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Real Madrid Announce Squad Vs Villarreal

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1 year ago

October 5, 2024

Real Madrid have announced the squad for La Liga match vs Villarreal. Los Blancos will be trying to bounce back from their disappointing defeat in Lille.

Also, coach Carlo Ancelotti will likely deploy most of his starters in this game because the importance of a win.

Villarreal have performed at a very high level so far this season, so Madrid will need to step up.

Real Madrid squad vs Villarreal
Goalkeepers: Lunin, Fran González, Sergio Mestre.

Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Lucas V., Vallejo, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Jacobo.

Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos.

Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick.

Some predictions to consider
Both teams have scored in all eight of Villarreal’s matches so far this season. Those matches have seen an average of four goals, 2.13 for Villarreal and 1.88 for the opposition.

This has also landed in the last five head-to-heads in Real Madrid vs Villarreal. There have been at least three goals in all of those meetings, with an average of 5.2 per game.

The attacking capabilities of both teams should mean this is also a goal-friendly affair.

Real Madrid have conceded the second-fewest goals in La Liga this season, but both teams have scored in their last three.
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AFCON: Osimhen Threatens To Dump Super Eagles, Return To Galatasaray

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5 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, reportedly threatened to quit the national team and return to Turkey.

According to Arise News, Osimhen was left fuming following his altercation with Ademola Lookman during the 4-0 win over Mozambique at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.

Having scored a brace thanks to assists from Lookman, the 27-year-old lashed out at his team-mate for failing to pass to him in the 64th minute.

Osimhen then beckoned on the bench asking to be taken off, before he was replaced by Moses Simon.

At full time, Osimhen stormed out of the stadium and dropped his accreditation card, insisting he was “done” with the national team and wanted to fly back to Turkey.

He was then pacified by senior officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.

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NPFL Announces Resumption Date For Second Stanza

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8 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has announced a date for the start of the second stanza of the 2025-26 season.

The second stanza will commence on Wednesday, 14 January, 2026.

The fixture will start with mid-week games across all the designated NPFL centers.

The NPFL disclosed this in a letter addressed to all the clubs.

The league body urged clubs to expect fixtures congestion in the second stanza.

Rivers United occupy top position on the NPFL table with 37 points from 19 matches.

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Chelsea Coach Hails 3 Players For Keeping Team Together After Maresca’s Departure

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8 hours ago

January 6, 2026

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Chelsea interim coach, Calum McFarlane has hailed three Blues players for keeping the team together after Enzo Maresca departed from the Premier League west London club.

Speaking after Chelsea’s recent Premier League 1-1 draw with Manchester City, McFarlane lauded Reece James, Tosin Adarabioyo, and Enzo Fernandez for their leadership and unifying influence in the Blues’ squad.

“I think it is a good moment to speak about the players. This is not an easy job,” McFarlane told reporters after the match.

“There is a lot of change that has gone on. Enzo was incredibly successful with this group. Some of them were shocked by the decision to sack Maresca.

“The character that they have shown today. Reece is a big one. Reece, Tosin and Enzo have really dragged the group together.”

Chelsea’s next Premier League tie is against Fulham on Wednesday.