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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez used his club's annual general assembly to once again back the idea of creating a European Super League to continue ...

[FIFA](https://theathletic.com/football/international-football/) also threatened to expel players at those 12 clubs from their international competitions, including the [World Cup](https://theathletic.com/football/world-cup/), which led to the collapse of the European Super League but [Juventus](https://theathletic.com/football/team/juventus/), [Arsenal](https://theathletic.com/football/team/arsenal/), [Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/), [Liverpool](https://theathletic.com/football/team/liverpool/), [Manchester City](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-city/), [Manchester United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-united/) and [Tottenham Hotspur](https://theathletic.com/football/team/tottenham-hotspur/) all signed up to be included in the new competition before fan protests quickly saw them perform a U-turn. [Real Madrid](https://theathletic.com/football/team/real-madrid/) president Florentino Perez used his club’s annual general assembly to once again back the idea of creating a European Super League to continue to attract new fans.

In April 2021 a dozen of Europe's biggest clubs signed up for a controversial new project but it crumbled after a strong backlash from supporters.

UEFA, with their changing and remodelling of the Champions League is mistakenly going the other way." "(Rafa) Nadal and (Roger) Federer have met over 40 times. "We think that it could change depending on different contexts.

Florentino Perez has once again raised the idea of a European Super League, saying football is 'sick' at Real Madrid's general assembly.

WHAT HE SAID: Speaking to the Real Madrid general assembly Perez said: "Football is sick. The idea collapsed as quickly as it was announced, but Madrid president Perez is adamant an idea of a similar format will improve football. We are losing the global entertainment battle.

Real Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois is a doubt for El Clasico later this month after the Belgian picked up an injury. Courtois will miss Sunday night's La Liga game at home to Osasuna with the club confirming he has been diagnosed with “left sciatica", ...

Andriy Lunin looks set to take Courtois’ place in goal for Sunday’s match against Osasuna. Los Blancos host Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Wednesday before a visit to Getafe in league action the following Saturday October 8. Courtois will miss Sunday night’s La Liga game at home to Osasuna with the club confirming he has been diagnosed with “left sciatica", a pain caused when the nerve running down from the lower back to the feet is irritated or compressed.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering an injury wit...

in the end, when you arrive in Madrid and you're a starter, you always have to perform." "It was not me who was in the office to give the numbers of my signing. "No matter the price of the transfer, at this club there is always pressure," he said.

The Belgian goalkeeper is not expecting to be out for long. According to Spanish reports, he will be fit to face Barcelona in the Clasico on October 16.

He has made five appearances for the club since joining from Zorya Luhansk in 2018. Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin is likely to replace Courtois in the short-term. The Belgian goalkeeper is not expecting to be out for long, according to Spanish reports which say he will be fit to face Barcelona in the Clasico on October 16.

Thibaut Courtois has picked up an injury at Real Madrid, but the Belgian's place in a Clasico clash with Barcelona is not expected to be under threat.

It remains to be seen how long he will be kept out of action for, but the likelihood is that he will be available for selection in an WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID? The 30-year-old goalkeeper is suffering with a nerve problem in his back, with that ailment preventing him from moving as freely as he would like.

Florentino Perez has hit out at Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi during Real Madrid's General Assembly, one which took place at Valdebebas ...

There are five of them with five Champions League titles and five of them are in UEFA's Champions League ideal XI. He has been one of the best in our history with his magic and fantasy. Isco has also been a transcendental player in all these years." He was an exemplary player in terms of our values. Real Madrid's commitment to football is beyond any doubt." Maybe we should remind the ECA president who Real Madrid are (applause).

Real Madrid held their General Assembly on Sunday morning as they look to gain the approval of their members for the season's budgets.

Perez also rejected criticism about the format, claiming that the 25% of places open in the proposed Superleague was in line with much of Europe’s other competitions. The trend is inarguable. “UEFA is increasing the number of games between irrelevant teams. Perez also compared football to tennis, which sees some of the top players play each other regularly. Even the final phases.” They are asking for a quality product that football does not provide, because the current competitions do not attract them…

Following tests carried out on Thibaut Courtois by the Real Madrid Medical Services, the player has been diagnosed with left sciatica.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez appeared to again promote the idea of a European Super League...

We've played Chelsea four times in the history of the European Cup. "In football, we've only played Liverpool nine times in 67 years. Nadal and Djokovic have played 59 matches in 16 years," Perez added, quoted by ESPN.

Florentino Perez spoke at the Real Madrid AGM on Sunday about the European Super League. IMAGO / ZUMA Wire. In April 2021, the announcement of the ESL was met ...

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) Superb Trossard Denies Reds Win](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/match-coverage/match-report-liverpool-3-3-brighton-hove-albion-superb-trossard-denies-reds-win) ['We Couldn't Prepare For It Because We Had No Idea What They Would Do' Jurgen Klopp Assesses Liverpool's Draw To Brighton & Hove Albion](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/.preview/cn02acb2f02000241d?auth=1664783977:6dce065979348c5ebef03ef44b9773fc4e1433b1&nonce=1664697578057) [Report: Liverpool Stars Used England Camp To Urge Jude Bellingham To Sign](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/report-liverpool-stars-used-england-camp-to-urge-jude-bellingham-to-sign) [Ange Postecoglou Tipped To Be Next Liverpool Manager After Jurgen Klopp](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/interviews/ange-postecoglou-tipped-to-be-next-liverpool-manager-after-jurgen-klopp) Perez has continued to talk about the ESL and doesn't seem to be letting the idea go. [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@lfctransferroom?lang=en) Football is losing its position as the world’s leading global sport.”

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is a doubt for El Clasico against Barcelona in La Liga later this month after the Belgian picked up an injury.

Andriy Lunin looks set to take Courtois’ place in goal for Sunday’s match against Osasuna. Los Blancos host Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Wednesday before a visit to Getafe in league action the following Saturday October 8. Courtois will miss Sunday night’s La Liga game at home to Osasuna with the club confirming he has been diagnosed with “left sciatica", a pain caused when the nerve running down from the lower back to the feet is irritated or compressed.

Real Madrid vs Osasuna predicted line-ups Real Madrid arent in perfect shape following the news that Luka Modric will miss the game with an injury suf.

Real Madrid vs Osasuna predicted line-ups [Real Madrid](https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid.html) will look to make it seven wins from seven LaLiga Santander games on Sunday night as they host sixth-place Osasuna. Real Madrid vs Osasuna LIVE - Latest updates

Real Madrid: Lunin, Carvajal, Alaba, Rudiger, Mendy, Tchouameni, Kroos, Ceballos, Rodrygo, Vinicius, Benzema. Osasuna: Sergio Herrera, Nacho Vidal, Unai Garcia, ...

Osasuna has impressed with four wins and two losses, but it will be without its best weapon as Chimy Ávila serves a one-game suspension. Carlo Ancelotti’s side is aiming for its 10th win in as many games across all competitions. Karim Benzema returns from injury for Real Madrid’s league game at home against Osasuna.

Real Madrid look to maintain their winning ways and regain top spot in LaLiga as they face Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The return of Benzema is confirmed with the striker also taking back the captain's armband. Nadal and Djokovic have played 59 matches in 16 years,” Perez added. The current record for the best start to a season belongs to Miguel Muñoz and his Madrid side from the 1960s. The 38-year-old is ranked as a UEFA second category referee. Excellent conditions for players and spectators alike. [Herrera](/resultados/ficha/deportista/herrera/22077/) [Benzema](/resultados/ficha/deportista/benzema/15784/) Less than ten minutes ahead of kick-off. Madrid set to sport their iconic all white with Los Rojillos in their traditional red shirts, navy shorts and socks. It's a cagey contest so far in the Spanish capital. Best chance of the night falls to Benzema as Vini Jr finds the French striker after a great run and the ball is volleyed inches wide. Osasuna a little rattled now as Vini Jr appeals for more noise from the home supporters.

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He then gets a shot away perpendicular to the goal-line, but Garcia is there to make a last-ditch clearance. The referee stops the game to look at the monitor. The call stands after a VAR review.

At Real Madrid's annual general meeting Sunday, club president Florentino Perez doubled down on the failed European Super League, saying it is needed for ...

For clubs in smaller leagues like Ajax and Celtic, a Super League would shut them out in a way that Champions League and Europa League doesn't. Perez's want for a Super League won't go away anytime soon but he will need to create an open system if it is to get across the line without competition. The chance that every team has to fall out of a Champions League place would create a system devoid of competition. Barcelona and Juventus have been the other three clubs to maintain public support for the project but Real Madrid are in a different position from the two. "Competition is in our DNA and the club have a responsibility to protect football as a whole and that means not accepting threats from wherever they come from." At Real Madrid's annual general meeting Sunday, club president Florentino Perez doubled down on the failed European Super League, saying it is needed for soccer to retain its position as the most popular sport in the world.

While it was welcome sight to see Karim Benzema back for Real Madrid, he had an uncharacteristically lacklustre performance.

Since the start of last season, he has now failed to convert five penalties (scored 8/13). 6, the team had scored 11 goals in four games: three against Celtic, four against [Mallorca](/soccer/team?id=84), and two each against [RB Leipzig](/soccer/team?id=11420) and [Atletico Madrid](/soccer/team?id=1068). - Surprising that Karim Benzema has been shaky on penalties in LaLiga games of late. Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti: "Benzema has done his part, he had the penalty chance after a very good play but missed it. Here, his first save came in the 28th minute, a straightforward stop from an optimistic long-range shot from Lunin has often looked nervous and uncertain on his rare appearances for Madrid, as if over-keen to make a positive impression. It can't be easy being backup goalkeeper to the best in the business. The second half brought an even better chance to do so when Madrid were awarded a penalty for The result leaves Madrid level on 19 points with a resurgent Barcelona at the top of the table and sets up a potentially thrilling two-team title race, with both sides having the chance to strike an early blow in El Clasico here at the Santiago Bernabeu on Oct. [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) A 1-1 draw at home against an awkward opponent in Osasuna is no disaster, but it's an unwelcome slip-up nonetheless, and an early reminder that the reigning Spanish and European champions are not infallible.

Carlo Ancelotti has already commented that this season is going to be atypical, that the World Cup is going to alter the first part of the league and that ...

The striker has the desire to score, but he could show it better with time. Valverde, Asensio, Militao and Mariano did not change the face of the team that much. The move was barely protested by Osasuna and it was the end of the first half that finally convinced the players that the job was done. The team instinctively turned to Vinicius, expecting the Brazilian to do everything and score goals or set them up on a plate. Ancelotti has a very competitive squad, and the forced rotations will mean he can count on 15 players until May 2023 and, best of all, they will be motivated because they will have minutes. Between Superliga, Al-Khelaifi, criticism of the levers and some absent-minded members calling for the stadium to be renamed Bernabéu-Florentino, the accounts were approved and until next year.

It was a night to forget for Real Madrid as they played out a 1-1 draw with Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu.

MADRID: Karim Benzema missed a late penalty as Real Madrid dropped their first points this season after being held to a 1-1 draw at home by Osasuna, ...

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez said European football is “sick” and that changes are needed to stop younger fans drifting away from the sport, ...

The current competitions, as they are designed today, do not attract spectators’ interest, except in the final stages.” “Football is losing its position as the world’s leading global sport. “The Super League remains in the midst of European court proceedings challenging UEFA’s monopoly in European football,” said Perez.

Manchester City reign over United, Barcelona leapfrog Real Madrid, and Liverpool are looking out of sorts. It's ESPN's Weekend Review.

Combined with [Erling Haaland](https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/player/_/id/253989/Erling-Haaland), [Kevin De Bruyne](https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/player/_/id/134947/Kevin-De-Bruyne) and [Jack Grealish](https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/player/_/id/172850/Jack-Grealish), he helped tear United apart, particularly during a devastating first 45 minutes. [Conor Gallagher](https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/player/_/id/266696/Conor-Gallagher) to score his first [Chelsea](/soccer/team/_/id/363/chelsea) goal. [Phil Foden](https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/player/_/id/250787/Phil-Foden)'s was the best of the bunch. [Leroy Sane](https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/player/_/id/202641/Leroy-Sané) and [Jamal Musiala](https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/player/_/id/303821/Jamal-Musiala) scored under little duress inside the opening 20 minutes before [Sadio Mane](https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/player/_/id/169797/Sadio-Mané) added a third before half-time to really snuff out any hope of a competitive game. They are currently third in the Ligue 1 table, only one point behind [Marseille](/soccer/team?id=176) in second and three behind [Paris Saint-Germain](/soccer/team?id=160) at the top. [VfB Stuttgart](/soccer/team?id=134) this season, especially after scraping their way to a 16th-place finish in the Bundesliga last year, followed by a modest transfer window. [Leicester City](/soccer/team?id=375) fan right now and they'd happily swap their situation at the bottom of the Premier League for the problems that Liverpool are experiencing -- but no team in the Premier League, and arguably in any major European league, is underperforming quite like the Reds this season. They have numerous problems, among them that [Romelu Lukaku](https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/player/_/id/139437/Romelu-Lukaku) is still not back from injury and [Samir Handanovic](https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/player/_/id/44323/Samir-Handanovic)'s goalkeeping ability has diminished as we saw on the first goal. [Atletico Madrid](/soccer/team?id=1068) academy product who shone on loan at Mirandes in the Segunda Division last season and is already excelling, having taken a step up with another loan at Girona this campaign. Meanwhile, [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364) and [Internazionale](/soccer/team?id=110) are all out of sorts. Mane, the former Liverpool forward, had a second disallowed due to a foul, but [Thomas Muller](https://www.espn.com.sg/soccer/player/_/id/123465/Thomas-Müller) would round out the easiest of games. [to seal a narrow 1-0 win](/soccer/spanish-laliga/story/4758702/lewandowski-shines-for-barcelona-again-in-win-over-mallorca) to leapfrog Madrid courtesy of their superior goal difference.

Florentino Perez is eager to revive the much-maligned European Super League (ESL) project after claiming that football is “sick.”

Maybe the president of the ECA has to be reminded who Real Madrid are. "That was the result of the draw, and of the quality and greatness of our team. "Recently the chairman of the European Clubs' Association said - talking about the Super League - that Real Madrid are afraid of the competition. Perez is among those to receive a huge raft of criticism for the idea and launched an attacked on European Club Association and Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. Football is losing the global entertainment battle against other sports and other platforms." They must be doing something very well in the United States and very badly in Europe.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez believes football is “sick” and claimed resurrecting the European Super League project would be one way to restore ...

It turns out we have played Liverpool, a historic team with six European Cups, only nine times in 67 years. So far, Nadal and (Novak) Djokovic have faced each other 59 times in 16 years. “Our beloved sport is sick.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has claimed the fact his team have faced Liverpool only nine times in competitive action is a sign football needs to be ...

[Read the full story here.](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jurgen-klopp-controversial-liverpool-players-25158422) The club are involved in a lengthy legal process as they attempt to extricate themselves from their ESL agreement. [Read the full story from Ian Doyle.](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-point-real-madrid-send-25158240) [What Liverpool fans did in 83rd minute against Brighton shows reset needed for Jurgen Klopp](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/what-liverpool-fans-83rd-minute-25156339) [Liverpool analysis - Jurgen Klopp faces serious questions as Fabinho concern emerges](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-analysis-jurgen-klopp-faces-25156252) [Liverpool player ratings as Roberto Firmino a mixed bag and two stars awful vs Brighton](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-player-ratings-brighton-firmino-25154205) [Jurgen Klopp admits he has a Liverpool problem he 'cannot ignore'](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jurgen-klopp-admits-liverpool-problem-25156146) [Liverpool set to 'battle it out' with Manchester City for midfielder Pep Guardiola loves](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-manchester-city-pep-guardiola-25157369) [Jurgen Klopp fumes at Fabinho as Liverpool sent X-rated transfer message](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jurgen-klopp-liverpool-fabinho-25157965) ['This is what happens' - Liverpool fans say the same thing as Man City run riot vs Manchester United](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-fans-man-city-united-25159247)

"We deserved the win but we missed a penalty. It's normal, setbacks happen. This is football," Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti told reporters. "Benzema has done ...

The game didn't turn out the way we wanted, but we could have won, we just didn't have the luck to score the penalty." [Vinicius Junior](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/252107/Vinícius-Júnior) gave the champions the lead just before halftime with a long-range shot, but the visitors equalised after the break through Kike Garcia, who scored with a brilliant header from the edge of the area that looped over the goalkeeper. "We deserved the win but we missed a penalty. "There are no excuses with the international break, we have to deal with it, the squad is very good. "It isn't too serious. "Benzema has done his part, he had the penalty chance after a very good play but missed it.

While it was welcome sight to see Karim Benzema back for Real Madrid, he had an uncharacteristically lacklustre performance.

Since the start of last season, he has now failed to convert five penalties (scored 8/13). 6, the team had scored 11 goals in four games: three against Celtic, four against [Mallorca](/soccer/team?id=84), and two each against [RB Leipzig](/soccer/team?id=11420) and [Atletico Madrid](/soccer/team?id=1068). - Surprising that Karim Benzema has been shaky on penalties in LaLiga games of late. Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti: "Benzema has done his part, he had the penalty chance after a very good play but missed it. Here, his first save came in the 28th minute, a straightforward stop from an optimistic long-range shot from Lunin has often looked nervous and uncertain on his rare appearances for Madrid, as if over-keen to make a positive impression. It can't be easy being backup goalkeeper to the best in the business. The second half brought an even better chance to do so when Madrid were awarded a penalty for The result leaves Madrid level on 19 points with a resurgent Barcelona at the top of the table and sets up a potentially thrilling two-team title race, with both sides having the chance to strike an early blow in El Clasico here at the Santiago Bernabeu on Oct. [Best/worst performers](#bestworst) [Highlights and notable moments](#highlights) A 1-1 draw at home against an awkward opponent in Osasuna is no disaster, but it's an unwelcome slip-up nonetheless, and an early reminder that the reigning Spanish and European champions are not infallible.

Manchester City reign over United, Barcelona leapfrog Real Madrid, and Liverpool are looking out of sorts. It's ESPN's Weekend Review.

Combined with [Erling Haaland](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/253989/Erling-Haaland), [Kevin De Bruyne](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/134947/Kevin-De-Bruyne) and [Jack Grealish](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/172850/Jack-Grealish), he helped tear United apart, particularly during a devastating first 45 minutes. [Conor Gallagher](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/266696/Conor-Gallagher) to score his first [Chelsea](/soccer/team/_/id/363/chelsea) goal. [Phil Foden](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/250787/Phil-Foden)'s was the best of the bunch. [Leroy Sane](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/202641/Leroy-Sané) and [Jamal Musiala](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/303821/Jamal-Musiala) scored under little duress inside the opening 20 minutes before [Sadio Mane](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/169797/Sadio-Mané) added a third before half-time to really snuff out any hope of a competitive game. They are currently third in the Ligue 1 table, only one point behind [Marseille](/soccer/team?id=176) in second and three behind [Paris Saint-Germain](/soccer/team?id=160) at the top. [VfB Stuttgart](/soccer/team?id=134) this season, especially after scraping their way to a 16th-place finish in the Bundesliga last year, followed by a modest transfer window. [Leicester City](/soccer/team?id=375) fan right now and they'd happily swap their situation at the bottom of the Premier League for the problems that Liverpool are experiencing -- but no team in the Premier League, and arguably in any major European league, is underperforming quite like the Reds this season. They have numerous problems, among them that [Romelu Lukaku](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/139437/Romelu-Lukaku) is still not back from injury and [Samir Handanovic](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/44323/Samir-Handanovic)'s goalkeeping ability has diminished as we saw on the first goal. [Atletico Madrid](/soccer/team?id=1068) academy product who shone on loan at Mirandes in the Segunda Division last season and is already excelling, having taken a step up with another loan at Girona this campaign. Meanwhile, [Liverpool](/soccer/team?id=364) and [Internazionale](/soccer/team?id=110) are all out of sorts. Mane, the former Liverpool forward, had a second disallowed due to a foul, but [Thomas Muller](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/123465/Thomas-Müller) would round out the easiest of games. [to seal a narrow 1-0 win](/soccer/spanish-laliga/story/4758702/lewandowski-shines-for-barcelona-again-in-win-over-mallorca) to leapfrog Madrid courtesy of their superior goal difference.

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez said European football is "sick" and that changes are needed to stop younger fans drifting away from the sport, ...

The current competitions, as they are designed today, do not attract spectators' interest, except in the final stages." "Football is losing its position as the world's leading global sport. Advertisement

Florentino Perez has reiterated calls for a European Super League to help revive football's fortunes.

"That was the result of the draw, and of the quality and greatness of our team. [Paris Saint-Germain](/soccer/team?id=160) president Nasser Al-Khelaifi] said -- talking about the Super League -- that Real Madrid are afraid of the competition. "We need a professional, modern, transparent management, not based on old structures designed in the last century," Perez said. We've played [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363) four times in the history of the European Cup. "To fix a problem, you have to first recognise that you have a problem," Perez said. sports, and he backed the dormant European Super League (ESL) project as the way to retain its position as the world's most popular sport.