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Live updates as Real Madrid host Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, in LaLiga today, Saturday 11 March 2023. Kick-off: 08.00am ET.

Madrid have not had Benzema, not even on the bench, in 34% of their games in 2022-23. On Friday, Spanish prosecutors filed a legal complaint against Barça and two of its former presidents, Sandro Rosell and Josep Maria Bartomeu, over payments the club made to Enríquez Negreira between 2001 and 2018. A victory over Espanyol is a must and would move them to within six points of the top before Barcelona face a tough-looking away fixture at Athletic Club on Sunday. They could do their rivals Barcelona a big favour today. It's a nice, sunny afternoon in the capital. Real Madrid vs Espanyol: LaLiga live!

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Welcome along to LIVE coverage of Real Madrid versus Espanyol. Eduardo Camavinga is likely to continue at left-back as Ancelotti makes three changes in all. "He has to play where the team needs him. Espanyol's last victory at the Santiago Bernabeu came in 1996, when they triumphed 2-1. Barca are in action tomorrow, in Bilbao versus Athletic, before the top two meet next weekend. A Madrid victory would close the gap to Barcelona to six points.

Real Madrid have announced that they will hold an urgent board meeting as they plan their response to the corruption charges affecting Barcelona.

[The Catalan club and former presidents Sandro Rosell and Josep María Bartomeu have been officially denounced by prosecutors as the investigation into the Negreira case became official](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/official-prosecutors-barcelona-corruption-referee-payments-saga/bltee870cb19ef91612). THE BIGGER PICTURE: This is the first time that Los Blancos have addressed the corruption allegations publicly, with Barca's Clasico rivals clearly irked by the 'Negreira case'. [Barcelona officially charged in referee payment scandal](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/official-prosecutors-barcelona-corruption-referee-payments-saga/bltee870cb19ef91612)

In a statement posted on their website Real Madrid acknowledged the new developments in the case, and stated that Florentino Perez will chair an emergency board ...

Should they be found guilty, harsh [punishments](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/08/explained-barcelonas-stance-on-possible-caso-negreira-sanctions-after-spanish-justice-charges) could follow for the Blaugrana. [charged](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/10/spanish-prosecutors-barcelona-caso-negreira) Barcelona with “continuous corruption”. [absent](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/02/21/real-madrid-unite-with-barcelona-as-14-spanish-clubs-issue-statement-on-el-caso-negreira).

Real Madrid's board is to meet on Sunday to agree on its next move after Spanish prosecutors filed corruption charges against Barça and two ex-presidents.

Madrid said: “In light of the serious nature of accusations presented by the Barcelona Prosecution Service against F.C. According to prosecutors, he received more than €7m from the Blaugrana over a 17-year period. At the time, the former referee was the vice-president of Spain’s Technical Committee of Referees (CTA), which governs officiating in Spanish football.

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez will host an urgent meeting tomorrow to decide on the club's appropriate course of action after Barcelona were ...

Spanish newspaper El Mundo subsequently reported that payments from Barcelona to Negreira’s company date back to 2001, a period of time that includes Laporta’s first spell as club president. The forcefulness of the facts contradicts those who try to change the story.’ Barcelona’s current president Joan Laporta was asked about the scandal earlier this week and said: ‘Barca has never bought referees and Barca has never had any intention of buying referees. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has called for an urgent meeting with the club's board of directors to discuss Barcelona who were charged with corruption The Catalan giants were charged with corruption over payments made by the club to the then vice-president of the Spanish referees' committee. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez calls an emergency meeting after rivals Barcelona were charged with corruption over £7.4m payments to former vice-president of Spanish referees' committee Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira

Real Madrid have called a board meeting for Sunday to discuss alleged attempts by arch rivals Barcelona to influence referees, the European and Spanish ...

Register for free to Reuters and know the full story [filed a complaint on Friday](/lifestyle/sports/prosecutors-sue-barcelona-allegedly-buying-refereeing-favours-2023-03-10/) against Barcelona and two of the LaLiga club's former presidents over alleged payments to a company owned by a senior refereeing official to influence match results. MADRID, March 11 (Reuters) - Real Madrid have called a board meeting for Sunday to discuss alleged attempts by arch rivals Barcelona to influence referees, the European and Spanish soccer champions said on Saturday.

Real Madrid are seeking to cut Barcelona's lead at the top of the La Liga table to six points, having seen the deficit grow to nine after last weekend's ...

Carlo Ancelotti will be delighted that his side have recovered quickly and equalised so soon after falling behind. . HD ريال مدريد × اسبانيول .

Goals from Vinícius Júnior, Éder Militão and Marco Asensio gave Real Madrid a 3-1 win over Espanyol in La Liga, who took an early lead through Joselu.

Bayern Munich bounced back from a goal down and struck four first-half goals against Augsburg en route to a 5-3 victory in the Bavarian derby . Asensio smashed in a third in added-time to wrap up the win for Real, who had dropped points in draws against Atlético Madrid and Real Betis in their last two league games. Rrahmani then doubled Napoli’s lead in the 77th minute with a towering header from a corner. Real continued to press after the break and Rodrygo almost scored their third with a free kick that cannoned off the crossbar in the 75th minute. Napoli, who suffered only their second league defeat last week at home to Lazio, were made to wait until the hour mark to go in front. Real stepped up the pressure as they sought a leveller with Eduardo Camavinga getting a shot on target, before Vinícius Júnior showed his individual skill in the 22nd minute to cut into the box, beat two defenders and rifle in.

Vinicius Junior inspired Real Madrid to a 3-1 win over Espanyol which brings them within six points of La Liga leaders Barcelona.

MILITAO GIVES REAL THE LEAD 39' - Real Madrid in front! Everybody knew what he wanted to do for the first goal - cut in from the left and shoot right-footed - yet despite having three defenders on him, Espanyol could not stop the Brazilian. Rodrygo got it up and over the wall but just not quite down enough. Life after Benzema does not have to mean Kylian Mbappe for Real Madrid - on this evidence and much of this season's, Vinicius is ready to be the leading man. JOSELU GIVES ESPANYOL THE LEAD 8' - The visitors are ahead! While it would be unfair to say to Rodrygo was poor, he did not necessarily thrive under the pressure.

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Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid had to come from behind to claim a 3-1 win over Espanyol at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday afternoon.

Once the early storm had been overcome, Real Madrid grew into the game. Eduardo Camavinga had a tough start at the Bernabeu, and his second mistake of the day let the visitors get in down Real Madrid's left. Vinicius Junior and Eder Militao were both on target for the Spanish champions.

BARCELONA, Spain — Vinícius Júnior sparked Real Madrid's 3-1 comeback over Espanyol in the Spanish league on Saturday, keeping Barcelona within reach in the ...

But a quick change of direction toward the center opened up just enough of a window for him to thread a shot between four defenders before it hit the post and found the net. “We gave it all we had, but Real Madrid shows no mercy.” Espanyol’s José Gragera tackled Aurélien Tchouaméni in midfield to start the counterattack. It was a game we had to win at any cost,” Ancelotti said. “They had a great start, but we were able to come back and take control. Karim Benzema missed the game as he rested to recover from an ankle problem.

Real Madrid warmed-up for a week that sees them face Liverpool and Barcelona with victory over Espanyol on Saturday, as Vinicius Junior again showed why he ...

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Carlo Ancelotti is only the 3rd manager in Real Madrid history to record 100 wins in La Liga. Ancelotti won his 100th league game as Real boss 3-1 vs ...

Vinicius Junior has hit out at La Liga referees for unfair treatment after several decisions in Real Madrid's win against Espanyol went against him.

He usually answers his critics on the pitch, however many people, [including Barcelona manager Xavi](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-boss-xavi-calls-protection-real-madrid-vinicius-jr-neymar-comparison/bltc60192f6ea1e04da), believe he deserves more protection from referees. They commit 15 fouls and get a card in the 89th minute." The winger hit out at the consistency of decision making, suggesting he is punished far easier than players who foul him.

Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, who held the role between 1994 and 2018, is also facing charges of corruption in a case brought by the Spanish public prosecutor's ...

A club statement read: “Given the seriousness of the accusations made by the Barcelona Prosecutor’s Office against FC Barcelona and two of its presidents for well-founded suspicions of corruption and their relations with whoever was the vice president of the Technical Committee of Referees, José María Enríquez Negreira, the president has convened urgently to the Board of Directors tomorrow, Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 12:00 p.m., in order to decide on the actions that Real Madrid deems appropriate in relation to this matter.” However, given the “seriousness of accusations” against Barcelona and the confirmation of charges, Florentino Perez has called a meeting this weekend to discuss his club’s options going forward. “We must respect the times of justice and now we must wait for the conclusion of the investigations of the prosecutor’s office,” director of institutional relations, Emilio Butragueno said after the draw with Atletico Madrid.

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Vinicius Junior has sparked Real Madrid to a 3-1 comeback win over Espanyol in the Spanish league, keeping leaders Barcelona within reach before the rivals meet next weekend. Joselu Mato put Espanyol ahead at the Santiago Bernabeu in the eighth minute.

But a quick change of direction opened up just enough space to thread a shot between four defenders and in off the post. Iago Aspas scored his 10th and 11th league goals to lead Celta Vigo to 3-0 over Rayo Vallecano. "We gave it all we had, but Real Madrid shows no mercy." "It was a game we had to win at any cost," Ancelotti said. Before the game, Ancelotti said he expected his striker to be ready to face Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday. Madrid hold a 5-2 advantage from the first leg of the round of 16.

LaLiga giants Barcelona have been charged with corruption after allegedly paying over €7.3m (£6.4m) between 2001 and 2018 to firms owned by Jose Maria ...

The investigation was triggered by a tax inspection. The official added that "the club will fully cooperate with the investigation in all means necessary" and "reiterates that they have never bought any referee nor have tried to influence any official's decisions". Prosecutors claim that under a secret agreement and "in exchange for money", Negreira favoured Barcelona "in the decisions taken by referees in the games played by the club, as well as in the results of the competitions".

Vinicius Junior has hit out at La Liga referees for unfair treatment after several decisions in Real Madrid's win against Espanyol went against him.

He usually answers his critics on the pitch, however many people, [including Barcelona manager Xavi](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-boss-xavi-calls-protection-real-madrid-vinicius-jr-neymar-comparison/bltc60192f6ea1e04da), believe he deserves more protection from referees. They commit 15 fouls and get a card in the 89th minute." The winger hit out at the consistency of decision making, suggesting he is punished far easier than players who foul him.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has told his players that their Champions League tie against Liverpool is not yet over and pointed to last season's tie vs ...

[crashing to a 5-2 defeat](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/liverpool-real-madrid-goals-highlights-29277771) in the first leg at Anfield last month. [Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/carlo-ancelotti-real-madrid-liverpool-29434885#comments-section) Do Liverpool stand a chance of a remarkable comeback against Real Madrid this week? "To do that, we have to play with the same attitude as the first leg. Ancelotti highlighted last season’s tie against the Blues, when the Spanish giants [Tell us what you think here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/carlo-ancelotti-real-madrid-liverpool-29434885#comments-section) [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) second leg clash against [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) that the tie is not over – and used last season’s tie against [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) as the perfect example.

Real Madrid got back to winning ways with their 3-1 win over Espanyol, thanks to goals from Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao and Marco Asensio.

Everybody will remember their 4-0 win over Barcelona in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals some years back. Even last season, they had a comfortable lead over Chelsea, but ended up being on the verge of being knocked in the second leg at Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid got back to winning ways with their 3-1 win over Espanyol, thanks to goals from Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao and Marco Asensio.

Vinicius Junior, Eder Militao and Marco Asensio made strikes as Real Madrid fought back after conceding an early goal to beat Espanyol 3-1 at Santiago ...

Asensio wrapped up the win for Madrid in the added time as he produced a superb finish with his left foot after a brilliant sprint from Nacho. Madrid made a forceful response to the poor start as Eduardo Camavinga had a shot on target before Vincus stepped up with his masterful skills to pierce into the box, evading two defenders and firing in the leveller in the 22nd minute. Madrid kept the pressure on the opponents after the break with Rodrygo nearly scoring on a free kick but the ball deflected off the crossbar.

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Vinícius Júnior sparked Real Madrid's 3-1 comeback over Espanyol in the Spanish league on Saturday, keeping Barcelona within reach ...

Karim Benzema missed the game as he rested to recover from an ankle problem. Joselu Mato put Espanyol ahead at the Santiago Bernabeu in the eighth minute. But Vinícius equalized in the 22nd before Éder Militão headed Madrid in front for good in the 39th.

Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's injury and suspension news ahead of their Champions League clash with Liverpool.

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Real Madrid will join the complaint filed on Friday by Spanish prosecutors against Barcelona and two of the LaLiga club's ex-presidents over alleged ...

Register for free to Reuters and know the full story Prosecutors allege that under a secret agreement and "in exchange for money", Negreira favoured Barcelona "in the decisions taken by referees in the games played by the club, as well as in the results of the competitions". [complaint filed on Friday](/lifestyle/sports/prosecutors-sue-barcelona-allegedly-buying-refereeing-favours-2023-03-10/) by Spanish prosecutors against Barcelona and two of the LaLiga club's ex-presidents over [alleged payments](/lifestyle/sports/spanish-prosecutors-probe-barcelonas-payments-former-refereeing-official-2023-02-16/) to a company owned by a senior refereeing official to influence match results, the club said on Sunday.

Barcelona facing corruption accusations · Investigation found Catalans paid former referee chief · Real Madrid will take part in legal process.

However, [prosecutors will now pursue legal action](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/official-prosecutors-barcelona-corruption-referee-payments-saga/bltee870cb19ef91612) against the Catalans and the club could face sanctions if found guilty. Los Blancos have now issued a statement revealing their stance after discussions between president Florentino Perez and the club's board of directors. [Joan Laporta has responded defiantly](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/barcelona-president-joan-laporta-response-referee-payment-allegations-la-liga-president-tarnishing-club-history/blt0c5b2d3df31dfe93) to the accusations and has accused detractors of trying to tarnish the club's history.

In their meeting held today, the Real Madrid C. F. Board of Directors have inspected the serious accusations brought by the Barcelona Prosecution Service ...

Real Madrid wishes to express its utmost concern regarding the gravity of the facts and reiterates its confidence in the legal system. In their meeting held today, the Real Madrid C. Barcelona, two of its former presidents, Josep María Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell, and executives Albert Soler and Óscar Grau, on the basis of alleged offenses of corruption in sports, among others, all related to the relationship the club maintained with the former Vice-President of the Technical Referees' Committee (CTA), José María Enríquez Negreira.

Barcelona allegedly paid more than 7.3 million euros ($7.8 million) between 2001 and 2018 to firms owned by Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, ...

The official said the club “will fully cooperate with the investigation by all means necessary” and “reiterate that they have never bought any referee nor have tried to influence any official’s decisions”. “Real Madrid express their deep concern about the seriousness of the facts and reiterate their full confidence in the action of the justice and have agreed that, in defence of their legitimate interests, they will join the complaint as soon as the judge takes up the case,” the club said in a official statement. Real Madrid will join the complaint filed on Friday by Spanish prosecutors against Barcelona and two of the LaLiga club’s ex-presidents over alleged payments to a company owned by a senior refereeing official to influence match results, the club said on Sunday.

The decision came two days after prosecutors formally accused Barcelona of alleged corruption in sports, fraudulent management and falsification of mercantile ...

Prosecutors said in court documents seen by The Associated Press that the payments by the club added up to 7.3 million euros ($7.7 million) from 2001-18. “The club has agreed that, in defense of its legitimate rights, it will appear at the trial when the judge opens it up to the affected parties.” Barcelona has been under scrutiny since the payments to the committee official became public last month.

Real Madrid say they will appear in the refereeing corruption case involving Barcelona as an 'injured party' once proceedings move forward.

Sanctions against the club could range from "suspension of activity ... According to Spanish prosecutors, the Catalan club paid a total of more than €7.3-million to Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, former referee and ex-vice president of the refereeing committee of the Spanish football federation between 1994 and 2018. "Real Madrid expresses its deep concern about the seriousness of the matter and reiterates its full confidence in the action of justice and has agreed that, in defence of its legitimate interests, it will appear in the proceedings as soon as the judge opens them to the injured parties," Real Madrid said in a statement.

On Saturday, the club announced that President Florentino Perez would chair a board meeting to discuss Real Madrid's stance on the subject. That has now ...

[announced](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/11/real-madrid-break-their-silence-on-el-caso-negreira-as-emergency-meeting-is-called) that President Florentino Perez would chair a board meeting to discuss Real Madrid’s stance on the subject. It remains to be seen how relations will be affected because of this. “Real Madrid expresses its deep concern about the seriousness of the facts, and reiterates its full confidence in the action of justice.