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Also known as: Real · Madrid · Los Blancos · Spanish giants · Arbeloa's Madrid · rivals Real Madrid

Real Madrid — European club that was eliminated by Bayern Munich in the 2026 Champions League quarter-finals.

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Tuchel names England squad ahead of World Cup selection

The News

England manager Thomas Tuchel announced a 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, calling the matches the "last opportunity for players to compete for their ticket" to the World Cup in June. Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo return after recent good form, while Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luke Shaw, and Ollie Watkins are notably absent.

21 March 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 21 March

  1. Tuchel names England squad ahead of World Cup selection

    England manager Thomas Tuchel announced a 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, calling the matches the "last opportunity for players to compete for their ticket" to the World Cup in June. Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo return after recent good form, while Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luke Shaw, and Ollie Watkins are notably absent.

    21 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 17 March

  1. English Premier League sides stumble in Champions League last 16

    England's six Champions League teams failed to win in first-leg matches against top European clubs, with Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham trailing by three goals each. Analysts point to fatigue from the Premier League's gruelling winter schedule without a break, physical style of play, and opponents with greater financial resources as key factors behind the disappointing results.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 16 March

  1. Barcelona defeats Sevilla 5-2, extends La Liga lead

    Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 on Sunday to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga, with Dani Olmo and Joao Cancelo also scoring. The win came after Barcelona's midfielder Gavi made his return from a severe knee injury late in the match.

    16 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 15 March

  1. Real Madrid beats Elche 4-1, closes gap on Barcelona

    Real Madrid defeated Elche 4-1 in La Liga on Saturday, with goals from Antonio Rudiger, Fede Valverde, Dean Huijsen, and Arda Guler. The victory moves Los Blancos within one point of Barcelona at the top of La Liga ahead of the Catalans' match against Sevilla.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Arsenal youth star Dowman scores in Premier League title push

    Max Dowman, 16, became the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer as Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 to extend their lead over Manchester City to nine points. City drew 1-1 with West Ham, continuing their recent struggles in the title race.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 12 March

  1. Real Madrid beats Manchester City 3-0 in Champions League

    Federico Valverde scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, while PSG beat Chelsea 5-2 and Arsenal drew 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Bayern Munich crushes Atalanta 6-1 in Champions League

    Bayern Munich defeated Atalanta 6-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, with Michael Olise scoring twice and Serge Gnabry, Nicolas Jackson, and Jamal Musiala also finding the net. The dominant performance leaves Bayern on the verge of the quarter-finals, with a blockbuster tie against Real Madrid or Manchester City awaiting if they progress.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 8 March

  1. Yamal's goal gives Barcelona narrow La Liga win

    Teenage star Lamine Yamal scored in the 68th minute to secure Barcelona a 1-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, restoring the champions' four-point lead over Real Madrid in La Liga.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal progress in FA Cup fifth round

    Manchester City beat Newcastle 3-1, Chelsea defeated second-tier Wrexham 4-2 in extra time, and Arsenal saw off League One Mansfield 2-1 to advance to the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 7 March

  1. Real Madrid scrapes past Celta Vigo with deflected injury-time goal

    Federico Valverde's heavily deflected 95th-minute shot secured a 2-1 La Liga win for Real Madrid at Celta Vigo on Friday, pulling them within one point of Barcelona. The Spanish giants played with 10 injured players, including French striker Kylian Mbappe, and manager Alvaro Arbeloa said he hoped the victory could mark a turning point after two consecutive league defeats.

    7 March 2026 · The Namibian

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