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The Latest Breaking News from Julián Álvarez

La Liga Title Race: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid Next Five Games After Matchweek 33

Barcelona and Real Madrid are pulling away from Atlético Madrid in the La Liga title race.

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Why Lionel Messi Isn't Playing for Argentina vs. Uruguay

Lionel Messi suffered a muscle injury and therefore is unavailable to play for Argentina against Uruguay on Mar. 21.

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Five Replacements for Lionel Messi in Argentina's Squad for World Cup Qualifiers

Without Lionel Messi available for the March international break, Lionel Scaloni will rely on five replacements for Messi.

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Cruellest week ends in despair for Simeone after Barça’s late flourish

Atlético Madrid coach struggling to deal with last-gasp defeat that rocked their La Liga title bid just four days after shootout loss in Europe to Real

The Guardian - UK

Kylian Mbappe Was First to Call Out Julian Alvarez's Penalty in Champions League Round of 16

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé was the first person to alert the referees that Julián Alvarez's penalty should've been disallowed.

Sports Illustrated

Uefa to ask for review of double touch rule on penalties after Alvarez incident

Uefa is to ask for a review of the double touch rule on penalty kicks, after ‘clearly unintentional’ contact from Julián Alvarez cost Atlético Madrid against Real

The Guardian - UK

Atlético controversy shows VAR creates far more angst than it resolves

Football is living through a global case study on whether fairer actually makes for better in the world of professional sport

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Julian Alvarez penalty: UEFA release new video footage with conclusive evidence of double touch

UEFA put out statement after night of huge controversy in the Champions League

Evening Standard

Julian Alvarez penalty: UEFA to hold talks with FIFA and IFAB over double-touch rule after controversy

Talks to determine whether rule should be changed ‘in cases where a double touch is clearly unintentional’

Evening Standard

Atlético Madrid’s torment goes on: Real are a nightmare they can’t wake up from

Diego Simeone’s side lost to their city rivals yet again, in a fashion that was unbelievable and yet so very believable

The Guardian - UK

Real Madrid squeeze past Atlético after VAR intervenes in penalty shootout

Julián Alvarez’s disallowed spot-kick proved decisive as Real Madrid progressed to the Champions League quarter-finals after a 1-0 second-leg defeat by Atlético

The Guardian - UK

Atletico Madrid 1–0 Real Madrid: Player Ratings As Los Blancos Survive Champions League Penalty Shootout

Real Madrid eliminated Atlético Madrid in a penalty shootout to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals.

Sports Illustrated

Why Julian Alvarez's Penalty Didn't Count Against Real Madrid in the Champions League

Julian Alvarez had his penalty kick overturned in the Champions League round of 16 shootout between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

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Real Madrid's Underrated Players Outshine Kylian Mbappe: Takeaways From 2–1 Victory vs. Atletico Madrid

Brahim Díaz and Rodrygo stole the spotlight from Kylian Mbappé in Real Madrid's 2–1 win over Atlético Madrid in the Champions League.

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The Guardian - UK

Brahim Díaz gives Real Madrid edge after Alvarez stunner for Atlético

Brahim Díaz’s 55th-minute goal secured a 2-1 advantage for Real Madrid in the first leg of their derby tie with Atlético

Sports Illustrated

Barcelona 4-4 Atletico Madrid: Player Ratings From Thrilling Copa Del Rey Semifinal

Barcelona and Atlético Madrid traded punches and the draw sets up a mouthwatering second leg to decide who advances to the Copa del Rey final.

The Guardian - UK

Mbappé fires equaliser as Real and Atlético share spoils in Madrid derby

Kylian Mbappé scored a second-half equaliser for Real Madrid in a 1-1 draw with neighbours Atlético

The Guardian - UK

Giuliano Simeone makes name for himself and eyes Madrid derby spoils

Son of Atlético manager is enjoying breakthrough season and prepares to face leaders Real Madrid for the first time

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The Guardian - US

Champions League review: chaos in Lisbon and players in shop window

Barcelona and Benfica produced a classic that swung from the sublime to the ridiculous. We hand out honours and dishonours from the latest round of action

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Real Madrid Suffers 5-2 Loss To Barcelona In Super Cup

Real Madrid loses to Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup final; Atletico Madrid sets record with 14 straight wins.

The Guardian - UK

Atlético’s Hitman bursts from Spider’s shadow to end 18-year wait at Barça

Diego Simeone summons Alexander Sørloth from the bench to finish off anyone daring to hold up his title charge

The Guardian - UK

Alexander Sørloth stuns Barcelona with last-gasp winner for Atlético Madrid

Alexander Sørloth scored a stoppage-time winner for Atlético Madrid to sink Barcelona and send his side to the top of La Liga

Sports Illustrated

The End of Manchester City's Era of Dominance Is Within Sight

The reigning champions have lost four games in a row, a first for Pep Guardiola, adding to lots of uncertainty over the club's future.

The Guardian - UK

Is this really all about Rodri? Reasons behind Manchester City’s slump

After three straight defeats for Guardiola’s team, the run can be blamed on injuries but also some surprising tactics

Sports Illustrated

Argentina Predicted Lineup vs. Venezuela: 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Lionel Messi is back but Lionel Scaloni has a thin squad heading into Argentina's game against Venezuela.

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