Champions League: Madrid drop to play-offs, five English clubs move into round of 16
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Real Madrid were defeated in Lisbon by Benfica to finish ninth and will have to face a play-off to reach the last 16 of the Champions League against Benfica or Bodo/Glimt. Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin’s sensational 98th-minute header earned Benfica a place in the knockout phase play-offs. The Eagles looked set […]
No let-up for Arbeloa and Real Madrid as La Liga enters second half
Madrid, Jan 15 (IANS) Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has little time to reflect in the wake of Wednesday’s disastrous Copa del Rey exit away to second division Albacete as his side takes on Levante in La Liga’s 20th round. Real Madrid go into the second half of the season with a new coach and […]
Barcelona derby and no Mbappe for Real Madrid as La Liga returns for New Year
Madrid, Jan 1 (IANS) La Liga returns to action after a one-week Christmas hiatus this weekend with a full round of matches, which come ahead of the Spanish Supercup between Athletic Club Bilbao, Atletico Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Real Madrid to be played in Saudi Arabia the following week. The round of games gets underway […]
Football transfer watch: Liverpool beats Real Madrid in the race to sign the ‘new Vinicius’: Report
Madrid, Dec 25 (IANS) England champions Liverpool have beaten Real Madrid in the race to sign a young South American footballer named Gabriel Mec, who is touted to be the ‘new Vinicius’, according to a new report in the Brazilian media. According to reports, Liverpool are on the verge of sealing the services of Mec […]
Football: Alexander-Arnold’s problems continue with serious hamstring injury, setback for Real Madrid
Madrid, Dec 4 (IANS) Trent Alexander-Arnold’s injury-hit start to his Real Madrid career continues with the club confirming he suffered a serious hamstring injury during Wednesday night’s 3-0 win away to Athletic Club. “Following tests carried out today on our player Trent Alexander-Arnold by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a […]
La Liga: Real Madrid’s non-stop fixture list gives Barca, Atletico hope on Matchday 24
Madrid, Feb 13 (IANS) Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona are both looking to capitalise on Real Madrid’s jam-packed fixture schedule to maintain pressure in the La Liga title race this weekend. While Atletico and Barca enjoyed a week free of midweek matches, Real Madrid endured a draining Champions League clash against Manchester City on Tuesday […]
Real Madrid preparing for ‘emergency’ with injuries to Rudiger and Alaba, says Ancelotti
Madrid, Feb 4 (IANS) Carlos Ancelotti has labelled the injuries to Real Madrid defenders David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger as an ‘emergency’ ahead of their upcoming difficult fixture schedule. David Alaba, who recently returned from injury, has been diagnosed with an adductor injury in his left leg which will rule him out for a few […]
Champions League: Real Madrid in strong position against Leipzig in quarters clash
Madrid, March 6 (IANS) Spanish giants Real Madrid are the clear favourites to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Champions League when they entertain RB Leipzig on Wednesday. Carlo Ancelotti’s side took a 1-0 first-leg lead into the match after Brahim Diaz’s goal in Germany three weeks ago. That game saw a Leipzig goal ruled out for a controversial offside in the first half.
