Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane confirmed that Gareth Bale would not be fit to feature in Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final.
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Real Madrid book spot in Spanish Super Cup final following Valencia win
Real Madrid cruised through to the final of the Spanish Super Cup following a 3-1 win over Valencia in Saudi Arabia.
Zinedine Zidane happy to be in Saudi Arabia for revamped Spanish Super Cup
Zinedine Zidane insists Real Madrid are happy to be in Saudi Arabia as they prepare for the controversial revamped Spanish Super Cup.
Major sports events held in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia will again be the venue for a showpiece sport event as Jeddah plays host to the Spanish Super Cup.
Wu Lei nets late equaliser as bottom side Espanyol hold LaLiga leaders Barcelona
Espanyol substitute Wu Lei’s late equaliser denied 10-man city rivals Barcelona victory in a 2-2 LaLiga draw on Saturday night.
Courtois made decision to go forward for late corner – Real Madrid boss Zidane
Zinedine Zidane admitted it was goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois’ decision to go up for the corner which helped salvage a last-gasp 1-1 draw at Valencia.
Karim Benzema rescues a point for Real Madrid against Valencia
Karim Benzema’s last-gasp goal earned Real Madrid an important 1-1 draw with Valencia in La Liga.
Zinedine Zidane keen for Real Madrid to focus on Valencia rather than El Clasico
Zinedine Zidane pushed aside all talk of next week’s match against Barcelona and insisted Real Madrid were ready to put in a strong performance at Valencia to keep pace at the top of LaLiga.
Frank Lampard hopeful Tammy Abraham injury is not serious
Frank Lampard hopes Tammy Abraham has avoided serious injury after a heavy fall in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw at Valencia.
Chelsea forced to wait to secure qualification after draw in Valencia
Chelsea saw safe passage to the Champions League knockout stages slip agonisingly away as Daniel Wass’ fluke stole Valencia a 2-2 draw at the Mestalla.
Parejo insists Valencia are prepared for in-form Chelsea
Valencia captain Dani Parejo believes Frank Lampard is turning Chelsea into one of the world’s best teams.
Andreas Christensen knows Valencia defeat puts more pressure on Chelsea
Andreas Christensen admits Chelsea have to learn quickly from their defeat by Valencia if they are to make their mark on the Champions League.
Barkley is our penalty-taker, insists Chelsea boss Lampard
Frank Lampard confirmed Ross Barkley was Chelsea’s designated penalty-taker despite the on-field argument that preceded his crucial miss against Valencia.
Chelsea pay Champions League penalty as Barkley misses late spot-kick
Ross Barkley fluffed a late penalty as Frank Lampard suffered defeat on his Champions League debut as Chelsea manager.
Young Blues raring to go in Champions League, says Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa
Kepa Arrizabalaga is confident he and Chelsea’s other Champions League rookies can flourish in the competition this season.
New Valencia coach Albert Celades plays down player unrest ahead of Chelsea game
Embattled new Valencia boss Albert Celades cut a lonely figure as he discussed his side’s Champions League clash with Chelsea.
The lowdown on Chelsea’s Champions League opponents Valencia
Chelsea face Spanish side Valencia in their opening Champions League group match on Tuesday evening.
Abraham would have been key man even without transfer ban – Lampard
Frank Lampard insists Chelsea’s transfer ban did not force his hand to play Tammy Abraham.
Gary Neville: I’d run a mile if offered Manchester United manager’s job
Gary Neville has insisted he would “run a mile” if he was ever offered the job of Manchester United manager.
We have to be patient with Fati, despite flying start, says Barca’s Lenglet
Clement Lenglet has called for Ansu Fati to be given time to mature after the teenager stole the show again for Barcelona.