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Arsenal won but Mourinho becomes the big story, Real's "B Team," more
After Man United's defeat at Arsenal, the FC crew lambaste Jose Mourinho for his excuses about his side's shortcomings.
Jamie Redknapp, speaking early in the second half, described Arsenal's 2-0 clash with Manchester United on Sunday as "putrid." That may have been a bit over the top from the ex-pro turned analyst, but the match was a surreal spectacle, particularly when compared to past clashes between these two sides (not to mention these two managers).
Part of it was their respective league positions. Part of it was the fact that you had one team that's not particularly good taking on another team whose manager...Real Madrid's 'B team' hold title edge, Lionel Messi keeps Barca in the hunt
Janusz Michallik and Alexis Nunes evaluate the La Liga title race after Barcelona and Real Madrid won again in Round 35.
Five thoughts from the weekend as Real Madrid remained just ahead of Barcelona in the title race, Atletico celebrated Champions League qualification, and the battle at the bottom got just a bit tighter.
1. Real Madrid have the two best teams around
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane continued his well-established rotation policy for the trip to Granada on Saturday evening, and it again paid off as luxury backups James Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata (two goals for each) led Real to a 4-0 win. After...Transfer Talk: Real Madrid in pole position for 'next Neymar'
With Flamengo servicing a sizable debt, it appears inevitable the club will soon sell their prodigy.
Brazilian outpost Globoesporte reports that Flamengo's 16-year-old sensation Vinicius Jr. will move to Real Madrid in a €45 million deal when he turns 18 in the summer of 2018.
For more on Vinicius and Real Madrid, as well as other rumours, check out Transfer Talk by clicking here.James steals the show for Madrid with brace, brilliant passing in Granada win
Janusz Michallik and Alexis Nunes evaluate the La Liga title race after Barcelona and Real Madrid won again in Round 35.
Braces from James Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata sealed an ultimately comfortable league win for Real Madrid over Granada.
With braces from James Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata, Madrid cruised to an easy 4-0 win in their bid for the La Liga title.
With braces from James Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata, Madrid cruised to an easy 4-0 win in their bid for the La Liga title.
Real Madrid kept Barcelona's pace in the final weeks of La Liga with a 4-0 win at Granada on Saturday. Already relegated, the home side offered little resistance and were trailing 2-0 within 11 minutes.
Thanks to braces from Alvaro Morata and James Rodriguez, Zinedine Zidane's squad keep depending on their own results to win the coveted title. Next week will be key for Real Madrid to finish the season on a high note, as Atletico Madrid await on Wednesday in the second leg of the Champions League...James, Morata net braces as Madrid thrash Granada to keep title control
Janusz Michallik and Alexis Nunes evaluate the La Liga title race after Barcelona and Real Madrid won again in Round 35.
Braces from James Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata sealed an ultimately comfortable league win for Real Madrid over Granada.
With braces from James Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata, Madrid cruised to an easy 4-0 win in their bid for the La Liga title.
With braces from James Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata, Madrid cruised to an easy 4-0 win in their bid for the La Liga title.
GRANADA, Spain -- Three thoughts from Real Madrid's 4-0 victory over Granada in La Liga on Saturday.
1. Madrid win big to maintain control of title race
Real Madrid's "B squad" absolutely steamrolled a sorry Granada side 4-0 to keep Zinedine Zidane's outfit in full control of the title race, with time now running out for chasers Barcelona.
Earlier on Saturday afternoon, Barca's "MSN" of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez had all scored as their team beat Villarreal 4-1 to go three points...Another hat trick! Cristiano Ronaldo's son celebrates his own treble
Cristiano Ronaldo's son nets a hat trick, Neymar swaps jerseys with Kristaps Porzingis and much more in the Sweeper.
In a week when Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed his 47th hat trick of a quite remarkable career, the Real Madrid superstar is celebrating yet another treble.
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May 6, 2017 at 3:56am PDT
Ronaldo netted all three goals in Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semifinal...Ronaldo is no superman but he's turning up in big games more than ever
Sid Lowe and Gemma Soler react to Real Madrid's dominant win over Atletico in the Champions League.
Sid Lowe and Gemma Soler react to Real Madrid's dominant win over Atletico in the Champions League.
Sid Lowe and Gemma Soler react to Real Madrid's dominant win over Atletico in the Champions League.
Sid Lowe and Gemma Soler react to Real Madrid's dominant win over Atletico in the Champions League.
Sid Lowe and Gemma Soler react to Real Madrid's dominant win over Atletico in the Champions League.
Sid Lowe and Gemma Soler react to Real Madrid's dominant win over Atletico in the Champions League.
You're the manager of a team that is chasing its first league and cup double in 59 years, there are only six games left, and this weekend you have to win. Every weekend you have to win, in fact. Every midweek, too. You're playing away from home, chasing the title that has evaded the club for five years, the longest drought in two decades, and there is no margin for error. So, what do you do? You leave out your top scorer, the man who has scored nine times in his past five games, of course.
You leave...Transfer Rater: Isco to Man City and Cesc Fabregas to Man United
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.
Charlie Taylor to West Bromwich Albion
Charlie Taylor was strongly linked with moves to several Premier League clubs last summer and again in January,...Real Madrid's 'B team' likely to get another run-out at Granada
FC's Sid Lowe and Gemma Soler react to Real Madrid's dominant win over Atleti in the UCL, and their big-game mentality.
Adrian Ramos, Granada's on-loan Borussia Dortmund striker, said ahead of Real Madrid's visit to Los Carmenes in the wake of the club's relegation last weekend: "We want to give our fans something to be happy about in what's left of the season."
It was an admirable sentiment after a campaign that has provided the Granada support with little cause for cheer. El Grana's highest league position in 2016-17 was 12th, achieved in the first week of action. Since then the Andalusian club have never been...Power Rankings: Juventus hold firm in top spot, Real Madrid still No. 2
The FC panel discuss the keys to Juventus' continued success in the Champions League following their 2-0 win at Monaco.
Given Gonzalo Higuian's shape and Dani Alves' age, how are these players able to remain stars for Juventus?
Juventus keep rolling! Their impressive win at Monaco keeps them top of Shaka Hislop's Power Rankings while Real and Chelsea stay second and third.
1. Juventus (no change)
Sure, they dropped two league points by conceding late at Atalanta but such is Juve's Serie A lead that they could win the title this weekend. The more relevant result last week was a superb 2-0 win in Monaco, which means Max Allegri's men have one foot in the Champions League final.
2. Real Madrid (no change)
After...Marcelo, Dani Alves continue to redefine full-back role for Real, Juve
Gab Marcotti reveals his two reasons why Barcelona let Dani Alves leave as the Brazilian continues to shine for Juventus.
Given Gonzalo Higuian's shape and Dani Alves' age, how are these players able to remain stars for Juventus?
Gonzalo Higuain and Dani Alves teamed up twice for spectacular goals as Monaco are left in a big hole heading in to leg 2.
Craig Burley breaks down the defensive lapses that lead to Juventus' two goals against Monaco in the Champions League.
Maybe it's a coincidence. Maybe there is no deeper tactical significance. Maybe they aren't a dying breed but rather a one-off. Maybe they're just two hugely gifted Brazilian full-backs who interpret the game in their own unique way. The fact that, for many years, they were teammates with the Selecao and rivals on the pitch is just another wrinkle.
I honestly don't know. I just find Marcelo and Dani Alves hugely compelling. And the fact that within the space of 26 hours, each played a key role...Real Madrid megastar Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 100m Insta followers
The milestones just keep on coming for Cristiano Ronaldo, who has now become the first footballer to pass the 100 million followers mark on Instagram.
Whether or not that eclipses the prestige of his four Ballon d'Ors is debatable, but still -- it's a nice little testament to his online popularity.
Here we have a timely look back at all the little glimpses that Ronaldo has offered us into his utterly ridiculous lifestyle over the years.
The very first post which, rather fittingly, was a close-cropped...Ronaldo's evolution as a player is lifting him to unprecedented heroics
Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat trick in style as Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico.
Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat trick in style as Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico.
Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat trick in style as Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico.
Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat trick in style as Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico.
Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat trick in style as Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico.
Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat trick in style as Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico.
Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat trick in style as Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico.
Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat trick in style as Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico.
Back in August 2016, expectations were high among Real Madrid fans. They had good reasons.
Before the summer, Zinedine Zidane's team had added another Champions League title to their trophy cabinet. Their impressive comeback in La Liga, although unsuccessful, was indeed a good omen, a sign that they would compete for the most important domestic tournament in the upcoming season.
The squad looked deep, and the promise of an excellent and complete term from Gareth Bale, coupled with a centre-forward...Trending: Ronaldo stars for Real; Lennon held under Mental Health Act
FC's Sid Lowe and Gemma Soler react to Real Madrid's dominant win over Atleti in the UCL, and their big-game mentality.
Wednesday's latest stories from the world of football in ESPN FC's What's Trending...
REAL MADRID: Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane hailed a "great performance" by his team after their 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in Tuesday's Champions League semifinal first leg at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
- Cristiano Ronaldo said Real Madrid's progress to the Champions League final is not yet sealed after scoring all of his side's goals.
ATLETICO MADRID: After his team were beaten...Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata rocks out to the music of AC/DC
Eschewing professional football's industry standard hip-hop jams, it would appear that Alvaro Morata prefers his music loud, rowdy and heavily laden with riffs.
As filmed by girlfriend Alice Campello earlier this week, the Real Madrid striker was so overcome by the need to rock when "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC came on his car stereo that he stopped the car, got out and danced in the middle of the road.
HAHAHAHAHAHA @alvaromorata #duepazzi #sisalvichipuó ������❤️Zinedine Zidane keeps Real Madrid hungry in pursuit of the Double
FC's Sid Lowe and Gemma Soler react to Real Madrid's dominant win over Atleti in the UCL, and their big-game mentality.
Here is the true magic of what you saw at the Bernabeu on Tuesday night. No, not Cristiano Ronaldo's hat trick. Not the fact that, prior to this utter destruction of Atletico, these two bitter rivals have faced each other seven times in European competition and there's never been more than a one goal margin between them in 90 minutes. Not the fact that Real Madrid will surely reach their third Champions League final in four years -- a genuinely remarkable feat -- and (with due respect to Juventus...Cristiano Ronaldo hat trick vs. Atletico breaks more records, hogs headlines
Cristiano Ronaldo nets another UCL hat-trick, salt is rubbed into Bayern Munich's wounds and plenty more in The Sweeper.
Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat-trick in style as Real Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico Madrid.
Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick puts Atletico Madrid in dire straits heading in to leg 2 at the Vicente Calderon.
Cristiano Ronaldo's hat trick puts Atletico Madrid in dire straits heading into Leg 2 at the Vicente Calderon.
BT Sport highlight: Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick puts Atletico Madrid in dire straits heading in to leg 2 at the Vicente Calderon.
With back-to-back UCL hat-tricks, the FC panel laud Ronaldo's multi-faceted game, and rate him among the all-time greats.
Relive the top moments from Tuesday's Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
Sergio Ramos believes that when Cristiano Ronaldo is in form, Real Madrid are one of the most feared sides in world football.
Cristiano Ronaldo once again dominated the headlines, and kept the statisticians extra busy, after his latest hat trick in Real Madrid's 3-0 Champions League semifinal first-leg win against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday evening.
"Cristiano is the boss," the AS front cover said. "The Portuguese's hat trick, an Atletico side without a soul."
Buenos días! On today's front page: "Cristiano is the boss" #UCL #RMAATL https://t.co/DW9xNeYAFR pic.twitter.com/QLR9BMenFE
- AS English (@English_AS) May...Cristiano Ronaldo better than Lionel Messi at 'La Macarena' - Los Del Rio
Relive the top moments from Tuesday's Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
With back-to-back UCL hat-tricks, the FC panel laud Ronaldo's multi-faceted game, and rate him among the all-time greats.
Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat-trick in style as Real Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico Madrid.
Sergio Ramos believes that when Cristiano Ronaldo is in form, Real Madrid are one of the most feared sides in world football.
After scoring a hat trick against in the Champions League semifinal against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night, Cristiano Ronaldo has every right to be feeling pretty good about himself.
And, just to add the cherry on the cake, the Portuguese superstar can also rest safe in the knowledge that he also has one up on his eternal rival, Lionel Messi.
Indeed, the band Los Del Rio appeared on Marca TV and officially decreed that they believe Ronaldo would be better than Messi when it comes to dancing along...Transfer Talk: David De Gea given promise of discussion with Real Madrid
David De Gea, who's played with Manchester United since 2011, was born in Madrid. (Getty)
ESPN FC sources say David De Gea is not pushing for a move away from Old Trafford, although Real Madrid have been persistent in trying to bring the Spain international back to the capital, with £50 million floated as a potential compromise this summer.
For more on De Gea to Real Madrid, as well as other rumours, check out Transfer Talk by clicking here.Cristiano Ronaldo's first-leg hat trick puts Real one foot into the final
Cristiano Ronaldo's hat trick puts Atletico Madrid in dire straits heading into Leg 2 at the Vicente Calderon.
BT Sport highlight: Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick puts Atletico Madrid in dire straits heading in to leg 2 at the Vicente Calderon.
Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick puts Atletico Madrid in dire straits heading in to leg 2 at the Vicente Calderon.
Cristiano Ronaldo recorded his 42nd career hat-trick in style as Real Madrid took a commanding first-leg lead over Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid dominated Atletico Madrid and put three goals past Diego Simeone's side for a second time this season after the league derby victory last November. Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a hat trick to essentially seal Real's place in the Champions League final for a second consecutive season.
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