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Champions League: Brahim Diaz’s solo stunner secures Real Madrid 1-0 win over RB Leipzig | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Real Madrid clinched a vital 1-0 victory away at RB Leipzig in the first leg of the Champions League last 16, propelled by an extraordinary solo goal from midfielder Brahim Diaz.The match commenced with RB Leipzig showcasing vigor but lacking the finishing touch, while Real Madrid's goalkeeper Andriy Lunin proved pivotal with numerous crucial saves, notably after Leipzig's contentious disallowed goal for offside.In the early stages of the second half, Diaz's moment of brilliance broke the deadlock. The stand-in for the injured Jude Bellingham demonstrated exceptional skill, maneuvering past three Leipzig defenders before delivering a precision strike into the net. Reflecting on his remarkable goal, Diaz remarked, "I'm intuitive... It was a nice goal."Toni Kroos, Real Ma...
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Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol joins Manchester City | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] Manchester City have finalised the signing of Croatian centre-back Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig on a five-year contract, the Premier League champions confirmed on Saturday.There were no financial specifics published, but Pep Guardiola's side are thought to have agreed a sum of 90 million euros ($99 million) for the Croatia international.Gvardiol, 21, has impressed in his two seasons at Leipzig, which he joined in July 2021 from Dynamo Zagreb."I have always dreamed of one day playing in England and to be doing so now with Manchester City - after the season they have just had - is a real honour for me," said Gvardiol of joining a team which won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League last year."Anyone who saw Manchester City play last season knows they are the best team in...
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Bundesliga: Bayern Munich defeat to RB Leipzig hands Borussia Dortmund chance to claim title; Hertha Berlin relegated

[ad_1] Bayern Munich squandered its lead on Saturday as Leipzig came from behind to win 3-1 in the Bundesliga, giving Borussia Dortmund the chance to move top going into the final weekend. Bayern just needed to win its last two games to be sure of claiming its record-extending 11th consecutive title, but Leipzig’s shock win in Munich handed Dortmund the initiative. Dortmund faces Augsburg away on Sunday. If it wins that game, and its final game at home to Mainz next weekend, Dortmund would end Bayern’s 10-year reign as German champion. It had started so well for the Bavarian powerhouse, which dominated the opening half hour against the cautious visitors. Thomas Müller – making his second consecutive start for Bayern – set up Serge Gnabry for the opener in the 25th minute. But Leipzig res...
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Bundesliga 2023: Brandt’s back sends Dortmund top of Bundesliga, Werner and Forsberg goals keep Leipzig in top-four hunt

[ad_1] A moment of improvisation from Julian Brandt earned Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win at struggling TSG Hoffenheim on Saturday, sending Edin Terzic’s side three points clear at the top of the Bundesliga standings. Brandt scored in the 43rd minute after he was fouled wide on the left. Marco Reus swung in the resulting free kick and Brandt ducked under the ball at the near post, letting it bounce off his back and in past Oliver Baumann in the Hoffenheim goal. Dortmund full-back Marius Wolf thought he had doubled the lead in the 56th minute when he powered an unstoppable shot past Baumann, but the goal was disallowed after a VAR check for a foul on Hoffenheim’s Ihlas Bebou in the build-up. Dortmund’s eighth league win in a row moved them on to 46 points, three ahead of both second-placed B...
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Manchester City held 1-1 at Leipzig in Champions League | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] LEIPZIG: RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol scored a second-half header, cancelling out Riyad Mahrez's strike to earn a 1-1 draw with Manchester City in their Champions League last-16 clash on Wednesday.One of the breakout stars of the Qatar World Cup as the cornerstone of Croatia's miserly defence, Gvardiol showed his attacking flair, launching himself above the City defence to head in the equaliser in the 70th minute.City took the lead after 27 minutes through Mahrez and looked on course for a comfortable away win but their fluency deserted them after the interval in the first leg tie.The home side, who have only lost once in their past 20 games, found their zip in the second half and looked the team most likely to head to the Etihad for the return leg with a victory under th...