Their fate has been decided. All three have qualified with no issues. But after Monday’s last-16 draw, which of the La Liga powerhouses has the strongest case to go all the way this season? Continue reading
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Real Madrid vs Levante: Real predicted line-up, injury news, suspensions and more
Real Madrid remain unbeaten in their the new La Liga campaign, with one win and two draws. However, with a bullish Levante heading to the Bernabeu this afternoon Zinedine Zidane will demand they return to winning ways with one eye on their return to Champions League action in midweek, despite having further injury worries. Continue reading
Real Madrid 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur: 5 Talking Points
Here’s a look at five talking points, as Tottenham were deserved 1-0 winners over Real Madrid to book their place in tomorrow’s Audi Cup Final… Continue reading
Real Madrid 1-4 AFC Ajax: 5 Hits and Flops
Champions League holders Real Madrid were knocked out in stunning fashion, after a 4-1 home defeat by Ajax. Which players excelled while others faltered though?
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England 2-1 Croatia: 5 Hits and Flops
England battled hard and recovered from 1-0 down to seal their Nations League semi-final place – but who struggled while others impressed at Wembley?
World Cup 2018: 5 best players from the group stage
Since the World Cup began, it has been seen as the perfect platform for players to elevate their respective levels, attracting interest from the world’s best sides while placing their names in history forever.
Croatia 2-0 Nigeria: Player ratings as Modric and co cruise to opening victory
Croatia made light work of Nigeria with a comfortable 2-0 victory ensuring Zlatko Dalic’s side began this year’s World Cup with a much-needed win. With difficult tests to come against Argentina and Iceland to finish Group D, it was important that they got off to a positive start.
Why Real Madrid and Mateo Kovacic face big decisions
In August 2015, Real Madrid made a surprise move to sign Inter Milan midfielder Mateo Kovacic for £25 million. There wasn’t much fanfare surrounding Kovacic’s arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu, despite many other European sides monitoring his progress in Italy. The Croatia international had thrived at Inter. He became a key player, racking up 97 appearances for the Nerazzurri, all before turning 21.
Kovacic turns 24 on Sunday. Despite achieving success at Madrid, he will be disappointed with his lack of playing time. He’s made 18 La Liga appearances and six more in the Champions League this season. Combined, however, it amounts to just over 1,050 first-team minutes.
Real Madrid 1-1 Athletic Bilbao: Player Ratings
There was late drama at the Bernabeú as the points were shared in a tense encounter, but how did the players individually fare? Continue reading
Real Madrid 0-3 Barcelona: Messi sparkles as Barça go eleven points clear
Lionel Messi once again proved why he’s already been lauded as the world’s best ever player with a superb individual display to help Barcelona to a comfortable 3-0 away win over rivals Real Madrid away from home. Luis Suárez and substitute Aleix Vidal were also on the scoresheet, as the defending champions were humbled at home just days before Christmas.
