MADRID (Reuters) – Sevilla and Valencia were expected to challenge La Liga heavyweights Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid this season but it is surprise packages Celta Vigo and Villarreal who are hot on their heels. Fourth-placed Celta stayed two points behind Real, who are third, thanks to a 2-0 win at Granada on Sunday […]
MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid closed to within two points of La Liga leaders Barcelona after demolishing nine-man Rayo Vallecano 10-2 on Sunday while Atletico Madrid missed a chance to seize top spot outright by losing 1-0 at Malaga. Gareth Bale landed the first four-goal haul of his career as Real bounced back in style […]
MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid have romped to some massive wins against lowly opponents this season but coach Rafa Benitez and his expensively-assembled squad have still to prove themselves against quality teams. Sunday’s 10-2 demolition of nine-man Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, when Gareth Bale hit four goals for the first time in his career, […]
MADRID (Reuters) – Germany midfielder Toni Kroos is a fundamental player for Real Madrid, coach Rafa Benitez said on Saturday following a period during which the 2014 World Cup winner has looked well short of his best. In his second season in Spain since joining from Bayern Munich, Kroos was an unused substitute in Real’s […]
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Real Madrid’s attacking trident has much potential but under-fire coach Rafa Benitez must harness it more effectively with his team hosting Rayo Vallecano on Sunday having slipped five points off the pace in La Liga. Defeat last weekend by Villarreal cranked up the pressure on Benitez and, apart from a fortunate victory […]
MADRID (Reuters) – Atletico Madrid turned up the heat on champions Barcelona when they fought back to secure a 2-1 win at home to Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Sunday as Real Madrid slipped off the pace with a 1-0 loss at Villarreal. Atletico’s battling victory put them level at the top on 35 […]
MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez criticised his players for a poor first-half performance and a lack of accuracy in front of goal in the second after they suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat at Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday. The loss at the Madrigal, after an early goal by former Real forward […]
MADRID (Reuters) – If Atletico Madrid’s 2013 King’s Cup triumph was a shock and their 2013-14 La Liga title a surprise, few would raise an eyebrow if Diego Simeone’s ruthlessly efficient side were to win another major trophy. Atletico have quietly been going about their business while Spain’s big two, Real Madrid and Barcelona, have […]
The Champions league draw for the Round of 16 are out. Arsenal have been drawn against the current title holders FC Barcelona, while their London rivals Chelsea will face Paris, once again whereas the third English team Manchester City are drawn against Dynamo Kyiv. The runners-up from last year’s competition also have a tough tie ahead […]
Ronaldo didn’t enjoy much of his football while playing as a number 9. Ronaldo was ripped of any free space, and was therefore ineffective most of the times.
MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid striker Gareth Bale missed a rampant attacking display against Malmo but coach Rafa Benitez reaffirmed that he is a vital player for the team as they prepare for a tough La Liga clash against Villarreal on Sunday. The Welshman has struggled for form and fitness this season and he was […]
