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Real Madrid continued to cling to the coat-tails of city rivals Atlético in the La Liga title race after winning 2-0 at home against Valencia . First-half goals from Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos won the game as Zinedine Zidane’s team moved above Barcelona and into second place in the table, five points behind leaders Atlético, who have two games in hand. There was a nervous early moment from Jaume Doménech when the Valencia goalkeeper misjudged Casemiro’s long-range shot, diving past the ball before having to desperately flick out a leg to divert it over the crossbar. Doménech was beaten two minutes later when Madrid took the lead. Benzema drifted beyond Thierry Correia before whipping a low shot into the bottom corner of the net from just outside the box. Benzema would have had a second goal after half an hour had it not been for a brilliant saving block by Gabriel. Doménech beat away a 25-yard effort by Luka Modric as the hosts searched for a second goal, which arrived … [Read more...] about European roundup: Real Madrid defeat Valencia to move second in La Liga

MADRID Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is “pleased” with the team ’s performance against Valencia and said that his side caused their opponents a lot of problems. Real Madrid secured a 2-0 win over Valencia in the La Liga here on Sunday. This was Real Madrid’s third consecutive victory and Zidane wants his team to maintain this run of form. “We’re going to carry on with what we’re doing. We’re not going to be looking at the others. We’re on a good run and we want to keep going because it’s very important. Everyone defended very well without the ball and when it came to creating and using the ball, we caused them a lot of problems in the first half and created some very good chances,” the club’s official website quoted Zidane as saying. “We have to keep going. The improvement is obvious because we believe in what we’re doing. During a season you sometimes have problems and you have to overcome them. We’re doing that and we have to keep going because … [Read more...] about Zidane ‘pleased’ with Real Madrid’s win over Valencia

VALENCIA (CBSLA) — Your next trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain may look a little different. The amusement park has been closed since last month , but the CEO of Six Flags said the company is working on a health and safety plan for reopening. RELATED: COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue Steady Decline In IE, Ventura County The plan will include face masks, temperature checks, and constant sanitation. A limit on the number of riders allowed in line for a ride will also be enforced. RELATED: 'He Killed My Brother': Family Of Man Fatally Shot In Sherman Oaks Hopes Justice Will Be Served Six Flags Magic Mountain plans to reopen in mid-May or “as soon as possible thereafter.” pic.twitter.com/FbSfyXxBgy — Six Flags Magic Mountain (@SFMagicMountain) March 30, 2020 MORE: Aunt Jemima Brand Gets A New Name: Pearl Milling Company … [Read more...] about Six Flags Magic Mountain Makes Plans For Reopening Including Face Masks And Temperature Checks

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Barely old enough to drive, Edison Azcona, Felipe Valencia, and Ian Fray are at the wheel of a new chapter for Inter Miami. These three teenagers were the first to jump from the academy to the first team. Ian, 18, Edison, 17, and Felipe, 15, have all had success at the United Soccer League level with Fort Lauderdale CF. RELATED: Inter Miami CF Signs Winger Josh Penn To First Team Contract Felipe is making history as the youngest goalscorer ever in the league. Now, the trio hopes to rewrite the headlines in Major League Soccer. “It’s been really exciting and seeing Pipe (Felipe) and Ian come up with me too. I feel more comfortable and it makes me happy that we were able to go up the ranks,” said Azcona. “It would be different if it was only one of us. We wouldn’t be able to be so comfortable and rely on each other if we need help.” On January 22nd, when Inter Miami was welcoming in new head coach Phil Neville, CBS4’s Mike Cugno asked David Beckham how … [Read more...] about Inter Miami CF’s Newest, Youngest Talents Ready, Eager To Contribute

Images from Sunday's action in La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1. IMAGE: Toni Kroos celebrates with teammates after scoring Real Madrid's second goal in the La Liga match against Valencia, at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano, in Madrid, on Sunday. Photograph: Sergio Perez/Reuters Real Madrid's Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos were on target in the first half as the hosts easily beat listless Valencia 2-0 on Sunday to make it three wins in a row in La Liga. Benzema got Zinedine Zidane's side off to a strong start in the 12th minute when he collected a pass from Kroos on the edge of the area and had enough time and space to pick his spot and fire into the far bottom corner. Kroos, who missed Tuesday's 2-0 home win over Getafe through suspension, doubled their lead shortly before halftime, finishing off a flowing move by driving a first-time shot low into the net from the edge of the area. The victory took Real back into second place on 49 points, five behind leaders Atletico Madrid … [Read more...] about PICS: Easy for Real Madrid; Roma go above Juventus