Real Madrid defender Raul Albiol is hoping speculation linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a move away from the Bernabeu proves unfounded. Ronaldo's future with Madrid has been under the spotlight since the Portugal international admitted earlier this season he was "sad" for professional reasons while Spanish newspaper AS on Thursday claimed the £80million man would not be signing a new contr...Full Story »

The Real Madrid man has stood up for the 32-year-old, who has come under the spotlight after injuring Cristiano Ronaldo in Levante's defeat to Los Blancos Raul Albiol has urged the media not to "crucify" David Navarro. The 32-year-old has been at the centre of controversy, following an incident in Levante's 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid, in which the defender injured Cristiano Ronaldo with a str...Full Story »

Defender Raul Albiol is looking to repay the faith Real Madrid have shown in him after signing a long-term contract with the club. Albiol agreed a new deal that will keep him at the Bernabeu until 2017 following an impressive three years after moving from La Liga rivals Valencia for a fee believed to be in the region of 15million euros. He has won the Copa del Rey and La Liga during his time...Full Story »

Real Madrid defender Raul Albiol has ended speculation regarding his future by penning a new two-year contract with the club, keeping him at the Santiago Bernabeu until the end of the 2016-17 season. The Spain international had two years remaining on his current contract with the Liga champions, but after a frustrating season in which he only made a handful of league appearances, the defender...Full Story »

Real Madrid defender Raul Albiol does not believe that there is any risk of Spain buckling under the pressure at Euro 2012, arguing that Vicente Del Bosque's men will actually savour their status as favourites. There is a huge sense of expectancy surrounding the reigning world and European champions, who are bidding to become the first side to win three successive international tournaments. ...Full Story »

Real Madrid defender Raul Albiol has called on his team-mates to take another stride toward a La Liga and Champions League double when they host Valencia on Sunday. The Spanish league leaders booked their place in the semi-finals of Europe's elite competition by completing an 8-2 aggregate victory over APOEL Nicosia in midweek. Jose Mourinho's men now turn their attention back to La Liga act...Full Story »

Real Madrid defender Raul Albiol has called on his team-mates to take another stride toward a La Liga and Champions League double when they host Valencia. The Spanish league leaders booked their place in the semi-finals of Europe's elite competition by completing an 8-2 aggregate victory over APOEL Nicosia in midweek. Jose Mourinho's men now turn their attention back to the Primera Division an...Full Story »

MADRID, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Spain defender Raul Albiol suffered a blow to the face on Sunday during a training session ahead of Tuesday’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Scotland, the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) said. The Real Madrid centre back was taken for a precautionary scan to see whether there had been any bone damage, the RFEF said on their website . The world and European champio...Full Story »

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho was pleased with his side after they crushed Espanyol 4-0 to regain their La Liga momentum. The manager, speaking to his club's official website, lauded the efforts of his men after stumbling in recent weeks. The Portuguese said: "We came out of a negative week with a perfect one. It's important because we're aware of our quality, but this is even more importan...Full Story »

Real Madrid defender Raul Albiol hopes his team can end an important week in style with a win over his former club Valencia when they return to the Mestalla. Albiol was sent off in the 1-1 draw at home to Barcelona in the Primera Division last weekend, causing him to miss Wednesday night's Copa del Rey final victory over Pep Guardiola's side in Valencia. Madrid are now set to face Barca over t...Full Story »