Real Madrid extended their La Liga lead to seven points with a gritty 1-0 away win over Athletic Bilbao, courtesy of Sergio Ramos’ second-half penalty. Which players impressed, while others struggled at San Mames in the day’s early kick-off? Continue reading
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Rewind: Ranking Cristiano Ronaldo’s top 5 teammates during his career
Spoiler alert: no Juventus players feature in this list, but it’s one where Cristiano Ronaldo’s former teammates – both at Real Madrid and one from Manchester – make their name and deservedly so, having helped him become the world’s best. Continue reading
Juventus cut player wages, expect more NBA-style trades as result of COVID-19
Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici agrees with the suggestion that more swap deals will emerge out of the COVID-19 outbreak, bringing football and the NBA closer – something that affects Juve directly, given their cashflow issues. Continue reading
Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops as Betis stun Los Blancos in nail-biting finish
Real Betis worked tirelessly, defended well and were clinical during a memorable 2-1 win over La Liga giants Real Madrid, as goals from Sidnei and substitute Cristian Tello stunned Zinedine Zidane’s men at the Benito Villamarín Stadium. Continue reading
Real Madrid 2-2 PSG: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis
Despite Real Madrid’s two-goal cushion with ten minutes to play, PSG recovered the deficit to confirm their fate as Group A winners and salvage a well-earned point, courtesy of goals from Kylian Mbappe and substitute Pablo Sarabia during a memorable Group A clash. Continue reading
Real Madrid 6-0 Galatasaray: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis
Real Madrid have all but secured their place in the Champions League last-16 after a dominant 6-0 win over Turkish giants Galatasaray at the Bernabeu. Rodrgyo’s early double and a Sergio Ramos penalty saw Los Blancos race into a three-goal advantage after the first 15 minutes, allowing them to control the game with ease.
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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
Barcelona 5-1 Real Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops
Barcelona ran riot with an emphatic 5-1 win over their fierce rivals Real Madrid, during an unpredictable El Clasico on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
Report: PSG have €60m bid rejected for Juventus’ Alex Sandro
According to recent reports, Serie A champions Juventus have rejected a €60m (£53.6m) bid from PSG for highly-rated fullback Alex Sandro. Are they prepared to return with an improved offer? Continue reading
Bayern Munich 1-2 Real Madrid: Hosts rue missed chances as Los Blancos draw first blood
Goals from Marcelo and Marco Asensio sealed a crucial away victory for Real Madrid, essentially putting one foot through to next month’s final in Kiev during an action-packed affair at the Allianz Arena. Continue reading
Juventus 0-3 Real Madrid: Analysis as hosts wilt when it matters most
My thoughts on an intriguing clash in Turin, where Real took a commanding step towards this season’s semi-finals at Juventus’ expense. Why Allegri got his selection wrong, Real’s strengths and weaknesses as well as where the hosts must improve to stand a better chance in future…
Juventus 0-3 Real Madrid: Ronaldo runs riot as holders seal big win
Cristiano Ronaldo netted a brace, including a fantastic bicycle kick finish to help fire Real Madrid ever closer towards this season’s Champions League semi-finals after a 3-0 away victory in Turin over ten-man Juventus.