Hansi Flick said he is blocking out the noise from pundits and ex-players after a Robert Lewandowski hat trick helped Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 to move within three points of LaLiga leaders Real Madrid.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘Crisis’—Xabi Alonso Gives Real Madrid Verdict After Back-to-Back Blunders. Despite dropping points to Liverpool and Rayo Vallecano within the span of six days, Xabi Alonso insisted Real Madrid are not in “crisis” ahead of the November international break.

Real Madrid beat fierce rivals Barcelona 2-1 in a rip-roaring Clasico at the Bernabeu today. Kylian Mbappe fired home after a brilliant Jude Bellingham assist to put the hosts ahead. Fermin Lopez equalised before Bellingham tapped in and Wojciech Szczesny saved Mbappe’s penalty.

Real Madrid star Federico Valverde’s son this weeekend showed his appreciation for Blancos icon Cristiano Ronaldo.This came after the youngster was spotted donning the colours of Portugal, with the

Real Madrid are prepared to splash £215 million ($282.5 million) on two players in 2026. Arsenal’s Declan Rice is expected to set Madrid back £130 million while Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola is being eyed up for £85 million. (Source: EPL Index)