Cristiano Ronaldo faced the facts after the match: "It wasn't our day. We weren't on. The manager has nothing to do with it. He is doing a great job. The fault is on the players, we are the ones that have to improve". "We have to keep our heads up because the league is complicated. The good thing is that this loss has come early. I have a lot of hope for winning something important this year....Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo faced the facts after the match: "It wasn't our day. We weren't on. The manager has nothing to do with it. He is doing a great job. The fault is on the players, we are the ones that have to improve". "We have to keep our heads up because the league is complicated. The good thing is that this loss has come early. I have a lot of hope for winning something important this year....Full Story »

Brazilian striker Diego Costa is on fine form. The rated Atlético forward, who Vicente del Bosque will most likely call upon for the remaining two qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup, scored his eighth league goal by beating Real keeper Diego López in the 9th minute. Costa got behind the Madrid defence and put the ball just inside the left-hand post of Diego López, who was powerl...Full Story »

The Argentine coach believes that his side need to become more consistent despite leading them to a straightforward 2-0 victory over Almeria in La Liga on Saturday Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino had voiced his frustration with his side's lack of control on their matches this season. The Blaugrana kept up their 100 per cent record in La Liga thanks to a 2-0 win over Almeria, with goals from ...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti said about the game: "We conceded an early goal and we lost confidence. The last two games (against Elche and Atletico) were very bad. We need a better attitude, more concentration, a clearer idea of ​​the kind of game we play. This moment is not easy because it is not good to lose a game at home but I have to think things will improve quickly for us". "We are five points behi...Full Story »

As contract negotiations rumble on, the Blaugrana coach is confident a new deal for the midfielder will be concluded soon and says Lionel Messi is benefitting from additional rest Gerardo Martino has described Andres Iniesta as an "emblem" of Barcelona and is confident he will soon sign a new contract. The 29-year-old is yet to agree a new deal as the club attempt to tie him down beyond 2015...Full Story »

One was born in Madeira, 1,500 kilometres from Madrid, the other in Lagarto, Brazil, almost 7,000 kilometres away. Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Costa will be the men to look out for in the coming Madrilenian derby. Both are their clubs' top scorers. Two goal-machines with two different ways of doing their business, but both as deadly as each other's. Ronaldo is a precise placer of the bal...Full Story »

The former Tottenham man is likely to have recovered in time to face an Atletico side boasting a 100 per cent record in La Liga so far this season on Saturday night Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is confident Gareth Bale will be fit to face rivals Atletico this weekend.The former Tottenham man was expected to make his home debut at the Bernabeu against Getafe, but was withdrawn late on with...Full Story »

Barcelona face a defensive crisis ahead of next week's Champions League trip to Celtic after Javier Mascherano was ruled out for "10 to 15 days" with a hamstring injury. The Argentina international suffered the problem in Tuesday night's 4-1 win over Real Sociedad and joins fellow defender Jordi Alba on the sidelines. Alba was also diagnosed with a hamstring tear earlier this month to leave ...Full Story »

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed Pepe was sure his side's controversial injury-time penalty was the correct call following their 2-1 win at Elche. The capital club were awarded the spot-kick with time almost expired when Pepe tangled with Carlos Sanchez as a corner was swung in. Pepe appeared to be equally as culpable as the Elche man for contact which sent both players to the turf...Full Story »