Following Real Madrid’s decision to boycott the 2024 Ballon d’Or Award ceremony that took place at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on Monday due to star forward Vinicus Jr missing out on the honour
Despite strong reports suggesting Vinicius Jr will win the 2024 Ballon d’Or award, Real Madrid’s entire squad including the Brazilian will not be flying to Paris for the award ceremony indicating the winger has not won the award.
Real Madrid's star Vinicius Junior has expressed his disappointment on missing out on the 2024 Ballon d'Or honour, finishing second in the voting behind Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who became the first Manchester City player to claim the coveted honour at the Theatre du Chatelet on Monday.
After losing all four of their last competitive meetings with the old enemy Real Madrid, Barcelona finally conquered the Santiago Bernabeu to the tune of a resounding 4-0 victory, ending Madrid's 42-match unbeaten streak.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he was not losing sleep ahead of the first 'El Clasico' of the Spanish season against FC Barcelona.
Tuesday night's defeat follows last week's exit in the semi-finals of the Super Cup and means Real Madrid have once again failed in the knockout competition.
Bilbao striker Raul Garcia scored a brace to give the Basque side a well-deserved, and surprising win, which was only their second game under the new coach Marcelino Garcia Toral.
After a goalless first half, Casemiro opened the scoring on behalf of Real Madrid with a 57th-minute header from Marco Asensio's cross.
First half goals from Karim Benzema and Luka Modric put Real Madrid men ahead against Eibar before the teams walked into the dressing room at the half-time.
The 2-0 win over Moenchengladbach is sure to bring calm at Santiago Bernabeu which has been a palace of panic this season with Real Madrid not playing at their usuar brilliance.
