Sentences with phrase «spanish capital»

Clement worked with Ancelotti at Chelsea and Paris St Germain before the duo moved to the Spanish capital in 2013 and has also served as the Blues» Academy coach and briefly as Blackburn's assistant head coach four years ago.

However, it was always thought that there was tension between the two during Mourinho's time in the Spanish capital.

After a tough, nervous first leg at the Camp Nou, with the Blaugrana winning 2 - 1 in comeback fashion, we expect an ever tougher match in the Spanish capital.

Now expectations are high in the Spanish capital that Diego Costa can again make Atletico a title winner.

TheHardTackle takes a look at Atletico Madrid's rise to its present position in Spain, and examines whether they will bring out a shift in power in the Spanish capital.

The 29 - year - old former Manchester United forward also dismissed talk of returning to Old Trafford by vowing to see out his career in the Spanish capital.

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However, the Spaniard failed to shine at the Spanish capital despite making 90 appearances for the Los Blancos and has opted for a move back to his former club.

The Blaugrana travel to the Spanish capital for the giant quarterfinal second leg against Atlético Madrid with a spot in the Champions League semifinals at stake.

Wallace only joined Chelsea from Fluminense this summer, and is currently on a season - long loan at Inter, but he is already thinking about playing in the Spanish capital at some point.

A return to the Spanish capital remains Costa's wish, with his Chelsea career effectively over — manager Antonio Conte has informed him that he has no future at the club.

Atletico were under a transfer embargo this summer, which hampered the deal, though various stories suggest an agreement could now be close for Costa to transfer to the Spanish capital in the winter.

Since his move to the Spanish capital, he has — to some extent — followed in the footsteps of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to become a player too good to stay out on the wing, and instead brought inside to become a similarly integral talisman to Madrid's second club, even if he remains some way off the level of the Barcelona and Real Madrid deities.

The player, now at Marseille, had two decent seasons in the Spanish capital under Mourinho's guidance and while he battled with Sami Khedira for the midfield slot the now 30 - year - old earned his fair share of game time in La Liga, winning the division title in 2012.

He hasn't done too badly over in the Spanish capital either, it must be said.

The Scot also spoke about the discussions with Bale who had his heart set on a move to the Spanish capital.

Bale insists his family are settled in the Spanish capital and downplayed the transfer speculation, saying it got a «little bit more hyped up» purely because Madrid were facing United in the Super Cup.

The Frenchman had been repeatedly linked with a move to Old Trafford at the end of last season and conceded there was a «six out of 10» chance he would join United before committing to another year in the Spanish capital.

He would go on to greatness, a hero at Anfield, a polarised figure in the Spanish capital and the messiah at St James» Park, turning around the North East club...

Karim Benzema has scored 72 goals in 159 appearances and with Real Madrid looking to sign the Premier league's top scorer Luis Suarez, Benzema may feel he is not wanted in Madrid and could move away from the Spanish capital as he won't be the first choice striker.

And while Bale may be the most expensive player at the club in the Spanish capital, it's Ronaldo who's the main man still.

Recently, Courtois denied claims that he is interested in joining the European champions but now in surprise reports from Spanish outlet COPE, it can be revealed that the ex-Atletico Madrid goalkeeper is «crazy» about moving back to the Spanish capital with Real.

He will wear No10 shirt in the Spanish capital and join the star players with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema to provide an immense attacking threat line - ups.

Despite a spirited performance, Sporting lost 2 - 0 to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Europa League quarter - final last night in the Spanish capital.

The former Atletico Madrid hitman has since stated that he «must return» to the Spanish capital, and Diego Simeone's men have reportedly agreed a $ 45m (# 41.1 m) fee to bring Costa to the Wandra Metropolitano in January, with their transfer ban forbidding them from registering players this summer.

The World Cup winner has done everything to try and reclaim his place in the team, even reportedly participating in Mourinho's departure from the Spanish capital.

The Colombia international moved to the Spanish capital after Atletico met his release clause at Porto, as per Sky Sports.

On Saturday Evening the streets of the Spanish capital will be on lock - down as Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will descend on Lisbon to contest this year's Champions League Final.

While 12 goals from 17 combined Champions League and La Liga games would represent peak career form for most mere mortal world - class forwards, it was something of a slump for Ronaldo, having set sky - high standards for himself since his # 80million move to the Spanish capital in 2009.

Marcos Alonso struggled at Stoke on Saturday but doesn't seem to have much competition at left wing - back whilst the right - wing back debate continues with Victor Moses seemingly in pole position to start in the Spanish capital — despite Davide Zappacosta's instant impact.

And Ancelotti said his professionalism, despite having limited playing time until Benzema's recent injury, could lead to a permanent move to the Spanish capital.

Nonetheless, the reigning World Player of the Year, said his immediate future lies in the Spanish capital.

He was given the job back in 1997 and is remembered fondly by the club's support, mainly because he brought the European cup back to the Spanish capital after a gap of over 30 years.

The Premier League giants have emerged as the most high - profile bidder for the 29 - year - old defender, who is reportedly unhappy with his treatment at the Spanish capital and wanted to leave the club this summer.

It was an unusually cold and rainy spring afternoon in the Spanish capital, with the strong wind affecting some of the early play as the visitors lined up in all - blue against the hosts in their famous all - white strip.

The Spanish capital side poured in 7 goals in the Welsh superstar's first match at the Santiago Bernabéu

Bale then went on to win the La Liga title with Real Madrid as well as two more Champions League titles at the Spanish capital.

Lyon travel to the Spanish capital without Lisandro Lopez, who is continuing to recover from a severe ankle strain, but the French side will be boosted by the return of Yoann Gourcuff who made an appearance as a substitute against Nancy.

Since July 2009, when Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at the Spanish capital, through August 2011, Real Madrid has spent $ 405,000,000 on new recruits ($ 299,500,000 net after deducting the outgoing transfers).

Should Hazard and Courtois leave Chelsea, then Bookmakers are of little doubt that they will be bound for the Spanish capital.

Isco's form carried over into the 2017/18 season and he was rewarded with a new bumper contract, agreeing to extend his stay in the Spanish capital until 2022, with his release clause was set at an eye - watering $ 700million.

Rodriguez has made just 13 La Liga appearances and has already expressed his desire to leave the Spanish capital.

Bale has been in Spain for little over a year now, and whilst he appears to have settled in the Spanish capital, he has yet to reach the levels of his illustrious team mates.

Recent reports have linked many Madrid players with a move away from the Spanish capital.

The 23 year old has a bright future ahead of him but Zinedine Zidane can not afford to give him enough game - time at the Spanish capital.

The Colombian international striker has been heavily linked to Los Blancos and Chelsea after an incredible spell in the Spanish capital where he has scored...

Therefore, we've opted for Diego Lopez in between the sticks as he usurped Iker Casillas in goal for Real Madrid in Mourinho's final season in the Spanish capital.

Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo went onto a street in the Spanish capital heavily disguised, much to the shock of a young boy.

Whatever happens this season though, it looks set to be a summer of big spending in the Spanish capital, with Real Madrid transfer rumours linking the club with a number of big names.

But, the Los Blancos legend is resolute to stay in the Spanish capital and to fight for his place in the starting XI, even if Floentino Perez signs David de Gea in the summer.