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 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur: 5 Talking Points”
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3 reasons Raphael Varane is right to stay at Real Madrid
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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Reports: Zidane’s Real Madrid return sees them reignite Sadio Mane interest
According to recent reports, Real manager Zinedine Zidane has instructed club officials to do what it takes to sign Liverpool forward Sadio Mane this summer.
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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.
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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 1-1 Athletic Bilbao: Player Ratings”
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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Real Madrid 3-1 PSG: Ronaldo steals the show as wasteful PSG rue their luck
In what could’ve been this season’s UEFA Champions League final, Real Madrid ran out 3-1 winners over PSG after a spirited second-half display. Marcelo and a Cristiano Ronaldo brace ensured the hosts travel to Paris in a fortnight with a two-goal advantage, but it arguably should have been a completely different story had Unai Emery’s men taken more of their goalscoring opportunities on the evening.
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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.
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Analysis: Achraf Hakimi – Real Madrid’s encouraging teenage fullback
Achraf Hakimi turns 19 in a few weeks time, and the Madrid-born Morocco international has been called upon at a time of need for Real. Already, it appears he’s up to the challenge with right-back Dani Carvajal sidelined indefinitely after a heart condition was recently discovered.
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Marco Asensio’s new Real Madrid deal causes justifiable unrest
Marco Asensio recently signed a lucrative new deal at Real Madrid. It has since emerged that Toni Kroos is unhappy about the youngster’s vast increase in weekly wages. He has a right to feel disgruntled and here’s why.
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