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Welcome along to LIVE coverage of Real Madrid versus Espanyol. Eduardo Camavinga is likely to continue at left-back as Ancelotti makes three changes in all. "He has to play where the team needs him. Espanyol's last victory at the Santiago Bernabeu came in 1996, when they triumphed 2-1. Barca are in action tomorrow, in Bilbao versus Athletic, before the top two meet next weekend. A Madrid victory would close the gap to Barcelona to six points.

In a statement posted on their website Real Madrid acknowledged the new developments in the case, and stated that Florentino Perez will chair an emergency board ...

Should they be found guilty, harsh [punishments](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/08/explained-barcelonas-stance-on-possible-caso-negreira-sanctions-after-spanish-justice-charges) could follow for the Blaugrana. [charged](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/10/spanish-prosecutors-barcelona-caso-negreira) Barcelona with “continuous corruption”. [absent](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/02/21/real-madrid-unite-with-barcelona-as-14-spanish-clubs-issue-statement-on-el-caso-negreira).

Goals from Vinícius Júnior, Éder Militão and Marco Asensio gave Real Madrid a 3-1 win over Espanyol in La Liga, who took an early lead through Joselu.

Bayern Munich bounced back from a goal down and struck four first-half goals against Augsburg en route to a 5-3 victory in the Bavarian derby . Asensio smashed in a third in added-time to wrap up the win for Real, who had dropped points in draws against Atlético Madrid and Real Betis in their last two league games. Rrahmani then doubled Napoli’s lead in the 77th minute with a towering header from a corner. Real continued to press after the break and Rodrygo almost scored their third with a free kick that cannoned off the crossbar in the 75th minute. Napoli, who suffered only their second league defeat last week at home to Lazio, were made to wait until the hour mark to go in front. Real stepped up the pressure as they sought a leveller with Eduardo Camavinga getting a shot on target, before Vinícius Júnior showed his individual skill in the 22nd minute to cut into the box, beat two defenders and rifle in.

MADRID: Real Madrid have called a board meeting for Sunday to discuss alleged attempts by arch rivals Barcelona to influence referees, the European and ...

Real Madrid said in a statement its president, Florentino Perez, had convened a board of directors meeting for 12pm (1100 GMT) on Sunday "to decide on the actions that Real Madrid deems appropriate in relation to this matter". Spanish prosecutors filed a complaint on Friday against Barcelona and two of the LaLiga club's former presidents over alleged payments to a company owned by a senior refereeing official to influence match results. MADRID: Real Madrid have called a board meeting for Sunday to discuss alleged attempts by arch rivals Barcelona to influence referees, the European and Spanish soccer champions said on Saturday (Mar 11).

Real Madrid have announced that they will hold an urgent board meeting as they plan their response to the corruption charges affecting Barcelona.

[The Catalan club and former presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep María Bartomeu have been officially denounced by prosecutors as the investigation into the Negreira case became official](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/official-prosecutors-barcelona-corruption-referee-payments-saga/bltee870cb19ef91612). THE BIGGER PICTURE: This is the first time that Los Blancos have addressed the corruption allegations publicly, with Barca's Clasico rivals clearly irked by the 'Negreira case'. [Barcelona officially charged in referee payment scandal](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/official-prosecutors-barcelona-corruption-referee-payments-saga/bltee870cb19ef91612)

Real Madrid's hopes of retaining their La Liga crown are slipping even further away having gone behind to Espanyol early on at the Santiago Bernabeu.

[March 11, 2023] The former Real Madrid striker finished emphatically past Thibaut Courtois after being played in by Ruben Sanchez.

Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, who held the role between 1994 and 2018, is also facing charges of corruption in a case brought by the Spanish public prosecutor's ...

A club statement read: “Given the seriousness of the accusations made by the Barcelona Prosecutor’s Office against FC Barcelona and two of its presidents for well-founded suspicions of corruption and their relations with whoever was the vice president of the Technical Committee of Referees, José María Enríquez Negreira, the president has convened urgently to the Board of Directors tomorrow, Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 12:00 p.m., in order to decide on the actions that Real Madrid deems appropriate in relation to this matter.” However, given the “seriousness of accusations” against Barcelona and the confirmation of charges, Florentino Perez has called a meeting this weekend to discuss his club’s options going forward. “We must respect the times of justice and now we must wait for the conclusion of the investigations of the prosecutor’s office,” director of institutional relations, Emilio Butragueno said after the draw with Atletico Madrid.

BARCELONA, Spain — Vinícius Júnior sparked Real Madrid's 3-1 comeback over Espanyol in the Spanish league on Saturday, keeping Barcelona within reach in the ...

But a quick change of direction toward the center opened up just enough of a window for him to thread a shot between four defenders before it hit the post and found the net. “We gave it all we had, but Real Madrid shows no mercy.” Espanyol’s José Gragera tackled Aurélien Tchouaméni in midfield to start the counterattack. It was a game we had to win at any cost,” Ancelotti said. “They had a great start, but we were able to come back and take control. Karim Benzema missed the game as he rested to recover from an ankle problem.

Vinicius Junior inspired Real Madrid to a 3-1 win over Espanyol which brings them within six points of La Liga leaders Barcelona.

MILITAO GIVES REAL THE LEAD 39' - Real Madrid in front! Everybody knew what he wanted to do for the first goal - cut in from the left and shoot right-footed - yet despite having three defenders on him, Espanyol could not stop the Brazilian. Rodrygo got it up and over the wall but just not quite down enough. Life after Benzema does not have to mean Kylian Mbappe for Real Madrid - on this evidence and much of this season's, Vinicius is ready to be the leading man. JOSELU GIVES ESPANYOL THE LEAD 8' - The visitors are ahead! While it would be unfair to say to Rodrygo was poor, he did not necessarily thrive under the pressure.

Real Madrid fought back from a goal down to claim a 3-1 victory over Espanyol at the Bernabeu on Saturday, as the hosts returned to winning ways ahead of a ...

We're a team that, when spaces open up, we have players up front who can use their speed." "But this game gives us confidence ahead of a difficult week... Ancelotti voiced frustration at his side's poor start but praised them for coming back into the game, saying, "we controlled well, it was a good game. "We [will go into it] with good dynamics. [Aurelien Tchouameni](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/265919/Aurélien-Tchouaméni) put in a cross with the outside of his foot. "We needed the three points.

Gabriel Deck's current deal ends in 2024, but reportedly several clubs have shown interest in Real Madrid's forward. By Eurohoops team/ [email protected].

Oklahoma did not play the last three and Deck, who paid Real Madrid two million of his release clause, returned to the Blancos on January 19, 2022. [Real Madrid](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/real-madrid/?lang=en&lang=en) on April 12, 2021, after two and a half seasons with the team, where he was one of the lowest-paid players, and made a leap to the NBA with the [Oklahoma City Thunder](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/oklahoma-city-thunder/?lang=en&lang=en). The player reportedly wants to continue with the club, as long as his status is recognized on his payroll, and Madrid wants him to stay, but not at any price. [Valencia](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/valencia/?lang=en&lang=en), [ after which he shared the MVP of the Round 28 award with Monaco’s Chima Moneke](https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1474168/gabriel-deck-chima-moneke-round-28-euroleague-mvp/). As Marca adds, not so much about the duration of the new contract, which would be multi-year, as for the fees which Argentinian would receive, as he wants to be recognized for what he is – one of the best forwards in Europe. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) [Real Madrid](https://www.eurohoops.net/basket/real-madrid/?lang=en&lang=en) is negotiating a contract renewal with Gabriel Deck, who’s current deal expires in 2024, as [Marca](https://www.marca.com/baloncesto/acb/2023/03/11/640ca187268e3e96058b45de.html) reports.

Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid had to come from behind to claim a 3-1 win over Espanyol at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday afternoon.

Once the early storm had been overcome, Real Madrid grew into the game. Eduardo Camavinga had a tough start at the Bernabeu, and his second mistake of the day let the visitors get in down Real Madrid's left. Vinicius Junior and Eder Militao were both on target for the Spanish champions.

Vinicius Junior inspired Real Madrid to a 3-1 win over Espanyol which brings them within six points of La Liga leaders Barcelona.

MILITAO GIVES REAL THE LEAD 39' - Real Madrid in front! Everybody knew what he wanted to do for the first goal - cut in from the left and shoot right-footed - yet despite having three defenders on him, Espanyol could not stop the Brazilian. Rodrygo got it up and over the wall but just not quite down enough. Life after Benzema does not have to mean Kylian Mbappe for Real Madrid - on this evidence and much of this season's, Vinicius is ready to be the leading man. JOSELU GIVES ESPANYOL THE LEAD 8' - The visitors are ahead! While it would be unfair to say to Rodrygo was poor, he did not necessarily thrive under the pressure.

Real Madrid warmed-up for a week that sees them face Liverpool and Barcelona with victory over Espanyol on Saturday, as Vinicius Junior again showed why he ...

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LaLiga giants Barcelona have been charged with corruption after allegedly paying over €7.3m (£6.4m) between 2001 and 2018 to firms owned by Jose Maria ...

The investigation was triggered by a tax inspection. The official added that "the club will fully cooperate with the investigation in all means necessary" and "reiterates that they have never bought any referee nor have tried to influence any official's decisions". Prosecutors claim that under a secret agreement and "in exchange for money", Negreira favoured Barcelona "in the decisions taken by referees in the games played by the club, as well as in the results of the competitions".

Vinicius Junior has sparked Real Madrid to a 3-1 comeback win over Espanyol in the Spanish league, keeping leaders Barcelona within reach before the rivals meet next weekend. Joselu Mato put Espanyol ahead at the Santiago Bernabeu in the eighth minute.

But a quick change of direction opened up just enough space to thread a shot between four defenders and in off the post. Iago Aspas scored his 10th and 11th league goals to lead Celta Vigo to 3-0 over Rayo Vallecano. "We gave it all we had, but Real Madrid shows no mercy." "It was a game we had to win at any cost," Ancelotti said. Before the game, Ancelotti said he expected his striker to be ready to face Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday. Madrid hold a 5-2 advantage from the first leg of the round of 16.

Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao and Marco Asensio made strikes as Real Madrid fought back after conceding an early goal to beat Espanyol 3-1 at Santiago ...

Asensio wrapped up the win for Madrid in the added time as he produced a superb finish with his left foot after a brilliant sprint from Nacho. Madrid made a forceful response to the poor start as Eduardo Camavinga had a shot on target before Vincus stepped up with his masterful skills to pierce into the box, evading two defenders and firing in the leveller in the 22nd minute. Madrid kept the pressure on the opponents after the break with Rodrygo nearly scoring on a free kick but the ball deflected off the crossbar.

Barcelona facing corruption accusations · Investigation found Catalans paid former referee chief · Real Madrid will take part in legal process.

However, [prosecutors will now pursue legal action](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/official-prosecutors-barcelona-corruption-referee-payments-saga/bltee870cb19ef91612) against the Catalans and the club could face sanctions if found guilty. Los Blancos have now issued a statement revealing their stance after discussions between president Florentino Perez and the club's board of directors. [Joan Laporta has responded defiantly](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-president-joan-laporta-response-referee-payment-allegations-la-liga-president-tarnishing-club-history/blt0c5b2d3df31dfe93) to the accusations and has accused detractors of trying to tarnish the club's history.

In their meeting held today, the Real Madrid C. F. Board of Directors have inspected the serious accusations brought by the Barcelona Prosecution Service ...

Real Madrid wishes to express its utmost concern regarding the gravity of the facts and reiterates its confidence in the legal system. In their meeting held today, the Real Madrid C. Barcelona, two of its former presidents, Josep María Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell, and executives Albert Soler and Óscar Grau, on the basis of alleged offenses of corruption in sports, among others, all related to the relationship the club maintained with the former Vice-President of the Technical Referees' Committee (CTA), José María Enríquez Negreira.

The decision came two days after prosecutors formally accused Barcelona of alleged corruption in sports, fraudulent management and falsification of mercantile ...

Prosecutors said in court documents seen by The Associated Press that the payments by the club added up to 7.3 million euros ($7.7 million) from 2001-18. “The club has agreed that, in defense of its legitimate rights, it will appear at the trial when the judge opens it up to the affected parties.” Barcelona has been under scrutiny since the payments to the committee official became public last month.

On Saturday, the club announced that President Florentino Perez would chair a board meeting to discuss Real Madrid's stance on the subject. That has now ...

[announced](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/11/real-madrid-break-their-silence-on-el-caso-negreira-as-emergency-meeting-is-called) that President Florentino Perez would chair a board meeting to discuss Real Madrid’s stance on the subject. It remains to be seen how relations will be affected because of this. “Real Madrid expresses its deep concern about the seriousness of the facts, and reiterates its full confidence in the action of justice.

MADRID : Real Madrid will join the complaint filed on Friday by Spanish prosecutors against Barcelona and two of the LaLiga club's ex-presidents over ...

Prosecutors allege that under a secret agreement and "in exchange for money", Negreira favoured Barcelona "in the decisions taken by referees in the games played by the club, as well as in the results of the competitions". "Real Madrid express their deep concern about the seriousness of the facts and reiterate their full confidence in the action of the justice and have agreed that, in defence of their legitimate interests, they will join the complaint as soon as the judge takes up the case," the club said in a official statement. MADRID : Real Madrid will join the complaint filed on Friday by Spanish prosecutors against Barcelona and two of the LaLiga club's ex-presidents over alleged payments to a company owned by a senior refereeing official to influence match results, the club said on Sunday.

The decision came two days after prosecutors formally accused Barcelona of alleged corruption in sports, fraudulent management and falsification of mercantile ...

Prosecutors said in court documents seen by The Associated Press that the payments by the club added up to 7.3 million euros ($7.7 million) from 2001-18. “The club has agreed that, in defense of its legitimate rights, it will appear at the trial when the judge opens it up to the affected parties.” Barcelona has been under scrutiny since the payments to the committee official became public last month.

Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, who held the role between 1994 and 2018, is also facing charges of corruption in a case brought by the Spanish public prosecutor's ...

He posted on Twitter: “Barca is innocent and the victim of a campaign against its honour in which everyone is now involved. A statement after read: “Real Madrid wishes to express its utmost concern regarding the gravity of the facts and reiterates its confidence in the legal system. Given the “seriousness of accusations” against Barcelona and the confirmation of charges, Madrid president

Real Madrid has decided to get involved in the Negreira case if the complaint from the Prosecutor's Office is admitted for processing.

In addition, the evaluation of the referees, which the defendant participated directly in the promotions and demotions of category of such, as well as the proposal of candidates for international destinations.” However, the penal code opens the door to sanctions of loss of category or the entity’s dissolution in extreme or severe cases. The decision was made due to the seriousness of the facts after the formal complaint by the Prosecutor’s Office, which sees clear indications that “actions were carried out to favor the FCB in the decision-making of the referees in the matches played by the club, and thus in the results of the competitions.’ Los Blancos had preferred to stay on the sidelines to let the Prosecutor’s office act. According to the Prosecutor’s complaint Barcelona through its former presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu, reached a “strictly confidential verbal agreement” with Enríquez Negreira “so that, in his capacity as Vice President of the CTA and in exchange for money , carry out actions tending to favor the FCB in the decision-making of the referees in the matches played by the club and thus in the results of the competitions. Both former presidents are also charged with the crime of business fraud and, in the matter of Bartomeu, with a third crime of falsifying a commercial document. Real Madrid made the decision, after the emergency meeting of its Board of Directors this Sunday morning, to ask to appear in person in the trial that can be opened against Barcelona in the Negreira case, which is being handled in the Court of Instruction number 1 of the city after the complaint by the Prosecutor’s Office.

Real Madrid condemned the allegations against Barcelona tied to payments to a company owned by refereeing official José María Enríquez Negreira.

Barça is innocent of the accusations made against it and is the victim of a campaign, that now involves everyone, to harm its honorability. It is no surprise, and we will defend Barça and prove that the Club is innocent. The legal complaint specifically centers around €2.9 million paid to Negreira from 2014 to 2018.

One player who falls under that category is Real Madrid veteran Nacho Fernandez. A true one club man, the Spaniard has never pulled on a different jersey, ...

The Serie A giants want to complete a free transfer for the experienced Real Madrid defender. It remains to be seen what the future holds for him at Real Madrid. Real Madrid have a number of tough and important decisions to make over the coming weeks.

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior (left) reacts as he receives a yellow card during a match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona. PHOTO: AFP. Updated.

Prosecutors allege that under a secret agreement and “in exchange for money”, Negreira favoured Barcelona “in the decisions taken by referees in the games played by the club, as well as in the results of the competitions”. “Real Madrid express their deep concern about the seriousness of the facts and reiterate their full confidence in the action of the justice and have agreed that, in defence of their legitimate interests, they will join the complaint as soon as the judge takes up the case,” the club said in a official statement. MADRID - Real Madrid will join the complaint filed on Friday by Spanish prosecutors against Barcelona and two of the LaLiga club’s ex-presidents over alleged payments to a company owned by a senior refereeing official to influence match results, the club said on Sunday.

Liverpool have two attackers who might be ready to turn the tables on Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League clash, fears Eder Militao.

Liverpool will feel enormous pressure and each minute that passes without a goal for them is a success for us. But our challenge is to play such a match that no one remembers our 5-2 win at Anfield. Liverpool improved in the last matches and we saw the game against Manchester United. The hosts will have the advantage after a stunning 5-2 win at Anfield in the first leg. “To win 5-2 there and score is a unique moment for any footballer. However, it is not a foregone conclusion that Real Madrid will preserve their aggregate lead.