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Antoine Griezmann cautions that Atletico Madrid's Champions League clash with Leicester City won't be nice to watch.
ATLETICO MADRID: Antoine Griezmann's advisor says that Premier League trio Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City, as well as La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, have made enquiries regarding the striker's future.
- Griezmann admits the continued speculation surrounding his future is becoming "quite tiring'' as he stressed he sees himself remaining at Atletico next season.
- President Enrique Cerezo says he would give Real Madrid an "energetic and determined"...Why raiding left-back Theo Hernandez is wanted by Madrid and Europe's elite
Ross Dyer and Alejandro Moreno go head-to-head in predicting the weekend La Liga fixtures, headlined by the Madrid derby.
Zinedine Zidane admitted Real Madrid will have to suffer during their game against city rivals Atletico.
Diego Simeone has praised Real Madrid's recent form, ahead of the Madrid derby at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday.
After resting most of his star players against Leganes, the FC crew debate if it could turn the tide of the title.
Diego Simeone was delighted that his side didn't crumble in the first 15 minutes against Real Sociedad.
Ahead of Saturday's La Liga "derbi" between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, one player has been making headlines in the Spanish capital: teenage left-back Theo Hernandez.
Theo, 19, has put many of Europe's biggest clubs on alert with his performances on loan from Atletico Madrid at Alaves this season and Marca upped the stakes with Tuesday's cover story claiming that Real Madrid were set to trigger his €24 million release clause to take him across the...Watching Asensio's development has returned a sense of joy to Real Madrid
Stewart Robson doesn't see Bayern posing much of a threat to Real Madrid when they square off in the UCL quarterfinals.
At some point during Real Madrid's successful trip to Leganes on Wednesday, this scribe caught himself cursing Luka Modric. The Croatian had joined the team in the 85th minute. After just a couple of plays, he had the chance to find Marco Asensio on the left with some room to run, but decided against it and passed the ball to Danilo on his right.
The realisation that, after five and a half seasons, Modric had finally taken a passing decision I disagreed with was shocking, but it was explained...Real Madrid rise to No. 1 in Power Rankings, Juve No. 2, Barca up to No. 4
Zinedine Zidane has admitted to being frustrated at times during Real's win at their neighbours Leganes.
We're back from the international break with a vengeance as Europe's top teams made up for lost time with two games this week. Juventus are still cruising, but the surge of Spanish giants Real Madrid can't be ignored as they rise to the top.
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Just when Zinedine Zidane's side seem to be flagging, they find another burst of energy. And it couldn't be coming at a better time given that the Champions League is up next. Real beat Alaves 3-0 despite not playing particularly...Barcelona and Atletico Madrid grab wins while Zinedine Zidane took risks
After resting most of his star players against Leganes, the FC crew debate if it could turn the tide of the title.
Five thoughts from the midweek round of action as Real Madrid rotated and won, while Barcelona and Atletico Madrid look in ominous form ahead of huge games to come.
1. Madrid squad depth came to the fore
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane made nine changes to his starting XI for Wednesday's visit to suburban neighbours Leganes, resting many big names including Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale amid a heavy fixture list on two fronts.
Everything seemed to be going smoothly when Madrid were 3-0 up...Real Madrid's Karim Benzema targeted to lead AC Milan into new era
Eden Hazard's brace was enough to down Manchester City and keep them well ahead of any possible title challengers.
Eden Hazard's brace propelled the Premier League leaders over Man City as they maintain their seven point lead at the top.
Antonio Conte praises Chelsea's response against a quality side such as Man City, saying that had to suffer for their win.
At 29-years of age, Real Madrid may choose to cash-in on Karim Benzema sooner rather than later.
The football world's gossip mill is in full swing, and Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals here.
Milan target Benzema
AC Milan are set to show their ambition post-takeover by attempting to lure Karim Benzema to the San Siro, claims Tuttosport.
The Rossoneri will make a play for the Real Madrid striker with Los Blancos yet to decide on the future of Alvaro Morata -- who struck a hat trick against Leganes on Wednesday to provide Zinedine...Alvaro Morata, James Rodriguez sparkle for rotated Madrid at Leganes
After resting most of his star players against Leganes, the FC crew debate if it could turn the tide of the title.
An Alvaro Morata hat-trick saw Madrid past Leganes, with most of Real's superstars rested or on the bench.
An Alvaro Morata hat-trick saw Madrid past Leganes, with most of Real's superstars rested or on the bench.
Real Madrid ran out 4-2 winners at Butarque against an ambitious Leganes side who caused "Madrid B" plenty of problems. The visitors eased to a 3-0 lead through James Rodriguez and a brace from Alvaro Morata but were pegged back with two goals in two minutes from Gabriel and Luciano. Morata forced the fourth from a James cross, somewhat fortunately completing the hat trick with a header that took a significant deflection off Martin Mantovani's hand.
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Zinedine Zidane made nine changes...Transfer Talk: Real Madrid table bid for Atletico Madrid's Theo Hernandez
Atletico Madrid defender Theo Hernandez is receiving interest from other clubs.
Manchester City are keen on Atletico Madrid defender Theo Hernandez, but the Mail reported that Real Madrid have moved to the front of the queue by making a £20 million offer.
For more on Theo Hernandez's potential summer move, as well as other rumours, check out Transfer Talk by clicking here.Real need convincing win in first trip to Leganes ahead of Madrid derby
Karim Benzema opened the scoring as Real Madrid beat Alaves convincingly to extend their lead in La Liga.
"We can defeat Real Madrid," Leganes centre-back Martin Mantovani and skipper Alberto Martin said ahead of a visit from Los Blancos on Wednesday. Coming from the duo, the phrase sounded a bit over the top. Their team, currently in 17th position in the La Liga table, have won only three of 14 home matches and are the worst attacking side of the season, with just 23 goals after 29 outings.
However, you couldn't help but feel impressed by the confidence of the two players who uttered those words. Their...Real Madrid ready to add Theo Hernandez from Atletico Madrid
Theo Hernandez joined Alaves on loan from Atletico Madrid in August but could soon be heading to Real Madrid.
The football world's gossip mill is in full swing, and Transfer Talk will be analysing some of the bigger moves that may happen in the summer. Check out the latest deals here.
It seems Theo Hernandez's in-form season at Alaves will lead him back to Madrid -- though not to the club he left.
Theo, on loan from Atletico Madrid, is set to join Real Madrid this summer after the Blancos pay his €24 million release clause, according to Spanish daily sports newspaper Marca.
The 19-year-old brother...Real Madrid's 'extra terrestrials' to make historic first Liga trip to Leganes
Steve Nicol counters with a list of his own after Gab Marcotti rated Sergio Ramos as the world's fourth-best centre-back.
Karim Benzema opened the scoring as Real Madrid beat Alaves convincingly to extend their lead in La Liga.
Watch the match highlights for LaLiga Santander 2016-17 match played between Real Madrid vs. Alaves
Real Madrid eased past Alaves to record their fourth straight La Liga win and move five points clear of Barca.
Catch all the goals scored in LaLiga Santander 2016-17 match played between Real Madrid vs. Alaves
Real Madrid eased past Alaves to record their fourth straight La Liga win and move five points clear of Barca.
For the first time in Leganes' 86-year history they will host their neighbours in Spain's capital, European champions Real Madrid, as Primera Division peers on Wednesday night.
The small suburban club's 11,000-seater Estadio Butarque is sold out amid huge expectation among locals keen to see superstars Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Sergio Ramos, with the official match poster hyping the clash of little Lega against the "extra terrestrials" from the Bernabeu.
CARTEL ON-LINE 1 I No nos visita...Gareth Bale must play on Real Madrid's left flank, good week for Paco Alcacer
After watching his Madrid team comfortably beat Alaves, Zinedine Zidane appeared jovial in highlighting their performance.
Bale has earned the right to start on Real Madrid's left flank permanently.
During Zinedine Zidane's ultra-successful reign as Real Madrid manager, one of his hallmarks has been making decisions that are right for the team, even if they fly in the face of what his de facto director of football, Florentino Perez, believes.
Zizou established very quickly upon taking over that not only was Danilo not "the best right-back in the world," as Florentino had told Rafa Benitez, but also he was a long way off the best at the club. Danilo has been used exceedingly sparingly since....All-rounder Nacho has been Real Madrid's unsung hero this season
After watching his Madrid team comfortably beat Alaves, Zinedine Zidane appeared jovial in highlighting their performance.
After Real Madrid beat Alaves by a rather flattering 3-0 score line on Sunday, the following morning's headlines were full of praise for Isco's moment of magic and Karim Benzema's renaissance.
What flew largely under the radar was Nacho's contribution to a further three points in Real's tilt at a first Liga title since 2011-12 -- which summed up the utility man's career in microcosm. Real's jack of all trades is often dismissed as the master of none but that does the Spain international a huge...Real Madrid play poorly against Alaves but still win big
Nacho became the 19th different player to score for Real Madrid this season with a goal against Alaves.
It may have been one of their worst performances in recent months, certainly their worst performance in a 3-0 win. Real Madrid's victory over Alaves keeps Barcelona at bay, so it's all good, but Zinedine Zidane's men appeared to sleepwalk through the match. They took the lead through a dubious Karim Benzema goal, failed to kick it up a notch and then conceded at least two clear-cut chances to the visitors before closing things out late.
Mitigating factors? Sure, Marcelo, Sergio Ramos and Casemiro...Luis Suarez shows up for Barcelona, Real Madrid's Luka Modric struggles
After watching his Madrid team comfortably beat Alaves, Zinedine Zidane appeared jovial in highlighting their performance.
Five thoughts from the weekend's action in La Liga as Real Madrid and Barcelona both win and a motoring Atletico Madrid move past an ailing Sevilla to go third.
1. Modric form a real issue for Madrid
La Liga leaders Real Madrid never got out of second gear as they beat Alaves 3-0 at home on Sunday afternoon to remain two points ahead of Barcelona, with a game fewer played.
It was not the most exciting 90 minutes of the season at the Bernabeu, and Madrid did not need to be at their best. Most of...Real Madrid prepared to break the bank for Eden Hazard, David De Gea
Gab Marcotti dissects the rumours linking Eden Hazard with a summer move from Chelsea to Real Madrid.
Much speculation has been surrounding Keylor Navas at Real Madrid, but are there any frontrunners to replace him?
The football world's gossip mill is in full swing, and Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals here.
Madrid set to splurge on De Gea and Hazard
Real Madrid, says the Mirror, are determined to spend big in the summer -- very big. And that, it reports, is bad news for both Manchester United and Chelsea.
Madrid are "planning a full-scale attempt to sign David De Gea" and are ready to "break the bank" to land the United keeper.
And links...Benzema powers indifferent Real Madrid to win over brave Alaves
Karim Benzema opened the scoring as Real Madrid beat Alaves convincingly to extend their lead in La Liga.
Despite a disappointing display at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid reached their 21st win of this La Liga season by defeating a brave Alaves 3-0 on Sunday. Zinedine Zidane's team struggled to control the match for long spells, especially during a lacklustre second half during which the visitors played as though they were the home team. Madrid's ability in the final third made the difference between both teams, but Zidane won't be happy with this performance.
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One fewer match...Real Madrid host chippy Alaves as La Liga title race enters its decisive phase
Steve Nicol counters with a list of his own after Gab Marcotti rated Sergio Ramos as the world's fourth-best centre-back.
Antoine Griezmann hopes to become the second Frenchman to hit 100 La Liga goals when Atleti visit Malaga this weekend.
Paul Mariner evaluates the latest transfer rumours, including talks of Juve's Paulo Dybala making the move to the Bernabeu.
Scott Van Pelt is the latest to chime on the unveiling of Cristiano Ronaldo's statue at Madeira airport.
Real Madrid have come out of the international break in pretty decent shape. All of Zinedine Zidane's players have returned unscathed from World Cup qualifiers, and in Friday's training session ahead of a visit from Alaves, the Bernabeu boss was able to call on his entire squad -- a rare occurrence this season and exactly the kind of situation the coach will have wanted to be in as the La Liga title race enters its decisive phase.
April will be a true test of Zidane's managerial mettle, with matches...Barcelona and Real Madrid ready to sprint to the finish in La Liga title race
Shaka Hislop weighs in on Gerard Pique's latest comments on Real Madrid and questions what the defender is trying to achieve.
"In the end, it all comes down to the colour of the shirt," Gerard Pique said, neatly summing up many things ... if not the thing he was actually talking about.
Summing up many things and setting fire to many others, igniting the league, as if it needed igniting. Spain had played, one of Europe's biggest stadiums packed full, so it was all about them. "Them" being Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, of course. International week was accompanied day after day by front pages about future signings, all...A rested Casemiro will contribute at a critical time for Real Madrid
Sid Lowe believes the ability of Real Madrid's stars to come through when it counts could prove vital for their La Liga title hopes.
From March 31st until May 12th, fans of Spanish football will be able to watch at least one La Liga team play every day. Every single day. That's 42 days of football in a row, with no time to breathe.
A subset of those six weeks could very well define the outcome of the season for Real Madrid. In 27 days, Zinedine Zidane's team will play nine key matches. Among them, the visits of Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia in La Liga and the face-off with Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals...
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