Here are the headlines from the Spanish press for this Saturday, November 23, 2024.
AS: “The wall returns”
AS has chosen to headline the expected comeback of Thibaut Courtois against Leganes this Sunday. The Real Madrid goalkeeper has not lost with the Merengue for more than a year and a half (552 days). Concerning Celta Vigo – FC Barcelona, the Madrid media emphasizes the “Aspas danger” which can hurt the Blaugranas. AS also discusses the “difficult road” that awaits Spain in the Nations League with the Netherlands in the quarter and a possible half against France or Croatia.
Marca: “Florentino will go out with this eleven”
Singular choice from Marca today which focuses on the rather hot general assembly which awaits Florentino Perez tomorrow at the Bernabeu with eleven hot files to manage at Real Madrid: the new model of the club, winter recruitment, the situation of the Superleague, his war against the authorities (FIFA, UEFA and Liga), his decision not to go to the Ballon d'Or, the concerns around the stadium, the 2025 elections as well as the economic and sporting situations of all entities. An important hearing for the boss.
Mundo Deportivo: « Examen à Vigo »
MD makes its headlines on the Barcelona leader's difficult trip to Balaidos this evening (9 p.m.) against Celta Vigo. A match “without Lamine Yamal” but with Hansi Flick who sees his team adapt. There is also talk of Lionel Messi's comments at Cat3 on Barça and the Nations League which will see Spain face Koeman's Netherlands in the quarter-final.
SPORT: “Flick’s Barça is spectacular”
This Saturday, Sport is making its headlines on Lionel Messi's laudatory remarks about FC Barcelona and the new stars of La Masia. There is also talk of the match against Celta Vigo where the Blaugranas will play with “Gavi and ten more” as well as the extension of Pep Guardiola who swears “eternal love” to Manchester City.
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