News for 'Barcelona Open'

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 4-2 at home to knock them out of the Copa del Rey

Zverev STUNS Nadal in Madrid Open quarters

Zverev STUNS Nadal in Madrid Open quarters

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Nadal was the favourite and top seed having lifted the Barcelona Open trophy last month but played below par on a sweltering spring day.

Murray pulls out of Barcelona with elbow injury

Murray pulls out of Barcelona with elbow injury

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

World number four Andy Murray pulled out of the Barcelona Open on Tuesday due to an elbow injury.

Barcelona down Atletico at Camp Nou

Barcelona down Atletico at Camp Nou

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The win moved Barcelona up to fourth place on 38 points from 22 games

Safin slips up in Barcelona

Safin slips up in Barcelona

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

The top seed was dumped out of the Barcelona Open by Argentine Jose Acasuso in straight sets.

French Open: Alcaraz cruises; Wawrinka sends Murray packing

French Open: Alcaraz cruises; Wawrinka sends Murray packing

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Carlos Alcaraz made a winning start in his bid to claim a first French Open title

Shocking! Real Madrid booed at Santiago Bernabeu by home fans

Shocking! Real Madrid booed at Santiago Bernabeu by home fans

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said that he understands the club fans booying him and his team in their 5-2 win over Celta Vigo.

Soderling strolls into last eight in Barcelona

Soderling strolls into last eight in Barcelona

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

World No 8 Robin Soderling, the highest-ranked player left in the Barcelona Open after a slew of withdrawals, sprinted into the quarter-finals with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Spain's Feliciano Lopez on Thursday.

Gonzalez, Hewitt knocked out in Barcelona

Gonzalez, Hewitt knocked out in Barcelona

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Fernando Gonzalez's hopes for a successful claycourt season were dented when he suffered a shock 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 second round loss to Spanish qualifier Albert Ramos-Vinolas at the Barcelona Open on Wednesday.

Mbappe fires Real Madrid to victory with stunning hat-trick

Mbappe fires Real Madrid to victory with stunning hat-trick

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Kylian Mbappe bagged his first hat-trick for Real Madrid as the LaLiga champions easily beat bottom-club Real Valladolid 3-0 on Saturday

Nadal storms through in Barcelona

Nadal storms through in Barcelona

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

The Spanish teenager produced another dazzling performance to storm into the Barcelona Open quarter-finals.

French Open: Teen sensation Alcaraz starts off in style

French Open: Teen sensation Alcaraz starts off in style

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz steamrolled past Argentine lucky loser Juan Ignacio Londero 6-4, 6-2, 6-0 to kick off his French Open campaign in solid

What if Messi leaves Barcelona...

What if Messi leaves Barcelona...

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Messi's contract with Barcelona is set to come to an end this season

Nadal to play Ferrer in Barcelona final

Nadal to play Ferrer in Barcelona final

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Top seed Rafa Nadal set up an all-Spanish final against David Ferrer at the Barcelona Open after blasting his way past compatriot Fernando Verdasco 6-0, 6-4 on Saturday.

Below-par Nadal makes Barcelona quarter-finals

Below-par Nadal makes Barcelona quarter-finals

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Rafa Nadal was less than his dominant best on the clay at the Barcelona Open on Thursday but was still good enough to secure a 6-2, 6-3 win over Colombian wildcard Robert Farah and set up a quarter-final clash against Janko Tipsarevic.

Nadal takes Barcelona by storm

Nadal takes Barcelona by storm

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

PIX: Barcelona continue march; Juventus edge Fiorentina

PIX: Barcelona continue march; Juventus edge Fiorentina

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

A first-half strike from Pedri gave Barcelona a 1-0 win over Villareal to extend their lead over Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga to 11 points

Probe launched into racist insults during El Clasico

Probe launched into racist insults during El Clasico

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and LaLiga have taken steps to tackle an increase in racist abuse with measures including partial stadium closures.

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Barcelona extended their LaLiga lead to eight points thanks to second-half goals by Jordi Alba, Gavi and Raphinha that gave them a 3-0 home win against Sevilla

Nadal routs Raonic to close on eighth Barcelona title

Nadal routs Raonic to close on eighth Barcelona title

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Rafa Nadal moved to within one victory of an eighth Barcelona Open title in nine years when he thrashed Canadian fifth seed Milos Raonic 6-4, 6-0 on Saturday to set up a final against fourth-seeded Spanish compatriot Nicolas Almagro.

Nadal ousts Paire in rain-delayed Barcelona match

Nadal ousts Paire in rain-delayed Barcelona match

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Rafa Nadal overcame another hurdle on his way to a possible eighth Barcelona Open title in nine years when he recovered from a poor start to beat Benoit Paire 7-6, 6-2 in their delayed third-round match on Friday.

Soccer PIX: Atletico continue winning run

Soccer PIX: Atletico continue winning run

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Fullback Nahuel Molina lifted a long cross from the right touchline which found the unmarked Sorloth whose header at the far post beat goalkeeper David Soria.

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; Juventus held

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; Juventus held

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Champions Real Madrid earned a 2-0 win in a feisty LaLiga encounter at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday to ensure they stayed in the hunt for the LaLiga title with leaders Barcelona.

Nadal wins fifth straight Barcelona title

Nadal wins fifth straight Barcelona title

Rediff.com26 Apr 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal won his fifth consecutive Barcelona Open title on Sunday with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Spanish compatriot David Ferrer.

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Djokovic's slump, Nadal's injury fuel uncertainty at French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Novak Djokovic's erratic form, Rafael Nadal's fitness woes and untimely injuries to top-ranked youngsters have set up an uncertain French Open men's tournament

Nadal says 2024 French Open may NOT be his last

Nadal says 2024 French Open may NOT be his last

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'I don't want to close 100% the door, because it's a very simple thing...'

Nadal beats Canas to win Barcelona title again

Nadal beats Canas to win Barcelona title again

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Rafael Nadal underlined his status as the king of clay when he beat Guillermo Canas to win the Open for the third consecutive year.

PIX: Barcelona ease past Villarreal; Arsenal sink PSV

PIX: Barcelona ease past Villarreal; Arsenal sink PSV

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Barcelona bounced back from their painful Clasico loss in style as they cruised to a 3-0 home LaLiga win over Villarreal with a brace from Robert Lewandowski on Thursday.

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; PSG held

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; PSG held

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Karim Benzema scored twice in the final few minutes to give Real Madrid a 3-1 win at Espanyol, while Barcelona breezed past Real Valladolid with a comfortable 4-0 LaLiga victory.

PIX: Liverpool grab last-gasp win at PSG; Bayern whip Leverkusen

PIX: Liverpool grab last-gasp win at PSG; Bayern whip Leverkusen

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

A round-up of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg matches.

Champions League PIX: PSG oust Liverpool; Barca, Bayern, Inter in quarters

Champions League PIX: PSG oust Liverpool; Barca, Bayern, Inter in quarters

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

A summary of Tuesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches.

Nadal to face Ferrer in Barcelona final

Nadal to face Ferrer in Barcelona final

Rediff.com25 Apr 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal beat Russian third seed Nikolay Davydenko 6-3, 6-2 in the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open on Saturday to stay on course for a fifth successive title at the Catalan event. In a repeat of last year's final, the Spanish top seed will play compatriot David Ferrer on Sunday after the fourth seed came back from a set down to defeat fifth-seeded Chilean Fernando Gonzalez 2-6, 6-2, 7-6.

500th win puts Nadal in Barcelona final

500th win puts Nadal in Barcelona final

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

World number one Rafa Nadal notched up his 500th career win on Saturday and clinched a place in the Barcelona Open final by beating unseeded Croatian Ivan Dodig 6-3, 6-2.

PIX: Inspired Real Madrid win thriller to reach Spanish Cup final

PIX: Inspired Real Madrid win thriller to reach Spanish Cup final

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Real booked their place in the final when substitute Arda Guler lifted a corner to Ruediger, who headed the equaliser that put Real Madrid through on aggregate.

Nadal begins Barcelona defence on a winning note

Nadal begins Barcelona defence on a winning note

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Rafael Nadal made a smooth start to his bid for a fourth consecutive Barcelona Open title as he powered to a 6-4, 6-2 win over Italy's Potito Starace in the second round on Wednesday.

PIX: Alvarez stars in Atletico win; Napoli rout Empoli

PIX: Alvarez stars in Atletico win; Napoli rout Empoli

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

A summary of Monday's action in LaLiga and Serie A.

Barcelona sack coach Koeman after poor run of results

Barcelona sack coach Koeman after poor run of results

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Barcelona sacked coach Ronald Koeman after Wednesday's 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Rayo Vallecano, the Catalan club said on Wednesday.

MotoGP champ Martin's crash sparks controversy

MotoGP champ Martin's crash sparks controversy

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Aprilia did not say if Martin would be fit for the test in Thailand next week or the season-opening Grand Prix at Thailand's Chang International Circuit from Feb. 28.

Europa: Barcelona held; Rangers outclass Red Star

Europa: Barcelona held; Rangers outclass Red Star

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Barcelona were held to a 0-0 home draw by Galatasaray in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie

PIX: Rice's free-kick double as Arsenal rout Real Madrid

PIX: Rice's free-kick double as Arsenal rout Real Madrid

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

A summary of Tuesday's Champions League first leg quarter-finals between Arsenal and Real Madrid, and Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.