After Atletico Madrid's 4-0 victory over Elche away from home, the team has achieved a remarkable record of 15 consecutive wins. This season, Atletico Madrid has also performed exceptionally well, impressing fans with their significant change in strategy. They have acquired the summer transfer window's top signing, Alvarez, who has scored an impressive 13 goals this season, becoming the team's top scorer. This performance has significantly enhanced Atletico Madrid's attacking power. In their recent 15 consecutive victories, they have scored an astonishing 38 goals while only conceding 8. This transformation from a previously attack-deficient team to a top-tier powerhouse with formidable offensive capabilities can only be attributed to Simeone's keen eye for talent, as he quickly signed the formidable forward, Alvarez. Atletico Madrid has also performed outstandingly in the first half of the La Liga season, overtaking Real Madrid at the last moment to secure the mid-season championship. This achievement has surprised many fans, considering that both Real Madrid and Barcelona have been on the rise in recent years. Despite being at a disadvantage in the competition, Atletico Madrid has managed to reverse the situation this season, emerging as a dark horse in the La Liga league. Simeone has also solidified his position as head coach. Last season, Atletico Madrid's performance was close to collapsing, leading to rumors of Simeone possibly being sacked. Conversely, Manchester City, who sold Alvarez this season, has experienced a noticeable decline in performance, dropping out of the Champions League zone from being the Premier League champions. This demonstrates the significant impact of "Little Spider" within…

In fact, fans who follow Messi know that he has always maintained his love for Barcelona, and he has always hoped to have the opportunity to return to Barcelona to play. So when Messi left Paris Saint-Germain, it was reported that Messi might return to Barcelona to play. But then we also knew the story, Messi because of the problem of not reaching an agreement with Barcelona about salary treatment. In the end, he had no choice but to join the Miami International of the MLS. But Messi's return to Barcelona also revealed another opportunity, which is reported by the Spanish media El Nacional: "If Messi reaches a renewal with Miami International, Messi will choose to return to Barcelona on loan during the 2025 MLS off-season. Messi will extend his contract and consider continuing to play in Barcelona during the off-season. This will allow him to maintain his physical condition and prepare for the upcoming 2026 World Cup." This time, the Spanish media confirmed this news, which also surprised everyone. The relationship between Messi and Laporta has also been eased, because previously both sides were played by each other during the renewal. This led to Messi being unable to get a renewal contract. However, after the celebration of Barcelona's 125th anniversary, Messi also communicated with Laporta, and their relationship has been eased. They can cooperate at that time. Messi's loan return for half a year is also to prepare for the World Cup in terms of physical training. After all, training and preparation in Europe is much more intense than…

This season, under the leadership of new coach Flick, Barcelona once achieved a dream start. However, as the schedule progressed, they gradually lost their magic and were surpassed by the Madrid duo on the La Liga leaderboard, dropping to third place. On this matchday, Barcelona, who had been frequently hindered in the league, faced the challenge of the Copa del Rey round of 16, hosting Real Betis at their home ground, Camp Nou. In this game, Barcelona continued their fiery form from the El Clasico, with teenage prodigy Yamar contributing a goal and an assist, while Gavi, Kounde, Rafinha, and Ferran Torres also found the net, ultimately helping Barca secure a 5-1 victory over Real Betis and advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey! 【Game Highlights】 Barcelona, who started high but then stumbled in La Liga, has been strong in domestic cup competitions. In the last three games, they first bloodied a lower-tier team with four goals away in the third round of the Copa del Rey, followed by a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals. In the final against arch-rival Real Madrid, they achieved a resounding 5-2 victory, claiming their first title of the season. However, their opponent in this game, Real Betis, managed a 2-2 draw against Barcelona in the first leg of the season. To continue their three-game winning streak, Flick fielded most of his starters at Camp Nou, lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Pena in goal, Martin, Kubasi, Araujo, and Kounde in defense, double pivot of Pedri…

After defeating Real Madrid 5-2 away from home to win the Spanish Super Cup title, Flick not only achieved two consecutive victories in El Clásico but also successfully secured Barcelona's first championship; however, Barcelona did not have much time to celebrate. In the early hours of January 16th, Beijing time, Barcelona faced the strong Royal Betis in the round of 16 of the King's Cup. Yarmal contributed with a goal and an assist, Olmo provided two assists, Gavi, Rafinha both scored, and Barcelona advanced with a 5-1 victory. In last month's La Liga match, Barcelona drew 2-2 away against Betis after conceding a late equalizer; for this game, Flick had Lewandowski and Casado on the bench ready to be called upon. The newly re-registered Olmo joined forces with Rafinha and Yarmal in the attack; De Jong returned to the starting lineup to form a midfield trio with Gavi and Pedri; Araujo, who recovered from injury, teamed up with Koundé, Kubasi, and Gerard Martin in the defense, with Peña standing in front of the goal. The game started with a dream start for Barcelona as they took the lead just three minutes in; Pedri broke through and passed directly, Olmo received the ball, dribbled past defenders, and laid it off for Gavi to follow up with a powerful shot into the net, making it 1:0! After recovering from injury, Gavi has contributed 2 goals and 1 assist in the last 3 games. After taking the lead, Barcelona played more confidently. In the 9th minute, Olmo's shot inside the penalty area was…

On January 16th, in the round of 16 of the Spanish King's Cup, Barcelona hosted Betis at home. Throughout the match, Barcelona firmly controlled the initiative and eventually defeated their opponents 5-1 with ease, advancing to the quarter-finals. In the last two matches, Barcelona has scored a total of 10 goals. In this game, Barcelona was far superior to their opponents in terms of strength. After just three minutes, Olmo provided an assist and Gavi scored, giving Barcelona a 1-0 lead. Later, defender Koundé also scored a goal. At the end of the first half, Barcelona led 2-0, almost securing victory in advance. In the second half, Barcelona did not let up, with Rafinha, Ferran, and Yamar each scoring a goal, completely crushing their opponents. In the 84th minute, Rok, a former Barcelona player, scored for Betis, salvaging some pride. Ultimately, Barcelona easily defeated their opponents 5-1. Statistics show that Barcelona had a possession rate of as high as 69%, with a passing accuracy rate of an astonishing 90%. Barcelona attempted 18 shots in total, with 9 on target, creating 3 scoring opportunities and scoring 5 goals. Among them, Barcelona had two goals disallowed during the match. Barcelona fans expressed: "If the referees were fairer, we could have scored 10 goals today." While advancing to the quarter-finals of the King's Cup, Barcelona has also scored 5 goals in each of their last two matches. In the previous match, they slaughtered Real Madrid 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final. In these two matches, they scored a total of 10 goals…

The 22-year-old Ansu Fati is considered the most awkward person in Barcelona: wearing the sacred No. 10 jersey, yet unable to get any opportunities. On January 15th, according to "Mundo Deportivo," the Barcelona club and coaching staff hope that Fati will leave during the winter transfer window, but the player still does not want to go. In the 2024-25 season, Fati has only made 8 appearances, totaling 186 minutes. This "Messi's successor" scored his last goal on November 9, 2023, while on loan at Brighton. In the past 430 days, Fati has either been recovering from injuries or sitting on the bench, even watching from the stands, with very few chances to play. "Mundo Deportivo" points out that Barcelona coach Flick has not included Fati in his plans. Barcelona's attacking line includes Lewandowski, Rafinha, Amal, Olmo, Fermin, Ferran Torres, Torre, and Victor, leaving no room for Fati. Staying at Barcelona, Fati can only continue to sit on the bench. In the semi-finals and finals of the Spanish Super Cup, Fati couldn't even make it onto the bench. In the two key matches where Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0 and Real Madrid 5-2, Fati did not make the squad and could only watch from the stands. During Barcelona's championship celebration, the La Masia talents took a group photo together, with Fati standing on the edge, his smile bitter and his expression unnatural - this trophy had nothing to do with him. "Mundo Deportivo" reveals that missing out on the Spanish Super Cup squad was a huge blow to Fati. Most people…

Approved! Barcelona announces the signing of Rashford Beijing time on January 14, Spanish media "Daily Sports" and "Marca" revealed that Barcelona coach Flick approved the signing of Rashford. Great approval! In fact, it's not surprising. As always, Rashford has a bad reputation, but he still has value, and there's no problem with trying him out for half a season on loan. Barcelona has been talking about signing a winger for a long time, and their previous targets were Leao, Kvaratskhelia, and Nico Williams. This winter window has seen a huge change. Kvaratskhelia received a fivefold salary increase to join Paris Saint-Germain, and coach Conte expressed his disappointment at the deal in a press conference on the 13th, saying he was powerless to stop it, which is now almost certain. Barcelona's best option is gone, leaving only Leao and Nico. The former is AC Milan's star player, and the asking price will not be lower than 80 million euros. Nico Williams wants to go to the Premier League, and his release clause of 60 million euros needs to be paid in full. Barcelona can't afford it, as Olmo only requires an annual amortization of 8 million. Signing Nico would be financially explosive. Rashford is not lacking in ability. He has top speed and finishing skills, and his passing seems to have improved over the past year. However, his poor reputation has made him a constant target of criticism, and his perceived laziness on the field has overshadowed his actual abilities and performances. Barcelona is not afraid that he lacks ability; they…

Real Madrid, after successfully recruiting Kylian Mbappe during the off-season, initially struggled to find their form due to a lack of team cohesion. However, as the season progressed, the "Galactic Battleship" gradually regained its former glory and returned to the top ranks of the La Liga title race with its strong strength. On the other hand, Barcelona, a long-time rival of Real Madrid, started the season in excellent form, demonstrating a powerful dominance that could be described as heroic. However, in the past seven consecutive league matches, Barcelona experienced a dramatic downturn, winning only one game. This poor performance led them to plummet down the La Liga table to third place, trailing the current leaders by a significant six points, a situation that is not optimistic for them. It is worth noting that in the first leg of the season, Barcelona achieved a resounding 4-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu, giving them a clear psychological advantage ahead of this match. On the day of the match, both teams' coaches deployed aggressive lineups. Real Madrid's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, continued with his 4-2-3-1 tactical system. Mbappe, like a sharp dagger, was positioned as the lone striker, leading the charge. Vinicius, Bellingham, and Rodrygo followed closely behind, providing continuous offensive support. In midfield, Camavinga and Valverde partnered as double pivot, taking on important responsibilities for midfield organization and defense. In defense, Chuameni temporarily played as a center-back, joining Rudiger, Mendy, and Vazquez to build a solid defensive line. As for Courtois, he stood focused in front of the goal, ready to…

In today's football world, top-class center forwards have always been a rare commodity. Those who exist are often the main strikers in the top five leagues and rarely leave their teams under normal circumstances. As a result, top-class center forwards in the transfer market are almost non-existent. However, Zhekerai Shi, the forward from Sporting Portugal of the Portuguese Super League, is a sought-after striker. As the highest-valued player in the Portuguese Super League, his desire to play in one of the top five leagues is well-known. The management of his parent club also knows that they cannot keep their star player, so they treat any interested big-name clubs equally, hoping for a bidding war that would bring them a substantial profit. Multiple media outlets have reported that Manchester United manager Amorim wants to bring his protégé Zhekerai Shi to Old Trafford to solve the team's weak front line. However, Manchester United is still observing the situation, with little actual action despite much noise. Recently, Bayern Munich from the Bundesliga and Barcelona from La Liga have joined the race aggressively. Although Bayern has the powerful Kane and Barcelona boasts the rejuvenated Lewandowski, both are over 30 years old. No one knows how long they can maintain their current form. Therefore, signing Zhekerai Shi now to prepare for the future is a wise move. Moreover, Sporting Portugal's asking price is not too high, around 80 million euros. In today's football market where player prices are often inflated, bringing him to the team at such a price seems like a good deal. Last…

Real Madrid finds itself in a precarious situation following a crushing defeat in the Super Cup, where they were outplayed by Barcelona, who staged an impressive comeback from two goals down to secure a victory. This defeat not only highlighted the shortcomings of Real Madrid's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, but also subjected his coaching abilities to unprecedented scrutiny. The fallout from this loss extended beyond the pitch, with issues such as dressing room discord, tactical rigidity, and mounting pressure from the management leading to the resignation of the decorated coach. As the world speculated on the future of the "Galactic Battleship," a familiar name emerged as a potential savior – Zinedine Zidane's return was seen as the only viable solution to break the deadlock. However, the question remained: could simply changing the coach be enough to extricate Real Madrid from its current predicament? Zidane's significance to Real Madrid fans cannot be overstated. His iconic No. 14 jersey and the spectacular goal he scored in the 2002 Champions League final are etched in the memories of fans. As a coach, he led Real Madrid to three consecutive Champions League titles from 2016 to 2018, solidifying the club's reputation as the "King of Europe." His directness, decisiveness, and strong control over the dressing room earned him widespread admiration. Even amidst tactical controversies, Zidane consistently demonstrated an ability to turn the tide in critical moments. The term "stabilizing force" aptly describes Zidane, as he provided Real Madrid with emotional stability and a consistent match rhythm. It is no surprise that after Ancelotti's departure, Zidane's…