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      Atleti 1 Real 1: Benzema scores dramatic late equaliser after Suarez strike in hard-fought Madrid derby

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      KARIM BENZEMA’S late Madrid derby leveller for Real stopped Luis Suarez’s brilliant opener putting Atletico five points clear in LaLiga.
      But in-form Suarez and Co are still three points clear of his old club Barcelona and five above champs Real, with a game in hand on both.

      France striker Karim Benzema celebrates after proving up to the task of rescuing a point for Real Madrid late on at the Wanda MetropolitanoCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Luis Suarez hails his early opener for LaLiga leaders AtleticoCredit: AP:Associated Press

      England full-back Kieran Trippier returned from a ten-week betting ban to launch the move that led to ex-Liverpool striker Suarez sweeping home deftly after a quiet first 14 minutes.
      Trippier freed Marcos Llorente, who skipped past Nacho and put Suarez clean through.
      The Uruguayan legend looked up and, with the outside of his right boot, skilfully swerved the ball beyond the onrushing former Atletico keeper Thibaut Courtois.
      Yannick Carrasco almost connected with a cross from Suarez, who was a constant menace.

      Courtois then kept out Suarez’s firm volley.
      Real, though, pleaded strongly for a penalty just before half-time as Felipe appeared to handle in the area after a corner.
      But nothing was given despite referee Alejandro Hernandez watching several replays of the incident.

      Luis Suarez put Atletico in front before Karim Benzema levelledCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Karim Benzema was on hand to equalise late, keeping Real five points behind AtleticoCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Atletico kept the upper hand after the break.

      But Courtois kept the visitors just one goal in front as he saved well from Carrasco, before smothering a close-range effort from Suarez.
      Sub Joao Felix soon fed Suarez but the former Barcelona frontman shot straight at Courtois.
      And at the other end Oblak was tested by a shot from distance by Real sub Federico Valverde.
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      Real started to step up their intensity in the final quarter of an hour, with Oblak making a fantastic double save to thwart Benzema.
      But the Frenchman pounced two minutes from time.
      After Atletico sloppily gave away possession, Benzema coolly played the ball to Casemiro and carried on his run before slotting into an empty net after a return pass from the Brazilian.

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      Atletico vs Real Madrid LIVE: Stream, score, TV channel as Suarez fires Atleti ahead – La Liga latest updates

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      ATLETICO MADRID are hosting city rivals Real in a crucial LaLiga title clash.
      TV channel: LaLiga TV
      Live stream: Premier Player
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      Stay up to date with every kick from the Wanda Metropolitano with our live blog below…

      HT: ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      Atletico Madrid lead against city rivals Real Madrid following a rather even first half.
      Atletico opened the scoring after just 15 minutes when Marcos Llorente got a brilliant touch in midfield and dribbled past Nacho, who attempted a careless tackle.
      Llorente played in Luis Suarez, who ran behind Real’s defence, got in front of Thibaut Courtois and beat him with a stunning shot with the outside of his right foot.
      Los Blancos pushed for an equaliser and had a serious penalty appeal when Toni Kroos’ corner kick landed on Felipe’s left arm.
      Referee checked the incident on the monitor but decided there was no penalty

      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      HALF-WAY WHISTLE GOES DESPITE ATLETICO GETTING A FREE-KICK FROM A PROMISING POSITION!
      A BIT HARSH FROM THE REF!

      ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      45 Two more minutes of stoppage time to go until half-time!
      And by the way, Benzema is thankfully up and running!

      ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      43 NO PENALTY!
      Referee Hernandez sticks to his decision and insists there is no handball!
      That was a tough call for the ref

      ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      41 PENALTY APPEAL!
      Real are protesting for a hand ball insideAtletico’s box.
      Kroos’ corner kick appears to land on Felipe’s left arm, below the T-Shirt sleeve level.
      Referee goes to the monitor to have a look!
      Benzema, meanwhile is on the ground

      ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      38 Some strong battles in midfield so far with both teams struggling to create enough danger.
      Suarez gets a shot in but Courtois makes a comfortable save

      ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      35 Just 10 more minutes to go until half-time and Atletico are still leading.
      Real’s defence was careless in Suarez’s goal, looking at you Nacho…
      However, the visitors’ backline has learned from the initial mistake as they are successfully keeping the hosts at bay.
      Courtois has been relatively at ease, bar the goal he conceded

      ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      33 Atletico are still struggling to threaten Courtois and Real are still moving forward.
      However, the visitors are missing the all too important final pass inside the box

      ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      31 Referee Hernandez gives a foul for Real after Rodrygo is brought down in a counter-attack.
      Simeone is protesting and the ref gets into a confrontation with the Atletico boss as he is well-known for not taking any back-talk

      ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      29 CHANCE!
      Out of nowhere!
      Casemiro gets a volley from the edge of the box and forces an awkward save from Oblak.
      That would have been some goal for Real…

      ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      27 Regardless of how this match goes, Benzema has still made history.
      Here’s why…

      ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      25 Atletico are enjoying a great start but aren’t testing Courtois enough.
      The hosts’ centre-back duo of Savid and Felipe need to wake up as well as they have left Benzema, Real’s most dangerous player, unmarked twice so far in the first half

      ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      22 CHANCE!
      Benzema picks up another good cross from the left and is unmarked yet again!
      The Real star gets the header but completely misses Oblak’s goal

      ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      22 Trippier is on the ground and receives medical treatment following a rough challenge.
      But thankfully the England international gets back up quickly

      ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      21 Here’s how Suarez opened the scoring for Atletico against Real.
      As you can see, it all comes down to Llorente beautiful and clever movement before the assist

      Luis Suarez continues his phenomenal season as he puts Atleti ahead in the derby with the outside of his right foot! 🔴⚪He just loves scoring against Real Madrid 🔥 pic.twitter.com/1r4R6JoxBh
      — Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) March 7, 2021

      ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      20 Real don’t seem daunted by Auarez’s early opener as they continue to move forward.
      They prefer to attack from the left but Trippier is doing a rather good job defending on the wing

      ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      18 CHANCE
      Benzema picks a cross from the left and tries a volley, while unmarked, but gets an awful touch.
      Real are trying to respond!

      ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      17 Suarez is now just two goals away from tying Messi at the top of the LaLiga goalscoring charts this season.
      What a lethal striker the Liverpool legend is!

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      ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL MADRID
      15 Suarez opens the scoring for Atletico, but the real hero here is Llorente.
      The Atletico star gets a brilliant touch ahead of Nacho, who tried a reckless tackle on the midfielder.
      The Atleti ace ran down midfield and played in Suarez, who ran behind Real’s defence, got in front of Courtois and beat him with a cool shot

      GOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL!
      ATLETICO BREAK THE DEADLOCK WITH SUAREZ!!!!

      ATLETICO MADRID 0-0 REAL MADRID
      15 Real are slowly gaining some ground on the pitch and taking their time to grow in this game, just like they did in the first match which they won.
      Modric and Kroos are exploring available space to play in Benzema, Asensio and Rodrygo

      ATLETICO MADRID 0-0 REAL MADRID
      12 Atletico hold the possession but can’t break into Real’s box.
      Zidane’s men are doing a great job keeping the hosts at bay in the opening minutes

      ATLETICO MADRID 0-0 REAL MADRID
      10 Atletico continue to hold possession while Real sit back and wait on a counter-attack.
      The first few minutes of the match remind us a lot of the first fixture that saw Los Blancos catching the Rojiblancos off guard and winning.
      Simeone must know how important it is not to leave space behind.
      Zidane hopes he hasn’t learned from that game

      ATLETICO MADRID 0-0 REAL MADRID
      7 Vazquez’s contract runs out at the end of the season and has attracted interest from the Premier League.
      This is why Zidane doesn’t want him to leave Real:

      17 – Including the today game, Lucas Vázquez has started 17 games in LaLiga 2020/21 (20 games in total), his joint-best tally in a season for Real Madrid in the competition. Habitual. pic.twitter.com/CHjSSKiiQS
      — OptaJose (@OptaJose) March 7, 2021

      ATLETICO MADRID 0-0 REAL MADRID
      5 Atletico have been dominating possession in the first few minutes of the derby.
      Lovely movement of the ball by Diego Simeone’s players while Real sit back.
      Suarez just took on a free-kick but his shot deflected off the wall

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      Sergio Ramos ‘has until end of March to decide Real Madrid future with offer in his hands or leave on free transfer’

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      REAL MADRID have told Sergio Ramos to take or leave an offer to renew his contract, according to reports.
      The 34-year-old has been a huge part of the Bernabeu side since joining in 2005, earning the full-time club captaincy after a decade at the club.

      Sergio Ramos has reportedly been given a deadline in talks over a new Real Madrid contractCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      But he could be set for a departure this summer when his existing deal expires.
      Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United are among those reportedly waiting to pounce if Ramos becomes available.
      According to Marca, Real have given the defender until the end of the month to decide his future.
      The one-year extension on the table contains an option for another season in the Spanish capital.

      Although it has been said that a ten per cent pay cut will have to be taken if Ramos chooses to stay.
      He is thought to earn around £312,000-a-week on a contract signed back in 2015.

      With negotiations effectively over until the player makes his decision, the relationship between himself and club president Florentino Perez is described as cordial.
      Coach Zinedine Zidane has hit out at reporters asking questions over the saga, despite fan discontent with Real’s handling of the talisman.

      At the forefront of the Frenchman’s mind is Ramos’ return from a knee injury, which required surgery in February.
      A comeback is mooted for the next couple of weeks and Zidane criticised the speculation over his contract earlier this month.
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      He declared: “You always ask me the same thing, it’s madness.
      “I want him to get fit, but apart from that, nothing else.
      “What more should I say about it now? I have no idea.
      “I just said that we are only thinking about the game. I want that to be sorted out as soon as possible.”
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      FIFA 21 predicts next 15 players to win Ballon d’Or after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

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      FIFA 21 has been used to guess the next 15 Ballon d’Or winners.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have won 11 of the last 12 and a YouTuber has figured out who might win the next 15 using FIFA 21’s career mode.

      FIFA 21 has been used to guess the next 15 Ballon d’Or winners Credit: EA Sports

      Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have won 11 of the last 12 awardsCredit: AFP or licensors

      Messi has bagged a record six Ballons d’OrCredit: AFP or licensors

      The 2020 award was cancelled for the first time in 64 years by France Football because of coronavirus.
      Robert Lewandowski was hot favourite to bag the award after a Champions League and Bundesliga-winning season.
      Messi is the current holder of the award having won a historic sixth in 2019.
      And YouTuber BCHDGaming has simulated the next 15 seasons on FIFA 21’s career mode to see who might be the winners of the future.

      2020 – CRISTIANO RONALDO
      Nominees: Lewandowski, Mo Salah, Sadio Mane.

      Ronaldo – 2020Credit: EA Sports FIFA
      2021 – LIONEL MESSI
      Nominees: Neymar, Mbappe, Raheem Sterling.

      Messi – 2021Credit: EA Sports FIFA

      2022 – KYLIAN MBAPPE
      Nominees: Messi, Jadon Sancho, Sterling.

      Mbappe – 2022Credit: EA Sports FIFA
      2023 – KYLIAN MBAPPE
      Nominees:Sterling, Vinicius Jr, Paulo Dybala.

      Mbappe – 2023Credit: EA Sports FIFA
      2024 – RAHEEM STERLING
      Nominees: Inaki Williams, Joao Felix, Mbappe.

      Sterling – 2024Credit: EA Sports FIFA
      2025 – JOAO FELIX
      Nominees: Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Matheus Cunha.

      Felix – 2025Credit: EA Sports FIFA
      2026 – KYLIAN MBAPPE
      Nominees: Francisco Trincao, Ansu Fati, Felix.

      Mbappe – 2026Credit: EA Sports FIFA
      2027 – VINICIUS JR
      Nominees: Luis Javier Suarez, Adam Hlozek, Mbappe.

      Vinicius Jr – 2027Credit: EA Sports FIFA
      2028 – VINICIUS JR
      Nominees: Mbappe, Felix, Hlozek.

      Vinicius Jr – 2028Credit: EA Sports FIFA
      2029 – AMARA NGOM (Sadio Mane regen)
      Nominees: Mbappe, Lautaro Martinez, Jonathan David.

      Ngom – 2029Credit: EA Sports FIFA
      2030 – BOA MORTE (Cristiano Ronaldo regen)
      Nominees: Fati, Trincao, Mbappe.

      Boa Morte – 2030Credit: EA Sports FIFA
      2031 – JUAN GOMEZ (Lionel Messi regen)
      Nominees: Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, Boa Morte.

      Gomez – 2031Credit: EA Sports FIFA
      2032 – ALEXANDER ISAK
      Nominees: Erling Haaland, Sancho, Mbappe.

      Isak – 2032Credit: EA Sports FIFA
      2033 – KYLIAN MBAPPE
      Nominees: Vinicius Jr, Leonel Lodico (Sergio Aguero regen), Juan Gomez.

      Mbappe – 2033Credit: EA Sports FIFA
      2034 – ANSU FATI
      Nominees: Konrad Dabrowski (Lewandowski regen), Haaland, Sancho.

      Fati – 2034Credit: EA Sports FIFA
      FIFA 21 is released today.

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      Atletico vs Real Madrid: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for LaLiga derby

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      ATLETICO MADRID are hosting city rivals Real in a crucial LaLiga title clash.
      Diego Simeone’s men are five points ahead of both Zinedine Zidane’s side and Barcelona and have a game in hand as they look to win their first title since 2014.

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      Luis Suarez and Atletico are looking for victory over city rivals RealCredit: Reuters
      However they have a dreadful record at home to Real Madrid, having not won this fixture in LaLiga since 2015.
      What time does Atletico vs Real Madrid kick off?
      Atletico Madrid take on Real Madrid on Sunday, March 7.
      The match kicks off at 3.15pm GMT – 4.15pm in Madrid.
      It will be played at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
      When the sides met in December, Real Madrid ran out 2-0 winners at the Bernabeu.
      What TV channel is Atletico vs Real Madrid on and can I live stream it?

      Team news
      Dani Carvajal and Sergio Ramos are definitely out for Real Madrid while Eden Hazard (muscle injury) and Eder Militao (abductor) are major doubts.
      Karim Benzema is a minor doubt for Los Blancos with an ankle injury.

      Yannick Carrasco and Jose Maria Gimenez are set to miss out for Atleti through injury while Kieran Trippier’s global ban remains in place until March 28.
      Marca are also reporting that Joao Felix will be dropped for the derby by Diego Simeone with Marcos Llorente starting behind Luis Suarez.
      Latest odds
      Atletico Madrid 33/20
      Draw 21/10

      Real Madrid 17/10
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      Wolves ‘willing to listen to Adama Traore transfer offers’ putting Barcelona and Man City on alert over out-of-form ace

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      WOLVES will listen to transfer offers for out-of-form Adama Traore at the end of the season, reports say.
      The winger had interest from Barcelona and Manchester City at the end of the last campaign, but his £70million price tag was deemed as too steep.

      Wolves will listen to offers for Adama Traore at the end of the season, reports say.Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      According to the Daily Mail, Wolves are still open to moving on Traore, as they look to bring in funds for a summer reshape for Nuno Espirito Santo.
      But, with the Spaniard off the pace currently, his value is set to be drastically slashed.
      Traore is without a goal and has just one assist in his 26 Premier League games so for this term.
      That is compared to the four goals and nine assists he managed last season.

      It is understood Leeds inquired about the forward in January but were quickly shut down.
      Romain Saiss could also leave with the defender’s contract expiring in the summer, though Wolves have the option to extend it by a year.
      The club sold Diogo Jota to Liverpool for £45m last summer and would be looking for a similar sum for Traore, who still hopes to be in Spain’s squad for the delayed Euros.
      They are still without star striker Raul Jimenez, who suffered a fractured skull after a collision with Arsenal’s David Luiz in November.

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      He has recently returned to training, but will not be rushed back into the squad.
      Nuno said: “He’s improving really well, we have to be very careful – but we’re keeping positive.
      “(We are) missing him but knowing he’s going in the right direction, making the right steps and he’s recovering.
      “He will keep improving his fitness, following the protocols, doing exams and consulting the neurosurgeon who operated on him – they’re the next steps. It requires patience.”

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      Real Madrid paid Brazilian Ronaldo £860,000 a year WITHOUT contract, explosive Football Leaks documents reveal

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      REAL MADRID paid Ronaldo £860,000-a-year WITHOUT a contract, Football Leaks documents allege.
      The legendary Brazilian scored 104 goals in 177 appearances as a star of the Galacticos between 2002 and 2007.

      Ronaldo scored 104 goals for Real Madrid between 2002 and 2007Credit: AFP

      Ronaldo, 44, has since worked as a club ambassador, alongside the likes of Roberto Carlos and Raul.
      But according to Football Leaks, in documents shared by German newspaper Der Spiegel, it is claimed that Ronaldo was not given a formal contract by the Bernabeu club.
      The leak alleges that Ronaldo therefore has not had to declare this income to tax authorities.
      Having retired in 2011, O Fenomeno returned to the game in 2018 – becoming majority owner of Spanish outfit Real Valladolid.

      He purchased a 51 per cent stake in the club for a fee believed to be around £26million.
      Addressing reporters upon his arrival, Ronaldo said: “I have gone through many stages in my training in football to prepare. Football is a passion.
      “This new management will be defined by four words: competitiveness, transparency, revolution and social.”
      According to Marca, a motion was passed by the club’s shareholders in December for Ronaldo to receive a salary.

      Ronaldo, 44, is now majority owner of Real ValladolidCredit: AP:Associated Press
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      The exact wage, however, was not revealed.
      Since Ronaldo’s purchase, Valladolid have come 16th and 13th in LaLiga.
      And according to Marca’s report, they earned a reported surplus of £7.7million in 2020.
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      Leeds join Tottenham and AC Milan in Lucas Vazquez transfer race with Real Madrid star available for FREE in summer

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      LEEDS have joined Tottenham and AC Milan in the race to sign Lucas Vazquez on a free transfer, according to reports.
      The Real Madrid winger, 29, is out of contract at the end of the season.

      Lucas Vazquez is a transfer target for Leeds as he prepares to become a free agent this summerCredit: Rex Features

      And Sport Witness claim Marcelo Bielsa’s side are weighing up an offer for the nine-cap Spain international.
      The Whites brought in attackers Helder Costa, Rodrigo and Raphinha on permanent deals last summer – although they face a battle to keep hold of the latter amid growing transfer interest.
      The Elland Road club understandably want to bolster the squad as they look to cement their status as a Premier League mainstay once again.
      And the three-time Champions League winner would certainly help do that.

      Vazquez also boasts two LaLiga titles and three Club World Cup winner’s medals to his name.
      In total, the wide man has 26 goals in 233 appearances for Real Madrid.
      After struggling for game time last season, he is back in the fold as a first-team regular this term – either on the right wing or at right-back.
      But negotiations over a new contract have broken down with Los Blancos, which could result in his 14-year spell with the club ending.

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      However, the report suggests Leeds would face a real battle to land Vazquez – especially as they won’t be able to offer European football next term.
      Tottenham were linked with the winger a year ago and could reignite their interest.
      A reunion with Carlo Ancelotti at Everton could also be on the cards with suggestions the Toffees are monitoring his situation.
      Across Europe, Valencia, Sevilla and Napoli may all be possible destinations.
      But the report adds it is AC Milan and technical director Paolo Maldini who are ‘more than convinced’ they can lure the Real Madrid academy graduate to Italy.

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