Zinedine Zidane felt Real Madrid produced a complete performance against Atalanta to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in three seasons.Los Blancos were already 1-0 up in the tie from the first leg in Italy and made Atalanta pay for missing early opportunities as they completed a 4-1 aggregate win.Karim Benzema fired Real Madrid in front on the nig...Full Story »

Real Madrid secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-1 win over Atalanta. The LaLiga side had been 1-0 up from the first leg and, after the Italians missed a couple of early chances, Karim Benzema fired them ahead on the night in the 34th minute. A penalty from captain Sergio Ramos on the hour all but ended the tie, with Luis Muriel clipping in a fine free-kick to ...Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane has said he "can't explain" Eden Hazard's latest injury setback but admitted "something is going on" after the forward was ruled out of Real Madrid's Champions League round-of-16 second leg clash with Atalanta. Hazard had made yet another return from injury on Saturday, coming off the bench in the 75th minute of Madrid's 2-1 La Liga win over Elche, but missed training on Monday....Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane is hoping to see Borussia Dortmund teenage sensation Youssoufa Moukoko sign for Real Madrid, according to Don Balon. Dortmund have a knack of collating some of the world’s best talent, with two of the most promising on the planet, Jadon Sancho and Erling Haaland, residing there currently. One who is not yet in that bracket, but you feel as though it’s only a matter ...Full Story »

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane praised the patience of his side after Karim Benzema’s stoppage-time winner secured a 2-1 win over Elche and sent them second in LaLiga.Elche had taken the lead just after the hour when Dani Calvo headed in off the crossbar following a corner.Los Blancos, though, regrouped and equalised through a close-range header from Benzema in the 73rd minute.✍...Full Story »

Karim Benzema scored a late winner to complete a second-half brace as Real Madrid moved up to second in LaLiga with a 2-1 comeback victory at home to struggling Elche.The reigning LaLiga champions tried to stamp their authority early on as Raphael Varane fired Casemiro’s pass over the crossbar in the otherwise relatively-quiet opening exchanges at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano.At the other en...Full Story »

The Frenchman is reluctant to speculate on whether a deal could be put in place, but he remains a big fan of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner Zinedine Zidane is reluctant to be drawn on rumours suggesting that Cristiano Ronaldo could be taken back to Real Madrid from Juventus, but the Blancos boss remains a big fan of the “magnificent” Portuguese. Questions are being asked ...Full Story »

Sergio Ramos - at 34 - believes he still has five years at the top of the game. The Real Madrid captain's future has been much discussed of late, with his contract set to expire on June 30, but he is just focused on how things are going on the pitch. "I am finally back with the team. Now comes the most important [stage of the season] and I would like to help with great performances," Ramos s...Full Story »

Todofichajes claims the Eintracht Frankfurt striker has acquired a large following after some impressive displays this season. Man Utd and Atletico Madrid have joined Arsenal in the race for Andre Silva Credit: Getty Images - Getty Silva, 25, has scored 19 Bundesliga goals in just 22 games after netting 12 while on loan at Eintracht last term. Silva, who has also played for Porto, AC Milan an...Full Story »

There has been a huge debate over Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez's decision not to award Real Madrid a penalty in Sunday's Madrid derby for a potential handball and Atletico Madrid have officially joined the discussion. Emilio Butragueno, Real Madrid's director of institutional relations, criticised the referee's decision to stick with his original call even after looking at the VAR monitor, a...Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane is adamant Real Madrid will “fight until the end” of their LaLiga title defence as they kept the deficit to city rivals Atletico to five points with a 1-1 draw at the Wanda Metropolitano.The Real head coach acknowledged his side were below par in the first half, with Luis Suarez’s deft finish with the outside of his right boot inside the first quarter of an hour...Full Story »

Karim Benzema’s 88th-minute strike helped Real Madrid avoid defeat at city rivals Atletico, who missed the chance to go five points clear atop LaLiga following a 1-1 draw at the Wanda Metropolitano.Luis Suarez put the Atletico ahead inside the first quarter of an hour with a deft finish while the hosts spurned several further chances as they looked to consolidate their position ahead of se...Full Story »

Chelsea have developed an interest in signing Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente, according to Todo Fichajes. It’s a rarity, a player moving from Real Madrid to Atletico Madrid, but in Llorente’s case it proved to be the making of him. Llorente was one of those players where, while undoubtedly talented, you found yourself asking – well, what is he? After Diego Simeone ex...Full Story »

LEEDS have joined Tottenham and AC Milan in the race to sign Lucas Vazquez on a free transfer, according to reports. The Real Madrid winger, 29, is out of contract at the end of the season. Lucas Vazquez is a transfer target for Leeds as he prepares to become a free agent this summer And Sport Witness claim Marcelo Bielsa's side are weighing up an offer for the nine-cap Spain international. ...Full Story »

Aston Villa are expected to be without skipper Jack Grealish for a fourth game.The midfielder is still struggling with a shin injury and is yet to resume full training at Bodymoor Heath so is likely to sit out Saturday’s visit of Wolves.Matt Cash (hamstring), Kortney Hause (foot) and Wesley (knee) are also sidelined for Dean Smith but all are nearing a return.Wolves have no fresh injuries ...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says Real Madrid will decide whether Gareth Bale spends another season on loan in north London. Bale put his Madrid nightmare behind him to rejoin Spurs on a year-long loan in September. The Wales international's recent return to form makes him an exciting proposition after a difficult first few months back at the club where he became the world's most expensive p...Full Story »

Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has told his players they must make more sacrifices to realise their Champions League dream.Richarlison’s second-half header earned a battling 1-0 victory at West Brom to lift the Toffees into the Premier League’s top four, although they later fell back to fifth after Chelsea’s win at Liverpool.It was a third straight win and clean sheet, which rema...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has blamed Real Madrid for Gareth Bale's slow start at the club. Bale produced man-of-the-match display against Burnley at the weekend, scoring twice in the 4-0 victory. Asked why the Welshman's performance had been such a long time coming, the Tottenham boss told a press conference: "For the past two years, he had what he had in Madrid. "Ask them. Ma...Full Story »

Real Madrid are open to doing business with Manchester United. Manchester United's interest in Real Madrid star Raphael Varane has received a huge boost as the La Liga giants have reportedly conceded that the defender will leave the club this summer. Real were keen to extend Varane's contract beyond 2022 but the centre-back is unhappy with the salary on offer. Los Blancos do not want to risk ...Full Story »

Tottenham look likely to be presented with the opportunity to sign Gareth Bale permanently from Real Madrid in the coming summer transfer window. Gareth Bale could now be set for a permanent switch to Tottenham - with Real Madrid ready to capitalise on the Welshman’s sudden burst of form. Bale scored twice in Spurs’ 4-0 win over Burnley to take his tally to four goals in four games...Full Story »