Barcelona’s incredible 53-game run ended by stoic Chelsea

LONDON – Chelsea ended Barcelona’s 53-match run of scoring in all competitions with a commanding 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League. The Premier League side scored once in the first half and twice after the interval, while Barcelona finished with 10 men after defender Ronald Araújo was sent off. Barcelona had not…
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Real Madrid say ‘we’re united’ amid outside noise

MADRID – Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Wednesday’s 4-3 Champions League victory over Olympiacos was a turning point for the club after a run of three matches without a win raised questions over form and team cohesion. Kylian Mbappé scored four goals, including a rapid seven-minute hat trick, and Vinícius Júnior contributed two assists as…
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