Tag: Real Madrid
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Unhappy Ronaldo subbed as Real Madrid held by Las Palmas
A substituted Cristiano Ronaldo cut a disconsolate figure as Real Madrid conceded a late equaliser to draw 2-2 at Las Palmas. Earlier, Barcelona shrugged off the absence of the injured Lionel Messi to move to within a point of Madrid at the top of the table as Luis Suarez and Neymar were on target in …
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September 25, 2016 -
Real Madrid suffer double injury blow of Marcelo and Casemiro
Real Madrid Brazilian left-back Marcelo Vieira is suffering a "grade 2 muscle strain" in the right leg, according to a medical report, which was revealed by the club. Marcelo, 28, retired last Wednesday in the match between Real Madrid and Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu and "will continue to be monitored," the statement said on …
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September 24, 2016 -
Real Madrid equals Barcelona’s winning record in Spain
Real Madrid equaled a record set by rival Barcelona as James Rodriguez and Karim Benzema scored in a 2-0 defeat of Espanyol on Sunday in the Spanish league. It was the 16th straight league win for Madrid, going back to last season, matching Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona in the 2010-11 season. Madrid maintained a three-point lead …
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September 19, 2016 -
Zidane confirms absence of Cristiano, Bale against Espanyol
Real Madrid French coach Zinedine Zidane said on Saturday that Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo and Welshman Gareth Bale will not appear against Espanyol football club on Sunday in the fourth round of La Liga. At a press conference, the French coach explained that both players will not appear on Sunday because the Portuguese star was unable …
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September 18, 2016 -
Morata hopes for chance as Real Madrid face Espanyol
Striker Alvaro Morata is hoping he will get another chance in the Real Madrid starting XI when the capital football club travels to play Espanyol in La Liga on Sunday. Morata’s 94th minute header goal on Wednesday night gave Real Madrid an unlikely victory in their UEFA Champions League opener at home against Sporting Lisbon, …
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September 17, 2016 -
Playing for Real Madrid enforces winning mentality: Morientes
Years have gone by since he last made the back of the net bulge, but Fernando Morientes charming smile remains. Among the deadliest strikers in the world in his heyday, the charming Spaniard played for a host of top European clubs, including Real Madrid, Monaco and Valencia. Looking lean and in good shape, the 40-year-old, …
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September 17, 2016 -
Ronaldo, Morata rescue Real Madrid from Sporting upset
Cristiano Ronaldo and Alvaro Morata struck in the closing minutes to seal a stunning Real Madrid comeback to beat Sporting Lisbon 2-1 to start their Champions League defence. Madrid looked to be heading for their first home defeat in the competition for five years yesterday after Bruno Cesar’s low effort three minutes into the second-half …
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September 15, 2016 -
Sporting Lisbon tie will be special: Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has said that the group stage game against Sporting Lisbon at the UEFA Champions league on Wednesday is a "special game". "It’s a special game, they are a special team, they’re got a good coach and it will be another special moment in my life. It’s a privilege for …
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September 13, 2016 -
Real Madrid prepare for Champions League clash
Spanish football giants Real Madrid on Sunday started preparations for their Champions League debut of the current season when they meet Sporting Lisbon in the first round of the group stage on Wednesday. Real trained on Sunday morning, both on the field and at the gym, one day after the Los Blancos won 5-2 on …
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September 11, 2016 -
Barcelona more popular than Real Madrid
FC Barcelona are more popular than Real Madrid while Portugal football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is more searched online than Argentine icon Lionel Messi. Globally, Barcelona accumulated more searches with 42 points on Google than Real Madrid (39 points), according to a study by Cuponation.es, reports Efe. As for social networks, Barcelona have 94 million followers …
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September 10, 2016 -
Bale looks for glory with Real Madrid and Wales
Spanish football giants Real Madrid’s striker Gareth Bale insists his side’s ambition for the season is to win every possible title they are competing in. Madrid have already won the European Supercup and are looking to defend the Champions League title they won at the end of last season, as well as looking to improve …
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September 8, 2016 -
Modric named new Croatian football team captain
Real Madrid’s Croatian midfielder Luka Modric was named as the new captain of the national team on Monday, while the captain’s armband will be rotated between Ivan Rakitic and Vedran Corluka in his absence. "This is a beautiful feeling, I’m so proud. I would like to thank the head coach (Ante Cacic) for having …
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August 29, 2016 -
La Liga: Toni Kroos rescues Real Madrid with late winner
Real Madrid shrugged off the absence of the injured Cristiano Ronaldo to extend their perfect start to the season with a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo thanks to Toni Kroos’s late winner. The European champions now lead their opponents in May’s Champions League final by four points after just two games as Atletico Madrid were …
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August 28, 2016 -
Cristiano Ronaldo, Bale train with Real Madrid
Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo and Welsh Gareth Bale exercised on Thursday in the Real Madrid sports complex before travelling to Monaco for the draw of the UEFA Champions League and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) UEFA awards announcement. Bale and Ronaldo are competing with Frenchman Antoine Griezmann for the UEFA award of best player …
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August 25, 2016 -
Bale’s salvo ensures Real Madrid kick off with impressive win
Gareth Bale needed just 80 seconds to score his first goal of the football season as Real Madrid began their 2016-17 Liga campaign with a comfortable and impressive 3-0 win away over Real Sociedad. The Welsh international on Sunday showed he is becoming the leader of a Real Madrid side without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo …
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August 22, 2016 -
Striker Morata pleased to be back with Real Madrid
Striker Alvaro Morata, who was presented as a Real Madrid footballer by club president Florentino Perez on Monday, said he is "here to give his all for the reigning European champions. Real Madrid paid 30 million euros ($33 million) for a buyback option to re-sign 23-year-old Morata from Italian champions Juventus, with whom the Spaniard …
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August 15, 2016 -
Real Madrid win dramatic UEFA Super Cup final against Sevilla
Real Madrid win dramatic UEFA Super Cup final against Sevilla
August 10, 2016