La Liga News: Real Madrid worried about Ronaldo plan, Barcelona star Messi in Neymar claim
LA LIGA news is coming thick and fast with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid all going about their business. Express Sport brings you all the latest.
Real Madrid are reportedly worried about Cristiano Ronaldo’s plan to match the exploits of Barcelona star Lionel Messi.
Messi has already scored 12 goals from eight goals across all competitions.
Ronaldo, meanwhile, made his return in Los Blancos’ La Liga clash with Real Betis last night.
And Spanish outlet Diario Gol claims the Portugal international wants to match Messi’s terrific performances as the first opportunity.
But Real are concerned it could see him become selfish and harm their hopes of domestic and European glory in the process.
Barcelona star Lionel Messi privately thinks the club are better off without Neymar.
Diario Gol say the Argentina international clashed with his South American former team-mate while at the Nou Camp.
He was supposedly aware of how much being the main man meant to Neymar.
And, consequently, he sympathises with Edinson Cavani over at PSG.
The striker and Neymar were involved in an on-pitch row at the weekend, with the Brazilian desperate to take over penalty and free-kick duties.
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La Liga News: Real Madrid are worried about Cristiano Ronaldo's Lionel Messi obsession
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La Liga News: Barcelona star Lionel Messi knew Neymar would cause problems at PSG
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Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone thinks the La Liga side are benefitting from having so many options at their disposal.
"It [having a deeper squad] has improved the level of competition within the team," Simeone said. "Lucas [Hernandez], Thomas, Gaitan, Vietto – they have all raised their game.
"We have always thought that having more competition would give us the possibility to choose the players which are best suited to each game.
"That's what every coach wants and for now that's what we're trying at the moment. There are so many games to play and the competition has risen our level. That will improve the team in the future, I hope.
"The team has already grown in terms of their football in the last few games, with the exception of against Malaga, which had many nuances around emotion and anxiety.
"But the team is getting better with offensive combinations. We are creating goal situations, we are making a good start to the season."