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'BBC' should be back as Real Madrid navigate tricky trip to Bilbao
Here's what you need to know for this weekend's La Liga action, as the race between Real Madrid and Barcelona heats up. With no time to rue the challenging result of the Champions League draw against Bayern Munich, Real Madrid travel to Bilbao to meet Athletic on Saturday afternoon. Right before an international break, the match is key to maintain the lead of the La Liga standings and prepare for an extremely tough April. From the 8th to the 23rd of that month, Real Madrid will face Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich (twice) and Sporting Gijon, so it's imperative to do the homework and finish off March on the...Real Madrid set for ¬80m Mbappe bid; Barca eye Flamengo striker Vinicius Jr.
Zinedine Zidane has revealed Real Madrid were close to signing Monaco starlet Kylian Mbappe.
Monaco starlet Kylian Mbappe and Thierry Henry possess similar characteristics, says Didier Deschamps.
Janusz Michallik evaluates Manchester United's reported interest in Monaco youngsters Kylian Mbappe and Tiemoue Bakayoko.
The football world's gossip mill is in full swing, and Transfer Talk is already monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals here.
TOP STORY: Madrid set for €80m Mbappe bid
Zinedine Zidane is pushing for Real Madrid to sign Kylian Mbappe from Monaco after Los Blancos missed out on signing the exciting forward three years ago, with talk of an €80 million deal being arranged, according to AS.
The Spanish daily reckons that Mbappe, 18, who has just earned...Atletico, Monaco, Bayern Munich, Juventus expected to advance in UCL
Gab Marcotti explains why each of the four UEFA Champions League quarterfinals has the potential to dazzle.
With the draw for the Champions League quarterfinals made, here's a look at how the matches could go. Apologies, Leicester fans, but the dream may end here.
Atletico Madrid vs. Leicester City
Craig Burley promises to unleash a prolonged rant on La Liga if Atletico Madrid are knocked out of the UCL by Leicester.
Of all the clubs Leicester could have met in the quarterfinals, they were drawn against the only one they had faced before. Admittedly, much has changed since Martin O'Neill's Foxes lost 4-1 on aggregate to Atletico in a UEFA Cup first-round tie in 1997, with Ian Marshall earning a place in the history...UCL draw: Bayern vs. Real Madrid the big one as Leicester take on Atletico
Gab Marcotti explains why each of the four UEFA Champions League quarterfinals has the potential to dazzle.
The quarterfinal draw for the Champions League has been made, with some intriguing ties.
BAYERN MUNICH: BOOM! The big one as Bayern Munich face holders Real Madrid. But Bayern will be relieved to avoid an all-German clash (no, it's not a Klassiker) and also avoid Real's noisy neighbours Atletico, who dumped them out in the semifinals last time under Pep Guardiola. Of course, the main narrative will surround Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti plotting his way past Real, whom he led to the historic...Real Madrid get own plane to rule the skies as well as the Champions League
Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos were left disappointed, possibly, when they were invited along to the presentation of a new Real Madrid plane by sponsors Emirates on Thursday in the Spanish capital.
Ronaldo and Ramos, along with teammates Gareth Bale, Marcelo and Karim Benzema, eagerly turned up at Barajas airport for the unveiling of the new huge Airbus A380 double-decker plane.
However unlike in the club's deal with carmaker Audi, the players neither got to fly the new plane nor to choose a...Isco and James should make way for Marco Asensio at Real Madrid
Here's what you need to know for this weekend's La Liga action, as the race between Real Madrid and Barcelona heats up.
In what is perhaps an early discussion about next season's Real Madrid squad, one of the main question marks is whether the team should keep Isco Alarcon or James Rodriguez after the summer. As both players enjoy less playing time than they would like and are in high demand by top European clubs, it appears team management will have to make a decision and part ways with one of the two. Which one should stay, Isco or James?
The right answer, however, is neither, it's Marco Asensio.
On his fourth...Power Rankings: Juventus still top, Bayern second, Real Madrid third
Nuno Espirito Santo has insisted that Juventus could go on to win the Champions League after knocking out his Porto side.
The FC guys discuss Juve's place among the Champions League favourites as they take an unbeaten record into the quarterfinals.
Juventus' reign continues atop the Power Rankings after another brilliant week for Max Allegri's team. Who will catch them? Anyone?
1. Juventus (no change)
It's as-you-were at the top after the leaders claimed a pair of one-goal wins. And it was a tale of two Paulo Dybala penalty kicks as Juve first saw off Milan in Serie A with a controversial, injury-time spot kick and then completed a Champions League last-16 win vs. Porto.
2. Bayern Munich (no change)
Carlo Ancelotti's side lead...Spain dominance, Leicester fairytale: UCL quarterfinalists in numbers
With just eight teams left in the Champions League, the FC panel reveal who they believe will emerge victorious.
With Man City's exit from the UCL, the FC crew look at the reasons why Prem clubs have struggled of late in the UCL.
Relive the top moments from Wednesday's UCL matches as the last two tickets to the Champions League quarters were punched.
A number of familiar clubs, plus one notable English newcomer, will take part in the quarterfinal round of the UEFA Champions League beginning with first-leg matches on April 10.
Bayern Munich have made the most quarterfinal appearances in Champions League history, followed closely by Barcelona and Real Madrid, and all three have advanced to that stage of the competition again this season. Those three clubs have combined for 46 quarterfinal appearances, while the other five have combined for 26:Donnarumma, Lloris, Hart top list of potential Navas replacements at Real
Janusz Michallik picks the top candidates to replace Keylor Navas in front of goal at Real Madrid.
With Thibaut Courtois' future uncertain, Paul Mariner says the goalkeeper is more valuable to Chelsea than Real Madrid. Keylor Navas has been in the spotlight this week and not for reasons he will enjoy.
The Real Madrid keeper's blunder against Real Betis, when he conspired to scoop a tame shot from Antonio Sanabria into his own net, added further fuel to the fire concerning his position at the club.
After mistakes against Borussia Dortmund, Valencia, Sevilla and a suicidal effort to halt Kevin Prince-Boateng's progress 10 yards outside his area to gift Las Palmas a 3-1 lead two weeks ago, Navas' standing at the Bernabeu...Real Madrid star James Rodriguez upstaged by daughter's bottle flip
Having found competitive action hard to come by at Real Madrid this season, James Rodriguez also suffered the embarrassment of being upstaged by his very own flesh and blood recently.
At a PR event for his energy drink brand, Rodriguez was tasked with conquering the bottle flip challenge -- basically spinning a bottle through the air and landing it the right way up.
The Colombia international had several attempts but repeatedly failed to stick the landing, only to then see his adorable three-year-old...Transfer Talk: Real Madrid trio warn of departure over lack of minutes
Alvaro Morata is reportedly one of three Real Madrid players unhappy with his role under Zinedine Zidane.
Real Madrid face losing Alvaro Morata, Isco and James Rodriguez this summer, reports OK Diario, as the pair are fed up with their bit-part roles under Zinedine Zidane.
For more on why the trio would leave, as well as other rumours, check out Transfer Talk by clicking here.Navas must block out replacement rumours if he's to remain Real's No. 1
The FC boys get heated debating if Sergio Ramos is truly a world-class defender, or simply a great predator in the box.
Before Sunday's match against Real Betis, Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas' season didn't look very good. However, up to that point, one could make a few arguments that he should still start for Madrid.
For instance, his back four has lacked consistency and hasn't performed as well as in previous seasons due to injuries and different states of form. This term, Navas has seen all possible combinations of Dani Carvajal, Danilo, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Nacho Fernandez, Raphael Varane and Marcelo...Barcelona, Real Madrid and Sevilla's 'player-whisperer' managers are vital
Alejandro Moreno cites an emotional letdown from Barcelona against Deportivo coming off their stunning win over PSG.
The FC crew discuss Sergio Ramos' value to Real Madrid after another clutch goal from the defender against Real Betis.
For Barcelona, Sergi Roberto made Luis Enrique look like a visionary genius against Paris Saint-Germain. Andre Gomes at Deportivo La Coruna? Not so much.
At Sevilla, meanwhile, Vicente Iborra continues to make it seem as if Jorge Sampaoli may occasionally be able to see the future. But might the manager's blind refusal to let Ganso's left-footed skills anywhere near the regular starting line-up end up costing them a trophy?
And as for Real Madrid's Zinedine Zidane, well, he's the "player-whisperer"...Transfer Rater: Isco to Manchester City, Mario Mandzukic to West Ham
Craig Burley assesses the latest from the rumour mill, with Real Madrid's Isco drawing a lot of attention.
The latest transfer rumours from around the world.
Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the whisper.
Here are today's top five emerging whispers for the summer. And keep an eye on Transfer Talk for all the latest gossip.
Mario Mandzukic to West Ham United
Juventus' Croatian forward Mario Mandzukic is set to be the subject of a summer bid from West Ham, talkSPORT reports....A history of Iker Casillas vs. Gianluigi Buffon through the years
Iker Casillas and Gianluigi Buffon are two of the greatest to have played the game.
It is rare that two players from different countries, with very different backgrounds and personalities, come to be so closely identified as peers. But the fates of goalkeepers Iker Casillas and Gianluigi Buffon have been so intertwined over the last two decades that it can be hard to talk about one without mentioning the other.
Juventus' Buffon (39) and Porto's Casillas (35) have 13 league titles, 42 major trophies and 334 international appearances between them. On Tuesday night, they meet for...Sergio Ramos' legend grows larger with each clutch goal for Real Madrid
The FC crew discuss Sergio Ramos' value to Real Madrid after another clutch goal from the defender against Real Betis.
With a massive two-goal performance against Napoli, the FC panel analyse how to try and stop Sergio Ramos in the box.
Sergio Ramos joined Los Blancos in 2005 as a teenager, and hopes he can secure yet another Champions League medal.
Sergio Ramos again came to Real Madrid's rescue on Sunday night at the Bernabeu, heading home the winning goal to see off a stubborn Real Betis side 2-1. As has been the case so often this season, the captain's timing was impeccable. Real's title rivals had both dropped points before the game kicked off in the capital, Sevilla being held to a surprise draw by Leganes and Barcelona losing 2-1 to Depor at the Riazor, as the hangover from the Catalans' Champions League miracle against PSG kicked in.
Victory...Keylor Navas may be playing for his job at Real Madrid
The FC crew discuss Sergio Ramos' value to Real Madrid after another clutch goal from the defender against Real Betis.
For 15 minutes it looked as if this would be one of those wacky weekends when both Barcelona and Real Madrid lost.
Zinedine Zidane's crew should have been a man down against Real Betis when Keylor Navas wiped out Darko Brasanac. They went a goal down shortly thereafter when the Costa Rican goalkeeper contrived to fumble an innocuous shot into his own net. But then Cristiano Ronaldo found the equalizer and, in the second half, for the umpteenth time, a Sergio Ramos header ended up giving Real Madrid...Sergio Ramos saves Real Madrid, Barcelona stutter without Neymar
The FC crew discuss Sergio Ramos' value to Real Madrid after another clutch goal from the defender against Real Betis.
Five thoughts from the weekend as Real Madrid just about returned to the top of the La Liga table, Barcelona missed Neymar as they lost to Deportivo, Sevilla ran out of gas and Antoine Griezmann's Atletico suddenly look like the "best of the rest" again.
1. Too many late shows from Madrid
The headlines were shared by Keylor Navas, Sergio Ramos and the referee (again) as Real Madrid beat Real Betis 2-1 on Sunday evening to move back two points clear at the top of the table, with Zinedine Zidane's...Nacho's form, Ramos heroics bail out a blundering Navas against Real Betis
The FC crew discuss Sergio Ramos' value to Real Madrid after another clutch goal from the defender against Real Betis. Real Madrid took advantage of Barcelona's slip against Deportivo La Coruna and moved back atop the La Liga standings with a lacklustre 2-1 victory over Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu. Zinedine Zidane's team started off well, playing a delightful first 15 minutes. However, after their inspired opening, Keylor Navas's hesitant performance and Betis' vigour made things quite difficult for Madrid, who struggled to dominate and create scoring chances.
Once more, it was skipper Sergio Ramos who came...Are Real Madrid interested in talented Liverpool youngster Gomez?
Joe Gomez was highly rated when he signed with Liverpool but the 19-year-old has been stricken by a series of injuries.
Liverpool youngster Joe Gomez has barely featured for Liverpool due to a series of injuries over the last two years but recent rumours have linked the highly-rated 19-year-old with a move to Champions League holders Real Madrid.
We asked our club correspondents Glenn Price (Liverpool) and Dermot Corrigan (Real Madrid) about the validity of these links and to assess the potential of Gomez ultimately making a move to the Bernabeu.
Glenn Price (Liverpool correspondent)
This is one of the strangest...
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