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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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Guardiola Regrets Not Signing Players For Man City in the Summer Transfer Window

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Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has admitted that he regrets not making more signings in the summer transfer window.

The Premier League champions have faced a tough start to the season, with injuries playing a significant part in their struggles.

Reflecting on his decision, Guardiola now believes it was a mistake to not strengthen the squad earlier.

In the summer, Guardiola turned down the chance to sign new players, saying he trusted his current squad. He felt the team could continue to perform at a high level without further additions, relying on the return of Ilkay Gündogan and the signing of young talent Savinho.

However, as injuries have mounted, Guardiola now sees that a more proactive approach in the transfer market would have been wise.

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“I always said in the summer that the club considered it, but I insisted, ‘No, I don’t want any signings,’” Guardiola explained.

“I believed in the team, and I thought we could do it again with these players. But after the injuries, I see now that maybe we should have done more,” he added.


 

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Piers Morgan Urges Arsenal to Sign Isak in January Transfer Window

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Piers Morgan, the outspoken British broadcaster and lifelong Arsenal fan, has called on the club to make a bold move in the January transfer window by signing Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.

Morgan urged Arsenal to “break the bank” for the Swedish forward, who he believes is currently the best striker in Europe.

“Aubameyang was a world-class striker with an incredible record at Arsenal,” Morgan said. “Yes, Arsenal moved on from him, but who did they bring in to replace him?”

Morgan, who has frequently called for the club to sign a top-tier striker, went on to say, “It’s time to stop being calm and polite about this – we need a proper striker, and we need one now! To win major trophies, Arsenal must be ruthless and go after the best players available.”


 

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Ronaldo Becomes Highest-Paid Player As He Extends Contract with Al Nassr

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Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly reached an agreement to extend his contract with Al Nassr, solidifying his position as the highest-paid player in football history.

The new deal, which is said to be worth £173 million per year, will keep the five-time Ballon d’Or winner with the Saudi Arabian club for the foreseeable future.

Ronaldo’s current contract, which was set to expire in the summer, had brought rumors about his future, with clubs like Al-Hilal, where Brazilian star Neymar Jr. currently plays, showing interest.

Despite these links, Ronaldo seems determined to continue his journey with Al Nassr, while showing a desire to stay competitive in the Saudi Pro League.

In fact, reports suggest Ronaldo is not just staying with Al Nassr, but he wants the club to strengthen its squad for next season, ensuring they can compete with top-tier clubs in the region and beyond.

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