Rik Sharma

Barcelona, Madrid

Freelancer Journalist at Freelance

Sports journalist in Spain @AFP, talking at @SiemprePod

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Articles

Unravelling Real Madrid face Athletic Bilbao Liga test

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Rik Sharma

Real Madrid are still reeling from their Champions League destruction by Arsenal but must immediately refocus when they face Athletic Bilbao on Sunday lest the La Liga title escape them too. The high-flying Basque side visit a Santiago Bernabeu where the crowd is expected to unleash their anger after the Spanish champions' bitter end to their European title defence.
La eliminación europea del Real Madrid deja señalado a Carlo Ancelotti

1 week ago | es-us.noticias.yahoo.com | Rik Sharma

Con la llegada en el inicio de temporada de Kylian Mbappe al Real Madrid, muchos pensaban que el club blanco podría extender su dominio en el fútbol europeo, pero la eliminación ante el Arsenal en cuartos de final de la Liga de Campeones deja en evidencia a los blancos y, sobre todo, a su técnico Carlo Ancelotti.
Arsenal oust holders Real Madrid to reach Champions League semis

1 week ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Rik Sharma

Arsenal staved off Champions League holders Real Madrid's superstars and rich history of unlikely comebacks to snatch a 2-1 victory on Wednesday and reach the semi-finals with a superb 5-1 aggregate triumph. The Gunners' 3-0 quarter-final first leg triumph last week gave them a vital cushion in the Spanish capital as they made the final four for the first time since 2009, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain.
Arsenal Oust Holders Real Madrid To Reach Champions League Semis

1 week ago | ibtimes.com | Rik Sharma

Arsenal staved off Champions League holders Real Madrid's superstars and rich history of unlikely comebacks to snatch a 2-1 victory on Wednesday and reach the semi-finals with a superb 5-1 aggregate triumph. The Gunners' 3-0 quarter-final first leg triumph last week gave them a vital cushion in the Spanish capital as they made the final four for the first time since 2009, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain.
Ancelotti exposed as Real Madrid struggle to accommodate Mbappe

1 week ago | edition.mv | Rik Sharma

Kylian Mbappe's arrival at Real Madrid was envisioned to expand their Champions League domination, but he was muzzled by Arsenal as Los Blancos crashed out in the quarter-finals, leaving coach Carlo Ancelotti on the brink. The holders find themselves picking up the pieces after Arsenal surgically dispatched them with a 5-1 aggregate triumph on Wednesday and now it is Ancelotti who needs a miracle comeback to survive in his post.
Arsenal oust holders Real Madrid to reach Champions League semis

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Rik Sharma

Arsenal staved off Champions League holders Real Madrid's superstars and rich history of unlikely comebacks to snatch a 2-1 victory on Wednesday and reach the semi-finals with a superb 5-1 aggregate triumph. AdvertisementThe Gunners' 3-0 quarter-final first leg triumph last week gave them a vital cushion in the Spanish capital as they made the final four for the first time since 2009, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain.
Mbappe leading Real Madrid comeback charge against Arsenal

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Rik Sharma

Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid in search of Champions League glory, hoping to be on the right side of exactly the kind of magical night they need against Arsenal on Wednesday if they are to progress to the semi-finals. AdvertisementThe Gunners lead 3-0 after dismantling the holders in London last week in the quarter-final first leg, leaving Madrid craving the sort of dramatic comeback the 15-time winners are renowned for.
Ancelotti questioned as Real Madrid face Alaves

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Rik Sharma

Carlo Ancelotti and his faltering Real Madrid side are under the microscope ahead of their visit to Alaves on Sunday, fighting to break out of a slump and stay in the La Liga title race. Los Blancos are four points behind leaders Barcelona, who visit Leganes on Saturday, and need to bounce back from their 3-0 thrashing by Arsenal on Tuesday in the Champions League.
Sensational Barca destroy Dortmund in Champions League mismatch

2 weeks ago | enca.com | Rik Sharma

SPAIN - Robert Lewandowski hit a brace to help a devastating Barcelona rout Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in a one-sided Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Hansi Flick's Barca are a step away from reaching the semi-finals for the first time since 2019 and extended their unbeaten run to 23 matches. The five-time winners took the lead against last year's runners-up through red-hot winger Raphinha before Lewandowski reached 40 goals for the season with his double.
Sensational Barca destroy Dortmund in Champions League mismatch

2 weeks ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Rik Sharma

Barcelona's Polish forward Robert Lewandowski (C) celebrates scoring his team's second goal in the rout of Dortmund (Josep LAGO) (Josep LAGO/AFP/AFP)Robert Lewandowski hit a brace to help a devastating Barcelona rout Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in a one-sided Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Hansi Flick's Barca are a step away from reaching the semi-finals for the first time since 2019 and extended their unbeaten run to 23 matches.