Real Madrid 3-2 Atlético Madrid (23 Mar, 2026) Real Madrid secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid in a tightly contested derby on March 23, 2026, maintaining their position in the LaLiga title race. The win kept them within striking distance of league leaders Barcelona, though the performance was marred by defensive lapses and inconsistent play. The match saw Real Madrid capitalize on key moments, with Vinícius Júnior scoring a penalty in the 52nd minute and adding another goal in the 72nd. Federico Valverde netted twice, once in the 55th and again in the 77th, while Atlético Madrid’s Ademola Lookman opened the scoring in the 33rd. Despite the deficit, Atlético Madrid pushed for an equalizer, with Álex Baena’s shot in the 79th minute saved by Real Madrid’s goalkeeper Andrii Lunin. The result highlighted the competitive nature of the LaLiga title race, with Real Madrid now trailing Barcelona by just two points. However, the performance raised questions about their ability to consistently challenge for the top spot. While the win was crucial for their standing, the lack of cohesion and defensive errors suggested areas needing improvement. The derby, always a high-stakes encounter, underscored the intensity of the competition. Real Madrid’s victory, though hard-earned, did little to mask the underlying concerns about their reliability in key moments. As the season progresses, the team will need to address these issues to sustain their title ambitions.#real_madrid #atltico_madrid #federico_valverde #vincius_jnior #ademola_lookman
Valverde sigue intratable, gol clave en el derbi de Madrid El entrenador del Real Madrid, Ernesto Valverde, destacó su liderazgo durante el enfrentamiento contra el Atlético de Madrid, donde su equipo logró una victoria decisiva en el derbi madrileño. El gol de Valverde fue fundamental para sellar la victoria, marcando un momento clave en la contienda por la liderato de la Liga. El capitán del Real Madrid, Arbeloa, expresó su satisfacción con el resultado, afirmando que "mi objetivo es que cada uno encuentre su rol y muestre su talento". Su comentario reflejó la importancia de la cohesión del equipo en el partido. En el partido, el mediocampista del Atlético, Pérez Burrull, criticó la falta de penal que consideró injusta. "Debió haber cobrado penalti", afirmó, aludiendo a una situación en la que el balón cruzó la línea de meta sin que el árbitro lo reconociera. Además, el delantero del Atlético, Ademola Lookman, prolongó su racha de goles en el derbi madrileño, convirtiendo un tanto crucial para su equipo. Su actuación fue clave para mantener la esperanza de un empate, aunque el Real Madrid logró superar al rival. El partido también fue protagonizado por un incidente en el que el defensor del Atlético, Carvajal, reclamó un penal contra el delantero del Atlético, Llorente. El árbitro no lo concedió, lo que generó controversia entre los aficionados. El Clásico, el enfrentamiento entre Real Madrid y Atlético de Madrid, ya tiene fecha: se jugará el 10 de mayo a las 21:00 en el Camp Nou. Este partido será un punto crucial para ambos equipos en la lucha por el título. El partido fue un ejemplo de la intensidad del fútbol español, con momentos de tensión y decisiones que definieron el resultado. Los aficionados esperan que este tipo de encuentros continúen marcando la historia del fútbol en la región.#real_madrid #atltico_de_madrid #ernesto_valverde #carvajal #ademola_lookman
International Friendlies: Nigeria Names 23 Players for Matches Against Iran and Jordan Head Coach Eric Chelle has selected 23 Nigerian players for the upcoming international friendly matches against Iran and Jordan, which have been relocated to Antalya, Turkey. The fixtures, originally scheduled in Amman, Jordan, were moved due to ongoing military conflict in the region. The Nigerian team will face Iran on March 27 at 4 p.m. local time and Jordan on March 31 at 8 p.m. local time, both games taking place in Antalya. The squad includes team captain Wilfred Ndidi, midfielder Alex Iwobi, and forward Ademola Lookman. Chelle has also called up Italy-based goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defender Oluwasemilogo Ajayi, midfielder Frank Onyeka, and forwards Simon Moses, Samuel Chukwueze, Akor Adams, and Paul Onuachu. Scotland-based defender Emmanuel Oluwasegun Fernandez, Germany-based forward Philip Otele, and Belgium-based Collins Yira Sor, a former junior international, are among the new additions to the squad. Greece-based goalkeeper Adeleye Adebayo has also returned to the fold. The 23-player list includes goalkeepers Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy), Adeleye Adebayo (Volos FC, Greece), and Francis Uzoho (Omonia FC, Cyprus). Defenders Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England), Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England), Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic), and Emmanuel Fernandez (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland) are also named. Midfielders Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England), Frank Onyeka (Coventry FC, England), Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium), and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (SS Lazio, Italy) are included.#nigeria #eric_chelle #wilfred_ndidi #alex_iwobi #ademola_lookman
