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Samuel Marsden

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A look at tomorrow's huuuuuge clásico with @alexkirkland.bsky.social. How we got here, what's at stake & what it all means for Real Madrid and Barcelona (stream LIVE at 10:15 a.m. ET on ESPN+) www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Barcelona-Real Madrid: Why this is the most important Clásico in years

El Clásico is always huge, but with Barcelona and Real Madrid meeting so late in the season with a title still on the line, this is one for the ages.

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May 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

Barcelona 3-2 Madrid (AET) in the cup final. Brilliant game covered with @samuelmarsden.bsky.social. Some lovely goals. And maybe, in the second half, a way forward for Real Madrid...

April 27, 2025 at 6:52 AM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

The Emirates last night for @espn.com. Special.

April 9, 2025 at 9:49 AM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

Sevilla v Atleti today for ESPN FC

April 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

Who's going to win LALIGA? 10 games left. Three teams in it. And judging by the season so far, more surprises to come...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Who wins LaLiga: Atlético, Barcelona or Real Madrid? Title race talking points

LaLiga returns with Atleti, Barça and Madrid all after the title. ESPN's Alex Kirkland, Sam Marsden, Sid Lowe, Graham Hunter answer the key questions.

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March 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

Talking Spain 3-3 Netherlands on ESPN FC last night
youtu.be/UxrLSLNtzQc?...

Craig Burley PRAISES Lamine Yamal's CLUTCH goal in Spain's win 👏 + Mbappe's performance | ESPN FC

YouTube video by ESPN FC

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March 24, 2025 at 8:14 AM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

Talking where Atleti 2-4 Barça leaves the LALIGA title race on ESPN FC last night youtu.be/qBv5ay9v7o0?...

Barcelona ON TOP of LALIGA table 👀 'The MOST consistent' team in the league! - Kirkland | ESPN FC

YouTube video by ESPN FC

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March 19, 2025 at 8:12 AM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

Reaction to an absolutely brilliant game at the Metropolitano tonight with @samuelmarsden.bsky.social www.espn.com/soccer/story...

More pain for Atleti as Barça strike pivotal LaLiga title blow

Atlético Madrid's week went from bad to worse on Sunday, losing at home to title rivals Barcelona just days after their Champions League heartbreak.

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March 17, 2025 at 12:15 AM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

So Real Madrid beat Atletico in the Champions League. Again. Somehow. Reaction here
www.espn.com/soccer/story...

March 13, 2025 at 8:03 AM

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March 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM

Alex Kirkland

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Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico at the Bernabéu last night. Reaction here
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March 5, 2025 at 5:52 AM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

Real Madrid v Atletico tonight. Massive game. Madrid looked like they'd sorted themselves out after the City playoff. More questions now, though: www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Real Madrid's season is teetering, and now they face Atléti

Real Madrid appeared to be in a renaissance in mid-February but now, just two weeks later, their season could be on the line.

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March 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

So that was a lot of fun... Reaction to City 2-3 Madrid here www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Haaland gets the better of Mbappé, but City squander yet another lead

The world's two best strikers went head-to-head on Tuesday, and while Erling Haaland bagged a brace, Kylian Mbappé walked away with the win.

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February 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

Is Kylian Mbappé back? Piece ahead of tonight's Madrid Derby with @rwohan.bsky.social
www.espn.com/soccer/insid...

After a woeful start at Real Madrid, is Kylian Mbappé back?

Kylian Mbappé is back, right? Kinda? After a wobbly start at Real Madrid, we look at why he struggled, what's behind his improvement, and what we can expect for the rest of the season.

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February 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

All the talking points from last night's Champions League games here www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Champions League MD8 reaction: City scrape through, but now face Bayern or Madrid

Be it Man City's comeback, Dembélé's masterclass, or Arsenal watching Watkins, the first-ever final day of a Champions League league phase delivered plenty of drama.

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January 30, 2025 at 8:08 AM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

Wrote about Rodrygo and how Real Madrid’s forward line means he'll never get enough credit, even in the Champions League, his favourite competition
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Is Rodrygo the most underrated player in the Champions League?

With three LaLiga titles, two Champions Leagues and a goal every two-and-a-half games, Rodrygo deserves far more plaudits than he gets.

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January 23, 2025 at 8:09 AM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

A football pitch in Jeddah... But not the one where last night's Clásico was played. Piece on the Supercopa for ESPN FC
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January 13, 2025 at 3:07 AM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

Some photos from pitchside at the Supercopa final

January 13, 2025 at 3:03 AM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

Real Madrid v Barcelona here tonight, in a Clásico that's very hard to call... but we tried to anyway ⬇️
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January 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

Talking today's Supercopa Clásico final (and my lost suitcase) on ESPN FC last night
youtu.be/p4yvtQqJ8hA?...

El Clasico Preview 🏆 Will Barcelona or Real Madrid win Spanish Supercopa Final? | ESPN FC

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January 12, 2025 at 7:17 AM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

Atleti were top of LALIGA at Christmas. Could they end up champions? We asked the players (and some opponents) what they're getting right this year
www.espn.com/soccer/story...

As Real Madrid and Barcelona waver, Atlético are ready to grab LaLiga crown

Diego Simeone, his Atlético Madrid team and his philosophy are often written off. Each time, they bounce back. Now, they're LaLiga contenders again.

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January 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

ESPN's Weekend Review, including Sørloth's title-race tipping goal, Leganés 2-5 Villarreal, and two rockets from Mbappé and Valverde ⬇️
www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Atlético Madrid, not Real, overtake Barcelona on top of LaLiga

While Madrid have been chasing down Barca atop LaLiga, it's Atlético who are Spain's new leaders. That and more in this edition of Weekend Review.

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December 23, 2024 at 7:24 AM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

Jesús Navas is retiring. The only player who links Spain 2010 with Spain 2024, and a record-breaking legend with Sevilla. Wrote about him for ESPN FC ⬇️
www.espn.com/soccer/story...

Spain, Sevilla legend Jesús Navas retires: 20 years of trophies, records and history

From Spain's triumphs at the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2024, to four Europa League titles with Sevilla, Jesús Navas was always there. Now he's retiring.

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December 19, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

Discussing Real Madrid’s Intercontinental Cup win, the season so far and where Carlo Ancelotti ranks among their best ever coaches on ESPN FC last night youtu.be/OxloTS7RuYY?...