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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti (L) and Man City boss Pep Guardiola

Pep and Ancelotti content after dazzling draw in Madrid

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hailed his side's character after the Champions League holders played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Real Madrid.

Soccer • 10 Apr 24

Goals galore as Madrid and Man City play out a classic

Manchester City face a battle to retain their Champions League crown after being held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Real Madrid in the Spanish capital.

Soccer • 09 Apr 24

Champions League: Real Madrid 3-3 Manchester City recap

Real Madrid and Manchester City played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in one of the games of the season. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 09 Apr 24

Carlo Ancelotti has a record four Champions League crowns to his name as a manager

Ancelotti set to 'suffer' ahead of Manchester City game

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti admits he is nervous ahead of his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City.

Soccer • 08 Apr 24

Julian Ryerson celebrates scoring Die Schwarzgelben's second goal in the win over Bayern

European round-up: Borussia Dortmund win Der Klassiker

Thomas Tuchel insisted Bayern Munich are out of Bundesliga title contention after a 2-0 defeat in Der Klassiker left them 13 points adrift of league leaders Bayer Leverkusen.

Soccer • 30 Mar 24

The 2022 Champions League final kick-off was delayed by more than 30 minutes due to chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France

Law firm castigates UEFA over Liverpool fans' claims

UEFA has made "no meaningful efforts" to settle claims on behalf of 1,200 Liverpool fans affected by the chaos surrounding the 2022 Champions League final, a law firm has said.

Soccer • 25 Mar 24

Carlo Ancelotti wants more support for Vinicius Jr

Ancelotti urges 'zero tolerance' of racism in La Liga

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti called for a zero tolerance policy against La Liga's recurring "racism problem" following more incidents of racist abuse directed at forward Vinicius Jr.

Soccer • 16 Mar 24

Vinicius Junior was the target of racist abuse once again

Real Madrid file complaint over Vinicius abuse

Real Madrid have filed a complaint with the Spanish legal authorities after "racist and hateful insults" appeared to be directed at their striker Vinicius Junior by Atletico Madrid and Barcelona fans this week.

Soccer • 15 Mar 24

Jude Bellingham has made a sensational start to his Real career, scoring 20 goals already this season

Bellingham bemused by 'ridiculous' two-match ban

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham had called his two-match ban for dissent "ridiculous" and says that he is being made an example of as a newer player in LaLiga.

Soccer • 07 Mar 24

Vinicius Junior was on the Real Madrid scoresheet

Madrid survive Leipzig attack to go through

Real Madrid withstood an onslaught from RB Leipzig to secure a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie that sent them through to the quarter-finals with a 2-1 aggregate victory.

Soccer • 06 Mar 24

Lois Openda reacts after missing a chance for RB Leipzig

Champions Lg recap: City and Madrid advance to quarters

Manchester City strolled through against Copenhagen, while Real Madrid had to hang on to progress against a relentless RB Leipzig.

Soccer • 06 Mar 24

Spanish referee Jesus Gil Manzano is surrounded by Real Madrid players

Bellingham suspended for two games after referee rant

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been suspended for two games by La Liga for showing contempt towards the referee having received a red card after the final whistle in their 2-2 draw with Valencia on Saturday.

Soccer • 07 Mar 24

Prosecutor seeks jail for Ancelotti in tax fraud case

A Spanish prosecutor is seeking a prison term of four years and nine months for Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti for alleged tax fraud.

Soccer • 06 Mar 24

Erling Haaland has long been linked to Real Madrid

Haaland 'happy at City' but won't rule out Madrid move

Erling Haaland has refused to rule out a move from Manchester City despite stressing his happiness at the club.

Soccer • 05 Mar 24

Kylian Mbappe has been linked with Real Madrid

Mbappe tells PSG he will depart in the summer

Kylian Mbappe has told Paris St Germain he will leave the club at the end of the season.

Soccer • 15 Feb 24

Real Madrid players celebrate Brahim Diaz's stunning winner

Stunning Diaz strike edges Real Madrid past Leipzig

Brahim Diaz provided a stunning response to the challenge of deputising for the injured Jude Bellingham by firing Real Madrid to a 1-0 Champions League victory at RB Leipzig.

Soccer • 13 Feb 24

Alex Grimaldo of Bayer Leverkusen scores his team's second

European wrap: Big wins for Leverkusen and Real Madrid

Bayer Leverkusen celebrated carnival weekend in the Rhineland with a superb 3-0 win over Bayern Munich which sent them five points clear of their opponents at the top of the Bundesliga.

Soccer • 10 Feb 24

'I want to announce that on June 30 I will no longer continue as the coach at Barca'

Xavi to step down as Barcelona boss

Barcelona manager Xavi has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season.

Soccer • 27 Jan 24

Claudia Zornoza Sanchez and Kathellen Sousa console Real Madrid team-mate and goalkeeper Maylene Chavas after the defeat to Chelsea

Chelsea edge out Real to secure quarter-final spot

Chelsea advanced to the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a game to spare after an own-goal from Real Madrid goalkeeper Mylene Chavas handed them a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 25 Jan 24

Jude Bellingham helped to haul his team back into the game

Euro round-up: Bellingham inspires Real fightback

Jude Bellingham inspired Real Madrid with a goal and an assist as they came from two goals down to earn a last-gasp 3-2 win over rock-bottom Almeria in La Liga.

Soccer • 21 Jan 24

Vinicius Junior scores his second goal against Barcelona

Vinicius hat-trick sinks Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup

Vinicius Junior scored a hat-trick in the first half as Real Madrid were crowned Spanish Super Cup champions after a 4-1 demolition of bitter rivals Barcelona in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

Soccer • 15 Jan 24

Joselu celebrates scoring Real Madrid's fourth goal

Real prevail in eight-goal Super Cup derby thriller

Real Madrid sealed a 5-3 comeback win over city rivals Atletico in a thrilling Spanish Super Cup semi-final.

Soccer • 10 Jan 24

Carlo Ancelotti had been linked with the Brazil national squad

Ancelotti pens deal to remain as Real boss until 2026

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has signed a new contract tying him to the club until the summer of 2026.

Soccer • 29 Dec 23

Real Madrid quartet Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, David Alaba and Jude Bellingham celebrate

European wrap: Real rout Villarreal, Kane on the double

Jude Bellingham struck his 17th goal of the season as Real Madrid returned to the top of La Liga with a thumping 4-1 win over Villarreal at the Bernabeu, while Harry Kane was among the goals for Bayern Munich.

Soccer • 17 Dec 23

Jake O'Brien celebrates the first of his two goals

Euro round-up: O'Brien double not enough for Lyon

Cork's Jake O'Brien found the net twice for Lyon but it wasn't enough as they lost 3-2 to 10-man Lens in Ligue 1.

Soccer • 03 Dec 23