Real Madrid probably wouldn’t have imagined that Karim Benzema’s only natural replacement for Karim Benzema would be a 33-year-old Joselu Mato, and still less that the on-loan Espanyol forward would score a brace to put them into the Champions League final.
Real Madrid striker Joselu Mato dominated the front pages this week for his brace in the Champions League semi-final, seeing Los Blancos to their sixth final in 11 years.
Real Madrid’s Champions League hero Joselu Mato was not giving anything away about his future this summer, two days after securing their passage to the final against Bayern Munich.
Joselu Mato’s 88th and 91st minute goals ensured that Real Madrid booked their place in another Champions League final, defeating Bayern Munich 2-1 on Wednesday night (4-3 on aggregate).
Real Madrid were certainly cutting it fine to mount their comeback against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, and it was an unlikely hero in veteran striker Joselu Mato who got the crucial goals at the death.
Real Madrid booked their place in another Champions League final on Wednesday, having seen off Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate. Two late goals from Joselu Mato ensured a 2-1 victory for Los Blancos at the Santiago Bernabeu, having trailed 1-0 up until the 88th minute.
On Wednesday, Real Madrid booked their place in the Champions League after an incredible late comeback saw off Bayern Munich. Joselu Mato was the hero, as his two goals in the 88th and 91st minutes ensured a 2-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Los Blancos progressing 4-3 on aggregate.
Real Madrid looked destined to exit the Champions League at the semi-final stage for the second successive season, but a remarkable late comeback has ensured that they will be at Wembley Stadium on the 1st of June, as they defeated Bayern Munich 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu, ensuring a 4-3 aggregate victory.
Many in England have been surprised by the links between Manchester United and former Stoke City and Newcastle United forward Joselu Mato, but those in Spain will not be quite so taken aback.
Real Madrid are pausing all transfer activity until June including a decision on veteran striker Joselu Mato. Los Blancos are certain to strengthen in the coming months with the expected arrival of Kylian Mbappe edging closer in the Spanish capital.
Real Madrid forward Joselu Mato has been involved in a legal battle with former club Alaves for several months, relating to a contractual dispute. Yet the court proceedings have not left him in a good light.
Real Madrid striker Joselu Mato probably won’t feature often or in great detail during the end of season chronicles for Los Blancos, but with 13 goals in 42 appearances, the veteran striker has made an important contribution to what seems like an inevitable title run.
Real Madrid forward Joselu Mato has proven an excellent alternative up front this season for Carlo Ancelotti, after they were left short by the exit of Karim Benzema.
Real Madrid forwards don’t often speak highly of Stoke City forwards, but granted they don’t often play for both clubs either. That is the case for Joselu Mato though, who at 33 is about to face Manchester City in the quarter-finals of his first ever Champions League campaign.
Manchester United are looking at potential signings for next season and Joselu Mato is one of the latest names to be linked with a move to Old Trafford.
Manchester United were in Spain recently to hold meetings with a number of agents and clubs to assess their options in the transfer market this summer.
Real Madrid forward Joselu Mato has become the latest to tell teammate Vinicius Junior to improve his behaviour on the pitch. The 33-year-old explained that it was a concern for his colleagues that he could leave them a man down at a crucial point, as was almost the case against RB Leipzig this month.
Spain have released their new kit for the Euro 2024 tournament in Germany, with Adidas revealing the first images of a fresh design for La Roja. Luis de la Fuente is hoping to at least emulate his namesake Luis Enrique, who reached the semi-finals in 2021.
Back in January, Real Madrid striker Joselu Mato spoke in court via video conference after claiming he was owed €275k by former club Alaves. The claim relates to the veteran striker’s contract with the Vitoria-based club during the 2021-22 season, specifically towards the end of that.
Real Madrid’s injury luck continues to be somewhat cursed, as they lost Joselu Mato two days ahead of their clash with Sevilla. The veteran forward, who has the best goals to minutes ratio of any Real Madrid player this season will be out for around three weeks with an ankle problem.
Real Madrid are back at the summit of the La Liga title, having seen off Getafe at the Coliseum, ending the hosts’ 10-month unbeaten streak at their home stadium in the process.
Real Madrid kicked off the defence of their Copa del Rey title defence on Saturday evening with a comfortable 3-1 victory over fourth-tier Arandina. Joselu Mato, Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo got the goals for Los Blancos, but the big story was Arda Guler, who finally made his long-awaited debut for the club.
Real Madrid made it six wins from six Champions League games in Europe, after their 3-2 victory over Union Berlin on Tuesday night. Instrumental in that win was Joselu Mato, whose brace ended up being a match-winning contribution.
Despite Karim Benzema leaving the club to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad, Real Madrid opted against signing a top-level striker. Joselu Mato was the only “9” to arrive, although he was projected to be a replacement for Mariano Diaz, who also left the club at the end of his contract.
The Alabama Crimson Tide was the number one overall seed in last season’s NCAA Tournament. They were a popular championship pick, and rightfully so, but they got upset by eventual national runner-up San Diego State in the Sweet Sixteen.
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