diego simeone calm after leganes loss

Diego Simeone calm after Leganes loss: We’ve come off a club record

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was calm after an unexpected 1-0 loss at Leganes. Matija Nastasic scored immediately after halftime for a Leganes’ winner.  Simeone said after the match: “We have played 15 wonderful games, a record in the history of the club, it was a very nice journey that benefited us in the League, Cup and Champions League. Today the team was able to get close to scoring in the final stretch of the game, they were also dangerous, the game was about trying to win it. “After the goal they defended better and we lost height with Sorloth’s absence, that’s why we brought on Niño, but Leganés was very good defensively. We had the goal. I leave with congratulations to my players and the feeling that we made many important mistakes, but that the small details were against us this time. “The team created enough to have a better score in the first half, then they worked very hard in the second. We had the penalty, the rival did very well and we had to lose. Now we have to face one of the best in Europe.” Simeone also had a moment of reflection: “When you get used to winning, it’s harder to lose because it’s so nice. Obviously it hurts to lose, but it’s part of the journey and you have to accept it.  “The year we won the league we lost to Levante and the other year to Almería. You can win and lose against anyone. Barcelona lost five and they are the best players, they probably shouldn’t have lost any of the five.”

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Football Predictions Today: Real Madrid VS Las Palmas Sure Tips

Reigning La Liga champions Real Madrid will want their 14th La Liga win of the year when they host Las Palmas at Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon. Read our analysis of Real Madrid VS Palmas.  Use our Sure Win Prediction Today to wager on Watch Real Madrid VS Palmas on MatchPlug. You can also find similar Eredivisie previews on our website.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Real Madrid VS Las Palmas Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Real Madrid Real Madrid have played four times since their last league game, which was a 2-1 victory over Valencia at the beginning of the new year. They were down to 10 men and were trailing 1-0 in the late stages of that fixture at Mestalla but managed to turn things around to win a crucial 3 points in that match.  Madrid are presently second in the league standings, 5 points ahead of Barcelona in 3rd place and one point behind La Liga leaders Atletico, who are in exceptional form, and they may have debuted a four-point lead at the top by the time this game begins.  Betting On Las Palmas Las Palmas had an extremely challenging opening to the 2024-25 season, but they have shown signs of positivity since Diego Martinez became head coach in October, with the coach winning 8, drawing 1 and losing 4 of the 13 matches he oversaw. The guests are 14th in league standings, recording 6 victories, 4 draws, and 9 losses from their 19 games, with a total of 22 points putting them 6 points ahead of the relegation zone.  Las Palmas have evaded loss in four of their 9 away matches in the La Liga this term, winning 3 times in the process, while holding Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw in the reverse match between the two clubs in August. They have played out a 3-3 draw before at Bernabeu in 2017, but they didn’t begin the new year on a positive note, losing 4-0 to Elche in the Copa del Rey on January 5 before Getafe beat them 2-1 at home last weekend.  MatchPlug Prediction For Real Madrid VS Las Palmas  Las Palmas have the capacity to score a goal tomorrow, but Real Madrid should have an even bigger capacity to secure more than a point at Bernabeu.  Final Prediction: Real Madrid Moneyline.

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Football Predictions Today: Leganes VS Atletico Madrid Sure Tips

Atletico Madrid will want to achieve 16 consecutive victories in all contests when they visit Leganes on Saturday afternoon. Read our analysis of Leganes VS Atletico Madrid. Use MatchPlug to get the Football Prediction for today, picks, odds, and analysis for Leganes VS Atletico Madrid. We are a Winning Prediction Site to get Champions League previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Leganes VS Atletico Madrid  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Leganes  Leganes record 4 victories, 7 draws and 8 losses from 19 La Liga games this term, they have 19 points which puts them 16th in the standings, and three points away from relegation. The hosts are the current Segunda Division champions and if they get any spot over 18th, they’ll consider that a successful season. Given that, Leganes have had a solid campaign, but there’s still a lot of work to do.  Borja Jimenez’s team have lost just one of their last five games in all contests, and they defeated Barcelona 1-0 on the road last year. However, Leganes have struggled in front of fans this term, securing 10 points from their nine games on home soil. Their guests, however, have dropped points in four of their 9 games during the 2024-25 season. Betting On Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid are currently experiencing their best run of form in their whole history, having secured 15 straight victories in all contests, and they will now eye 16th in a row when they meet Leganes on Saturday. Atletico is being considered as title contenders in the La Liga, but they still have a lot of work to do in the Champions League where they are 11th position.  The Red and Whites are presently at the top of the La Liga standings, one point ahead of Real Madrid in the second place and six points away from third position Barcelona. Atletico Madrid’s success is built on the back of a solid defensive record, giving up only 12 times in 19 games.  MatchPlug Prediction For Leganes VS Atletico Madrid  Atletico Madrid is currently a winning machine, and it is hard to bet against them here. Saturday’s match will be the first time they are meeting with Leganes since Augist 2018; Atletico won that match, and experts expect them to win again.  Final Prediction: Atletico Madrid Moneyline. 

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Football Predictions Today: Getafe VS Barcelona Sure Tips

Barcelona will want to extend their streak to five successive victories in all contests when they visit Getafe on Saturday night. Don’t miss Getafe VS Barcelona.  Use MatchPlug to get the Todays Prediction, picks, odds, and analysis for Getafe VS Barcelona. We have Sure Tips for various La Liga previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Getafe VS Barcelona Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Getafe Getafe have recorded three straight victories in all contests, including a 2-1 win over Las Palmas in the league last time out, and Jose Bordalas’s team are presently 15th in Spain’s top flight. The hosts have clashed with Barca 45 times in all competitions throughout their history; the Blaugrana recorded 31 victories, 10 draws, and 4 losses.  Saturday’s guests have scored 103 goals in their last matches with Getafe, while the Azulons have scored 33 times. The Catalan side are enjoying an eight-match undefeated run against the hosts, including a 1-0 victory when both clubs met early this season. The last time Barcelona lost a home game to Getafe was in February 2018 when they were held to a goalless draw at Camp Nou. Betting On Barcelona Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final last weekend before winning 5-1 over Real Betis on Wednesday night to secure a spot in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. The Catalan side trail second-placed Real Madrid by five points and are six behind leaders Atletico Madrid. This shows just how important a win is for Barca in this match with Getafe.  La Blaugrana will now focus on the La Liga, where they lost their last two games against Atletico Madrid and Leganes. That loss was what pushed Barcelona to third place in the La Liga standings.  MatchPlug Prediction For Getafe VS Barcelona  Getafe have picked up the pace recently, proving this point with their three straight victories in the La Liga. However, they are no match for a third placed Barcelona that are out for blood at this point in the season.  Final Prediction: Barcelona Moneyline. 

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Ancelotti planning rotations for Deportiva Minera

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says there will be rotations for the club’s Copa del Rey tie at Deportiva Minera. However, he maintains that his team will win the Deportiva Minera.  Selection Process: “We approach this game with the same motivation as always, as it’s an important competition that has brought us a lot of joy over the last few years. We respect our opponents, the shirt and the competition. We’ll try to do our best and get through the tie.” “Courtois and Rüdiger won’t be travelling. The rest will travel and can play. We’ve played recently and some of them will be tired. I want to give minutes to others who have played less.” Goal for the Copa del Rey: “The Copa del Rey isn’t a problem until you’re out of it. When you’re out of the Copa del Rey it’s a problem because Real Madrid try to fight in every competition. The problem will be if we go out of the Copa del Rey. In recent years, we’ve done very well in this competition and playing in the final is a great thing. The aim is to reach the final, as always.” Cartagonova: “If the pitch is good, we’re not as likely to have problems and the fans can enjoy a good game. We’ll try to perform well. The time of the year isn’t the most suitable because it’s cold.” Will Lunin feature in the Copa del Rey? “He’ll be playing tomorrow. Other than that, I don’t know. Courtois needs to rest and recover properly. Lunin may play in the league, in the Champions League. Lunin may not definitely play in the cup.” Seven first-team players who will be fielded in the Copa: “We must respect it and I have no problem with this provision. Of course, it has to be respected.”

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Barcelona midfielder Casado happy Dortmund victory

Marc Casado was happy with his part in Barcelona’s win over Borussia Dortmund. The La Liga giants played well as they won Wednesday night’s Champions League tie 3-2 in Dortmund.  Casado later said: “We knew it was a difficult pitch and they got back on track with the draw. It was an intense second half, but we knew how to play our cards. “We have taken the three points and are taking a step towards qualifying.  “The last few games in the League have not gone as we wanted, but in the Champions League things are going well. “We controlled the ball in the first half, but in the second we were more effective. They tied the game, but the team was able to react.” When speaking on teammate Pedri, Casado also said: “Pedri is a world-class player. When I have problems, I always give it to him. It’s a guarantee to play alongside him.”

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Bournemouth interested in Real Madrid fullback Garcia

Bournemouth have shown interest in Real Madrid fullback Fran Garcia.  According to Relevo, they see Garcia as a possible replacement for Milos Kerkez. Kerkez is being associated with a huge club transfer. The Cherries are aware of the growing interest in the left-back, which is why they want to sign Garcia for this position.  But, any contract for the fullback will depend on whether or not Bournemouth actually sells Kerkez. 

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Atletico Madrid Oblak: “You get used to transfer rumours”

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak agrees that his future with the team is in doubt again. However, he agrees that he has learned how to deal with those transfer rumours.  Oblak said, “Every summer there is a lot of talk but in the end in football you never know what will happen in the future. “I start every season wanting to give my best. I want to give my best and I don’t think about the future. Ten years have passed like this and I will continue like this. “As I said, until I am here I will give everything of myself to help the club and try to win the titles that I have never won.”

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Inter Miami plans January move for Rayo Vallecano outsider James

Inter Miami are ready to sign Rayo Vallecano attacker James Rodriguez. Rodriguez joined Rayo early this term, but struggled for playing minutes and could leave the club in January. Per reports by Estadio Deportivo, James is ready to leave the La Liga. The player has already gotten interest from a Major League Soccer club which is Inter Miami.  Miami have been watching James for a while and hope to finalise the deal during the winter transfer window.  Inter already has Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba.

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Football Predictions Today: Real Madrid VS Getafe Sure Tips

Real Madrid will be itching to redeem themselves after a poor result in the Champions League, when they resume their La Liga season against Getafe today. Don’t miss Real Madrid VS Getafe.  MatchPlug has the Football prediction, picks, and odds for Real Madrid VS Getafe. We are one of the Best sports betting sites to find reliable La Liga previews. Predictions and Betting Preview For Real Madrid VS Getafe  Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Real Madrid Real Madrid have lost three of their last five games in all contests, taking damaging home losses to Barcelona and AC Milan at the end of October and the beginning of November. The reigning champions also took a 2-0 loss to Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday night, and it was a well-deserved defeat for Madrid.  Currently, Real are second place in the La Liga standings, four points behind Barcelona with a match in hand. They will now want to secure three more league wins against Getafe, Athletic Bilbao and Girona before an important Champions League fixture on the road with Atalanta BC on December 10. Betting On Getafe Getafe have won just six of their last 38 games with Real Madrid in La Liga, and they have not defeated Madrid at home since February 2008, which shows just how tough today’s match is. Getafe have won Real only once since August 2012, but their recent matches have been close, with the hosts winning 2-1 in subsequent games at Bernabeu last year.  The guests have recorded two victories, seven draws, and five losses from 14 games this year, which have given them 13 points. Getafe are in 15th position in the La Liga standings, three points clear of the relegation zone. They have struggled with scoring this term, only mustering 10 in their 14 league matches, which is one of the worst records in the league. But Getafe have conceded only 11, which is one of the best defensive records.  MatchPlug Prediction For Real Madrid VS Getafe  Real Madrid will again play without some key players this weekend, and they will face a Getafe side that is defensively strong. It is hard to overlook Madrid’s superiority in this fixture, and we expect them to win a close game today.  Final Prediction: Real Madrid Moneyline. 

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