The Clasico sets Spain on fire
In Spain, we are on D-2 before the long-awaited Clasico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. The clash between the two sworn enemies is already making the front page of the entire Spanish press. “ Lamine warms up the Clasico », the newspaper plasters Sport. The Catalan media launches hostilities by comparing the two stars Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. If Yamal has not yet regained his level from last season and Mbappé is having a crazy start to the season, the Spaniard has an advantage. Of the 8 confrontations between the two men, the Spaniard emerged victorious 7 times. For the Spanish press, it will certainly be a spectacular duel, already a duel for the Ballon d'Or. Mundo Deportivo talks about the Lamine Classic. The point of view of the Madrid press on Sunday's Clasico. For the newspaper Marcathe BMV, Bellingham, Mbappé, Vinicius, is ready for the shock. The match against Juventus allowed Bellingham to regain confidence. With Mbappé on fire since the start of the season and a rediscovered Vinicius, the Madrilenians are confident. The newspaper A.S. however, raises some unknowns. If there is no doubt about the players in attack, Xabi Alonso must still think about the ideal midfielder to line up. The Spanish coach will also have to take into account the Raphinha factor as explained in the newspaper A.S.. The Brazilian is expected to receive the green light this Saturday before traveling to Madrid with the team.
Liverpool activates new track
In the Daily Mailwe are talking about a new track for the winter transfer window for Arne Slot's men. Obviously, the management intends to stay on the line of conduct of the summer transfer window, namely to spend without counting. According to the tabloid, Liverpool are among the clubs closely monitoring Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo. The English club are, however, said to be extremely reluctant to consider a sale of Semenyo in January, with any transfer likely to be planned for next summer. The Cherries do not necessarily need money after a record transfer window in terms of sales (€238 million) with the departures of Kerkez, Huijsen and Zabarnyi. In this sense, Bournemouth demands at least €86 million for Semenyo.
At Benfica, we must choose a new president
SL Benfica is in election mode. The newspaper In Bola talks about final attack on its front page, this Saturday the candidate who will lead the destiny of the Eagles will be designated for the next four years. Who will succeed Rui Costa, currently interim president after the dismissal of Luis Felipe Vieira, suspected of fraud and arrested last July? Two candidates will advance to the second round which will take place on November 8. In the meantime, the six presidential candidates exchanged views during a televised debate which lasted nearly 4 hours, as relayed Record. In the country, we are pleased with the smooth running of this exercise, which is complicated to say the least. The six candidates debated with respect, which is rare enough to underline it. As expected, Rui Costa was the most targeted, but he kept his cool, did not hesitate to address the issues and demonstrated a good knowledge of the subjects. He emerged victorious according to the Portuguese press.
