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Mbappé’s Missed Penalty Costs Real Madrid a 2-1 Loss to Athletic Club

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Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé had a frustrating night on Tuesday, missing his second penalty in a week as Los Blancos suffered a 2-1 defeat to Athletic Club.

This loss marks Madrid’s fourth in their last seven matches across all competitions, raising concerns about their current form.

Athletic Club took the lead in the 53rd minute, with Alex Berenguer scoring a well-taken goal to put the home side ahead.

Real Madrid was given a chance to equalize soon after when they were awarded a penalty, but Mbappé’s weak shot from the spot was easily saved by Athletic’s goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala.

This miss followed his earlier penalty failure earlier in the week, which left fans and analysts questioning his composure under pressure.

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Madrid managed to draw level in the 78th minute when Jude Bellingham capitalized on a rebound to fire home, keeping hope alive for the visitors. However, the celebration was short-lived.

Just a minute later, an unfortunate mistake by Federico Valverde allowed the ball to break to Gorka Guruzeta, who slotted it past Real Madrid’s goalkeeper to give Athletic Club the winning goal.

The result was a blow for Madrid as they looked to close the gap on Barcelona, who currently lead the La Liga table with 37 points.

Real Madrid sits second with 33 points, though they have a game in hand.

The loss also allowed Athletic Club to strengthen their position in the top four, with 29 points, just behind the top teams.

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Liverpool and Man City Set Their Sights on Nigerian Full-Back Ola Aina

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Clubs line up for Nigerian Footballer, Ola Aina. It has reported that Liverpool and Manchester  City have set their interest on the player.

The player is currently in the last days of his contract with Nottingham Forest. Aina is yet to sign an extension contract with the club and still has the opportunity to sign up with a new club.

The Nigerian footballer has set up a nice record as he established himself as one of the best full-backs in the Premier League.

Liverpool have set their sights on the player and are considering him as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold. While Manchester City plans to replace Kyle Walker, who is expected to move soon.


 

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Scholes urges Man United to sign Zubimendi and sell four players

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Paul Scholes has urged Manchester United to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad this summer.

The United legend believes manager Ruben Amorim is interested in the 26-year-old midfielder and thinks the club should offload four players to raise funds for the transfer.

Scholes hinted that Amorim’s recent comments suggest he admires Zubimendi. Ahead of United’s Europa League win over Real Sociedad, Amorim praised Zubimendi’s ability, saying, “He’s a top player who can change a team, especially in defensive midfield where he reads and blocks transitions well.”

Reacting to this, Scholes said, “It’s clear the manager likes Zubimendi. If we sell a few players, we could probably afford him.”

Zubimendi, who reportedly has a €60 million release clause, has also attracted interest from Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool.

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Osimhen Warns Super Eagles About Chelle’s High Demands

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Victor Osimhen has sent a clear message to his Super Eagles teammates about the high expectations of the new head coach, Eric Chelle. Chelle took over earlier this year, replacing Augustine Eguavoen, and his first real test will be the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe this month.

The Franco-Malian coach has already named his 23-man squad for the games, and Osimhen has shared some insight into what to expect under Chelle’s leadership. Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, Osimhen revealed that he has already spoken with Chelle ahead of the qualifiers.

“I know him from the last AFCON with Mali. He’s a coach who loves attacking football and demands a lot from his players,” Osimhen said. “He told me he needs me and the senior players to step up and help him achieve great things for Nigeria.”

Osimhen added that Chelle made his expectations clear. “If you don’t fight for every ball or give your all, you won’t play. He was very direct about that. He said he can be like a big brother or an uncle off the pitch, but once we step on the field, it’s all business. If the younger players see us giving everything, they’ll follow.”


 

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