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…

Sevilla, are you playing with fire? At the beginning of 2025, La Liga staged a shocking drama! Sevilla, once the Europa League champion, suffered a humiliating 1:4 defeat at the hands of Almeria, the leader of the second division, in the third round of the King's Cup! This is simply the biggest joke of the year! What about the prestige of a top club? What about the demeanor of a king? Did they all go to the dogs? In just 5 minutes, Isaac Romero scored for Sevilla. I thought it would be another one-sided game, and Sevilla could easily advance. However, to my surprise, this goal turned out to be Sevilla's "last gasp" in the game. After that, Almeria took complete control of the game like they were on a roll. In the second half, Milovanovic and Luis Suarez bombarded Sevilla's goal in turn, eventually sealing the score at 4:1. Sevilla, where is your defense? Where is your fighting spirit? Were they all devoured by Almeria? Seriously, as the leader of the second division, Almeria's strength cannot be underestimated. They have performed outstandingly this season, and promotion to La Liga seems almost certain. But Sevilla, after all, is a seasoned powerhouse in La Liga, once dominating the scene. How could they lose so badly? Looking at the technical statistics after the game, Sevilla had a slight advantage in ball possession and number of shots, but what's the use of that? Good data, bad results - that's what really hurts! To put it bluntly, Sevilla's ability to seize opportunities is too…

In the vast expanse of the football world, where countless stars shine brightly, Real Madrid stands as a renowned powerhouse that is always at the center of attention. Any small move made by the club is enough to cause a stir in the media. On December 15th, Beijing time, Spanish media outlet Relevo dropped a bombshell that sent shockwaves through the football community - following a draw with Vallecano, the Real Madrid hierarchy issued an ultimatum to their decorated coach, Carlo Ancelotti. Real Madrid correspondent Jorge C Picon confirmed the news and pointed out that this is not the first time Ancelotti has faced a crisis in his position as head coach this season. Rumors of a coaching change began to circulate after defeats against AC Milan and Liverpool in the Champions League. Now, the patience of the club's management seems to be wearing thin. While they have decided to give Ancelotti another chance, they have already identified Santi Solari as a potential replacement, waiting for the right moment. The season is nearing its halfway point, and on the surface, Real Madrid's performance appears to be satisfactory. After 17 rounds in La Liga, Real Madrid has accumulated 37 points, ranking third in the league table, only one point behind leaders Barcelona with a game in hand, and level on points with second-placed Atletico Madrid. In the Champions League, they have secured 9 points after 6 matches, temporarily occupying second place in the group. After defeating Atalanta, they managed to stabilize their situation after being on the brink of elimination. Despite…

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…

Wow! On January 14th, Beijing time, David Ornstein, the ace reporter from The Athletic UK, updated his weekly transfer report: Real Madrid has closed its winter transfer window. A great move! Real Madrid is moving further and further towards Liverpool! Losing to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup caused internal shock, which was the third consecutive loss to their derby rivals this season, including a friendly match in August. Don't laugh yet; last season, Real Madrid also had three victories over Barcelona. It's just a turn-based game. There is pressure on fans, players, and the coaching staff, but none on the management. After the game, Florentino Perez told Modric, "Sometimes we have to lose a final too, right?" When I saw this news, I felt that there might not be any new signings in the winter window. And it turned out to be true. Coach Carlo Ancelotti must take some responsibility for the loss, criticized for relying too much on Aurelien Tchouameni. Why can't Marco Asensio be used? In fact, throughout his coaching career, he rarely uses young players. His style is old-fashioned, with a strict rotation system based on ability and position, rarely changing. The advantage is that it helps the core lineup build confidence, but the disadvantage is that it lacks flexibility when facing weaknesses. This is also a way to interact with big-name stars. However, after being hit hard, there will naturally be a desire for change. Spanish media Relevo reported that Real Madrid player Marco Asensio will start in the match against Celta Vigo on Thursday.…

Compared to previous seasons, La Liga giants Real Madrid's performance this season is clearly not up to par, falling far short of the expectations of Real Madrid fans. In particular, this La Liga giant has recently suffered consecutive defeats, being thrashed by their arch-rival Barcelona in the national derby, and even a once-declining Serie A team can ride roughshod over them. After Real Madrid's loss to Milan in the Champions League, Kylian Mbappe inadvertently became the target of criticism, with various accusations, doubts, speculations, and rumors. First, it was reported that Mbappe dislikes Ancelotti's tactics and only wants to be the core player. Then, there were reports that Mbappe has mental issues, leading some fans who dislike Real Madrid to openly mock, asking if Real Madrid is foolish for spending so much money on a "psychopath." The question arises: With the star-studded lineup of La Liga giants, Mbappe is not the only player worth hundreds of millions. Since Mbappe is currently not considered a core figure at Real Madrid, in other words, Ancelotti has not formulated any tactics centered around Mbappe. So why do people blame Real Madrid's slump solely on Mbappe? I believe there are two reasons: firstly, Mbappe's arrival was hard-won, and secondly, too many people have overestimated Mbappe's abilities. First, let's talk about how hard-won Mbappe is. Any fan of Real Madrid knows that the Spanish giants went to great lengths to bring Mbappe into their ranks. Back in the day, even acquiring Cristiano Ronaldo did not require such effort. Despite Mbappe just becoming a knight in…

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…

In the Spanish Super Cup final, Real Madrid suffered a crushing defeat against Barcelona with a score of 2-5. This result is quite explosive, especially considering that it comes shortly after their 0-4 loss in the La Liga El Clásico. After the match, "Mundo Deportivo" gave low scores to Real Madrid players, with Vázquez, Camavinga, and Tchouaméni being labeled as the "culprits" for the team's performance, as they were directly involved in all four goals conceded. Let's discuss Ancelotti's lineup for this match. He placed Vázquez at right-back, Tchouaméni as a makeshift central defender, and Camavinga in the holding midfield role. While this arrangement might seem reasonable on paper, it proved problematic in practice due to Barcelona's fierce attacking force, featuring the speedy and skillful Raphinha on the left wing, the prolific striker Lewandowski in the center, and the versatile young talents Gavi and Pedri. Looking at the first goal, Tchouaméni struggled to keep up with Gavi's pace, abandoning the chase after a couple of steps, highlighting a significant gap in ability between the two players. The second goal was entirely due to Camavinga's recklessness, as he carelessly tackled Gavi, resulting in a yellow card and a penalty kick. His actions also included pulling down Gavi, which could have led to a red card but was leniently handled by the referee. The third goal saw Raphinha exploit Vázquez's defensive weaknesses, who is more naturally an attacking player. The fourth goal was a self-inflicted wound by Real Madrid, with a corner kick turning into a counter-attack opportunity for Barcelona due to…