Zidane relieved to pick up ‘three important points’ that sent Real Madrid top
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane was relieved to see his side edge past Real Valladolid 1-0 to move to the top of the LaLiga table.
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Nacho ends goal drought to fire Real Madrid clear at the LaLiga summit
A rare goal from Nacho gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Real Valladolid and a three-point lead at the top of LaLiga.
Real Madrid edge past Valladolid to move three points clear at top of LaLiga
Real Madrid moved three points clear of Barcelona at the top of LaLiga after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Real Valladolid at Estadio Jose Zorrilla.
Zidane defends Bale amid injury criticism
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has launched a strong defence of Gareth Bale following criticism of his latest injury.
Zidane sets his sights on winning Copa del Rey after Real ease into last 16
Zinedine Zidane has spoken of his hopes of winning the Copa del Rey after Real Madrid eased into the last 16 with a 3-1 victory at Unionistas de Salamanca.
Bale strikes as Real ease past Unionistas in Copa del Rey
Gareth Bale struck on his return from injury as Real Madrid eased past Unionistas de Salamanca 3-1 in the Copa del Rey.
Bale and Rodriguez both set to feature for Real Madrid in Copa del Rey
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane maintains Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez have not “disappeared” and will both be ready to play in the Copa del Rey tie at Unionistas de Salamanca.
Sevilla director Monchi ‘angry and outraged’ by VAR call after Real Madrid loss
Sevilla director of football Monchi says his club are “angry and outraged” at the VAR decision to disallow their opening goal during their 2-1 LaLiga defeat to Real Madrid.
Real pull ahead as Casemiro double downs Sevilla
Two goals from Casemiro pushed Real Madrid to the top of LaLiga after a 2-1 defeat of Sevilla.
Zinedine Zidane expects Barcelona to be the Real deal under Quique Setien
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane expects Barcelona to be just as competitive under new boss Quique Setien – and accepts working in the spotlight is all part of the job.
Man United’s position as English football’s top revenue generators under threat
Manchester United remain the top-ranked English club in terms of revenue generated but their 23-year dominance of Deloitte’s Football Money League could come under threat from Manchester City or Liverpool in next year’s table.
Courtois is Real Madrid hero in Super Cup win over Atletico
Thibaut Courtois was the hero for Real Madrid as they won the Spanish Super Cup final with a 4-1 penalty shootout victory over rivals Atletico Madrid.
Zinedine Zidane: I’m a better coach second time round
Zinedine Zidane insists he is a better coach in his second spell at Real Madrid ahead of his side’s Spanish Super Cup final.
Bale will not be leaving Real Madrid in January and unlikely this summer – agent
Gareth Bale will not be leaving Real Madrid in January and is also “very unlikely” to depart the club this summer, according to his agent.
Gareth Bale not fit for Super Cup final – Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane confirmed that Gareth Bale would not be fit to feature in Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final.
Real Madrid book spot in Spanish Super Cup final following Valencia win
Real Madrid cruised through to the final of the Spanish Super Cup following a 3-1 win over Valencia in Saudi Arabia.
Zinedine Zidane happy to be in Saudi Arabia for revamped Spanish Super Cup
Zinedine Zidane insists Real Madrid are happy to be in Saudi Arabia as they prepare for the controversial revamped Spanish Super Cup.
Major sports events held in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia will again be the venue for a showpiece sport event as Jeddah plays host to the Spanish Super Cup.
Wu Lei nets late equaliser as bottom side Espanyol hold LaLiga leaders Barcelona
Espanyol substitute Wu Lei’s late equaliser denied 10-man city rivals Barcelona victory in a 2-2 LaLiga draw on Saturday night.
Dani Carvajal hails performance of Thibaut Courtois in Real Madrid victory
Dani Carvajal hailed the performance of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in Real Madrid’s 3-0 LaLiga victory at neighbours Getafe.
Varane helps Real Madrid make winning return to action
Raphael Varane had a hand in two goals as Real Madrid won 3-0 at neighbours Getafe on their return to LaLiga action after the winter break.
Wolves needed time to grieve after FA Cup heartbreak – Nuno
Nuno Espirito Santo admits Wolves needed time to grieve after last season’s FA Cup heartbreak.
Vallejo to return to Real Madrid
Jesus Vallejo will return to Real Madrid this month with Wolves due to cut short his loan.
Hazard to miss Spanish Super Cup – Zidane
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has confirmed injured forward Eden Hazard will miss the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Zidane asks for patience after Real Madrid held by Athletic Bilbao
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane called for patience after his side lost ground at the top of LaLiga following a frustrating goalless draw against Athletic Bilbao at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid lose ground on Barcelona after goalless draw
Real Madrid were unable to draw level with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga after a frustrating stalemate with Athletic Bilbao while Lazio stunned Juventus to clinch the Italian Super Cup on Sunday.
Real Madrid held at home by Athletic Bilbao to leave Barcelona clear at summit
Real Madrid lost ground to rivals Barcelona at the top of LaLiga after being held to a goalless draw by Athletic Bilbao at the Bernabeu.
Zinedine Zidane talks up Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has hailed Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola as “the best coach in the world”.
Carlo Ancelotti will bring elite level experience to Everton
Carlo Ancelotti’s appointment as Everton’s new boss is an undoubted coup for the Merseyside club.
Zidane happy after Real Madrid take point against Barcelona
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane was the happier manager after El Clasico ended goalless for the first time since 2002.
First goalless Clasico in 17 years follows pre-match demonstrations in Barcelona
Barcelona maintained their slender advantage over arch-rivals Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga after El Clasico ended goalless for the first time in 17 years.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Manchester United will not support any move by Paul Pogba to leave in January, the Daily Mail says. Pogba’s return from two and a half months out with an ankle injury has been delayed by illness. The star midfielder, however, won no new friends at United by posting a video of himself dancing at his brother’s wedding on the weekend after news of his illness was announced. While he is said to be keen on a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona, United have no intention of selling him.