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Why Real Madrid are in danger

Why Real Madrid are in danger

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been ruled out of Saturday's La Liga game at Athletic Bilbao, coach Zinedine Zidane said on Friday, after the Wales international picked up yet another injury on his return to action on Tuesday after 63 days out.

Real Madrid stay top

Real Madrid stay top

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

Second-half strikes from Ruud van Nistelrooy and Gonzalo Higuain earned Real Madrid a 2-0 win at home to Recreativo Huelva.

Lewandowski set for Barcelona exit amid Saudi, MLS interest

Lewandowski set for Barcelona exit amid Saudi, MLS interest

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Robert Lewandowski has confirmed he will leave Barcelona after four successful seasons in which he scored 119 goals and helped the club win three LaLiga titles.

Soccer Wrap: Real Madrid recover to beat Almeria; Bayern suffer shock home loss to Werder

Soccer Wrap: Real Madrid recover to beat Almeria; Bayern suffer shock home loss to Werder

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

A Dani Carvajal strike in the ninth-minute of stoppage time rescued Real Madrid, earning them a 3-2 comeback win at home against bottom side Almeria on Sunday in a frantic LaLiga tussle that was marked by VAR controversy.

Real Madrid face up to life without Ronaldo

Real Madrid face up to life without Ronaldo

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Real Madrid need both Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema to step up a level to cover for Cristiano Ronaldo's absence and Marco Asensio will also be given a more prominent role.

Real Madrid, Man United drop points

Real Madrid, Man United drop points

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Inter Milan moved eight points clear in Italy after a 1-0 win over strugglers Empoli.

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Two goals from Luis Diaz and one from Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool stroll to a 3-0 victory at Manchester United.

Soccer PIX: Dominant Real Madrid cement top spot; Juve held

Soccer PIX: Dominant Real Madrid cement top spot; Juve held

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

La Liga leaders Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 home win over relegation-threatened Celta Vigo on Sunday to restore their seven-point lead at the top of the table with a dominant display.

Barcelona overwhelm Real Madrid

Barcelona overwhelm Real Madrid

Rediff.com20 Nov 2005

A 3-0 victory took Barcelona to the top of the Primera Liga.

Beckham to leave Real Madrid: media

Beckham to leave Real Madrid: media

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Real Madrid's sporting director Predrag Mijatovic was quoted As saying that the England captain will not be offered a new contract and leave the club.

Champions League PICS: Juventus, Real Madrid shocked

Champions League PICS: Juventus, Real Madrid shocked

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Juventus's hopes of reaching the Champions League last eight suffered a blow when the two-times European Cup winners slumped to a 1-0 defeat in their last-16 first leg at Olympique Lyonnais on Wednesday. Manchester City finally produced a Champions League performance worthy of their status as one of European football's elite clubs by beating Real Madrid 2-1 away in Wednesday's last-16 first leg after pulling off a stunning late fightback.

Barca's Pique investigated for saying refs favour Real Madrid

Barca's Pique investigated for saying refs favour Real Madrid

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The player, who has a penchant for making jibes at Real Madrid, also cited remarks made by former referee Eduardo Iturralde Gonzalez, who said last year that 90% of referees were Real fans, the remaining 10% supporting Barca.

Paris St Germain reject Real Madrid's bid for Mbappe

Paris St Germain reject Real Madrid's bid for Mbappe

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Spanish and French media reported on Tuesday that Real Madrid had made a 160-million-euro ($187.81-million) bid for the 22-year-old World Cup winner, who scored 42 goals in all competitions for PSG last season and has reportedly said he wants to move to Spain.

Will Real Madrid dash Atletico's dreams?

Will Real Madrid dash Atletico's dreams?

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Atletico Madrid have built a reputation for gargantuan achievements under coach Diego Simeone and have not given up hope of a remarkable turnaround against Real Madrid in Wednesday's Champions League semi-final second leg.

Ramos may have played last game for Real Madrid

Ramos may have played last game for Real Madrid

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Ramos's contract runs out at the end of June and there are only four La Liga games remaining this season.

PIX: Real Madrid down Braga; Arsenal, United win

PIX: Real Madrid down Braga; Arsenal, United win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Real Madrid set for huge changes

Real Madrid set for huge changes

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Revolution is in the air at Real Madrid after their Champions League empire was razed to the ground with an astounding 4-1 loss at home to Ajax Amsterdam, with a huge clear out of players expected as well as a change of manager.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vozinha-inspired Cape Verde frustrate European champions Spain

FIFA World Cup 2026: Vozinha-inspired Cape Verde frustrate European champions Spain

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Cape Verde pulled off a World Cup shock by holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in the opening game of Group H on Monday, where the European champions and one of the tournament favourites could find no way past the debutants and their keeper Vozinha.

Real Madrid's Pepe faces a month out

Real Madrid's Pepe faces a month out

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Real Madrid defender Pepe is likely to be out of action for a month after suffering a thigh injury.

Champions League: Valverde hat-trick leaves City on the brink

Champions League: Valverde hat-trick leaves City on the brink

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Federico Valverde scores a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeats Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Expanded World Cup boosts India's qualification hopes: Bhutia

Expanded World Cup boosts India's qualification hopes: Bhutia

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia says FIFA's expanded 48-team World Cup format significantly improves India's chances of qualification while creating new opportunities for emerging football nations across Asia and beyond.

Real Madrid continue title march

Real Madrid continue title march

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid was their seventh league win in a row and they are now seven points clear of Barcelona.

Real Madrid still after Alonso

Real Madrid still after Alonso

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Real Madrid are still chasing Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, sporting director Miguel Pardeza said on Friday. He also added that the club is looking at alternatives to Alonso but Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas is not a target.

Ronaldo and Portugal chase elusive FIFA World Cup title

Ronaldo and Portugal chase elusive FIFA World Cup title

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo, playing his 6th FIFA World Cup, headlines the Portugal squad that has a glittering supporting cast that includes Vitinha, Joao Neves, Bruno Fernandes and Nuno Mendes.

Raphinha out of Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final with hamstring injury

Raphinha out of Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final with hamstring injury

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Barcelona's Raphinha will miss the Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid due to a hamstring injury sustained while playing for Brazil. The estimated recovery time is five weeks.

Real Madrid's Hazard, Casemiro test positive for COVID-19

Real Madrid's Hazard, Casemiro test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro and forward Eden Hazard have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of their La Liga clash at Valencia, the Spanish champions said.

Raul returns to Real Madrid squad

Raul returns to Real Madrid squad

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

His return is a major boost for Real Madrid ahead of next week's Champions League knockout tie against Arsenal.

Santos, Real Madrid agree on Robinho

Santos, Real Madrid agree on Robinho

Rediff.com30 Jul 2005

Woodgate to sign for Real Madrid

Woodgate to sign for Real Madrid

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

LaLiga: Atletico end Real's perfect run with big win

LaLiga: Atletico end Real's perfect run with big win

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Alvarez scores twice as Atletico crushes Real Madrid 5-2 in La Liga derby

Real Madrid is world's most valuable football team

Real Madrid is world's most valuable football team

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Real Madrid, who in 2018 won the Champions League for a third consecutive year, were valued at $4.24 billion, up 9% from a year ago, Forbes said.

Will Chelsea's Hazard join Real Madrid?

Will Chelsea's Hazard join Real Madrid?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Chelsea winger Eden Hazard still hopes he can one day fulfil his dream of playing for Real Madrid.

PIX: Benzema 'tricks' as Real Madrid oust PSG

PIX: Benzema 'tricks' as Real Madrid oust PSG

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Images from Wednesday's Champions League matches, between Real Madrid and Paris St Germain, and Manchester City and Sporting CP

Real Madrid edge past Racing

Real Madrid edge past Racing

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

A clinical finish by Gonzalo Higuain gave Real Madrid a 1-0 home win over Racing Santander on Saturday and a seventh successive Primera Liga victory that trimmed Barcelona's lead at the top to nine points. Third-placed Sevilla lost further ground on Real after goals from Sergio Garcia and new signing Ricardo Oliveira gave Real Betis a 2-1 win at the Sanchez Pizjuan and condemned their city rivals to a third consecutive league defeat.

Real Madrid lose again. Will coach get sacked?

Real Madrid lose again. Will coach get sacked?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Real Madrid's miserable run of results continued on Saturday as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to Levante, their third successive loss in all competitions which piles more pressure on coach Julen Lopetegui.

Kaka to join Real Madrid

Kaka to join Real Madrid

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Kaka is the latest big name to join Real Madrid.

Luxemburgo is new Real Madrid coach

Luxemburgo is new Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com31 Dec 2004

Conte unlikely to become Real Madrid coach

Conte unlikely to become Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos suggested after the Barcelona game that the players would not welcome him.

Real Madrid held at Osasuna

Real Madrid held at Osasuna

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Real Madrid squandered a chance to climb above Barcelona to the top of La Liga when they were held to a 0-0 draw at mid-table Osasuna on Sunday. A win would have put Real first in the standings on goal difference after Barca dropped their first home points of the season in a 1-1 draw with Villarreal on Saturday.

Ronaldo hints he may leave Real Madrid

Ronaldo hints he may leave Real Madrid

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo may have played his last game for Real Madrid after winning a fourth Champions League crown with the Spanish side in a 3-1 victory over Liverpool on Saturday, saying he would soon make an announcement on his future.