Luka Jovic believes he was unlucky during a disappointing spell at Real Madrid that saw him score just two goals in a season and a half. Jovic moved to Santiago Bernabeu from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2019 for €60 million (£53.5m/$73m), but injuries and a lack of goalscoring form hindered his time at the club. The 23-year-old returned […]
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Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has accepted responsibility for his side’s shock defeat to Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. Despite Eder Militao giving the Spanish giants the lead before half-time in the round of 32 tie, third-tier side Alcoyano took the game into extra time with an 80th minute goal […]
Dani Ceballos has explained the reasons for his second loan spell at Arsenal, with the Spanish midfielder of the opinion that he has “improved” considerably during his time at Emirates Stadium. The 24-year-old initially linked up with the Gunners during the summer of 2019. His creative qualities were expected to be […]
Karim Benzema is playing “on a different level” after helping Real Madrid to another win, coach Zinedine Zidane said. Benzema scored and provided two assists as Madrid made it five straight wins in all competitions by beating Eibar 3-1 in La Liga on Sunday. It was the 30th time the Frenchman has scored […]
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has refused to rule out a move to La Liga champions Real Madrid or Barcelona. Salah has been a revelation since joining Liverpool from Serie A side Roma in 2017, spearheading the Reds to Champions League and Premier League glory. The Egypt international’s exploits have not gone unnoticed at Anfield amid speculation linking him with Spanish giants Madrid and […]
Iker Casillas has opened up about his relationship with Jose Mourinho during their time together at Real Madrid. Friction between the two at the Santiago Bernabeu eventually led to a public falling-out, with club legend Casillas ousted from the first team and Mourinho eventually ousted from his position as manager. Casillas […]
Zinedine Zidane hailed Karim Benzema as the best French striker ever after he helped Real Madrid past Athletic in La Liga on Tuesday. Benzema scored a late brace as Madrid beat Athletic 3-1, moving them level on points with Real Sociedad and Atletico atop the table. The Frenchman took his tally to 10 goals in all competitions […]
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has said that cross-town neighbours Atletico Madrid are favourites to win La Liga this season. Madrid play host to unbeaten league leaders Atleti at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano in Saturday’s derby, with Diego Simeone’s visitors holding a one-point advantage over Real Sociedad at the top of the table. Defending champions Real are […]
Zinedine Zidane felt Real Madrid produced their most complete performance of the season as they claimed a crucial 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach . Needing a victory to guarantee their place in the Champions League last 16, Madrid delivered at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano, with Karim Benzema heading in the goals in the first half. Benzema, […]
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane signalled his determination to lead his side through good times and bad after sealing qualification to the Champions League knockout stages in nerve-wracking circumstances on Wednesday. Madrid went into the last round of group matches in danger of missing out on the knockouts for the first time since […]
Zinedine Zidane’s myriad of achievements has more than earned him the chance to turn things around at Real Madrid, says Iker Casillas, who hailed the the manager as a “magnificent coach.” The Frenchman, who is in his second spell at the helm of Los Blancos, has seen his future called into […]
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has insisted that he will not resign, despite another poor performance from his side in a 2-0 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk. Madrid’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions League last 16 are now in doubt after the match in Kiev, with second-half strikes from substitutes Dentinho and Manor Solomon giving […]
Eden Hazard was taken off in the first half of Real Madrid’s match against Alaves on Saturday with an apparent injury. The Belgian winger lasted less than 30 minutes before limping off the field with Zinedine Zidane’s side 1-0 down to the visitors. Hazard, who was making just his third appearance in La Liga this […]
Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos have not been included in the Real Madrid squad for their UEFA Champions League clash with Inter Milan, but Zinedine Zidane has been boosted by the return of Casemiro. France forward Benzema has not featured since picking up a knock in the loss to Valencia on November 8, and was absent as Real returned […]
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane insists that star defender Raphael Varane is non-transferable amid links with Manchester United. United have been long-term admirers of Varane and the Premier League giants are reportedly preparing an offer for the 27-year-old France international. But Zidane dismissed speculation over Varane’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu, where the Frenchman […]
