Karim Benzema just reopened a debate France thought was settled. In a long interview with L’Équipe, the 2022 Ballon d’Or winner dropped a line that has already set social feeds and national team rooms alight. If France calls him for the World Cup, he will come.
Real Madrid will clash heads with Alaves at the Mendizorrotza Stadium on Sunday night as they look to secure a good result on the road in La Liga. Los Blancos suffered a tough 2-1 loss at the hands of Manchester City recently, so they would be keen on bouncing back with a victory this weekend.
While there has been no suggestion that Real Madrid are keen to bring back Carlo Ancelotti, it certainly makes a comic coincidence that Brazil have decided to secure the Italian’s future as Xabi Alonso’s job security becomes increasingly week.
Back in the summer of 2009, Real Madrid made the signings of Kaka, Xabi Alonso, Karim Benzema, and Cristiano Ronaldo all in one transfer window. Although it is clear who the best signing there was, Benzema was certainly a strong second candidate, with the Frenchman going onto score 354 goals in 648 appearances for Los Blancos.
When Xabi Alonso took over as head coach at Real Madrid, there was plenty of work to be done regarding the squad. Some position areas had questions over players' longevity, injuries, and a lack of bodies and quality.
There was almost unanimous reporting this week suggesting that Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso’s future was no longer safe, and could potentially hinge on the result against Manchester City in the Champions League.
Erling Haaland proved to be the matchwinner for Manchester City in their Champions Leaguer victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday, with his first half penalty ensuring a 2-1 success for the Premier League side.
Real Madrid are in the market for a new central defender, with the plan being to sign one next summer for free. They may have ended their interest in Ibrahima Konate, but they are still interested in France teammate Dayot Upamecano.
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso shook the hand of Pep Guardiola and walked down the tunnel after seeing his side lose 2-1 to Manchester City at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo hugged coach Xabi Alonso during his goal celebration in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Manchester City to "show the team's unity."
Pep Guardiola has once again shown his class both on and off the pitch, earning praise for his post-match gesture toward Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes following Manchester City’s 2-1 Champions League victory at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night.
Real Madrid succumbed to a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday night at the Bernabeu, but despite being a goal down for much of the second half, Kylian Mbappe did not come on.
Real Madrid continued their disappointing run of form with a 2-1 home defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday. Rodrygo Goes’ goal had fired them into the lead, but two goals in 10 minutes from Nico O’Reilly and Erling Haaland confined Los Blancos to a second Bernabeu defeat in four days.
Real Madrid entertained Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win at home in the UEFA Champions League.
Real Madrid were defeated 2-1 by Manchester City in their Champions League showdown at the Bernabeu, with goals coming from Rodrygo Goes, Nico O’Reilly and Erling Haaland.
Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City Real Madrid have continued their poor form with their second Champions League defeat of the season, with Manchester City emerging as winners at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid are interested in appointing Jurgen Klopp as their next manager. Xabi Alonso has not been able to live up to the expectations, and the Spanish outfit are already looking for alternatives.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are interested in signing the Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. There have been rumours that the midfielder could leave Manchester United during the January transfer window.
Mbappé scored the second-fastest hat trick in competition history — three goals in under seven minutes — and added a fourth later in the match, but his brilliance has been dimmed by the darkness around the club.