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Ancelotti Jokes With Valverde After Real Madrid Star’s Hat-Trick Against Manchester City

Carlo Ancelotti
March 2026

Carlo Ancelotti revealed he sent Federico Valverde a playful message after the midfielder’s hat-trick against Manchester City. Valverde’s three first-half goals put Real Madrid in a commanding position and underlined his growing importance in a more advanced attacking role. Speaking after the match, Ancelotti said he joked that it was a shame Valverde did not have a Brazilian passport. The comment followed a stunning display in which the Real Madrid captain scored his first career hat-trick after going 26 European appearances without a goal.

Guardiola Explains Why Manchester City Cancelled Training Before Real Madrid Decider

Pep Guardiola
March 2026

Pep Guardiola said fatigue and modern football demands were behind his decision to cancel Manchester City’s training session the day before facing Real Madrid. The manager made the unusual call despite City needing a huge comeback after losing the first leg 3-0. Guardiola pointed to late-night travel from Madrid and the weekend draw at West Ham as key reasons for giving players extra rest. He also argued that training no longer improves much at this stage of the season, noting City had done the same before wins over Borussia Dortmund and Fulham.

Guardiola Admits Bad Selection After Manchester City Drop Points at West Ham

Pep Guardiola
March 2026

Pep Guardiola admitted he got his selection wrong after Manchester City were held by West Ham, a result that left them nine points off the league leaders. The manager said the starting setup lacked balance and accepted criticism over leaving Rayan Cherki on the bench. City started with Antoine Semenyo and Omar Marmoush supporting Erling Haaland, but the attack failed to find rhythm or enough creativity. After Cherki, Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku entered, City improved, and Guardiola later said his fear of losing stability had led to the wrong call.

Guardiola Ends Long Wait With Premier League Manager of the Month Award

Pep Guardiola
March 2026

Pep Guardiola has won the Premier League Manager of the Month award for the first time since December 2021, ending an unexpected four-year gap. The latest honour is his 12th overall and moves him clear in third place on the competition’s all-time list. Guardiola earned the award after guiding Manchester City through a strong February run that delivered 13 points from the final four league matches. Victories over Liverpool, Fulham, Newcastle and Leeds kept City firmly in the title race and helped him beat rivals including Michael Carrick and Arne Slot.

Mbappe Ruled Out of Elche Match but On Track for Manchester City Return

Kylian Mbappe
March 2026

Kylian Mbappe will miss Real Madrid’s league match against Elche as the club continues to manage his recovery carefully. Despite sitting out again domestically, the forward is expected to be ready for the upcoming Champions League meeting with Manchester City. Arbeloa said Mbappe is improving daily and following a recovery plan that prioritises full readiness over a rushed comeback. Real Madrid’s staff have chosen not to risk him in La Liga, aiming instead to have him fit enough to travel and feature in Manchester.

Arbeloa Hails Valverde as Real Madrid Benchmark After Hat-Trick Sinks Manchester City

Fede Valverde
March 2026

Alvaro Arbeloa praised Fede Valverde as the benchmark for what a Real Madrid player should be after the midfielder scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Manchester City. The coach said Valverde’s display set the standard after recent criticism of the team. Valverde struck three times in 22 minutes as Madrid overwhelmed City by cutting passing lanes and attacking space at the right moments. Arbeloa also highlighted the Bernabeu’s support for Vinicius Junior after a missed penalty and confirmed Ferland Mendy suffered an injury during the match.

Pep Jokes About Mbappe’s Paris Trip Before Manchester City Clash With Real Madrid

Pep Guardiola
March 2026

Pep Guardiola reacted with amusement when asked about Kylian Mbappe’s reported trip to Paris during injury recovery, where the Real Madrid forward was also seen with Ester Exposito. The Manchester City manager turned the gossip-filled question into a light moment before a major European tie. Guardiola first questioned why Mbappe’s travel plans were relevant to his press conference, then added a playful remark about reports saying the forward was not alone. The exchange drew laughs and added more attention to speculation surrounding Mbappe’s off-field movements before facing City.

Jack Grealish posts rehab update after season-ending foot surgery

Jack Grealish
March 2026

Grealish shared an update showing he is working back from a season-ending stress fracture that required surgery. He posted rehab images (boot, scooter, gym work) and wrote he is “working hard” to return “better and stronger,” with supportive replies from players including James Maddison, Nathan Ake, and Oleksandr Zinchenko.

Real Madrid cool interest in Rodri as midfield shortlist changes

Rodri
March 2026

Reports say Madrid have stepped back from pursuing Rodri despite wanting midfield reinforcements. Rodri’s City contract runs to 2027 and City want an extension, but AS reports he is not currently in Madrid’s plans. The wider backdrop is uncertainty around Guardiola’s long-term future, influencing player planning at City.

Manchester City rally past Newcastle to reach FA Cup quarter-finals

Manchester City
March 2026

City won 3-1 after falling behind, booking a quarter-final place. Harvey Barnes scored first for Newcastle. Savinho equalised before half-time, then Marmoush struck twice in the second half to turn it into a controlled comeback. Howe said Newcastle could not sustain their early energy as City raised their level.

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