramos\\\"><b>Sergio Ramos</b></a> has <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/paris-saint-germain-announce-free-transfer-of-real-madrid-legend-sergio-ramos\\\"><b>joined</b></a> Paris Saint-Germain (<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/parissaintgermain\\\"><b>PSG</b></a>), the club announced Thursday. The ace defender has signed a two-year contract with the French club after 16 years with&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/realmadrid\\\"><b>Real Madrid</b></a>. He had captained the Spanish club between&nbsp;2015 and 2021.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/ill-come-back-im-sure-teary-eyed-sergio-ramos-bids-farewell-to-real-madrid\\\">I’ll come back, I’m sure: Teary eyed Ramos bids farewell to Real Madrid</a></b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"As soon as the announcement was made,&nbsp;Sergio Ramos started trending on Twitter. Many users said that Ramos playing for PSG will \\\"take some getting used to.\\\" Another said, \\\"breakups hurt, but look at Sergio Ramos in a jersey other than that of Real Madrid.\\\"\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Check out some reactions on Twitter:\"}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"others\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">🇫🇷 Sergio Ramos has signed for PSG.<br><br>This is going to take some getting used to 😬 <a href=\\\"https://t.co/MhALclnMxu\\\">pic.twitter.com/MhALclnMxu</a></p>&mdash; Photos of Football (@photosofootball) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/photosofootball/status/1413076060426620929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">July 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">🇫🇷 Sergio Ramos has signed for PSG.<br><br>This is going to take some getting used to 😬 <a href=\\\"https://t.co/MhALclnMxu\\\">pic.twitter.com/MhALclnMxu</a></p>&mdash; Photos of Football (@photosofootball) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/photosofootball/status/1413076060426620929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">July 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"others\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">Yeah breakups hurt, but look at Sergio Ramos in a jersey other than that of Real Madrid💔 <a href=\\\"https://t.co/nCiu6tWJJi\\\">pic.twitter.com/nCiu6tWJJi</a></p>&mdash; Soumya A (@soumyacristiano) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/soumyacristiano/status/1413075367372357632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">July 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">Yeah breakups hurt, but look at Sergio Ramos in a jersey other than that of Real Madrid💔 <a href=\\\"https://t.co/nCiu6tWJJi\\\">pic.twitter.com/nCiu6tWJJi</a></p>&mdash; Soumya A (@soumyacristiano) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/soumyacristiano/status/1413075367372357632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">July 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"others\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">Damn! This hurts🥺<a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/SergioRamos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#SergioRamos</a> <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/Captain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#Captain</a> <a href=\\\"https://t.co/moSPzdnsQb\\\">https://t.co/moSPzdnsQb</a></p>&mdash; Harsh (@harsha9281) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/harsha9281/status/1413073782302932993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">July 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">Damn! This hurts🥺<a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/SergioRamos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#SergioRamos</a> <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/Captain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#Captain</a> <a href=\\\"https://t.co/moSPzdnsQb\\\">https://t.co/moSPzdnsQb</a></p>&mdash; Harsh (@harsha9281) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/harsha9281/status/1413073782302932993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">July 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"others\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">Watching Ramos play for a club side other than Real Madrid will be awkward.<a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/SergioRamos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#SergioRamos</a> <a href=\\\"https://t.co/pKwVEU0LrU\\\">pic.twitter.com/pKwVEU0LrU</a></p>&mdash; Harsh Sharma (@HarshSh2906) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/HarshSh2906/status/1413067381182586881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">July 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">Watching Ramos play for a club side other than Real Madrid will be awkward.<a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/SergioRamos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#SergioRamos</a> <a href=\\\"https://t.co/pKwVEU0LrU\\\">pic.twitter.com/pKwVEU0LrU</a></p>&mdash; Harsh Sharma (@HarshSh2906) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/HarshSh2906/status/1413067381182586881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">July 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"others\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">Yes It&#39;s happening<br>They both gonna play for same Club <br>♥️♥️♥️<a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/SergioRamos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#SergioRamos</a> signed two years contract for PSG ♥️ <a href=\\\"https://t.co/aTyN2JFIBf\\\">pic.twitter.com/aTyN2JFIBf</a></p>&mdash; Abinash Acharya (@Abinash76422596) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/Abinash76422596/status/1410952947089874951?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">July 2, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">Yes It&#39;s happening<br>They both gonna play for same Club <br>♥️♥️♥️<a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/SergioRamos?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#SergioRamos</a> signed two years contract for PSG ♥️ <a href=\\\"https://t.co/aTyN2JFIBf\\\">pic.twitter.com/aTyN2JFIBf</a></p>&mdash; Abinash Acharya (@Abinash76422596) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/Abinash76422596/status/1410952947089874951?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">July 2, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Meanwhile, Ramos said he is \\\"happy\\\" the join the PSG, the club was quoted as saying. \\\"This is a big change in my life, a new challenge and it’s a day I will never forget,\\\" he said, adding that he was \\\"very proud to be a part of this ambitious project, to be a part of this squad with so many great players.\\\"\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"\\\"Paris Saint-Germain is a club that has already proven itself at the highest level. I want to continue to grow and improve at Paris and help the team to win as many trophies as possible,\\\" the football star added.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"As a captain, Ramos had led <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/after-16-years-skipper-sergio-ramos-bids-farewell-to-real-madrid\\\"><b>Real Madrid</b></a> to win&nbsp;four <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/uefa\\\"><b>UEFA</b></a> Champions League titles. The team also lifted two La Liga trophies between&nbsp;2015 and 2021.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/spain-leave-sergio-ramos-out-of-euro-2020-squad\\\">Spain leave Sergio Ramos out of Euro 2020 squad</a></b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"While he played for his national team, the<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/covid-embattled-spain-look-to-upset-favourites-at-euro-2020\\\"> <b>Spanish side</b></a> lifted the&nbsp;FIFA World Cup in 2010. The team also won two UEFA&nbsp;Euros in 2008 and 2012. In total, he has made&nbsp;180 appearances for his national team.\"}}]}

Shubhangi Shah

<ul>
  <li>Spanish football star Sergio Ramos played for Real Madrid for 16 years</li>
  <li>He captained the team between 2015 and 2021</li>
  <li>He led the team to four UEFA Champions League titles</li>
</ul>

Si Senor: Twitter abuzz as Spain defender Sergio Ramos joins PSG

Former <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/realmadrid">Real Madrid</a> captain and legend <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/sergioramos">Sergio Ramos</a> joined <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/ligue1">Ligue 1</a> club <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/parissaintgermain">Paris Saint Germain</a> on Thursday. <a href="https://opoyi.com/paris-saint-germain-announce-free-transfer-of-real-madrid-legend-sergio-ramos">This move</a> from the Spaniard parted way with Santiago Bernabeu, ending his 16-year trophy-laden career in <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/spain">Spain</a>. The star defender&nbsp;signed a two-year contract with PSG.&nbsp;,<b>Who is Sergio Ramos?</b>,A veteran, Ramos played 671 games for Madrid, scoring 101 goals. He has won 180 caps and scored 23 goals for Spain. The 35-year-old&nbsp;won the Champions League four times with Real Madrid.&nbsp;,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/england-reach-euro-2020-final-as-denmark-bows-out">England reach Euro 2020 final as Denmark bows out</a>,Emerging through Sevilla's youth academy and spending two seasons with the senior side, Ramos joined Real Madrid in 2005. He played as the center-back and defensive midfielder on occasion. As he grew through the ranks, Ramos established himself as one of the best center backs the club has ever seen.&nbsp;,He won&nbsp;22 major honours with Real Madrid, including five La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles, becoming one of La Liga's top goalscorers from a defensive position.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/watch-lionel-messi-nonchalantly-dribbles-past-colombian-players">Watch: Lionel Messi nonchalantly dribbles past Colombian players</a>,It was in 2015 that&nbsp;Ramos agreed on a five-year contract with Real Madrid. He was also made captain after the transfer of Casillas to Porto.&nbsp;,His most notable goal for Real Madrid came in 2014 when he scored the equaliser in the 93rd minute of the UEFA Champions League Final against Atletico Madrid.,Also read:<a href="https://opoyi.com/watch-lionel-messi-plays-with-a-bleeding-ankle-in-copa-america-semi-final-vs-columbia">&nbsp;Watch: Lionel Messi plays with a bleeding ankle in Copa America semis vs Columbia</a>,"The moment has come, one of the most difficult in my life, because you are never ready to leave Real Madrid. The fans supported me in the good moments and the bad. I would have liked to say goodbye in the stadium," AFP quoted Ramos as saying.,“I’ll come back here one day, I’m sure. I want to say a huge thanks to Real Madrid, I will always carry you in my heart,” Ramos said at the presser, as he broke down into tears, insisting it is "not a goodbye but a see you later".

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<ul>
  <li>Sergio Ramos spent 16 seasons at Real Madrid</li>
  <li>He played 671 games for Madrid, scoring 101 goals for the Los Bloncos&nbsp;</li>
  <li>Ramos has signed a two-year deal with PSG</li>
</ul>

Sergio Ramos, PSG's new Spanish stalwart in defence

Shubham Banerjee

Former <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/realmadrid">Real Madrid</a> defender <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/sergioramos">Sergio Ramos</a> has completed a free transfer to <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/parissaintgermain">Paris Sain-Germain</a> (PSG), the <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/ligue1">Ligue 1</a> club announced on Thursday. The <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/spain">Spain</a> defender has signed a two year contract until June 30, 2023.&nbsp;,The 35-year-old had confirmed his intention to leave Real Madrid, where he spent over 16 years and became one of the best central defenders in the world, last month and bid farewell to the club at a <a href="https://opoyi.com/ill-come-back-im-sure-teary-eyed-sergio-ramos-bids-farewell-to-real-madrid">press conference</a> a day later.&nbsp;,"I am very happy to join Paris Saint-Germain. This is a big change in my life, a new challenge and it's a day I will never forget," Ramos was quoted as saying in a statement by PSG.,<b>Also Read |&nbsp;</b><a href="https://opoyi.com/euro-2020-major-talking-points-from-italys-victory-over-spain-in-semis">Euro 2020: Major talking points from Italy's victory over Spain in semis</a>,"I am very proud to be a part of this ambitious project, to be a part of this squad with so many great players. Paris Saint-Germain is a club that has already proven itself at the highest level. I want to continue to grow and improve at Paris and help the team to win as many trophies as possible.,Meanwhile, PSG chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi said, "Today, Paris welcomes one of the greatest players of our era. We are delighted to announce that Sergio Ramos has joined us."&nbsp;,<b>Also Read |</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/england-v-denmark-at-euro-2020-major-talking-points">England v Denmark at Euro 2020: Major talking points</a>,"Sergio is a complete footballer, one of the best defenders in the history of the game. He is a born competitor, a leader and a true professional. His vast experience and ambition is in perfect synergy with those of the club. I am proud to see him in a Paris Saint-Germain jersey and I know our supporters will reserve a fantastic welcome for him.",Ramos made his senior debut with <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/sevillafc">Sevilla FC</a> in the 2003-04 season and signed for Real Madrid in 2005. He went on to make 671 appearances, scoring 101 goals and winning four <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/championsleague">Champions Leagues</a> and five <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/laligasantander">La Liga</a> titles among a host of other trophies.&nbsp;&nbsp;,Ramos was also part of the all-conquering Spain side that won three major tournaments in a row, winning the <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/fifa">FIFA</a> <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/fifaworldcup">World Cup</a> in 2010 and the <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/euro2020">European Championships</a> in 2008 and 2012. He went on to become the highest capped Spanish and European player, playing 180 times for his national side, scoring 23 times.&nbsp;

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<ul>
  <li>Ramos has signed a two-year contract</li>
  <li>He has won four Champions League titles with Real Madrid</li>
  <li>He made his debut with Sevilla FC in the 2003-04 season</li>
</ul>

PSG announce free transfer of Spain defender Sergio Ramos

Madrid, Spain

<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/realmadrid">Real Madrid</a>
captain and legend <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/sergioramos">Sergio Ramos</a> on Thursday bid an emotional goodbye to the
club at his farewell press conference, saying leaving the club was one of the most difficult moments of his life.&nbsp;,Addressing
the virtual presser, in the presence of his family and club president
Florentino Perez, <a href="https://opoyi.com/spanish-footballer-sergio-ramos-is-a-trendsetter-of-man-buns-see-pics">Ramos</a> said a “once in a lifetime” stage of his life is coming
to an end and that nothing will ever compare to what he has experienced at the Santiago
Bernebeau.,<b>Also Read |</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/christian-eriksen-to-have-defibrillator-implanted-what-this-means-for-his-career">Christian Eriksen to have defibrillator implanted. What this means for his career</a>,"The moment has come, one of the most difficult in my life, because you are never ready to leave Real Madrid.&nbsp;The fans supported me in the good moments and the bad. I would have liked to say goodbye in the stadium," AFP quoted Ramos as saying.&nbsp;,The
35-year-old’s <a href="https://opoyi.com/after-16-years-skipper-sergio-ramos-bids-farewell-to-real-madrid">departure was confirmed</a> by the club on Wednesday, ending a trophy-laden
16-year career at the Spanish capital. ,Ramos played 671 games for Madrid, scoring
101 goals, including a 93rd minute equaliser in the 2014 <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/championsleague">Champions
League</a> final against rivals <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/atleticomadrid">Atletico Madrid</a>, helping the club secure its tenth European
title with an eventual 4-1 win after extra time. &nbsp;,That was
the first of the club’s four Champions League crowns in five years, as Ramos helped Real
witness one of the most successful eras in its history. Ramos has also lifted five
<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/laligasantander">La Liga</a>, and two Copa del Reys and a plethora of other titles with Real, making
him one of their most decorated players. ,“I’ll come
back here one day, I’m sure. I want to say a huge thanks to Real Madrid, I will
always carry you in my heart,” Ramos said at the presser, as he broke down into tears, insisting it is "not a goodbye but a see you later".,<b>Also Read |</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/euro-2020-goals-from-ramsey-roberts-sink-turkey-wales-edge-towards-knockouts">EURO 2020: Goals from Ramsey, Roberts sink Turkey, Wales edge towards knockouts</a>,Perez said it was "not an easy day" as he remberered signing Ramos for €27 million from Seville in 2005. "He arrived wanting to take on the world. You are undoubtedly one of legends of Real Madrid. You have grown as a player here and been our iconic captain for years.",A bout of <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/covid19">COVID-19</a>
and a series of injuries restricted Ramos to just
21 appearances this season, the least in his career at Madrid. He was also left
out of the Spanish squad for the Euro 2020.,According
to reports in Spain cited by AFP, Ramos and Real were unable to reach an agreement on a contract
extension. Ramos wanted a two-year extension, while the club were offering a one-year contract with a 10% paycut.&nbsp;,Ramos' contract will expire on June 30, and he is linked with a return to his former club Seville.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<ul>
  <li>"I’ll come back here one day, I’m sure," Ramos said at his farewell press conference</li>
  <li>The presser was attended by his family and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez</li>
  <li>Ramos joined Real Madrid from Seville in 2005</li>
</ul>

I’ll come back, I’m sure: Teary eyed Ramos bids farewell to Real Madrid

LaLigaSantander

FlorentinoPerez

Breaking the hearts of many <a href="https://opoyi.com/david-alaba-signs-for-real-madrid-after-leaving-bayern-munich">Real Madrid</a> faithful, captain Sergio Ramos is set to quit the club, the La Liga giants announced on their official website on Wednesday.,Real said there would be an "act of tribute and farewell" to Ramos on Thursday in the presence of club president Florentino Perez.,<b>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/sergio-ramos-erling-haaland-zlatan-ibrahimovic-top-players-missing-out-on-euro-2020">Who are the biggest stars missing out on Euro 2020? Find out here</a></b>,The Spaniard joined Madrid from Sevilla in 2005 and is one of the club's most successful ever players, having won five La Liga titles, four Champions Leagues and two Copas del Rey and 22 titles in total, just one short of the club record.,However, the 35-year-old has struggled with injuries this season and has played just five times since the start of the year. Ramos' 21 appearances for Real Madrid in all competitions is his lowest in 15 seasons playing for the club.,Ramos has missed games after catching COVID-19 and also because of injuries to his right thigh, his left calf and, most recently, his left hamstring.,He was in Madrid's squad for the final game of the La Liga season against Villarreal but did not feature.,The veteran defender was also <a href="https://opoyi.com/spain-leave-sergio-ramos-out-of-euro-2020-squad">omitted from the Spain squad</a> for the ongoing Euro 2020.,The absence of Ramos meant there is not a single Madrid player in the Spain squad.,Ramos is the most capped player in the history of the Spanish national team, having played 180 games. With 23 goals, he is also Spain's eighth-highest all-time goalscorer.,He represented <a href="https://opoyi.com/euro-2020-uncertainty-and-covid-chaos-curbs-excitement-for-spains-new-era">Spain</a> at four World Cups and three European Championships. He was a key member of the squads that won the 2010 World Cup and the European Championships in 2008 and 2012.,Although a lot of speculation has already started surrounding Ramos' future club, no conclusive agreement has been reached. Reports suggest Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and his former club Sevilla are among the possible options.&nbsp;

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<ul>
  <li>Real Madrid said there would be an "act of tribute and farewell" to Ramos&nbsp;</li>
  <li>The Spaniard joined Madrid from Sevilla in 2005</li>
  <li>The 35-year-old has struggled with injuries this season</li>
</ul>

After 16 years, skipper Sergio Ramos bids farewell to Real Madrid

Barcelona, Spain

After a week without training and three years of upheaval, Spain head into their <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/euro2020">Euro 2020</a> opener against Sweden on Monday determined to leave the past behind but unsure about what comes next.,<b>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/watch-finns-roar-christian-danes-reply-eriksen-after-midfielder-collapses-onfield">Watch | Finns roar 'Christian', Danes reply 'Eriksen' after midfielder collapses onfield</a></b>,Luis Enrique was appointed to ring the changes in the aftermath of the 2018 World Cup, when going out on penalties to Russia had made it three consecutive failures to reach the quarter-finals of a major tournament.,<b>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/euro-2020-christian-erikson-collapses-on-field-here-is-what-the-team-doctor-said">Christian Erikson collapses on field. Here is what the team doctor said</a></b>,The conclusion in the wake of defeat in Moscow was clear -- the historic crop of 2008 to 2012 had grown old and the style that placed Barcelona and Spain at the vanguard of football was painfully out of date.,At La Cartuja in Seville on Monday, only Jordi Alba will remain from the Euro success nine years ago, with Sergio Ramos cut and Sergio Busquets self-isolating after testing positive for Covid last weekend.,<b>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/euro-2020-outpour-of-prayers-after-christian-eriksen-collapses-on-field">Euro 2020: Outpour of prayers after Christian Eriksen collapses on field</a></b>,And yet while the names bear almost no resemblance to what went before, Spain's fresh mix of promising youngsters and high-end performers arrive without any real sense of what now fills the void.,Since the last World Cup, 61 players have played for Spain's senior team as the desire for a clean slate under Luis Enrique and, briefly, Robert Moreno, meant opportunities were spread far and wide.,But a crystallisation of those ideas never really materialised, meaning even the most forensic observers are struggling to predict who will start Monday's opener in Group E, which also includes Poland and Slovakia.,<b>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/i-dedicate-this-to-christian-eriksen-belgiums-romelu-lukaku-on-his-euro-goals">I dedicate this to Eriksen: Belgium's Romelu Lukaku on his Euro goals</a></b>,Some of the biggest question marks hang over the most important positions, with Luis Enrique refusing to confirm if Athletic Bilbao's Unai Simon will play in goal, ahead of David de Gea and Brighton's Robert Sanchez.,Ramos' omission means Pau Torres is expected to be partnered by Aymeric Laporte, the former France defender who declared for Spain last month and would be earning only his second cap against Sweden.,Koke, Rodri and Thiago Alcantara could all form the base of the midfield trio while the central striker might be either Villarreal's in-form Gerard Moreno or Alvaro Morata, who was mocked by his own fans in the last friendly against Portugal.,Results have been no easier to predict, with elation often quickly followed by disappointment.,Spain thrashed Croatia 6-0 and then lost to them 3-2. They beat England 2-1 before losing 3-2 at home, after being 3-0 down at half-time.,They put four past Ukraine and then went down 1-0 in Kiev. In November, they demolished Germany 6-0 before in their next game drawing 1-1 at home to Greece.,<b>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/belgiums-timothy-castagne-ruled-out-of-euro-2020-after-suffering-facial-fractures">Belgium's Castagne ruled out of Euro 2020 after suffering facial fractures</a></b>,If Spain can deliver the peaks when they need them and eliminate the troughs, they will be among the cluster of teams ready to capitalise if Euro favourites France fail to live up to expectations.,But their most tepid performances, when possession has been ponderous and ruthlessness lacking, could just as easily leave them short of the latter stages again.,Luis Enrique will hope uncertainty creates competition for places and a chaotic final week might at least have brought togetherness to make up for lost time and preparation.,As one of only three coaches at Euro 2020 to have won a league title in Europe's five major leagues, Luis Enrique represented one of Spain's major strengths. His time with the team should have been precious.,Instead, Busquets and Diego Llorente testing positive for Covid-19 meant the players trained individually for most of last week while a friendly against Lithuania was handed over to the under-21s.,After picking only 24 players to allow for smoother sessions, Luis Enrique was left to manage 41, some training individually, others called up to form a back-up bubble and a further two self-isolating at home.,When he arrived, Luis Enrique promised to bring "evolution not revolution" but it has largely been about experimentation and now it must bring results. Sweden will be a step into the unknown.

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In November, they demolished Germany 6-0 before in their next game drawing 1-1 at home to Greece.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Also read:&nbsp;<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/belgiums-timothy-castagne-ruled-out-of-euro-2020-after-suffering-facial-fractures\\\">Belgium's Castagne ruled out of Euro 2020 after suffering facial fractures</a></b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"If Spain can deliver the peaks when they need them and eliminate the troughs, they will be among the cluster of teams ready to capitalise if Euro favourites France fail to live up to expectations.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"But their most tepid performances, when possession has been ponderous and ruthlessness lacking, could just as easily leave them short of the latter stages again.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Luis Enrique will hope uncertainty creates competition for places and a chaotic final week might at least have brought togetherness to make up for lost time and preparation.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"As one of only three coaches at Euro 2020 to have won a league title in Europe's five major leagues, Luis Enrique represented one of Spain's major strengths. His time with the team should have been precious.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Instead, Busquets and Diego Llorente testing positive for Covid-19 meant the players trained individually for most of last week while a friendly against Lithuania was handed over to the under-21s.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"After picking only 24 players to allow for smoother sessions, Luis Enrique was left to manage 41, some training individually, others called up to form a back-up bubble and a further two self-isolating at home.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"When he arrived, Luis Enrique promised to bring \\\"evolution not revolution\\\" but it has largely been about experimentation and now it must bring results. Sweden will be a step into the unknown.\"}}]}

<ul>
  <li>Spain will face Sweden in their Euro 2020 opener&nbsp;</li>
  <li>The 2010 World Champions were knocked out in penalties against Russia in 2018</li>
  <li>Koke, Rodri or Thiago Alcantara are expected to lead the team's midfield in Euro 2020</li>
</ul>

Euro 2020: Uncertainty and COVID chaos curbs excitement for Spain's new era

Spain

EURO2020

<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/spain">

Spain</a> are entering yet another a major tournament beset by calamities. Before the start of Euro 2016, <a href="https://opoyi.com/will-never-forget-fans-react-to-villareal-epic-europa-final-victory-against-manchester-united">goalkeeper David de Gea</a> was at the centre of a controversy after being involved in an investigation into a Spanish pornography filmmaker. Two years later, coach Julen Lopetegui was fired two days before their opening encounter in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, for accepting the <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/realmadrid">Real Madrid</a> job, leaving the ‘La Roja’ camp in disarray.,Now, a COVID scare is threatening to derail the three-time European champions’ quest for a fourth crown before it even begins. &nbsp;,Captain Sergio Busquests went into a ten-day isolation period following his positive test on Sunday. He is set to miss the opening clash against Sweden on June 14, with his participation in the rest of the tournament still in doubt. Diego Llorente becomes the second player to have contracted the virus, the Spanish Federation revealed on Tuesday, although he returned a negative test on Thursday.

,

The entire Spanish Euro 2020 squad is currently in isolation, with a “parallel squad” of 17 reserves prepared to take the field in case the virus spreads to more players, AFP reported. The team also didn’t get to play its final warm-up match against Lithuania on Tuesday, with players from the under-21 squad starring in the 4-0 win.,But Enrique is not losing hope on his captain, saying Busquets will be in the final squad list “for sure”. And the veteran anchor in midfield is still one of the very best in his roles, particularly impressing as Barcelona came close to a domestic double in the 2020-21 campaign. Liverpool’s Thiago and <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/manchestercity">Manchester City</a>’s Rodri have both grown in stature in the Premier League, while Koke helped <a href="https://opoyi.com/euro-2020-portugals-new-wave-of-talent-waiting-in-wings-behind-cristiano-ronaldo">Atletico Madrid</a> to their first league title in seven years.,Around them is a crop of hungry young talents, itching to prove their worth, including Manchester City’s Ferran Torres, Barcelona’s Pedri Gonzales, RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo, Real Sociedad’s Mikel Oyarzabal and Wolverhampton Wanderer’s Adama Traore.

,

Question marks still loom over the team’s goal-scoring department, which has lacked a world-class striker since the days of Fernando Torres and David Villa. While Alvaro Morata and Gerard Moreno have a combined 73 goal involvements this season, none of them have been tested at a major tournament with their country.,<a href="https://opoyi.com/sergio-ramos-erling-haaland-zlatan-ibrahimovic-top-players-missing-out-on-euro-2020">Sergio Ramos’ omission</a> will deplete the starting lineup of leadership and experience at the back. However, Aymeric Laporte’s decision to switch nationalities from France will come as a big respite for Enrique who can file one of Villareal’s Pau Torres or Manchester City’s Eric Garcia to partner the French-born defender.,Just as he did during his time at Barcelona, Enrique has transitioned Spain away from ‘tiki-taka’ to a more direct brand of football. This has yielded mixed results in the 51-year-old’s tenure so far, with the last six competitive games including a 6-0 rout of Germany in the Nations League in November and a drab 1-1 draw against Greece in a World Cup qualifier in March.

,<b>

Full squad:</b>,Goalkeepers: David De Gea (Manchester United), Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), Robert Sanchez (Brighton and Hove Albion),Defenders: Jose Gaya (Valencia), Eric Garcia, Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City), Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Diego Llorente (Leeds United), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Pau Torres (Villarreal), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea),Midfielders: Fabian Ruiz (Napoli), Pedri (Barcelona), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Rodri Hernandez (Manchester City), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Alcantara (Liverpool).,Forwards: Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Ferran Torres (Manchester City), Gerard Moreno (Villarreal), Alvaro Morata (Juventus), Adama Traore (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Pablo Sarabia (Paris Saint-Germain).,<b>

Group stage schedule:</b>,Spain vs Sweden: Tuesday, June 15, 12:30 am (IST),Spain vs Poland: Sunday, June 20, 12:30 am (IST),Slovakia vs Spain: Wednesday, June 23, 9:30 pm (IST),Key players: Alvaro Morata, Thiago Alcantara, Aymeric Laporte.



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Two years later, coach Julen Lopetegui was fired two days before their opening encounter in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, for accepting the <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/realmadrid\\\">Real Madrid</a> job, leaving the ‘La Roja’ camp in disarray.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Now, a COVID scare is threatening to derail the three-time European champions’ quest for a fourth crown before it even begins. &nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Captain Sergio Busquests went into a ten-day isolation period following his positive test on Sunday. He is set to miss the opening clash against Sweden on June 14, with his participation in the rest of the tournament still in doubt. 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Liverpool’s Thiago and <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/manchestercity\\\">Manchester City</a>’s Rodri have both grown in stature in the Premier League, while Koke helped <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/euro-2020-portugals-new-wave-of-talent-waiting-in-wings-behind-cristiano-ronaldo\\\">Atletico Madrid</a> to their first league title in seven years.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Around them is a crop of hungry young talents, itching to prove their worth, including Manchester City’s Ferran Torres, Barcelona’s Pedri Gonzales, RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo, Real Sociedad’s Mikel Oyarzabal and Wolverhampton Wanderer’s Adama Traore.\\n\\n\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"\\n\\nQuestion marks still loom over the team’s goal-scoring department, which has lacked a world-class striker since the days of Fernando Torres and David Villa. While Alvaro Morata and Gerard Moreno have a combined 73 goal involvements this season, none of them have been tested at a major tournament with their country.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/sergio-ramos-erling-haaland-zlatan-ibrahimovic-top-players-missing-out-on-euro-2020\\\">Sergio Ramos’ omission</a> will deplete the starting lineup of leadership and experience at the back. However, Aymeric Laporte’s decision to switch nationalities from France will come as a big respite for Enrique who can file one of Villareal’s Pau Torres or Manchester City’s Eric Garcia to partner the French-born defender.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Just as he did during his time at Barcelona, Enrique has transitioned Spain away from ‘tiki-taka’ to a more direct brand of football. This has yielded mixed results in the 51-year-old’s tenure so far, with the last six competitive games including a 6-0 rout of Germany in the Nations League in November and a drab 1-1 draw against Greece in a World Cup qualifier in March.\\n\\n\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>\\n\\nFull squad:</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Goalkeepers: David De Gea (Manchester United), Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), Robert Sanchez (Brighton and Hove Albion)\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Defenders: Jose Gaya (Valencia), Eric Garcia, Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City), Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Diego Llorente (Leeds United), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Pau Torres (Villarreal), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea)\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Midfielders: Fabian Ruiz (Napoli), Pedri (Barcelona), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Rodri Hernandez (Manchester City), Koke (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Alcantara (Liverpool).\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Forwards: Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Ferran Torres (Manchester City), Gerard Moreno (Villarreal), Alvaro Morata (Juventus), Adama Traore (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Pablo Sarabia (Paris Saint-Germain).\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>\\n\\nGroup stage schedule:</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Spain vs Sweden: Tuesday, June 15, 12:30 am (IST)\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Spain vs Poland: Sunday, June 20, 12:30 am (IST)\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Slovakia vs Spain: Wednesday, June 23, 9:30 pm (IST)\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Key players: Alvaro Morata, Thiago Alcantara, Aymeric Laporte.\\n\\n\"}}]}

Aman Butani

<ul>
  <li>Spain captain Sergio Busquets is in isolation since testing positive for COVID-19 on June 6</li>
  <li>Spain have prepared a squad of 17 reserve players in case the outbreak spreads</li>
  <li>Spain will play a major tournament without a Real Madrid player for the first time</li>
</ul>

COVID-embattled Spain look to upset favourites at Euro 2020

DavidDeGea

The delayed 2020 edition of the UEFA <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/euro2020">European Championship</a> is all set to kick off on Friday, with <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/italy">Italy</a> taking on Turkey in the first group stage match. The championship is organised by the Union of European Football Associations (<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/uefa">UEFA</a>).&nbsp;,While the tournament usually features some of the biggest stars on the continent, a few unlucky ones miss out because of injury, form or for their national teams failing qualifying.&nbsp;,Here is a look at the top players missing out on Euro 2020:,<b>Erling Haaland (Norway)</b>,<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/erlinghaaland">Erling Haaland</a> will be
missing Euro 2020 because his country did not qualify for the tournament. The player was denied a chance to show his skills
on one of the biggest international levels because Norway lost to Serbia in the qualification.,At the age of 20, it’s already easy to argue that the
Borussia Dortmund striker is one of the top five strikers in the world and only
improving each time he steps out on the pitch.,<b>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/cristiano-ronaldo-on-the-scoresheet-as-portugal-breeze-past-israel">Cristiano Ronaldo on the scoresheet as Portugal breeze past Israel</a></b>,<b>Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden)</b>,<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/zlatanibrahimovic">Zlatan Ibrahimovic</a> will miss out of the Euro 2020
due to a knee injury while playing for AC Milan.,He’s had so many moments of brilliance, including his
legendary bicycle kick against England, that have made Ibrahimovic one of the
most prolific strikers of this generation. Sweden will have to make a run
without their all-time leading goal scorer.,<b>Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands)</b>,Netherlands captain <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/virgilvandijk">Virgil van Dijk</a> will also miss
out on the Euro 2020 due to an injured knee. Van
Dijk missing the Euros is a huge blow for a country with a pretty favourable
group and a chance to make a run in the biggest European competition.,<b>Sergio Ramos (Spain)</b>,<b>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/euro-2020-top-three-contenders-to-win-the-tournament">Is it coming home? Or can Portugal defend the title? Top contenders for EURO 2020</a></b>,<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/sergioramos">Sergio Ramos</a> has not been selected to play for Spain in
the Euro 2020 because of the player's injuries throughout the 2020/21 campaign.
Luis Enrique found Ramos unfit to play for Spain and omitted his name from the
list.,<b>Marc-andre ter Stegen (Germany)</b>,Marc-Andre ter Stegen has confirmed he will miss Germany's Euro 2020 campaign after opting to undergo a "therapeutic procedure" on his knee.,<b>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/euro-2020-can-joachim-lows-last-dance-with-germany-end-in-glory">EURO 2020: Can Joachim Low's last dance with Germany end in glory?</a></b>,Luckily for the Germans, they have a guy in goal named Manuel Neuer, but ter Stegen’s absence is still a big blow.&nbsp; The Barcelona keeper has established himself as one of the best in La Liga and the world during his time with the Blaugrana.

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<ul>
  <li>The delayed 2020 edition of the UEFA European Championship is all set to kick off on Friday</li>
  <li>Italy will take on Turkey in the first group stage match</li>
  <li>Some players miss out on the tournament through injury, a bad run of form</li>
</ul>

Who are the biggest stars missing out on Euro 2020? Find out here

ErlingHaaland

ZlatanIbrahimovic

VirgilVanDijk

Spain coach Luis Enrique on Monday left veteran defender <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/sergioramos">Sergio Ramos</a> out of his <a href="https://opoyi.com/search/all/EURO2020">Euro 2020</a> squad but called up centre-back Aymeric Laporte, who recently switched his football nationality.,Ramos, the 35-year-old Real Madrid captain has struggled with injury this season and has featured just five times since the start of the year.,<b>Also Read |</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/thomas-mueller-mats-hummels-recalled-in-germany-squad-for-euro-2020-finals">Thomas Mueller, Mats Hummels recalled in Germany squad for Euro 2020 finals</a>,"It was a very difficult decision but he has not been able to play this season and has hardly trained since January," Luis Enrique told the press conference as he announced a 24-man squad.,"I called him yesterday (Sunday), it was hard, difficult. I feel bad, because he is very professional and he helps the national team a lot. And he can still help it in the future. But I have to look for the best for the squad," the coach said.,The absence of Ramos means there is not a single <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/realmadrid">Madrid</a> player in the Spain squad.,Laporte, a 26-year-old <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/manchestercity">Manchester City</a> defender, was born in southwest France and was called up three times for Les Blues but never made it onto the pitch.,While France coach Didier Deschamps has a wealth of central defenders to choose from, Luis Enrique has had fewer options since Gerard Pique retired in 2018.,Ramos has been an automatic starter when fit with a number of players, including Villarreal's Pau Torres, Real Sociedad's Inigo Martinez and Eric Garcia of Manchester City, playing alongside him.,After an impressive start at City, Laporte suffered a knee injury in 2019 and has not been a regular under Pep Guardiola this season.,<b>Also Read |</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/hes-back-after-years-of-hiatus-benzema-is-back-in-france-squad-for-euro-2020">He's back. After years of hiatus, Benzema is back in France squad for Euro 2020</a>,Spain squad,Goalkeepers: David De Gea (Manchester United/ENG), Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), Robert Sanchez (Brighton/ENG).,Defenders: Jose Gaya (Valencia), Eric Garcia, Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City/ENG), Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Diego Llorente (Leeds/ENG), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea/ENG),Midfielders: Fabian Ruiz (Napoli/ITA), Pedri, Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Rodri Hernandez (Manchester City/ENG), Koke, Marcos Llorente (both Atletico Madrid), Thiago Alcantara (Liverpool/ENG).,Forwards: Dani Olmo (Leipzig/GER), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Ferran Torres (Manchester City/ENG), Gerard Moreno (Villarreal), Alvaro Morata (Juventus/ITA), Adama Traore (Wolverhampton/ENG), Pablo Sarabia (Paris Saint-Germain/FRA).

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<ul>
  <li>"It was a very difficult decision but he has not been able to play this season," Spain coach Luis Enrique said</li>
  <li>Enrique has instead called up Aymeric Laporte, who recently switched his football nationality</li>
  <li>The absence of Ramos means there is not a single Madrid player in the Spain squad</li>
</ul>

Spain leave Sergio Ramos out of Euro 2020 squad

Zinedine Zidane on Friday said that he hoped Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos won't have played their last Clasicos come the end of the season, with doubts over the futures of the Barcelona and Real Madrid captains ahead of a huge La Liga encounter.,Both players' contracts are up at the end of the campaign and Messi is yet to commit to a new deal with Barca after trying to force an exit last summer.,<b>Also Read |</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/dembele-on-the-mark-as-barcelona-edge-closer-to-la-liga-summit">Dembele on the mark as Barcelona edge closer to La Liga summit</a>,When asked if Saturday's clash in the Spanish capital would be the last of the pair's careers at Spain's top two clubs, Madrid coach Zidane said: "I hope not".,"Sergio is not going to play tomorrow. It's sad, but I really hope that he will stay here," the Frenchman added of the injured 35-year-old.,Zidane also said he hoped Messi would remain at Barca for the good of Spanish football, joking "let him stay at Barcelona -- he's doing very well there!",Barca and reigning champions Madrid are both trying to chase down league leaders Atletico Madrid, whose defeat at Sevilla last Sunday allowed their rivals to move within touching distance of the summit.,<b>Also Read |&nbsp;</b><a href="https://opoyi.com/la-liga-atletico-suffer-another-setback-in-title-race-after-sevilla-defeat">La Liga: Atletico suffer another setback in title race after Sevilla defeat</a>,Madrid are three points behind their city rivals in third, while second-placed Barca are a point closer, meaning whoever wins at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium will knock Atletico off the top for the first time since December after ruthlessly chipping away at what was a 10-point lead in February.,Zidane, whose team impressed in a 3-1 Champions League win over Liverpool this week, appeared confident ahead of a crucial fixture in his attempt to retain his team's league title.,"We have been very good recently, consistent," he said.,"And not just with the ball, we have improved defensively too. We know that regardless of what we have done up to now, we will have to play well tomorrow.",Barca boss Ronald Koeman also wants Messi and Ramos to both stay, telling reporters "the best thing for La Liga is that the best players keep playing until the last possible moment".,The 58-year-old said he was hoping for "the best Messi" as his team hope to extend a six-match league winning run which has come thanks in large part to the Argentine playmaker's sparkling recent form.,The 33-year-old has scored 23 La Liga goals -- 10 of those coming in his last eight appearances -- and set up eight more this term to give Barca a fighting chance of finishing top of the pile after a troubled start to the season dominated by his efforts to leave and the club's serious financial difficulties.,<b>Also Read: </b><a href="https://opoyi.com/watch-lionel-messi-honoured-for-record-club-appearances-for-fc-barcelona">Watch | Lionel Messi honoured for record club appearances for FC Barcelona</a>,"We need the best Barca to win. We will have to do everything perfectly, the attack, our movement, our passing game, and for that you need Leo," said the Dutch coach, whose team haven't lost in La Liga since early December.,Koeman will be boosted by the return from injury of Spain defenders Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto.,"They are two important players, not only for their quality on the field but also for their personalities," said Koeman.,"They lack a bit of rhythm, but they are strong physically and are keen to help the team."

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<ul>
  <li>Barcelona and Real Madrid are second and third respectively in the La Liga standings</li>
  <li>They are 1 and 3 points away from leaders Atletico Madrid respectively</li>
  <li>The futures of respective club captains Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos are in doubt&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Zidane hopes there will be more Clasicos for Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos

ElClasico

FCBarcelona

ZInedineZidane

RonaldKoeman

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he is not seeking revenge on Real Madrid for defeat in the 2018 Champions League final despite his anger at Sergio Ramos for the challenge which ended Mohamed Salah's match that night in Kiev.,Salah, who scored 44 goals in a remarkable debut campaign with Liverpool in 2017/18, suffered a dislocated shoulder after being hauled to the ground by Ramos midway through the first-half.,<b>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/raphael-varane-to-miss-real-madrids-liverpool-game-after-testing-covid-19-positive">Raphael Varane to miss Real Madrid's Liverpool game after testing COVID-19 positive</a></b>,Madrid went onto win a third consecutive European Cup thanks to two errors from Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius and a wonderful overhead kick from Gareth Bale.,The sides meet for the first time since that clash on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in the Spanish capital.,"I said at the time, if you asked me in a press conference a week or month later, if I would invite Sergio Ramos to my 60th birthday? I would have said no," said Klopp.,<b>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/alessandro-florenzi-to-miss-psgs-bayern-clash-after-positive-covid-19-test">Alessandro Florenzi to miss PSG's Bayern clash after positive COVID-19 test</a></b>,"I said I didn't like what happened that night. It was for us a strange night, but it was long ago.,"We cannot get that feeling back or that anger or whatever so I don't even try. What I try is to prepare my team for tomorrow to show we are a good football team.",Liverpool bounced back in style to win the Champions League in 2019 before ending a 30-year wait to be crowned English champions&nbsp;last season.,<b>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/real-madrid-should-not-be-underestimated-warns-zinedine-zindane">Real Madrid should not be underestimated, warns Zinedine Zindane</a></b>,But the Reds have struggled to match those standards this season in an injury-ravaged campaign.,Klopp's men face a battle just to qualify for next season's Champions League via a top-four finish in the Premier League.,"It was a different time, we were in a different place. Since then a lot of things happened. We feel good in our situation but we know we face a difficult opponent," added Klopp on how both sides have evolved over the past three years.,"I heard from the outside, already everybody says Real Madrid is the favourite. Great, they are used to the role and we have no problem being the challenger.",Real's victory in Kiev was the final match of Zinedine Zidane's first spell in charge of the Spanish giants.,The Frenchman returned for his second stint in 2019, but despite winning La Liga in his first full season back in charge last year, finds himself under pressure once more with Madrid involved in a tight three-way battle for the Spanish title with rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.,Klopp was asked if he would ever fancy swapping Merseyside for Madrid, but said he is more interested in the Mallorcan sun if he ever moved to Spain.,"When we came out the plane today I already regret that we don't live here because the weather is so much better here," he said.,"My Spanish is really bad. You would not enjoy having me in Spain and I speak always this broken Spanish. All the clubs here have great managers. Real Mallorca would be nice, to live at least."

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<ul>
  <li>Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he is not seeking revenge on Real Madrid for defeat in the 2018 Champions League</li>
  <li>The sides meet for the first time since that clash on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final</li>
  <li>Liverpool won the Champions League in 2019</li>
</ul>

Jürgen Klopp not on Real Madrid revenge mission

Real Madrid scripted a formidable Champions League performance on Tuesday by beating Atalanta 3-1 to win the tie 4-1 on aggregate and reach the quarter-finals for the first time in three years, salvaging some of their fading European glory.,On his return from injury, Sergio Ramos slotted home a penalty while Karim Benzema continued his scoring streak by capitalising on a glaring error from Atlanta goalkeeper Marco Sportiello.,Sportiello's scuffed clearance in the first half resulted in Benzema being given an easy finish at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium and tucking home his fourth goal in his last three matches in all competition.,<b>ALSO READ | <a href="https://opoyi.com/champions-league-manchester-city-through-to-the-quarters-with-easy-win-over-monchengladbach">Champions League: Manchester City through to the quarters with easy win over Monchengladbach</a></b>,Luis Muriel pulled one back for the visitors late on but any hopes of a comeback were quickly dashed as substitute Marco Asensio fired in a third for Madrid.,Zinedine Zidane's side will be in Friday's draw for the last eight and with their old guard fit and firing again, they will be hopeful of exceeding what are now dampened expectations of La Liga's reigning champions.,Ramos played just over an hour in his second appearance since recovering from a knee injury while Benzema's goal was his eighth in as many games and 70th in the Champions League, making him only the fifth player to reach that number.,Midfield maestros Luka Modric and Toni Kroos were dominant in the absence of the suspended Casemiro.,How Madrid's veterans would fare against more polished opposition remains to be seen, after they came up short against Manchester City last year in the last 16 and Ajax two years ago at this stage.,They are unlikely to benefit from similar moments of generosity, which Atalanta gave them across the two legs.,Remo Freuler's red card and a late goal conceded spoiled the Italians' night in Bergamo and it was individual errors from Sportiello and then Rafael Toloi for the penalty that let them down again here.,Yet they tore into Real Madrid early on, with the intensity of their press giving their opponents no time to settle and Robin Gosens could have scored, only to fail to connect with Muriel's cross.,The early storm weathered, Madrid found their feet as Kroos began to dictate from deep and the tireless Modric popped passes around Atalanta's midfield.,Vinicius Junior took too long to finish after a neat one-two with Benzema, who then showed the youngster how it should be done.,Sportiello's clearance was tamed by Modric, whose second touch pushed the ball into the box before a third cut the ball back to Benzema, who had an open net.,The goal seemed to kill Atalanta's belief and Vinicius almost added a second after half-time, only to prod wide after a surging run from his own half to the edge of Atalanta's six-yard box in what could've been a contender for goal of the season.,<b>ALSO READ | <a href="https://opoyi.com/the-return-of-god-zlatan-ibrahimovic-recalled-to-swedish-squad">'The return of God': Zlatan Ibrahimovic recalled to Swedish squad</a></b>,But the warning was not heeded and soon after Vinicius raced past Toloi, whose dangling leg made enough contact to concede the penalty, which Ramos whipped into the corner.,Ramos signalled to the bench that his work was done and he departed shortly after, before Benzema headed Lucas Vazquez's cross at Sportiello and the rebound against the post.,Muriel gave Atalanta late hope by curling in a superb free-kick with eight minutes left but in an instant it was gone again, as Asensio drove in a third.

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<ul>
  <li>Real Madrid on Tuesday beat Atalanta 3-1 to win the tie 4-1 on aggregate</li>
  <li>Karim Benzema opened the scoring after a error from the Atalanta keeper</li>
  <li>On his return from injury, Sergio Ramos slotted home a penalty</li>
</ul>

Old Guards star for Real Madrid as they see off Atalanta to reach UCL quarters

Atalanta

KarimBenzema

Sergio Ramos was deemed fit enough to start Real Madrid's Champions League last 16 second leg against Atalanta on Tuesday.,Ramos played an hour against Elche in La Liga on Saturday, which was his first appearance after two months out with a knee injury.,The in-form Karim Benzema and midfielder Fede Valverde were also picked by Zinedine Zidane after missing the first leg, which Madrid won 1-0 in Bergamo.,Atalanta made three changes from that opening game, with Marco Sportiello replacing Pierluigi Gollini in goal.,Ruslan Malinovskyi and Mario Pasalic started in place of the suspended Remo Freuler and Duvan Zapata, who dropped to the bench.,Real Madrid (3-5-2),Thibaut Courtois; Nacho Fernandez, Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane; Lucas Vazquez, Toni Kroos, Federico Valverde, Luka Modric, Ferland Mendy; Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior,Coach: Zinedine Zidane (FRA),Atalanta (3-4-3),Marco Sportiello; Rafael Toloi, Cristian Romero, Berat Djimsiti; Joakim Maehle, Marten de Roon, Matteo Pessina, Robin Gosens; Mario Pasalic, Ruslan Malinovskyi, Luis Muriel,Coach: Gian Piero Gasperini,Referee: Danny Makkelie (NED)

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Shivam Pratap Singh

<ul>
  <li>Ramos played an hour against Elche in La Liga on Saturday</li>
  <li>The in-form Karim Benzema and midfielder Fede Valverde were also picked by Zinedine Zidane</li>
  <li>Atalanta made three changes from the opening leg</li>
</ul>

Champions League: Sergio Ramos back for Real Madrid in Atalanta clash

For the second week running, Karim Benzema saved Real Madrid on Saturday, with his two goals dragging the Spanish champions to a 2-1 win over struggling Elche in La Liga.,After Benzema's late equaliser salvaged a draw against Atletico Madrid last weekend, the Frenchman came up trumps again, a brilliant shot flying in off the post in the 91st minute to snatch a crucial home victory at Valdebebas.,With the win, Real Madrid move five points behind Atletico in La Liga although Diego Simeone's team can restore their advantage to eight by beating Getafe later on Saturday.,<b>ALSO READ | <a href="https://opoyi.com/bundesliga-bayern-munich-thrash-werder-bremen-as-robert-lewandowski-hits-another-league-milestone">Bundesliga: Bayern Munich thrash Werder Bremen as Robert Lewandowski hits another league milestone</a></b>,Barcelona, who are six points back, face bottom club Huesca on Monday.,Benzema recovered from injury just in time to play Atletico and his three goals since have earned his team four points in seven days, while also denying Atletico a crucial win.,After heading in the equaliser against Elche, Benzema posted a picture-perfect volley to win it for Real Madrid, catching the ball in the air with a superb shot that found the far corner.,"It was a beautiful goal and it won us three points, so I'm happier than ever," he said, AFP reported.,Sergio Ramos too returned from a knee injury to make his first appearance since January, although the defender came off shortly after an hour, meaning his availability for Tuesday's Champions League game at home to Atalanta is still in doubt.,Eden Hazard, who has also been out since January, came off the bench in the second half and could play in midweek, when Madrid will start with a 1-0 advantage from the first leg.,Toni Kroos and Luka Modric were rested, perhaps with that game in mind, but both were needed by Zidane before the end.,And a change in system to three at the back was not an obvious success as Zidane's team struggled to break down an Elche side that sit 17th.,"Against teams that sit back, it's always difficult," said Zidane. "We had to find a solution and in the end we found a gap.",Madrid were the better on the ball in the first half but there was hardly a chance to show for it, the only real opening falling to Benzema at the back post as Fede Valverde released Vinicius Junior down the right but his cross bounced awkwardly for Benzema, who shot wide.,Both sides wanted penalties early in the second half, with Elche's Ivan Marcone fortunate to be awarded a free-kick when he looked more culpable in a tangle with Ramos.,Then Ramos escaped punishment for a challenge on Guido Carrillo.,<b>ALSO READ | <a href="https://opoyi.com/top-four-relegation-battles-take-centre-stage-as-man-city-close-on-title">Top-four, relegation battles take centre stage as Man City close on title</a></b>,Shortly after, Elche took the lead. Ramos shielded his eyes as if struggling with the sun and the corner found Dani Calvo, who climbed above Raphael Varane to head in off the crossbar.,Ramos, Isco and Fede Valverde made way for Modric, Kroos and Rodrygo, and 10 minutes later Madrid were level. Modric collected a short corner and swung a cross into the back post, where Benzema nodded in.,There were 17 minutes left to find a winner but it came in injury-time. Benzema scooped the ball up to Rodrygo on the edge of the area. He cushioned it back to the striker, who caught the ball in the air with a brilliant shot that flew in off the far post.

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  <li>Two goals from Benzema sealed a 2-1 win for Real Madrid over Elche in La Liga</li>
  <li>With the win, Real Madrid move five points behind Atletico in the league</li>
  <li>Benzema has earned his team four points in seven days</li>
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