Madrid defeat ‘is a pity’ as Zidane pleased with performance

In many regions of Europe, pandemic contact restrictions remain tight. Authorities fear the spread of new coronavirus variants. But in the Spanish city of Madrid, things still seem to be easy-going. And word has gotten around – to tourists.

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With bars and restaurants open and its 11:00 pm curfew, Madrid has become a highly-prized haven for hoards of leisure-starved Europeans in a reality that has rankled residents who remain restricted from leaving the region.

Solomon Fowowe and Wale Adigun previews the El Clásico between Real Madrid vs Barcelona. The Saturday night's clash will have serious ramifications for La Liga's title race, with the Blaugrana poised to go top - at least temporarily - if they win.

In Madrid, heavily dependent patients with reduced mobility are being vaccinated with the single dose Janssen vaccine first. Soledad Holgado, a doctor in the Madrid region, says the single dose means "we are going to speed up the vaccination process".

Timo Werner and Mason Mount score to send Chelsea into a Champions League final where they'll meet Manchester City.

One of the major standout games on the La Liga calendar will take place at Camp Nou on Saturday as Barcelona welcomes Atletico Madrid for a huge match in the top flight of Spanish football. Barca is currently third in the table while Atletico is two points clear at the summit as the race for the title heads for its final straight.

FC Barcelona face Atletico Madrid this weekend, in a match that could see the winner crowned this year’s La Liga champion. With only four games left in the championship, the Catalan giants are trailing two points behind the leaders.

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane played down reports linking him with an exit from the club following his side's 1-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday (May 16).

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Zinedine Zidane has stepped down as Real Madrid coach with immediate effect five days after his team were pipped to the La Liga title by city rivals Atletico Madrid, the Spanish club said on Thursday.

Sergio Ramos breaks down in tears, saying leaving Real Madrid is one of the most difficult moments of his life as he bids farewell after 16 years at the club.