However, Rodrygo pulled one back with 10 minutes left to force extra time before Benzema netted to give Real an incredible 5-4 aggregate victory.
It wouldn't go in in the first half - it could have been 4-0 or 5-0 but we knew that if we kept pushing at some point they would go in. Hayes, speaking to the BBC, quipped back: Zero chance of celebration!
Asked by Sky Sports if he would jump at the chance to manage United, Rooney said: “Of course I would. At the minute obviously my focus is on Derby County and staying up [in the Championship], but Manchester United and Everton are the two clubs that are very close to me.
I just can't see how they force their way in. Too many points really when they've got Man Utd, Everton, Leeds and Leicester to play.
Insigne was cool and calm when stepping up against Rui Patricio. The keeper went the right way, but the shot was incredibly precise, hitting the inside netting, and giving Napoli the lead.
The days when they secured a top 10 spot in four of their first five seasons after promotion back to the top flight in 2011/12 had seemed a world away for so long.
“I am grateful for this opportunity to reunite with Bruce Arena and look forward to getting to work with my team-mates immediately.”
De Gea's excellent save from Alexander-Arnold's long-range effort kept the score down, then sub Edinson Cavani hit the bar from close range for the hosts, before the nightmare finally ended for United.
Erik ten Hag is also among the favourites for the job, and his work at Ajax has won the admiration of Rangnick.
Beth England was brought on by Hayes and saw an effort blocked by Peyraud-Magnin in the 80th minute.
But 64 minutes is a long time to resist a side that had rattled in 57 goals across 27 league matches. Dundee's lead evaporated after only eight.
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Jordan Nobbs has been recalled to the England Women squad for November's World Cup qualifiers, while Leah Williamson and Lucy Staniforth have missed out.
St Johnstone and St Mirren played out a goalless stalemate of few chances at McDiarmid Park. St Johnstone finished the game with 10 men after Chris Kane was sent off for a second booking.
US President Joe Biden last night warned Mr Putin’s move was the “beginning of a Russian invasion” and there are concerns of a full-scale attack.
We were able to show him a clear sporting perspective for his further development, which convinced him.
Los Azulones punished a poor defensive mistake from Eder Militao to score the only goal of the game in the 9th minute, with Unal pouncing on the ball before finishing well past Thibaut Courtois to score his sixth goal in nine games.
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In terms of the club we know where we should be, but we're just taking it game by game to see where we end up. Confident in his ability, and on the right trajectory.
The Norwegian was adamant that the club are close to achieving success after he was asked if he was still the right man to lead the team.
With Burnley having scored just two goals in their last five league matches, odds of 11/10 (2.10) seem generous on Arsenal winning to nil for their fifth home game in six in the league.
Behind those two, the competition is just as fierce. Away from Manchester, City have also invested in a number of exciting right-backs.
City racked up the chances with remarkable frequency. Another followed just five minutes later after a De Bruyne shot was deflected for a corner.
Cash’s runs put Norwich on the back foot and drew their central players out of position, giving Villa width on the counter-attack and opening things up elsewhere. Likewise, he showed excellent vision with his ball up to Chukwuemeka who, in turn, killed the game.
The World Cup winner has been deployed across Mauricio Pochettino’s front three this season, but is at his most effective when operating down the middle or from the left.
We have reluctantly taken this step but we have many players currently unavailable across our squad as a result of Covid, injuries and players away with their countries at Afcon.
The shirt Diego Maradona wore when he scored the 'Hand of God' goal and much vaunted 'goal of the century' for Argentina against England at the 1986 World Cup has sold for a record £7.1m.
Burnley's next game is against Everton on Wednesday, also live on Sky Sports. After the international break you never know what is going to happen, said Guardiola.
Ederson was quick to react to a Jan Bednarek header from close range before Armando Broja headed against the post following another dangerous James Ward-Prowse corner.
Leicester have had a difficult season, playing Thursday-Sunday for most of it because of their European involvement, but they have only just dropped out of the top half of the table.
Vlahovic's athleticism means he is well-suited to playing on the counter-attack as well as fulfilling the role of a target man - his actions by zone map shows his tendency to drop deep in search of possession - but those who know him best consider his mental qualities to be most crucial.
It was a video to me saying 'good luck in the final and he wishes me all the best' so that was very nice.
“With the amount of games we’re having, there’s not enough room,” Arteta said, when quizzed on Pepe’s lack of involvement during the first half of the season.
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Banners and flags were flown in an impressive pre-match showing. And for an hour, Newcastle responded in kind.
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PSG talisman and Brazil international Neymar is also signed to Puma, and made contact with Beckham after seeing the teenager join their ranks.
Well, while Klopp claimed it was all down to his wife, Ulla, giving the move her blessing, which will no doubt have played an important part in his decision, it will mainly be down to this extraordinary team he has now built at Liverpool and the trophies they could yet still win.
Given this frustrating experience, and with a World Cup coming up later this year, Ansu has reason to consider avoiding going under the knife again.
All SPFL clubs are undergoing daily testing of staff and players under tighter protocols aimed at subduing the spread of Covid-19.
That would allow Edinson Cavani in, too. He could soon be on his way to Barcelona where he is reportedly wanted by Xavi Hernandez to replace the ailing Sergio Aguero. There are, then, no concerns about managing his long-term physical fitness, and he is no fool in front of goal.
Going into the game, the visitors sat at the foot of the table, with just four points. The fans standing in the famed Yellow Wall must’ve thought three points was a formality, but they were wrong.
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West Ham's home games this calendar year average just over three goals a game and there were nine scored in total over the two meetings between the Hammers and Tottenham last season.
