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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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Plumptre Says Super Falcons Are Fully Ready to Face Zambia in the WAFCON

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Ashleigh Plumptre has made it clear that the Super Falcons are ready for a tough fight against Zambia’s Copper Queens in the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash set for Friday in Casablanca.

Zambia head into the match as one of the tournament’s top-scoring teams, having netted six goals so far. Their forwards, Barbara Banda and Racheal Kundananji, have been standout performers, using their speed and strength to trouble defenses throughout the competition.

Despite the challenge ahead, Plumptre isn’t fazed. Speaking at a press conference, the Nigerian defender acknowledged the strength of Zambia’s attack but stressed that the Super Falcons are prepared to face the team as a whole, not just two players.

“We respect Zambia’s attacking quality, and we know they’ve got dangerous players,” she said. “But our game plan isn’t about shutting down individuals—it’s about being ready for everything they bring as a team.” Plumptre, who plays her club football with Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, emphasized that the Falcons have studied their opponents well and are focused on reaching the semifinals.


 

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Atalanta Reject Inter’s €40m Offer as Lookman Pushes for Summer Exit

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Atalanta have rejected Inter Milan’s initial €40 million offer for Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano shared that Atalanta are standing firm on their €50 million valuation. Despite Lookman expressing his desire to leave the club this summer, the Serie A side isn’t willing to let him go for anything less.

Inter reportedly reached out to present their opening bid, but Atalanta have made it clear they won’t give the green light at that price, especially to a domestic rival. Lookman played a key role in Atalanta’s Europa League triumph last season, scoring a memorable hat-trick in the final against Bayer Leverkusen. Now hoping for a move, the ball is in Inter’s court to return with an improved offer if they truly want the talented winger.


 

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Liverpool Go for Rodrygo as Man City Targets Tottenham’s Dexter Oliver

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Liverpool have officially stepped into the race to sign Real Madrid star Rodrygo. As reported by ESPN Brasil, the Premier League side is pushing to bring in the Brazilian forward this summer.

Rodrygo had limited playing time during the FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S., which has caused questions about his future at Madrid. With the new season approaching, a final decision from the player is expected soon.

In a separate update, Manchester City are closing in on the signing of young attacking midfielder Dexter Oliver from Tottenham. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano revealed that the deal is expected to be finalized within the next two days. Oliver will be a fresh addition to Man City’s Academy setup as the club continues its focus on grooming top young talent.


 

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