In the early hours of today, while the European top 5 leagues are temporarily on a break for the 2024/25 season, football fans witnessed a night filled with both joy and sorrow in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Spanish Super Cup semi-finals saw Real Madrid face off against Mallorca, competing for a spot in the final. Meanwhile, in the Saudi league, Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr at home against Al Kawkab. Additionally, in the Turkish Super League, Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce challenged Kasimpasa away from home, with mixed fortunes for each team. Real Madrid 3-0 Mallorca Real Madrid has recently shown a resurgence in form, remaining unbeaten in seven consecutive matches across various competitions. They have overtaken Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in La Liga to top the standings, becoming strong contenders for the title. The chemistry between Mbappe, Vinicius, and Bellingham is deepening. In the first semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup, Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0 to advance to the final. Mallorca, the dark horse of this season's La Liga, ranks sixth in the table and was the runner-up in last season's Copa del Rey. The two teams drew 1-1 in their first league encounter this season. During the match, Real Madrid had 16 shots in the first half but failed to score. In the 62nd minute, Rodrigo was fouled at midfield, and Bellingham quickly took the free-kick, passing to Mbappe who then passed to Vinicius. Vinicius broke through and crossed the ball, with Rodrigo's header hitting the post! Mbappe's follow-up shot was saved by the goalkeeper! Bellingham followed up again,…

From the performance so far this season, Real Madrid has basically met expectations. Especially considering the arrival of Mbappe, Ancelotti faced the "century problem" of redesigning the attacking system, so it is commendable that the team has gradually returned to the right track in the past period and put up a good performance. At present, the White Army has once again become one of the strongest contenders for the championship trophy in various competitions. In addition, the adjustments made by the head of the family, Florentino, to the shortcomings in the lineup have also officially begun. In the attack, Ancelotti successfully found a way to coexist with Mbappe, Vinicius, and Rodrygo. Considering that the three top stars are most comfortable at the left flank, in other words, they are all "left wingers," Ancelotti was able to organically integrate them into his tactical system, which indeed demonstrated the outstanding coaching skills of this Italian veteran. At the same time, Ancelotti also reactivated Bellingham, helping the English international regain his peak form from last season. In addition, Diaz also played a good role this season, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists in 604 minutes of league play. It can be said that the above players make up the main attacking structure of Real Madrid this season. However, this also brings new problems, namely the lack of time for two "superstars." First is Guler. Last season, due to injury reasons, Guler did not get much playing time, but he showed excellent efficiency, especially in finishing ability, he was known as the "efficiency king"…

As the season progresses, Real Madrid has gradually found its form, recently achieving four consecutive victories and six wins with one draw in the last seven matches. Coach Ancelotti's coaching abilities are indeed strong; even with the arrival of Mbappe disrupting the team's balance and the club facing severe injury issues, Real Madrid has not fallen behind, maintaining its competitiveness and improving recently. With the winter transfer window now open, Real Madrid has also made a significant acquisition. Official announcement! Real Madrid's first signing of the winter transfer window has been completed, with the "Old Buddha" finding a gem, an 18-year-old promising center-back to support Coach Ancelotti. On January 9th, Beijing time, La Liga's Leganes officially announced that they have reached an agreement with Real Madrid regarding the transfer of Ramini Fati. The young Fati will leave the team to join Real Madrid. Fati is a physically strong, defensively aggressive central defender with ball control skills, fitting the profile of a tough and reliable center-back, with commendable footwork and the potential to be a goal-scoring defender. Fati has been outstanding in Leganes' youth training system. Last season, while playing for Leganes U19A, he helped the team reach the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey Youth Edition. This season, Fati has played over 900 minutes with Leganes' reserve team, scoring one goal in the Tercera Division. Real Madrid must have seen Fati's talent to bring him into the team. According to authoritative journalist Fabrizio Romano, Fati's transfer fee is 100,000 euros. Although Fati is not a well-known star signed by Real…

In the 20th round of the Premier League, the clash between two long-standing rivals, Manchester United and Liverpool, ended in a 2-2 draw. Despite playing as the away team, Manchester United managed to hold Liverpool to a draw, who had previously maintained an unbeaten record of 23 matches, extending their own "undefeated" streak. Honestly, the result of this match was quite unexpected - Manchester United was once considered the "unlucky one" of the season, with their ranking steadily declining, to the point where even teams from the lower half of the table looked down on them. As for Liverpool, they were determined to win, but unexpectedly received a harsh "favor" from the Red Devils. The focus of the match must be mentioned, Liverpool's right-back, Arnold. His performance on the field was nothing short of disastrous, especially in defense, where he seemed to be involved in almost every goal conceded. For a player known as an "all-rounder," Arnold's performance last night was truly disappointing, as if he had handed over his defensive duties to the wind. Liverpool's two conceded goals were directly related to Arnold's defensive shortcomings. During the match, even Van Dijk couldn't help but shake his head at Arnold, who appeared to be a mere "passerby," with poor positioning and slow reactions, giving Manchester United ample space for their attacks. What's even more concerning is that Arnold's mind seems to have already wandered away from Liverpool. Recent rumors about him and Real Madrid have been rampant, leading many to speculate whether he has set his sights on the Spanish…

Folks, today I have to share with you the juicy scoop about the Everton managerial position, which is more dramatic than a TV series! Can you believe it? Mourinho has become the hot favorite to replace Sean Dyche as Everton's manager! Keep in mind that Everton's owner previously fired Mourinho, so this "plot twist" is truly jaw-dropping! The prediction companies are all betting on Mourinho taking over from Dyche, and this matter is becoming increasingly intriguing. It's said that Everton's new owners, the Friedkin Group, are ready to say goodbye to Dyche as early as next week. The "Special One" Mourinho is highly likely to head to Merseyside to embark on a new coaching journey. Dyche himself also hinted before tonight's FA Cup third-round match against Peterborough United that if the new owners don't consider changing managers, it would be a dereliction of duty. These new American owners are indeed working diligently. What's even more interesting is that former manager David Moyes is rumored to plan a return next summer and bring the team to their new home at Bramley-Moore Dock. This series of moves is truly unpredictable. If Mourinho really takes over Everton, it would be big news. After all, just a year ago, billionaire boss Dan Friedkin of the Friedkin Group (also owner of Roma) had just fired him. This Portuguese man has had his fair share of challenges, having been sacked at Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan. He even mentioned that being fired by Friedkin was the most heartbreaking for him. Last summer, he…

In the third round of the Spanish King's Cup, Real Madrid has certainly given Minella a lesson. In this match, Real Madrid crushed their opponents with an overwhelming 5-0 scoreline, easily advancing to the next round in what can only be described as a "domination" with no suspense whatsoever. From the outset, Real Madrid demonstrated their formidable strength, with the players leaving Minella with hardly any opportunity to counterattack. It was truly a classic case of "dimensional reduction strike." The match started with Real Madrid quickly finding the net. In the 5th minute, Dias' cross was mis-cleared by the Minella defender, and Valverde, standing in front of the goal like a rabbit waiting to be caught, easily scored with a single kick, putting Real Madrid ahead 1-0. This was Valverde's first goal in the King's Cup, and his smile bloomed as well, indicating that this goal had put him in a great mood. Real Madrid continued to unleash their firepower in the following game. In the 13th minute, Fran Garcia delivered a precise cross, and Camavinga leapt high at the back post, heading the ball into the net, quickly expanding the score to 2-0 for Real Madrid. This goal was not only Camavinga's personal achievement but also marked the second time since 1989 that Real Madrid had scored two goals within just 13 minutes of an away game in the King's Cup. It was as if Minella had no response, and it seemed as though they were already gasping for breath at the start of the match. However, Real Madrid's…

Real Madrid's "Dance on the Cliff Edge": Winning Matches, but the Crisis Lingers Recently, Real Madrid has seen a surge in their performance—four wins and one draw, propelling them back to the top of La Liga. However, does this mean Real Madrid can rest easy? In fact, while they have been winning matches, problems persist! The defense is as leaky as a punctured balloon, key players are dropping like flies due to injuries, and the underwhelming form of certain substitutes only adds to the frustration. How is the resurgent Real Madrid managing to dance on the edge of crisis? What are the visible and invisible stories behind this? If we were to compare Real Madrid's squad to a house, then their current defense would be akin to a void in the foundation—seemingly on the brink of collapse at any moment. With Alaba out long-term due to injury and Militao once again sidelined for most of the season with a serious injury, two key defensive pillars have fallen. Meanwhile, left-back Mendy's form has been consistently poor, leading some to question whether he has lost his "defensive playbook." Over the past few months, Real Madrid has relied solely on Rudiger to shoulder the heavy defensive burden; frankly, he has truly "borne the weight of justice." Is that all? Not quite! Even more troubling is the team's need to consider the cleanup of "inefficient resources," such as Vallejo. This central defender has only played for ten minutes throughout the entire season yet managed to cause two goals conceded, earning him the title of…

Real Madrid Official: Rodrigo, Chema, and Gonzalo Withdraw from the Current La Liga Squad The football field is a place where the winds of change blow, and every moment is filled with the unknown. This phrase illuminates our boundless imagination for the world of football. Speaking of La Liga, it is the "Holy Shrine" in the hearts of global football fans, with each match brimming with passion and suspense. This time, Real Madrid is set to challenge Girona away from home, which is akin to a collision between Mars and Earth, highly anticipated. Let's start with Real Madrid's lineup. Initially, fans expected that big names like Rodrigo, Chema, and Gonzalo would all take the field, but unexpectedly, these three players withdrew from the squad at the last moment. Rodrigo is out due to discomfort in his left leg muscles, which is truly unfortunate. Meanwhile, Chema and Gonzalo were injured during a match with Castilla, leaving Real Madrid's lineup somewhat stretched. However, Real Madrid is always rich in talent. The 17-year-old winger Yañez was urgently called up to the squad. This young player is fearless, despite his young age, he possesses remarkable skills. His addition undoubtedly injects new vitality into Real Madrid. Now let's talk about Mbappé, who is Real Madrid's "sharp edge on the front line," performing outstandingly in every game. He will continue to lead the front line, leading Real Madrid into battle. Fans have high hopes for him, expecting him to shine brightly in this game. Unfortunately, Vinicius is not on the squad this time. He is a…

Translation of the article content: On January 9, there were four football matches and seven NBA basketball games. Here is an analysis of the results: 001 Sheffield United vs Cardiff City Sheffield United has a record of five consecutive victories against Cardiff City, including a 2-0 win in their last away match. However, they couldn't maintain a 0.75 goal advantage and dropped to 0.5 goals, indicating a lack of significant support for the home team. Cardiff City's cup performance hasn't been impressive, as they were defeated 4-0 by Sheffield Wednesday in their last match. Considering this, it seems too easy for the home team to win by just one goal. Therefore, I'm not considering a home victory but rather looking at an away unbeaten outcome. However, since this cup competition doesn't have extra time in case of a draw, but instead switches home and away venues for another match, both teams would likely prefer not to play an additional game. So, let's directly consider an away victory. Direction: Let negative fight negative Score: 0-1, 1-2 Number of Goals: 1, 3 002 Real Madrid vs Mallorca Following Barcelona's recent victory, Real Madrid is expected to win this match as well, especially since matches against Barcelona generate higher interest. However, the Asian handicap gives 1.5 goals to the away team, while the betting odds only allow for a 1-goal advantage. This makes the victory seem too simple. In this case, I lean towards a narrow home win where the team wins but loses on the handicap. Direction: Win with a draw Score:…

Why is Real Madrid interested in Newcastle's star striker, Alexander Isak, despite already having Kylian Mbappé on their team? Does the Swedish forward have what it takes to carry the weight of Real Madrid's attacking line? Or is there a deeper meaning behind this move by the club's management? In the world of top-tier football clubs, competition extends beyond the field, and the rumors surrounding Real Madrid's pursuit of Isak may be signaling concerns about Mbappé's future with the team. Isak's journey to the top has not been one of instant stardom but rather a testament to his solid and consistent development. Starting his career at AIK Solna in Sweden, he quickly gained attention for his impressive physical attributes and sharp goal-scoring instincts, earning him the nickname "Swedish Ibrahimović." However, it's important to note that while the media enjoys labeling players, Isak's style differs from Ibrahimović's – less brash, more composed, and team-oriented. After being signed by Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund, Isak faced challenges due to his young age and the competitive environment at the club. Despite this, he did not let setbacks define him and instead moved to La Liga, joining Real Sociedad, where he proved himself through a series of goals. His career trajectory is nothing short of inspiring, transitioning from a fringe player at a big club to a consistent goal scorer. At Newcastle United, Isak's performance reached new heights. This season, he scored 14 goals and provided 4 assists in just 17 Premier League matches, demonstrating not only remarkable efficiency but also a penchant for delivering…