Steve Nicol breaks down Eden Hazard’s slow start at Real Madrid and how he can turn it around.
Real Madrid’s uneven start to the campaign continued as they were held to a 2-2 draw against Club Brugge at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Belgian side led 2-0 through an Emmanuel Dennis brace, but a revived Real were able to snatch a point in the second half courtesy of headers from Sergio Ramos and Casemiro.
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Real Madrid rode two second-half goals to a nervy 2-2 comeback draw with Club Brugge on Tuesday night to save a point in Champions League Group A in a match they easily could have lost.
The visitors took a shock lead inside of 10 minutes from a quick counter-attack as Percy Tau set up Emmanuel Dennis. The linesman’s flag had gone up for offside but VAR determined Tau was onside in the buildup and the goal was given.
A bad Luka Modric giveaway led to Brugge’s second, with Dennis collecting an errant…
Sid Lowe reacts to Zinedine Zidane’s comments about Eden Hazard’s slow start at Real Madrid leading into the Madrid derby.
Steve Nicol says Lionel Messi alone won’t solve Barcelona’s concerns on the pitch in what is shaping up to be a tight La Liga title race.
With Lionel Messi set to miss more games with a groin injury, the FC crew question if Ernesto Valverde can turn Barca’s fortunes around.
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has joined the long list of footballers who have had their houses robbed in Spain in recent months, sources close to the player have confirmed to ESPN FC.
The incident happened on Monday afternoon when Thomas’ housekeeper was at home, and although she was not hurt, the sources acknowledged the “shock” caused, saying players are “worried” and “afraid” of what has become a trend in Spain.
The robbery in Thomas’ house is the second in less than two days after…
Sid Lowe reacts to Zinedine Zidane’s comments about Eden Hazard’s slow start at Real Madrid leading into the Madrid derby.
Steve Nicol says Lionel Messi alone won’t solve Barcelona’s concerns on the pitch in what is shaping up to be a tight La Liga title race.
With Lionel Messi set to miss more games with a groin injury, the FC crew question if Ernesto Valverde can turn Barca’s fortunes around.
Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has joined the long list of footballers who have had their houses burgled in Spain in recent months, sources close to the player have confirmed to ESPN FC.
The incident happened on Monday afternoon when Thomas’ housekeeper was at home, and although she was not hurt, the sources acknowledged the “shock” caused, saying players are “worried” and “afraid” of what has become a trend in Spain.
The burglary in Thomas’ house is the second in less than two days after…
Club Brugge forward Emmanuel Dennis was ecstatic after scoring twice in his side’s surprise 2-2 draw at Real Madrid in the Champions League but now faces a painful double session in a tattoo parlour after coming good on a pre-match pledge.
The Nigerian striker was caught on camera looking awestruck as he walked around the Santiago Bernabeu before Tuesday’s clash and said if he was able to score at Real’s temple he would honour the occasion by getting himself inked up.
“Santiago Bernabeu, this is…
Club Brugge forward Emmanuel Dennis was ecstatic after scoring twice in his side’s surprise 2-2 draw at Real Madrid in the Champions League but now faces a painful double session in a tattoo parlour after coming good on a pre-match pledge.
The Nigerian striker was caught on camera looking awestruck as he walked around the Santiago Bernabeu before Tuesday’s clash and said if he was able to score at Real’s temple he would honour the occasion by getting himself inked up.
“Santiago Bernabeu, this is…
ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe disagrees with Zinedine Zidane’s assessment of Real Madrid’s second-half performance in their 2-2 draw vs. Club Brugge.
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane described the goals they conceded in their 2-2 draw at home to Club Brugge in their Champions League group stage clash as "laughable."
Madrid went into half-time 2-0 down at the Bernabeu thanks to tw…
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Alexis Nunes and Julien Laurens break down Real Madrid’s 0-0 draw with derby rivals Atletico Madrid, including an underwhelming effort from Eden Hazard.
Craig Burley says Atletico Madrid are good enough to defeat Real Madrid despite getting off to a slow start in league play due to a strong midfield.
Sid Lowe reacts to Zinedine Zidane’s comments about Eden Hazard’s slow start at Real Madrid leading into the Madrid derby.
Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has said he is not affected by criticism but admitted he can produce much better performances for the club.
Hazard missed the first three La Liga games through injury but since his return, he has failed to demonstrate the form that made Madrid spend an initial £88.5 million to sign him from Chelsea in the summer.
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The forward said he is back to full fitness and asked…