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3 reasons Raphael Varane is right to stay at Real Madrid

Varane is one of the world's best defenders and despite Real's poor season, is committed to the cause

After revealing he’d stay at Real despite speculation on his future, I take a look at three reasons why World Cup winner Raphael Varane is right with his latest decision to remain in Madrid… 
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Real Madrid 1-4 AFC Ajax: 5 Hits and Flops

Asensio reacts as Ajax stunned Real at the Bernabeu, knocking out the defending champions in style

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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Barcelona 5-1 Real Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops

Barcelona players celebrate Suarez's hat-trick during their 5-1 thrashing over Real Madrid

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 “Barcelona 5-1 Real Madrid: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Wales 1-4 Spain: 5 Hits and Flops

Spain players celebrate during a dominant display against Wales

There was certainly a gulf in class on display at the Principality Stadium, as Luis Enrique’s Spain side cruised to a 4-1 victory over Wales on Thursday evening. It proved a useful warm-up fixture ahead of their UEFA Nations League game against England in midweek, though the visitors were keen to rotate their squad. Continue reading “Wales 1-4 Spain: 5 Hits and Flops”

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Portugal 3-3 Spain: Ronaldo hat-trick, Costa brace in World Cup classic

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) celebrates his goal which made it (3,3) Russia World Cup match between Portugal vs Spanish at the Olympic Stadium of Sochi stadium in Sochi, Russia,…

It took only four minutes for Cristiano Ronaldo to open his goalscoring account at this year’s World Cup – from the penalty spot – during an enthralling affair as two European heavyweights went head-to-head in their maiden Group B clash.

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Bayern Munich 1-2 Real Madrid: Hosts rue missed chances as Los Blancos draw first blood

25 April 2018, Germany, Munich: Soccer, Champions League, knockout round, semi-final, first-leg, Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid. Madrid's Marco Asensio (behind) celebrating the…

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 “Bayern Munich 1-2 Real Madrid: Hosts rue missed chances as Los Blancos draw first blood”

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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…

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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.

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