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West Ham United could be swayed into moving for an "exceptional" rival player as technical director Tim Steidten's plans begin to take shape.
Pressure eases on Moyes after back-to-back West Ham wins
A lot of the noise in east London has centered around manager David Moyes and his future, with the Scotsman's contract expiring at the end of this season.
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The Hammers began 2024 on a long winless streak, but Moyes has since rectified that poor form, with West Ham winning back-to-back league games for the first time in what feels like an eternity.
Moyes' future is still uncertain at West Ham, but the pressure has somewhat eased on his position. If they can go on an impressive Europa League run, and maintain a solid run of form domestically, perhaps supporters could see the 60-year-old in charge for another campaign or two.
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In the meantime, technical director Tim Steidten will also be deciding how best to strengthen the West Ham squad this summer. They're arguably in real need of a striker and new left-winger, so perhaps that is something the German will be looking into.
They've also been linked with Championship stars like Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney in recent weeks, and another position which could require attention soon is the goalkeeping department.
While Alphonse Areola has been solid between the sticks, he's also not getting any younger, with back up Lukasz Fabianski also now 38 and out of contract next year.
West Ham may be tempted to bid for Ramsdale
One interesting upgrade option has been mooted in the press now, and that's out-of-favour Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale.
Indeed, according to journalist Ben Jacobs, West Ham signing Ramsdale could "develop" and the club could be "tempted" to bid.
"That's why I think that something might develop with West Ham, we'll have to wait and see, of course. 30/31/32 is not necessarily as old compared to a player for a goalkeeper. And that's why West Ham are kind of happy enough with Areola and Fabianski."
Despite being usurped by David Raya, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has still praised the Englishman for his "exceptional" attitude: “He’s been exceptional around the place with the situation. Like everybody,” he said. “We love him more for sure. We have him every day. We know him, we know his character and we are really happy to have him.
“I don’t think I’m the one to answer the question about Aaron Ramsdale’s quality because I’m the one who signed him when everyone else was questioning that decision. So I don’t think I’m the one to answer that question."
After such a promising first season in charge, Erik ten Hag is now in a position where his role as Manchester United manager could be under threat.
The Red Devils only have the FA Cup left to win, and they face an uphill battle to achieve Champions League football, which would have been set as the minimum in August.
Indeed, their derby day defeat to Manchester City won't have helped their cause either but there are one or two positive stories coming from a topsy-turvy campaign at Old Trafford.
In truth, one of the only positive results to have come out of this season is the development of youth, with Alejandro Garnacho continuously improving and Kobbie Mainoo relishing his opportunity in the first team.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at which youngster has an extremely bright future at the club, even showing signs of being as good as Mainoo.
Kobbie Mainoo’s 23/24 campaign in numbers
18-year-old Mainoo has well and truly cemented himself as one of the most promising prospects in England, never mind Man United.
His quality and class were on display the second he stepped foot onto the field on his debut at Goodison Park against Everton, where he was handed the man of the match and an 8/10 ratingby the Manchester Evening News.
However, he’s only progressed even further since then, starting in all of United’s last 12 games prior to the midweek FA Cup tie against Nottingham Forest and even becoming the match-winner against Wolverhampton Wanderers with a United goal-of-the-month move.
Mainoo now happens to be one of the first names on the team sheet, and the midfielder has become a player that Sir Jim Ratcliffe will want to build his midfield around.
However, there’s a 17-year-old player in the academy who is showing the quality to follow in Mainoo’s footsteps in the near future.
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ByTom Lever Mar 1, 2024 Finley McAllister could be next up
Finley McAllister is a name that not many Man United fans will have heard of before, but he has already been making waves in the academy.
The 17-year-old is a defensive midfielder who has played across multiple youth teams this campaign, as well as the England U17s. In addition to this, the local lad made his U18 debut at just 14 years old, a club record for the youngest player to feature for the team.
Fast forward to today, and McAllister is the captain of the U18s, playing 21 matches this season, and just like Mainoo, he’s proving to be a versatile player who can affect the game at both ends of the field.
McAllister 23/24 Stats
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As you can see, the Salford-born prospect has added goals to his game while also acting as a creator, almost as a deep-lying playmaker who has the freedom to drift forward.
The 5 foot 9 ace has been the driving force behind the U18’s incredible run in the Premier League Cup, which has seen them reach the final. This week, the Red Devils defeated Crystal Palace’s U18’s 5-0 to make the final, with McAllister picking up a goal and an assist.
He’s a rather complete midfielder who has the personality and leadership that make him stand out above the rest, and he could just have a similar impact as Mainoo in the near future.
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Em São Januário, o Vasco venceu o Madureira por 2 a 1 e garantiu uma vaga na final da Taça Rio, que será disputada nos próximos dois finais de semana. Ainda no primeiro tempo, Marquinhos Gabriel abriu o placar para o Cruz-Maltino, enquanto Humberto empatou, de cabeça. Na etapa final, Germán Cano aproveitou o rebote do goleiro e marcou o gol da vitória.
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Muito controle, mas poucas oportunidades
Desde o início da partida, o Vasco se impôs e teve o controle do jogo com muita posse de bola. No entanto, faltava ser mais incisivo, e criar mais oportunidades no último terço. Na primeira chance, Castan lançou Cano, que ajeitou para Morato bater da entrada da área e mandar por cima da meta de Felipe Lacerda. O Madureira ficou mais atrás, tentando aproveitar os espaços no contra-ataque.
Em seguida, o camisa 10 apareceu novamente, e ao disputar uma bola no lado direito foi derrubado na área, mas o árbitro não assinalou qualquer irregularidade na jogada. No lance seguinte, Léo Matos cruzou na área, Cano disputou com o arqueiro e a bola sobrou para Andrey, que não aproveitou e chutou para fora.
Cruz-Maltino abre o placar
Após o tempo técnico, o Gigante da Colina tentava transitar entre as linhas do adversário e abrir as jogadas em profundidade. Com isso, Zeca e Matías Galarza tabelaram na esquerda, e o lateral deu um ótimo cruzamento na cabeça de Léo Matos, que conseguiu torar o goleiro da jogada. Marquinhos Gabriel só teve o trabalho estufar a rede do Tricolor Suburbano e abrir o placar em São Januário.
Tricolor Suburbano na bola aérea
O jogo parecia controlado pelo Cruz-Maltino, que buscava ampliar o resultado ainda no primeiro tempo. Contudo, em uma das saída do Madureira, Juninho fez boa jogada e cruzou na área. Humberto aproveitou o vacilo da defesa e cabeceou sozinho para empatar a partida. E o primeiro tempo terminou empatado na Colina Histórica.
Gol anulado
Na volta do intervalo, o Vasco foi atrás do resultado e teve uma boa chance logo aos 3 com Cano, que cabeceou, mas Felipe Lacerda defendeu. Minutos depois, Andrey recebeu na entrada da área, mas chutou para fora. Com mais volume de jogo, o time da Cruz de Malta voltou a balançar a rede, mas a auxiliar anulou o gol, pois Cano esta impedido no lance.
Sempre ele!
Mais incisivo, os comandados de Marcelo Cabo tiveram outra ótima chance de desempatar o jogo. Morato deixou Marquinhos Gabriel livre para finalizar, mas Feitosa salvou em cima da linha. O camisa 31 apareceu novamente e acertou o travessão após Léo matos cruzar a bola e Gabriel Pec ajeitar para o meio-campista.
Com mais volume de jogo, Léo Matos aproveitou o espaço no corredor, foi à linha de de fundo e cruzou. O goleiro Felipe Lacerda espalmou para a entrada da área e Germán Cano não perdoou. O maior artilheiro estrangeiro do Vasco no século XXI marcou o seu trigésimo gol pelo clube. No fim, o Madureira tentou empatar na base do abafa, mas o Vasco garantiu o resultado.
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VASCO 2×1 MADUREIRA
Data/Hora: 8/5/2021, às 16h
Local: São Januário, no Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Árbitro: Grazianni Maciel Rocha
Assistentes: Thiago Rosa de Oliveira Esposito e Lilian da Silva Fernandes Bruno
Cartão Amarelo: Zeca (VAS) /Victor Feitosa,Rodrigo Yuri, Bruno Oliveira eSillas (MAD)
Cartão Vermelho:
Gols: Marquinhos Gabriel (31’/1T) (1×0), Humberto (44’/1T) (1×1), Cano (35’/2T) (2×1)
VASCO (Técnico: Marcelo Cabo)
Vanderlei, Léo Matos, Miranda (Figueiredo 31’/2T), Leandro Castan e Zeca; Andrey e Galarza (Caio Lopes 49’/2T); Morato (Juninho 48’/2T), Marquinhos Gabriel e Gabriel Pec (Ricardo Graça 37’/2T); Cano
MADUREIRA (Técnico: Alfredo Sampaio)
Felipe Lacerda, Bruno Oliveira (Natan 50’/2T), Mauricio, Edmário e Juninho Monteiro; Feitosa, Rodrigo Yuri (Gutemberg 38’/2T) e Humberto (Yan Marcelo 28’/2T); Sampaio (Wander 50’/2T), Sillas Gomes e Elias (Bruno Santos 28’/2T).
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Leeds United will aim to send shockwaves through the Championship when they host table-toppers Leicester City tomorrow, knowing that they have what it takes already to unnerve the Foxes.
Leeds inflicted a rare defeat on Enzo Maresca's side earlier in the campaign, Georginio Rutter the hero on the night for Daniel Farke's visitors with an instinctive second-half strike finding the back of the net at the King Power Stadium.
Farke's men will be even more confident of picking up a win, despite Leicester's sizeable nine-point advantage at the top of the division, owing to their terrific record at Elland Road this campaign – Leeds still unbeaten in the Championship on their own patch, picking up 12 impressive victories along the way.
Still, with the Foxes' might obvious for all to see in the second-tier standings, the German manager could look to switch up his Leeds lineup slightly to mastermind a big three points, with Joel Piroe being one possible casualty…
1 GK – Illan Meslier
Illan Meslier's starting spot in goal shouldn't be up for grabs anytime soon, the French shot-stopper onto three clean sheets in a row now in the league after keeping Plymouth Argyle at bay last time. out.
The towering 6 foot 7 goalkeeper could have his work cut out for him facing off against Leicester, but the Whites number one will relish the opportunity to shut the Foxes out.
2 RB – Archie Gray
Archie Gray will also be kept in the side at right-back for the mammoth task of overcoming the table-toppers, the 17-year-old cool as you like under the strains of Championship pressure this season.
Making a combined seven interceptions and tackles against Argyle to help play his part in the win and clean sheet being picked up, Gray will be back on it again to nullify Leicester tomorrow night.
3 CB – Joe Rodon
Joe Rodon impressed once more down in Devon last weekend, the Tottenham Hotspur loanee a firm fan's favourite in West Yorkshire ever since making the short-term switch.
Winning 100% of his aerial duels in the contest, on top of completing 80 accurate passes playing out from the back with confidence, Leeds will need Rodon at his A-Game again to thwart the likes of Abdul Fatawu foraying forward for Maresca's men.
4 CB – Ethan Ampadu
Rodon's trusted right-hand man in Ethan Ampadu should also stay in Farke's XI for the tough test of Leicester, the Leeds captain typically strong against Plymouth in the 2-0 win.
Losing just one of his six duels in the lunchtime kick-off, Ampadu's presence limited Ian Foster's hapless hosts to just one shot on target despite having the advantage of playing in front of the Home Park masses.
5 LB – Junior Firpo
An unchanged defence will see Junior Firpo keep his spot in the side for the crunch clash with the Foxes too, the ex-Barcelona left-back dangerous when bursting forward on occasion against Ian Foster's Argyle.
Notching up one key pass in the comfortable victory, Firpo was also alert to the danger when Plymouth threatened to burst into life going forward themselves – winning seven duels in total in Devon, on top of completing two tackles.
6 CM – Ilia Gruev
One positive of going on such an excellent run of form is the fact that Farke can rely on a settled side to get the job done, with Ilia Gruev likely to stay put in his holding midfield role tomorrow as well.
The ex-Werder Bremen midfielder would only win two duels in total versus Plymouth, but his calmness on the ball shone again to allow Leeds to dictate the possession in Devon.
Coming away from the 2-0 win with a 90% passing accuracy, Gruev helped Leeds have 58% of the ball to then never truly feel uneasy about the hosts coming back into the game.
7 CM – Glen Kamara
Likewise, Glen Kamara allows Leeds to have control over proceedings whenever he's fielded by Farke in a holding midfield spot.
The unflashy former Rangers man put in another competent display against Ian Foster's strugglers last weekend, even successfully completing one dribble attempt when pushing his side further up the Home Park pitch.
Misplacing just five of his 50 passes also, Kamara alongside Gruev are beginning to form a settled and reliable duo as anchors in this system.
8 RM – Daniel James
Farke could boldly bring Daniel James back into the starting XI for Leicester at home, knowing that he needs his big guns in from the start to overwhelm the Foxes from minute one.
James was deemed fit enough for a second-half run-out against Plymouth last time out, given 14 minutes to stretch his legs in which he managed to rattle the crossbar with a free-kick effort.
Described as being "deadly" earlier in the season by the Athletic's Phil Hay – with James onto ten goals for the season – Farke will want his £50k-per-week winger to shake off any injury concerns to star tomorrow night.
The German manager would have to reshuffle his attacking pack for this change of personnel to potentially work, but it's a risk worth taking if Leeds want to get the better of Maresca's formidable Leicester.
9 CAM – Wilfried Gnonto
Moved over to an unfamiliar position if looking just at his time with Leeds to date, Wilfried Gnonto has dazzled as an attacker positioned just behind the main striker elsewhere in his career.
Eight of Gnonto's 12 goals for FC Zurich, when he was with the Swiss club, came from playing in a second striker spot, meaning the Italian forward could shine in this role against the Foxes.
This tweak in the line-up would see Joel Piroe fall out of the starting eleven with Georginio Rutter then moved to the striker role, the ex-Swansea City forward weak up top against Plymouth despite assisting the vital second strike at Home Park.
10 LM – Crysencio Summerville
There's no doubt in anyone's mind that Crysencio Summerville will walk onto the Elland Road turf to face Leicester tomorrow, Farke praying that another moment of magic from his crucial Dutchman means Leeds overcome Leicester and pick up a statement three points.
The tricky 5 foot 9 attacker wasn't at his explosive best against Plymouth, but with 16 goals and nine assists next to his name this season, Farke would be an absolute fool to axe Summerville for such a box office clash.
After being ignored for the World Cup, the 33-year old had announced his retirement from “all forms and levels” of cricket
Deivarayan Muthu14-Sep-2019
Ambati Rayudu announced his retirement from international cricket after a World Cup snub•Getty Images
Two weeks after coming out of retirement, middle-order batsman Ambati Rayudu has been appointed Hyderabad’s captain for the upcoming 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy, which begins later this month.After being ignored for the World Cup, the 33-year old had announced his retirement from “all forms and levels” of cricket. He was named among the stand-bys for the tournament, but despite injuries to opener Shikhar Dhawan and the designated No. 4 Vijay Shankar, Rayudu was ignored again. Instead, the selectors and the management picked Pant and Mayank Agarwal as their replacements.Earlier, in November 2018, Rayudu had retired from first-class cricket in a bid to focus on his limited-overs career, following a successful return to the India ODI set-up after injury troubles.Soon after, ahead of the home series against West Indies, India captain Virat Kohli said Rayudu was the right person for the No. 4 position “because he’s experienced and he has won many games for his state and in IPL cricket. He has a great one-day record already for India, so I think the batting order is sorted as far as we’re concerned.”ALSO READ: Coming out of retirement ‘not a U-turn’ – Ambati RayuduRayudu responded with 217 runs in four innings against West Indies, including a match-winning hundred in Mumbai. Rayudu also impressed in the ODI series in New Zealand, finishing as the top run-getter, with 190 runs in five innings. However, in the subsequent ODI series at home against Australia in the lead-up to the World Cup, Rayudu struggled for form and laboured to 13,18,2 in the first three games before being left out.Vijay, who sparkled with bat and ball in that series, was eventually picked ahead of Rayudu for the World Cup. Rayudu’s immediate response was a cheeky tweet, referring to his “3D glasses”, which seemed to be a jibe at the selectors for ignoring him. He later told that being ignored for the World Cup was “shocking”.”I had worked very hard to be ready for the World Cup. I quit red-ball cricket for the World Cup. I was extremely fit and doing the role, which the team asked me to do at No. 4 and suddenly when you are not in the team, it was shocking,” he said. “There was no communication from the team members also.”Then, weeks ahead of the start of India’s domestic season, Rayudu pulled a U-turn on his retirement and stated that his top priority is now to “get runs for Hyderabad” in the Indian domestic circuit. Noel David, Hyderabad’s selector, welcomed him back, saying that Rayudu had “at least five years of cricket” left in him.Rayudu said that he aimed to groom young players and ease pressure on them on his return.”It is time there is a good ambience and there should be no pressure on the players,” he said. “The best team should be selected. I feel that the players are playing under pressure. The infighting in the association is not good for cricket. Sadly, I feel the Hyderabad colours are for sale and it is important the players should perform to earn a place in the team.”Rayudu replaces Akshath Reddy as captain, with B Sandeep named as his deputy. The other Rayudu – Rohit – and fast bowler Mohammed Siraj also feature in the squad.Hyderabad squad: Ambati Rayudu (capt), B Sandeep (vice-capt), P Akshath Reddy, Tanmay Agarwal, Thakur Tilak Verma, Rohit Rayudu, CV Milind, Mehdi Hasan, Saket Sai Ram, Mohammed Siraj, Mickl Jaiswal, J Mallikarjun (wk), Karthikeya Kak, T Ravi Teja, Ajay Dev Goud
Jack Leach, Roelof van der Merwe give hosts a glimpse of a miracle before Sir Alastair Cook restores order for Essex
Paul Edwards at Taunton26-Sep-2019
A season we thought might conclude in soggy anti-climax with a title formally decided by a bland announcement over Taunton’s public address instead ended with warm handshakes on a sunlit outfield between two teams who had battled it out for the County Championship over the previous five months. As if to ensure that everyone remembered the value of this great title, Essex had to fight for the draw which secured the pennant. It was a glorious and nerve-shredding story, one they will tell often over the next few months in places like Colchester and Ilford. It may get a mention in Bridgwater and Glastonbury as well, although the remembrance will nothing like so as warm.It had all seemed so simple for Essex. If the showers did not put the game out of its misery, surely their batsmen would, even on a spinners’ pitch. Although Nick Browne had been dismissed in the morning session, Alastair Cook and Tom Westley had shepherded their side to 102 for 1 by mid-afternoon. Some people were wondering when the draw could be agreed; other were simply enjoying their last cricket of the summer. Then Cook was caught at short leg by Tom Banton off Jack Leach. A breach, to be sure, but surely nothing much more, we thought. We were wrong.Alastair Cook works one into the leg side•Getty ImagesOver the next 80 minutes or so the rest of the Essex order were swept away by Leach, who finished the innings with 5 for 32, and Roelof van der Merwe, who took 4 for 41. Batsmen came and went like speed-daters with no interest in their partners. Encouraged by the regular fall of wickets, Leach and van der Merwe stuck to tight lines and let the pitch do the rest. It did not fail them. Dan Lawrence was caught in the gully for a second-ball duck; Ravi Bopara was taken at silly point for a single; Westley was caught at slip for a patient 36.If only two batsmen could have stuck around for an hour there would have been nothing at all to disturb the good folk in Billericay or the Baddows. But no one stuck around. Leach bowled to an 8-1 field and six of those eight were close on the off side. Fielders swarmed around the bat like painted ladies around buddleia. The Essex tail was swept away in a few overs. In all, the visitors lost their last nine wickets for 39 runs in a little less than 19 overs; their last six in a post-tea helter-skelter for 15 runs in 32 balls.It was wonderful stuff for the Taunton supporters, many of whom glimpsed a miracle. But wait a moment. How could victory be achieved? The answer was simple, obvious and daring. Tom Abell forfeited his side’s second innings and left Essex to score 63 in seven minutes plus a minimum of 16 overs in the last hour. Spectators hearing of the drama came to the County Ground wondering if Somerset were to win their first title in the most dramatic fashion possible. They did something similar when Harold Gimblett was batting. They watch cricket at Taunton in the full knowledge that they are passing on a sacred heritage.At which point in this afternoon’s drama, sanity was restored. Calmness re-entered the crease in the shape of Alastair Cook who, if he was as nervous as his captain Ryan ten Doeschate claimed, did not show it. Instead, he made 30 not out in 59 minutes and was one of the very first to know Essex had won the title. It was 5.20pm when Abell offered the draw and Cook accepted with grace. The visitors had given a little thought to winning the game but such things barely mattered a jot when set beside the title. Even the prize money, £583,000, although very useful to any county, paled when set beside the trophy and the pennant.Ryan ten Doeschate lifts the County Championship Division One Trophy as Essex celebrate•Getty ImagesThis is Essex’s eighth title since they first won the championship in 1979; no county has won it so frequently in that period. It is also the sixth time Somerset have finished as runners-up this century and the third time in the last four years. Such records are so simple to tap out on a laptop with the County Ground sunk in the darkness of a September evening. And then one considers the joy and sweat, the disappointment and effort, the triumphs and defeats that lie behind them. Then, if you love this game as most of those at Taunton today do, you stop for a while and ponder it all.Marcus Trescothick fielded as a substitute for the last few overs of this match. He has been a great cricketer and he has now retired. Like Peter Wight, like Sammy Woods, like Peter Roebuck, he will never play in a title-winning Somerset side. All that is left is the respect of his fellow professionals; that was shown when the Essex players formed a guard of honour; all that is left is the unqualified love of Somerset’s supporters; all that is left is his own knowledge that he has brought honour illimited to his craft. It will be more than enough.Perhaps, after all, there are bigger things than trophies. Perhaps the Essex players know that even as they are giving it large on their coach back to Chelmsford. But that will not halt their celebrations for an instant, nor should it. They are most worthy champions. The rest of us are left with memories of a glorious county season. It has offered the pastoral glory of Newclose, the rugged grandeur of Sedbergh and the warmth of so many outgrounds and fine headquarters.The weather was glorious this afternoon at Taunton and some folk may have thought it the mockery of the gods. After all we had seen those scarlet covers pushed on and off the County Ground far too often over the previous three days. But the sunlight was brighter than it had been throughout the entire match and it was a prelude to a wonderful conclusion to our precious season. Now there is only darkness, many darknesses really; but lighting it all like a lamp is the memory of a summer gone … and the prospect of the new season that will greet us next spring.
حقق فريق برشلونة فوزًا كبيرًا على خصمه إشبيلية، في مباراتهما مساء اليوم الأحد، في إطار منافسات بطولة الدوري الإسباني.
واستضاف ملعب “مونتجويك” مباراة الفريقين في إطار منافسات الجولة العاشرة من الدوري الإسباني، حيث فاز برشلونة بخمسة أهداف لهدف. أهداف مباراة برشلونة وإشبيلية في الدوري الإسباني
واضطر المدرب هانز فليك إلى إجراء تغيير في تشكيل برشلونة قبل انطلاق اللقاء، بعدما تعرض اللاعب إريك جارسيا لمشكلة عضلية خلال الإحماء، وشارك بدلًا منه أنسو فاتي.
وكاد إشبيلية أن يسجل هدفه الأول، في الدقيقة التاسعة من عمر الشوط الأول، بعد هجمة مرتدة وسط تراجع دفاعي من جانب برشلونة، ولكن تسديدة لوكيباكيو جاءت بعيدة عن مرمى أصحاب الأرض.
وحصل أنسو فاتي على فرصة مثالية لتسجيل هدف برشلونة الأول، في الدقيقة 17، بعد تمريرة من رافينها، حيث وصلت إلى الإسباني الذي سددها بطريقة سيئة بعيدًا عن المرمى.
وتحصل برشلونة على ضربة جزاء في الدقيقة 23، بعد سقوط رافينها داخل المنطقة، ونفذها روبرت ليفاندوفسكي بنجاح، ليحولها إلى هدف أول للفريق الكتالوني.
وعزز برشلونة تفوقه على صعيد النتيجة، بعدما سجل الهدف الثاني في الدقيقة 28 عن طريق بيدري.
الهدف جاء بعد تمريرات متعددة بين لاعبي برشلونة، حيث وصلت الكرة إلى بيدري، من داخل منطقة الجزاء، ليهز شباك إشبيلية بشكل أكثر من رائع.
وكاد ليفاندوفسكي أن يسجل الهدف الثاني له والثالث لكتيبة برشلونة، في الدقيقة 36، بعد تمريرة من لامين يامال وصلت إلى البولندي، الذي سددها ناحية المرمى ولكن حارس إشبيلية يتصدى.
وفي الدقيقة 39، أحرز ليفاندوفسكي الهدف الثاني له والثالث لكتيبة هانز فليك في شباك إشبيلية.
الهدف جاء بعد ركلة ركنية لصالح برشلونة، وأبعد حارس إشيلية الكرة، لترتد إلى رافينها الذي سددها حيث تقاطع طريقها مع ليفاندوفسكي ليصوبها البولندي في الشباك.
وكاد لامين يامال أن يسجل الهدف الرابع لصالح برشلونة، في الدقيقة 45، بعدما مرر رافينها الكرة ناحيته، وسددها الإسباني ولكن مرت بجوار المرمى.
وسنحت فرصة جديدة لـ لامين يامال لتسجيل الهدف الرابع لأصحاب الأرض، في الدقيقة 47 من الشوط الثاني، بعدما سدد كرة من خارج منطقة الجزاء، ولكن حارس إشبيلية تألق وأبعدها.
وسجل رافينها هدفًا رابعًا لصالح برشلونة في الدقيقة 49، بعد تسديدة رائعة في الشباك، ولكن التسلل منع احتسابه.
وكاد إشبيلية أن يحظى بركلة جزاء، في الدقيقة 58، بعد تدخل من كوبارسي على لاعب الخصم، ولكن الحكم رفض ذلك لوجود حالة تسلل في اللعبة.
وقرر هانز فليك استبدال الثنائي روبرت ليفاندوفسكي ورافينها بكل من باو فيكتور وفيرمين لوبيز، في الدقيقة 65.
وسجل إشبيلية هدفًا في الدقيقة 71 من عمر المباراة، ولكن تم إلغائه بسبب التسلل.
وفي تغيير جديد، خرج لامين يامال بقرار من المدرب هانز فليك في الدقيقة 75، من أجل إراحة نجومه قبل مباراتي بايرن ميونخ وريال مدريد، في دوري أبطال أوروبا والدوري الإسباني.
ونجح البديل الشاب بابلو توري في تسجيل هدف برشلونة الرابع في الدقيقة 82، بعد تمريرة من كوندي.
وبعد ذلك بدقيقة، دفع هانز فليك بالمتألق جافي، بعد فترة غياب استمرت 348 يومًا، وسط تصفيق حار من جانب المتواجدين في المدرجات، وظفر بشارة القيادة من بيدري بعد خروج الأخير.
وقلّص إشبيلية الفارق بتسجيله هدفا عن طريق موزامبو في الدقيقة 87، قبل أن يعود بابلو توري ليحرز الهدف الثاني له والخامس لكتيبة برشلونة بطريقة مذهلة من ركلة حرة.
بتلك النتيجة، ارتفع رصيد برشلونة إلى 27 نقطة في المركز الأول، بينما تجمد رصيد إشبيلية عند 12 نقطة في المركز الثالث عشر.
Aston Villa are interested in signing an "incredible" young attacking player in the summer transfer window, with the individual in question willing to leave his boyhood club.
Aston Villa want another big summer
The Villans have money to spend in the summer if they can work their way around FFP, with owners NSWE plotting to splash out close to £200m on two conditions – they qualify for the Champions League and cash in on one of their current top assets.
Villa have already been linked with a host of players ahead of the summer window, with highly-rated young Juventus centre-back Dean Huijsen seen as a long-term heir to Clement Lenglet. A return for Cameron Archer could also reportedly be on the cards, with the young striker currently at Sheffield United after only leaving the Midlands clubs last year.
Impressive Porto defensive midfielder Alan Varela has also been backed to complete a summer switch to Villa Park, being seen as a long-term acquisition who could be a key man from the off. This season, the 22-year-old has made 19 starts in La Liga, scoring and assisting twice, as well as completing 89% of his passes.
Douglas Luiz has also backed to leave the club at the end of the season, with Manchester City interested in sealing a reunion with him, and while that would be a blow, it would generate the money to spend on new faces without infringing on the profit and sustainability guidelines.
Aston Villa still want "incredible" forward
According to a new update from HITC, Aston Villa are still in the race to sign Nico Williams this summer, with the Athletic Bilbao star a wanted man.
The report states that the Spaniard is "ready to agree a transfer" elsewhere once the current season comes to an end, and the Villans "remain keen on signing" him after interest last summer. Liverpool are also mentioned as rivals to snap him up, however, and "Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham United are keeping close tabs on him", too.
It seems clear at this point that Williams is a genuine target for Villa, given the number of reports linking them with him, and he could represent a brilliant attacking addition to Unai Emery's squad.
Brother Inaki Williams is a big admirer of his family member and Bilbao teammate, saying he "is a great player, he is in incredible shape and I think he can give a lot to Spain".
Appearances
22
25
27
Starts
20
14
18
Goals
3
8
4
Assists
6
8
5
Dribbles per game
2.6
1.5
0.8
Key passes per game
1.6
1.4
1.2
Granted, the 21-year-old is still a work in progress, so it would be unfair to expect him to be an instant key player, but he is already contributing enough when it comes to end product. Williams has scored three goals and registered six assists in La Liga so far this season, and his ability to thrive on either flank would make him a strong, versatile option for Emery.
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