Essayer OR - Gratuit

Vinicius misses penalty as Real lose to Valencia

Gulf Today

|

April 06, 2025

Vinicius Junior missed a penalty and Real Madrid conceded an injury-time goal in a stunning 2-1 home loss to Valencia as the defending champion stumbled in the La Liga title race on Saturday.

Vinicius misses penalty as Real lose to Valencia

Hugo Duro came off Valencia's bench and headed home the winner that silenced Santiago Bernabeu Stadium deep in stoppage time.

Goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili saved Vinícius' early penalty and moments later Mouctar Diakhaby headed the visitors in front in the 17th minute.

Vinícius scored from close range to equalize in the 50th, but Mamardashvili and the defense held on until Duro struck and gave Valencia its first away win of the season.

Barcelona, leading Madrid by three points, could capitalize on its closest rival's stumble when it hosts Real Betis later Saturday.

Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti defended his team's effort, even saying that Madrid "deserved" to win the game and Vinícius' penalty was one of the match's "details that doomed us."

PLUS D'HISTOIRES DE Gulf Today

Gulf Today

Gulf Today

McIlroy soars to top of leaderboard after Dubai Invitational first round

DUBAI The World Number Two made a rapid start with seven birdies and a bogey after ten holes to send a daunting message to the rest of the field as he led by three shots at six under par

time to read

2 mins

January 16, 2026

Gulf Today

Gulf Today

Top Hamas figure reported killed in Israeli strike

Two Israeli airstrikes killed five people in Deir Al Balah in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, local health authorities said, and Palestinian media reported that one of those killed was a senior figure in the armed wing of Hamas.

time to read

1 mins

January 16, 2026

Gulf Today

Gulf Today

New interactive experience a major attraction for babies in Chicago

The doldrums of January can be tough, leaving us feeling trapped inside for weeks on end.

time to read

5 mins

January 16, 2026

Gulf Today

Sharjah Asset Management launches 2026-28 plan

Sharjah Asset Management (SAM), the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, has launched its new strategy for 2026-2028, aimed at supporting the emirate's economic and social development and strengthening SAM's role in sustainable growth and responsible investment.

time to read

1 min

January 16, 2026

Gulf Today

Gulf Today

Error-strewn Keys crashes out to Mboko; Stephens beats Bronzetti in warm-up

An erratic Madison Keys struck nearly 50 unforced errors Thursday as the Australian Open champion crashed out of her final warm-up for this year’s opening Grand Slam to teenager Victoria Mboko.

time to read

1 mins

January 16, 2026

Gulf Today

Federer revisits Happy Slam and holds court with diplomatic replies

On his much belated farewell tour to the tournament he first described as the “Happy Slam,\" Roger Federer has held court on contemporary tennis.

time to read

2 mins

January 16, 2026

Gulf Today

Spurs rope in Gallagher from Atleti for a sum of $46.6 million

Tottenham signed England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth a reported £34.7 million ($46.6 million) on Wednesday.

time to read

1 mins

January 16, 2026

Gulf Today

Publish deletions in draft electoral roll, ECI told

The Supreme Court of India has issued a directive to electoral authorities, mandating the publication of the names of individuals excluded from the draft electoral rolls in Kerala.

time to read

1 mins

January 16, 2026

Gulf Today

Gulf Today

And just like that, did Carrie Bradshaw just kill off brand?

And just like that... another Carrie Bradshaw relationship came to an end.

time to read

2 mins

January 16, 2026

Gulf Today

World Bank sees Egypt's economy to grow 4.8%

The World Bank has forecast an improvement in Egypt's economic growth in the coming period, supported by stronger exports and a recovery in economic activity.

time to read

1 min

January 16, 2026

Listen

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size