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Alex Kirkland

@alexkirkland.bsky.social

Madrid correspondent, ESPN. Producer, TSFP. Arsenal fan.

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Barcelona-Real Madrid: Why this is the most important ClΓ‘sico in years El ClΓ‘sico is always huge, but with Barcelona and Real Madrid meeting so late in the season with a title still on the line, this is one for the ages.

A look at tomorrow's huuuuuge clΓ‘sico with @alexkirkland.bsky.social. How we got here, what's at stake & what it all means for Real Madrid and Barcelona (stream LIVE at 10:15 a.m. ET on ESPN+) www.espn.com/soccer/story...

10.05.2025 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Barcelona 3-2 Madrid (AET) in the cup final. Brilliant game covered with @samuelmarsden.bsky.social. Some lovely goals. And maybe, in the second half, a way forward for Real Madrid...

27.04.2025 06:52 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Emirates last night for @espn.com. Special.

09.04.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sevilla v Atleti today for ESPN FC

06.04.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Also talked about the LALIGA title race on this week's Football Reporters Pod. Listen in full here ⬇️
youtu.be/ZJRb7zZvk58?...

26.03.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Who wins LaLiga: AtlΓ©tico, Barcelona or Real Madrid? Title race talking points LaLiga returns with Atleti, BarΓ§a and Madrid all after the title. ESPN's Alex Kirkland, Sam Marsden, Sid Lowe, Graham Hunter answer the key questions.

Who's going to win LALIGA? 10 games left. Three teams in it. And judging by the season so far, more surprises to come...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...

26.03.2025 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Craig Burley PRAISES Lamine Yamal's CLUTCH goal in Spain's win πŸ‘ + Mbappe's performance | ESPN FC
YouTube video by ESPN FC Craig Burley PRAISES Lamine Yamal's CLUTCH goal in Spain's win πŸ‘ + Mbappe's performance | ESPN FC

Talking Spain 3-3 Netherlands on ESPN FC last night
youtu.be/UxrLSLNtzQc?...

24.03.2025 08:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Barcelona ON TOP of LALIGA table πŸ‘€ 'The MOST consistent' team in the league! - Kirkland | ESPN FC
YouTube video by ESPN FC Barcelona ON TOP of LALIGA table πŸ‘€ 'The MOST consistent' team in the league! - Kirkland | ESPN FC

Talking where Atleti 2-4 BarΓ§a leaves the LALIGA title race on ESPN FC last night youtu.be/qBv5ay9v7o0?...

19.03.2025 08:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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More pain for Atleti as BarΓ§a strike pivotal LaLiga title blow AtlΓ©tico Madrid's week went from bad to worse on Sunday, losing at home to title rivals Barcelona just days after their Champions League heartbreak.

Reaction to an absolutely brilliant game at the Metropolitano tonight with @samuelmarsden.bsky.social www.espn.com/soccer/story...

17.03.2025 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So Real Madrid beat Atletico in the Champions League. Again. Somehow. Reaction here
www.espn.com/soccer/story...

13.03.2025 08:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New πŸŽ™οΈ on Patreon

The 30, recapping the weekend's PL action with @philcosta.bsky.social : www.patreon.com/posts/podcas...

Andrea Berta profile pod with @alexkirkland.bsky.social, discussing his time at Atletico Madrid and much more: www.patreon.com/posts/124122...

Instant access just $6 per month

11.03.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico at the BernabΓ©u last night. Reaction here
www.espn.com/soccer/story...

05.03.2025 05:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Real Madrid's season is teetering, and now they face AtlΓ©ti Real Madrid appeared to be in a renaissance in mid-February but now, just two weeks later, their season could be on the line.

Real Madrid v Atletico tonight. Massive game. Madrid looked like they'd sorted themselves out after the City playoff. More questions now, though: www.espn.com/soccer/story...

04.03.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Haaland gets the better of MbappΓ©, but City squander yet another lead The world's two best strikers went head-to-head on Tuesday, and while Erling Haaland bagged a brace, Kylian MbappΓ© walked away with the win.

So that was a lot of fun... Reaction to City 2-3 Madrid here www.espn.com/soccer/story...

11.02.2025 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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After a woeful start at Real Madrid, is Kylian MbappΓ© back? Kylian MbappΓ© is back, right? Kinda? After a wobbly start at Real Madrid, we look at why he struggled, what's behind his improvement, and what we can expect for the rest of the season.

Is Kylian MbappΓ© back? Piece ahead of tonight's Madrid Derby with @rwohan.bsky.social
www.espn.com/soccer/insid...

08.02.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Champions League MD8 reaction: City scrape through, but now face Bayern or Madrid Be it Man City's comeback, DembΓ©lΓ©'s masterclass, or Arsenal watching Watkins, the first-ever final day of a Champions League league phase delivered plenty of drama.

All the talking points from last night's Champions League games here www.espn.com/soccer/story...

30.01.2025 08:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Is Rodrygo the most underrated player in the Champions League? With three LaLiga titles, two Champions Leagues and a goal every two-and-a-half games, Rodrygo deserves far more plaudits than he gets.

Wrote about Rodrygo and how Real Madrid’s forward line means he'll never get enough credit, even in the Champions League, his favourite competition
www.espn.com/soccer/story...

23.01.2025 08:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A football pitch in Jeddah... But not the one where last night's ClΓ‘sico was played. Piece on the Supercopa for ESPN FC
www.espn.com/soccer/story...

13.01.2025 03:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some photos from pitchside at the Supercopa final

13.01.2025 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Real Madrid v Barcelona here tonight, in a ClΓ‘sico that's very hard to call... but we tried to anyway ⬇️
www.espn.com/soccer/story...

12.01.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
El Clasico Preview πŸ† Will Barcelona or Real Madrid win Spanish Supercopa Final? | ESPN FC
YouTube video by ESPN FC El Clasico Preview πŸ† Will Barcelona or Real Madrid win Spanish Supercopa Final? | ESPN FC

Talking today's Supercopa ClΓ‘sico final (and my lost suitcase) on ESPN FC last night
youtu.be/p4yvtQqJ8hA?...

12.01.2025 07:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As Real Madrid and Barcelona waver, AtlΓ©tico are ready to grab LaLiga crown Diego Simeone, his AtlΓ©tico Madrid team and his philosophy are often written off. Each time, they bounce back. Now, they're LaLiga contenders again.

Atleti were top of LALIGA at Christmas. Could they end up champions? We asked the players (and some opponents) what they're getting right this year
www.espn.com/soccer/story...

10.01.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AtlΓ©tico Madrid, not Real, overtake Barcelona on top of LaLiga While Madrid have been chasing down Barca atop LaLiga, it's AtlΓ©tico who are Spain's new leaders. That and more in this edition of Weekend Review.

ESPN's Weekend Review, including SΓΈrloth's title-race tipping goal, LeganΓ©s 2-5 Villarreal, and two rockets from MbappΓ© and Valverde ⬇️
www.espn.com/soccer/story...

23.12.2024 07:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Chris!

22.12.2024 08:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spain, Sevilla legend JesΓΊs Navas retires: 20 years of trophies, records and history From Spain's triumphs at the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2024, to four Europa League titles with Sevilla, JesΓΊs Navas was always there. Now he's retiring.

JesΓΊs Navas is retiring. The only player who links Spain 2010 with Spain 2024, and a record-breaking legend with Sevilla. Wrote about him for ESPN FC ⬇️
www.espn.com/soccer/story...

19.12.2024 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
'NO DOUBT under Ancelotti' πŸ—£οΈ Is he Real Madrid's greatest manager ever? πŸ‘€ | ESPN FC
YouTube video by ESPN FC 'NO DOUBT under Ancelotti' πŸ—£οΈ Is he Real Madrid's greatest manager ever? πŸ‘€ | ESPN FC

Discussing Real Madrid’s Intercontinental Cup win, the season so far and where Carlo Ancelotti ranks among their best ever coaches on ESPN FC last night youtu.be/OxloTS7RuYY?...

19.12.2024 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
πŸ”” ALARM BELLS RINGING πŸ”” Aftermath of Barcelona's loss to Leganes & Lamine Yamal's injury |  ESPN FC
YouTube video by ESPN FC πŸ”” ALARM BELLS RINGING πŸ”” Aftermath of Barcelona's loss to Leganes & Lamine Yamal's injury | ESPN FC

Talking BarΓ§a and the LALIGA title race on ESPN FC last night youtu.be/3lkiFnnDdN0?...

17.12.2024 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
If Kylian Mbappe is working hard, he'll figure his issues out! - Craig Burley | EPSN FC
YouTube video by ESPN FC If Kylian Mbappe is working hard, he'll figure his issues out! - Craig Burley | EPSN FC

Talking Kylian MbappΓ© on ESPN FC last night youtu.be/3zQlJ3p46HI?...

06.12.2024 09:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BarΓ§a let Madrid into title race as MbappΓ©, Bellingham shine Barcelona are stuttering after a strong start to the LaLiga season, allowing Real Madrid to catch up in the title race. That and more in this edition of Weekend Review.

ESPN's Weekend Review, including some absolutely brilliant goals from Antoine Griezmann, Ladislav Krejčí and Kylian Mbappé (check them out if you haven't already!) www.espn.com/soccer/story...

02.12.2024 08:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Never in doubt

01.12.2024 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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