Ancelotti gives public backing to Mbappe after penalty miss against Liverpool

Real Madrid recorded their third defeat in five Champions League matches, as they lost 2-0 to Liverpool on Wednesday evening. It is a result that means the reigning champions find themselves in an uncertain position in the league stage standings as they are currently in the last play-off position (24th place). It was a disappointing […]

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“Best in the world” – Gareth Bale backs Kylian Mbappe to bounce back from underwhelming start at Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe has had a disappointing start to life as a Real Madrid player, which has led to more scrutiny on his shoulders. That has multiplied after Wednesday's 2-0 defeat at Liverpool, in which he missed a crucial penalty. With the match tied at 1-0, Mbappe saw his effort saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

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Aston Villa and Juventus draw after injury-time Rogers goal ruled out

Although Villa's famous win here against Bayern Munich required a heroic defensive effort earlier in the competition, the early stages suggested it could be there for the taking against a depleted Juventus team. Every pass was praised by the home fans, and they were almost richly rewarded when Pau Torres looked just over from Leon

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Aston Villa hero steps up again but late VAR heartbreak denies famous Juventus win

There was much pomp and circumstance at Villa Park when Emi Martinez signed his new long-term contract this summer. The club's megastore was commandeered, his family flown in and a variety of video footage played to an adoring holiday crowd invited to witness the event. Last night he proved what all the fuss was about.

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Aston Villa 0-0 Juventus: Heartbreak for hosts as Morgan Rogers’ late goal is ruled out by VAR as winless run continues

If the fear surrounding a new and revamped Champions League was that some of these extra group matches would lose their steam, then this was a night to confirm a few suspicions. And what a shame that is. There's no end to beauty when you imagine the grand old lady of European football under the

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Bellingham confident Mbappe will bounce back after Liverpool penalty miss

Jude Bellingham is confident Kylian Mbappe will bounce back and deliver “many big moments” for Real Madrid after the striker's penalty was saved in the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool. The reigning Champions League holders were defeated for a third time in their opening five games of this season's competition, becoming the first defending champions to

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