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Ancelotti: ‘It’s happened again! This is inexplicable’

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has declared the team reaching the Champions League final as “magical’’. Madrid are in the final 4-3 on aggregate as Joselu struck twice in the last minutes to win the second-leg 2-1. Ancelotti said, “It’s happened again. Something that has happened time after time, which is inexplicable, has happened again. A set of fans who drive us, a stadium that supports us, a stunning atmosphere and a group of players who believe. It’s magical. We played well, I think it was a tough game but we had control, we didn’t lose our heads when they scored and we got back into it. “I’d like to the fans, the club and above all, the players, they’ve delivered a season nobody expected, myself included. I didn’t imagine that this squad would be capable of what they’ve achieved. Making the final… we’re going to have a great time with the fans because we’re going to celebrate LaLiga in the coming days, I want a time to celebrate, to go to Cibeles. There’s a happiness which is contagious for the players. “It’s hard to explain. Impossible to explain. It’s the magic of this club in this competition, at this stadium and with these fans. It’s special. When you pull on this jersey, you feel something special. The fans made the difference tonight, like they have in the past. It almost feels like a habit to do this at this magnificent stadium in front of these magnificent fans. We’re delighted to be able to play at this stadium with our fans. “Real Madrid is a family, managed brilliantly by the president. It is a football club with history and traditions that has an impact on all those who are lucky enough to work here and wear these colours. Florentino Pérez is the captain and we are all his sailors. He’s a superb president, capable of creating this generation of footballers, who have achieved so much and I hope we can win another Champions League.” Speaking on Joselu, Ancelotti said: “He’s a reflection of the team because he has contributed so much this season. He hasn’t had a lot of game time but he’s the perfect reflection of what this team is all about. He has given us so much, without ever losing confidence in what he’s capable of.”

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Atletico Madrid defender Hermoso stoked to join Aston Villa

Aston Villa are concluding a deal for Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso. Hermoso’s contract ends at the end of next month.  AS reporters that the defender is one step closer to becoming a new Aston Villa player, Hermoso is interested in the Premier League because of his style and the Spanish presence in the club. With Unai Emery on the Bench, Monchi as sports general director, Pau Torres in the centre of defence, and Alex Moreno on the flank. Those factors, coupled with the economic aspect, would tip the balance. More from La Liga: Barcelona chief Deco: ‘Pressure comes from not winning.’ Villa is in fourth place in the Premier League with seven points ahead and one game more than Manchester United. Additionally, they are playing in the Conference semifinals where they will have to beat the 204 deficit in the first leg against Olympiacos. The Hondarribia coach since he arrived has led to a momentum that Hermoso would love to join.

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Barcelona chief Deco: ‘Pressure comes from not winning’

Barcelona chief Deco agrees there is pressure to respond after the club lost the La Liga title. Real Madrid were confirmed as champions yesterday. Before defeat to Girona, Deco said: “The pressure comes from not winning. “The fact of losing options to fight for the League was already a lot of pressure. Now there is no pressure, we have to play, win games and have courage. “The important thing is that the season ends well and there is good planning for next season.”

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Football Predictions Today: Real Madrid VS Cadiz Sure Tips

Real Madrid enters today’s La Liga match with a Cadiz side facing relegation. Madrid knows that win here will see them become champions with four games to go. Watch Real Madrid VS Cadiz. MatchPlug has Expert Football Predictions, picks, and odds for Real Madrid VS Cadiz. We are a Hot Prediction Site to find La Liga previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Real Madrid VS Cadiz  Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. When: Saturday, May 4th, 2024. Time: 15:15. Teams to play: Madrid and Cadiz. Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.418. Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On Real Madrid 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.418 BetMGM Spread: –  BetMGM Over/Under: Over 2.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.38 Real Madrid have rested comfortably as the best team in Spain’s top-flight season, securing 84 points from 33 games. These leaves them 11 points clear of second-placed Barcelona at the top of the table with five matches left. Madrid have won 26 times, drew six, and had one defeat in La Liga this term. They have the best attacking record with 71 goals scored and strongest defensive record with 22 conceded.  Madrid were 10 points behind Barcelona in last season’s league campaign, but they are now close to reclaiming the title. Winning Cadiz, plus Barcelona failing to win Girona later today, will see Real confirmed as champions with four matches left. Betting On Cadiz 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5 1XBet Moneyline: 9.1 BetMGM Spread: – BetMGM Over/Under: Under 2.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 8.50 Cadiz are fighting towards the bottom of the table, with the team currently 18th, five points behind 17th-placed Celta Vigo with five matches left. The hosts enter this match fresh off a 1-1 draw with Mallorca, and it was important that they did not lose against one of the clubs close to them in the table.  Cadiz need wins at the stage of the season, picking up maximum points in 33 La Liga fixtures this campaign. They have secured 20 points from 17 home league matches this campaign, with all four wins in front of their fans. However, Madrid have the best away record in Spain’s top flight in 2023-24, securing 40 points from 17 games. MatchPlug Prediction For Real Madrid VS Cadiz  Real Madrid have won their last three league games against Cadiz, including a 3-0 victory in the reverse match early this season, but it was just 2-1 at Bernabeu last term. The hosts will not be as strong today, but experts expect them to gather all three points which could win them the La Liga title on Saturday. Final Prediction: Real Madrid Moneyline. 

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Football Predictions Today: Girona VS Barcelona Sure Tips

Barcelona will play to preserve their La Liga title hopes, when they visit rivals Girona for a thrilling match on Saturday evening. Don’t miss Girona VS Barcelona. MatchPlug has the Accurate Football Predictions, picks, and odds for Girona VS Barcelona. We are a Sure Win Prediction Site where you can find La Liga previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Girona VS Barcelona  Venue: Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. When: Saturday, May 4th, 2024. Time:  17:30 Teams to play: Girona and Barcelona. Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 2.414. Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On Girona 1XBet Spread: 0 1XBet Over/Under: Over 3.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.877 BetMGM Spread: BetMGM Over/Under: Over 3.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.65 Girona are in their fourth-ever season in Spain’s top flight, their highest finish was 10th in 2017-18 and 2022-23, so it will be a historic season for the team. The hosts have a 13-point advantage over fifth-position Athletic Bilbao, so qualifying for the Champions League could be secured on Saturday. Girona are already sure of a spot in the group stage of next campaign’s Europa League. The home side have won three of their last four games in the top flight, including their last two with Cadiz and Las Palmas. They scored six times and conceded only once. If Girona can avoid defeat here, and Real Madrid wins Cadiz tomorrow, the current leaders will be confirnmed as the Champions with four matches left. Betting On Barcelona 1XBet Spread: 0 1XBet Over/Under: Under 3.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.414 BetMGM Spread: – BetMGM Over/Under: Under 3.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.37 Barcelona will need to win on Saturday to keep hope alive, but not many people believe that they can still win the championship at this stage. The Catalans are 11 points behind league leaders Real Madrid with five matches left, so they’ll be focused on winning second spot in the table. Qualification for next season’s Champions League is guaranteed. The reigning La Liga champions regained control over Valencia on Monday night, recording a 4-2 win over them. Xavi will stay on as head coach, so plans for next campaign are underway. There have been many positive signs during the 2023-24 campaign. Barcelona took a 4-2 loss to Girona in a reverse match early this season, while they both shared a goalless draw at Camp Nou last year. MatchPlug Prediction For Girona VS Barcelona  Girona have lost only one game at home in La Liga this season, while Barcelona drew six of their 16 games on the road. Experts find it hard to separate both clubs here, so Real Madrid could become champions on Saturday, as they are expected to defeat Cadiz. Final Prediction: Barcelona Moneyline.

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Raul Garcia thanks Atletico Madrid fans for support

Athletic Bilbao striker Raul Garcia thanked Atletico Madrid fans for their support before kickoff yesterday. Garcia has played for both teams and will retire at the end of the season. After Atletico’s victory, he said: “I don’t like being the centre of attention, but it has given me a lot of emotion. I feel lucky to receive that affection from the teams I have played for. “I am grateful for a recognition that I will carry with me forever. We are people and displays of affection are always beautiful. “I try to talk little and demonstrate things with work and effort. Fortunately the three places I have been to have considered it that way,” Raul Garcia added.

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Real Sociedad attacker Kubo angry after Real Madrid defeat

Real Sociedad attacker Takefusa Kubo was frustrated after their 1-0 loss to Real Madrid on Friday. Kubo maintained that La Real was the better club in the fixture. He said: “It’s a shame. Anyone who saw the match knows that we deserved to win. Unfortunately, the time change and everything that happened didn’t help us. “They scored a goal, we had two or three chances. They were lucky. In 90 minutes they arrived in the area once or twice. We were superior but what matters is the result.” On the race for Europe, Kubo added: “We have home games that we can win. This time we lost, these games are costing us in the standings.”

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Football Predictions Today: Cadiz VS Mallorca Sure Tips

Nuevo Mirandilla will host a La Liga clash this afternoon, when two teams fighting to stay in Spain’s top flight, Cadiz and Mallorca lock horns. Watch Cadiz VS Mallorca. MatchPlug has Expert Football Predictions, picks, and odds for Cadiz VS Mallorca. We are a Hot Prediction Site to rely on for La Liga previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Cadiz VS Mallorca  Venue: Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla.  When: Sunday, April 28th, 2024. Time: 13:00. Teams to play: Cadiz and Mallorca. Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 2.735. Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On Cadiz 1XBet Spread: 0 1XBet Over/Under: Over 1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.735 BetMGM Spread: –  BetMGM Over/Under: Over 1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.65 Cadiz are 18th, six points behind 17th position Celta and 16th position Mallorca. They enter this match off a series of losses to Barcelona and Girona. Cadiz have managed to win two of ther last three league matches at home, including an outstanding 2-0 success over Atletico Madrid on March 9, and three of their next five matches at home. Cadiz are in their fourth straight season at this level, which is their best run in over a decade, but that are presently in a tough spot in the La Liga table entering into the final straight. Betting On Mallorca 1XBet Spread: 0 1XBet Over/Under: Under 1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 3.21 BetMGM Spread: – BetMGM Over/Under: Under 1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 3.10 Mallorca finished 9th in Spain’s top flight last season, but they’ve witnessed a drop-off in their performance level this campaign, with the team in 16th position. They lost on penalties to Athletic Bilbao in the final of the Copa Del Rey earlier this month, and are in their third straight season at this level, playing in the Segunda Division last in 2020-21. Mallorca hase the fourth-worst away record in Spain’s top flight this season, winning only one of their 16 games on the road. They took a 2-0 loss to Cadiz in the corresponding fixture last term. The team have won two of their last four meetings with Cadiz at this level of football. However, the points were split in a 1-1 draw when they faced off in the reverse fixture early in the season. MatchPlug Prediction For Cadiz VS Mallorca  Cadiz have lost five of their 16 home La Liga games this campaign, while Mallorca have only one win. Due to this, it’s hard for experts to support a road victory, but a home win isn’t convincing either. So, a low scoring draw might be in the cards today. Final Prediction: Cadiz Moneyline.

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Football Predictions Today: Barcelona VS Valencia Sure Tips

La Liga returns this weekend with another round of matches this weekend as they Valencia locks horns with Barcelona in a crucial Barcelona VS Valencia matchup. MatchPlug has the Accurate Football Predictions, picks, and odds for Barcelona VS Valencia. We are a Sure Win Prediction Site where you can find La Liga previews.  Predictions and Betting Preview For Barcelona VS Valencia  Venue: Montjuic. When: Monday, April 29th, 2024. Time:  20:00 Teams to play: Barcelona and Valencia. Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.399. Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On Barcelona 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.399 BetMGM Spread: – BetMGM Over/Under: Over 2.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.38 Barcelona is in second position in the league table and have stepped up their game this season. They suffered a slim 3-2 loss at the hands of arch-rivals Real Madrid last week and have a point to prove in this fixture.  The Catalans have improved under Xavi over the past year but might have a trophyless season. Players like Lamine Yamal and Pau Curbarsi have solidified their spot in the first club and are intent on proving their prowress this weekend.  Betting On Valencia 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5 1XBet Moneyline: 8.75 BetMGM Spread: – BetMGM Over/Under: Under 2.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 7.75 Valencia are in eighth position in the La Liga standings and are inconsistent this season. Los Che fell to a slim 2-1 loss at the hands of Real Betis in their last game and will need to bounce back this weekend, Los Che are undefeated in three of their last four matches in La Liga. However, they lost in their last seven games against Barcelona in all contests, with their last win coming in a 2-0 scoreline in January 2020. MatchPlug Prediction For Barcelona VS Valencia  Valencia packs a punch on their day but have terrible recent record in this match. Barcelona are the better club and should win this match. Final Prediction: Barcelona Moneyline.

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Football Predictions Today: Atletico Madrid VS Athletic Bilbao Sure Tips

Atletico Madrid will strive to bounce back from consecutive losses when they host Athletic Bilbao at Wanda Metropolitano tonight for a huge La Liga match. Watch Madrid VS Bilbao. You can get Todays football Tips, picks, and odds for Madrid VS Bilbao on MatchPlug. We are the Best Prediction site for previews and tips for all La Liga matches. Predictions and Betting Preview For Atletico Madrid VS Athletic Bilbao  Venue: Wanda Metropolitano. When: Saturday, April 27th, 2024. Time: 20:00. Teams to play: Madrid and Bilbao Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.944. Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On Atletico Madrid 1XBet Spread: 0 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.944 BetMGM Spread: – BetMGM Over/Under: Over 2.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.95 Atletico Madrid took a 2-1 lead into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Borussia Dortmund on April 16, but they took a 4-2 loss in Germany to leave the competition 5-4 on aggregate. There was a European hangover for Atletico in the league last weekend, as Alaves won them 2-0. The results left them on 61 points from their 32 matches in Spain’s top flight this campaign. Atletico will be able to depend on an oustanding home record entering this match, having secured 43 points from their 16 league fixtures at Wanda Metropolitano this season. Only Read Madrid (44) habe collected more points at home in Spain’s top flight this campaign. Atletico won Athletic in a corresponding game last term, but took a 2-0 loss when they visited San Mames for the reverse fixture earlier this season. Betting On Athletic Bilbao 1XBet Spread: 0 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5 1XBet Moneyline: 4.41 BetMGM Spread: Under 2.5 BetMGM Over/Under: BetMGM Moneyline: 3.90 Athletic Bilbao fight to secure a top-four spot in La Liga for the first time in 10 years, and have improved this season. They won the Cop del Rey earlier this month, beating Mallorca on penalties, but have drawn their last two at home, both 1-1, against Villareal and Granada.  Bilbao are fifth in the table, seven points ahead of sixth-placed Real Sociedad and only three from Atletico, so a Champions League spot for next season is within reach. However, a spot in the 2024-25 Europa League would also be seen as a successful campaign. They will play for their first road league win over Aletico since January 2011 tonight. MatchPlug Prediction For Atletico Madrid VS Athletic Bilbao  Bilbao must avoid losing today if they want to remain in the top-four race, but this will be hard especially with Madrid having oustanding home record this season. Experts want to back a slim win for Atheltic but decide on a draw, which will not bad for either club. Final Prediction: Atletico Madrid Moneyline.

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