Only one team in Europe has bettered Real Madrid's current run of results. Bayern Munich has tasted nothing but victory in its last seven games, going seven for seven (five in the Bundesliga and two in the Champions League). Real Madrid has managed six wins and a draw, the latter against Juventus. Incidentally, the Italian team has also racked up an identical set of results. Real Madrid aver...Full Story »

Two losses in a row have not changed the footballing world's opinion regarding Barcelona Football Club. The latest results are nothing to get too worried about according to those inside football and they are quick to point out the number of stars Barça has in its squad. One of the coaches of the moment, Fran Escribá (Elche), didn´t hesitate in his support of the Culé outfi...Full Story »

Iker Casillas says Real Madrid colleague Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world. Addressing an anti-bullying event on Tuesday, the Spain international lavished praise on the Portugal international, who has scored 17 goals in 14 Liga appearances for the Blancos this season. “There’s one player who’s ahead of everyone else, who’s in amazing form and who deserve...Full Story »

The Betis Board of Directors has decided to relieve Pepe Mel of his duties, and has also chosen the man to replace him: Juan Carlos Garrido. The Valencian manager, who left Club Brugge a few weeks ago, has agreed to be the next man at the helm after meeting and reaching an agreement with Betis representatives a few days ago. Fans who went to the Benito Villamarín stadium to watch the gam...Full Story »

The Real Madrid talisman resorted to sarcasm to draw out the suspense over whether he'll show up for the upcoming gala ceremony for the Ballon d'Or, which he is currently favourite to win. Speaking to Radio MARCA manager Paco García Caridad, Cristiano also made a point of thanking Alfredo di Stefano for presenting him with his namesake award. Paco García Caridad: The other day R...Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane is worried about Gareth Bale - because the Welsh star could be even better for Real Madrid than he was.The French legend, now Carlo Ancelotti's assistant coach at the Bernabeu and the club's Sporting Director, revealed the reason behind Real's pursuit of the former Tottenham player and splashing out a world record £86million fee.And after an injury-hampered start, Bale has h...Full Story »

Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo has continued the spat with Sepp Blatter by laughing off the FIFA president's apology. Blatter apologized on Twitter to the Portuguese star after comments he made about Ronaldo at an Oxford Union address in October. However, speaking at an awards ceremony, the 28-year-old implied Blatter's apology had fallen on deaf ears. When asked about an alleged phon...Full Story »

Karim Benzema has beaten his personal best since arriving at Real Madrid. The French striker's goal against Real Valladolid means that he has now scored in five consecutive Liga BBVA matches, a feat which he had never before achieved whilst wearing a Real Madrid shirt. The French front man is currently on a hot streak. After finding the back of the net against Sevilla on 30th October, he has ...Full Story »

Three months ago Gareth Bale was signing for Real Madrid. On Saturday night his team-mates were signing for him — on the match ball after his first hat-trick for the club. He was declared the ‘Prince of Wales’ by one Madrid daily, and the ‘Prince of Goals’ by another after taking his tally to nine in 13 games in the 4-0 home demolition of Real Valladolid And beyon...Full Story »

Barcelona lost their second straight game without injured star Lionel Messi when Athletic Bilbao handed the defending Spanish league champions a 1-0 loss Sunday at San Mames. Forward Iker Muniain scored the winner in the 70th minute after Bilbao's incessant pressure recovered the ball and sparked a counter attack inside Barcelona's half. Neymar was once again tagged to pick up Messi's goal-s...Full Story »