News for 'Real Madrid'

Real Madrid reach last 16

Real Madrid reach last 16

Rediff.com5 Nov 2003

Real Madrid became the first team to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League.

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Former Bayern Munich coach Flick takes over Germany to 2024

Arteta: Arsenal 'hungry' for Community Shield against Man City

Arteta: Arsenal 'hungry' for Community Shield against Man City

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his squad's hunger and motivation to win the Community Shield against Manchester City, aiming to start the new season with a trophy after a busy recruitment period.

Beckham fashions Real Madrid victory

Beckham fashions Real Madrid victory

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

Real Madrid's failure to convert dominance into goals could have cost them dear in their 2-1 win over Olympiakos Piraeus in the Champions League.

No clear favourites in UCL Final: Real Madrid's Modric

No clear favourites in UCL Final: Real Madrid's Modric

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Real Madrid are confident going into the Champions League final against Liverpool and will count on their big-game experience

Real Madrid reappoint Zidane as coach to replace Solari

Real Madrid reappoint Zidane as coach to replace Solari

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Real Madrid will sack Santiago Solari and reappoint former coach Zinedine Zidane on Monday, according to multiple Spanish media reports.

Real Madrid sign Dortmund playmaker Sahin

Real Madrid sign Dortmund playmaker Sahin

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Real Madrid signed Turkey midfielder Nuri Sahin from Borussia Dortmund on a six-year contract on Monday as coach Jose Mourinho began strengthening his squad for next season.

Real Madrid star in news. No, it's not Ronaldo

Real Madrid star in news. No, it's not Ronaldo

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro has defended team mate Gareth Bale after the Welshman was jeered by sections of the Bernabeu crowd during Wednesday's 3-0 win over APOEL Nicosia in the Champions League.

Ancelotti named Real Madrid coach

Ancelotti named Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The former Paris St Germain manager will be presented on Wednesday and will replace Jose Mourinho who left at the end of last season to join Chelsea.

PIX: Real Madrid ease past Chelsea; Milan in semis

PIX: Real Madrid ease past Chelsea; Milan in semis

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Holders Real Madrid breezed past Chelsea into the semi-finals of the Champions League with Rodrygo's double securing a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge.

Real Madrid's late comeback stuns Villarreal

Real Madrid's late comeback stuns Villarreal

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale both scored as Real Madrid staged a remarkable late comeback from two goals down to win 3-2 at Villarreal and stay top of La Liga.

'Visca El Barca!' Messi congratulates La Liga champions FC Barcelona

'Visca El Barca!' Messi congratulates La Liga champions FC Barcelona

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Lionel Messi congratulated FC Barcelona after their 29th La Liga title win over Real Madrid, recalling his legendary trophy-laden legacy with the Catalan giants.

Real Madrid stunned by last-gasp Sanabria header for Betis

Real Madrid stunned by last-gasp Sanabria header for Betis

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Real Madrid suffered a shock 1-0 home defeat to Real Betis on Wednesday as an inspired performance from their former goalkeeper Antonio Adan and a stoppage-time winner from Antonio Sanabria stunned the Liga champions.

Will he be the next big star to emerge from Real Madrid?

Will he be the next big star to emerge from Real Madrid?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Federico Valverde has already made over 100 appearances at senior level - while winning silverware and recognition both with his current side Madrid and country Uruguay, and showing the physical, technical and mental attributes to become one of world football's outstanding midfielders.

Juventus beat Real Madrid in extra-time

Juventus beat Real Madrid in extra-time

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Marcelo Zalayeta scored four minutes from the end of extra-time gave the Italians a 2-0 win and a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Barca lose at Sociedad, Real Madrid also beaten

Barca lose at Sociedad, Real Madrid also beaten

Rediff.com1 May 2011

Barcelona missed a chance to virtually wrap up a third straight La Liga title when they surrendered the lead and lost 2-1 at Real Sociedad Saturday.

PIX: Real Madrid maintain perfect start with Benzema's double

PIX: Real Madrid maintain perfect start with Benzema's double

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

A second half double from Karim Benzema helped Real Madrid to a 4-1 victory at Girona on Sunday and maintain their perfect La Liga start in the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era.

5 ways Real Madrid broke Barca's La Liga stranglehold

5 ways Real Madrid broke Barca's La Liga stranglehold

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Real Madrid became La Liga champions for the first time since 2012 on Sunday with a 2-0 win at Malaga, denying arch-rivals Barcelona three consecutive league titles.

Real Madrid to go all out for Ronaldo

Real Madrid to go all out for Ronaldo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

The Spanish giants are all set to break the world transfer record with an 80 million ($157 million) bid for Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo. Real Madrid manager Bernd Schuster admitted that they will pay whatever it takes to bring Ronaldo to Madrid.

'Real Madrid's decision to not replace Ronaldo surprising'

'Real Madrid's decision to not replace Ronaldo surprising'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'They probably need to refresh the team a bit more, to be very honest. They have kept the majority of the same team for the last couple of years'

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

PIX: Lille end Real Madrid's unbeaten run; Villa shock Bayern

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in the Champions League group phase on Wednesday.

Feeble Real Madrid lose to Valladolid

Feeble Real Madrid lose to Valladolid

Rediff.com16 Nov 2008

Real Madrid's poor run of form continued on Saturday when the Spanish Primera Liga champions lost 1-0 at struggling Real Valladolid and missed the chance to take over from Barcelona at the top of the table. Valladolid were thrashed 6-0 by Barca at the Nou Camp last weekend but shocked a sluggish-looking Real by taking the lead shortly after the break.

Factbox: Departing Real Madrid coach Mourinho

Factbox: Departing Real Madrid coach Mourinho

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Here is a look at the life and career of Jose Mourinho, the charismatic Portuguese manager, who will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after reaching an agreement with the club on Monday to leave three years before the end of his contract:

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

PHOTOS: Real Madrid, Barcelona dumped out of Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Real Madrid were dumped out of the Copa del Rey at the quarter-final stage on Thursday after losing 4-3 at home to Real Sociedad, while record 30-times winners Barcelona were sent crashing out of the Copa del Rey in a 1-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao.

Emerson completes move to Real Madrid

Emerson completes move to Real Madrid

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

The Brazilian midfielder is likely to take up his usual position in the holding role in front of the back four.

Real Madrid will not boost squad ahead of ban

Real Madrid will not boost squad ahead of ban

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Real Madrid will not seek to boost their squad ahead of their transfer ban, which starts at the end of the month, club president Florentino Perez said on Wednesday. Perez's leadership at Real has been synonymous with glamour signings but the club will be unable to register new players during the next two transfer windows for breaching FIFA rules on signing non-Spanish Under-18 players. "We will not sign players during the winter market but this has nothing to do with the punishment. It is because we have the best players and the best trainer," Perez told France Football.

Zidane's son impresses on Real Madrid debut

Zidane's son impresses on Real Madrid debut

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane handed a La Liga debut to his son Luca by starting him in Saturday's 2-2 draw at Villarreal in their final Liga game of the season, making the goalkeeper the third Zidane family member to play for the Spanish giants.

Inter or Real Madrid my only options: Mourinho

Inter or Real Madrid my only options: Mourinho

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho will either be sitting in the dugout at the San Siro or Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium next season, the Portuguese coach said on Wednesday. 'My only options are Madrid or Inter,' he said in an interview with sports daily Marca, when asked if he would leave the Italian champions at the end of the season.

Beckham back in Real Madrid squad

Beckham back in Real Madrid squad

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Real coach Fabio Capello had said Beckham would never play for the Primera Liga side again.

Chelsea's 'Not Too Xabi' Era Brings Joy Back to Stamford Bridge

Chelsea's 'Not Too Xabi' Era Brings Joy Back to Stamford Bridge

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

Chelsea, under new manager Xabi Alonso, has shown renewed attacking vigour with two Premier League wins and a League Cup victory, highlighted by a 4-3 win over Brighton, but defensive vulnerabilities persist, with the team failing to keep a clean sheet in 18 league games. The arrival of World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emi Martinez is expected to bolster the backline.

Roma, Chelsea through; Real Madrid exit

Roma, Chelsea through; Real Madrid exit

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Roma knocked Real Madrid out of the Champions League and reached the quarter-finals, where they were joined by Chelsea and Schalke 04.

Gareth Bale doubtful for Real Madrid's Liverpool clash

Gareth Bale doubtful for Real Madrid's Liverpool clash

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has a buttock muscle strain and is doubtful for their Champions League Group B match against Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday, the club said.

Real Madrid sign 16-year-old Brazilian prodigy for $74 million

Real Madrid sign 16-year-old Brazilian prodigy for $74 million

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

A stand-out talent from a young age, Endrick scored 170 goals in 176 matches for Palmeiras' academy.

Real Madrid out of King's Cup

Real Madrid out of King's Cup

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Real Madrid lost 1-0 at home to Real Mallorca in the King's Cup last-16 and went out of the tournament 3-1 on aggregate.

Champions League PIX: Benzema seals Real Madrid win against Liverpool; reach QFs

Champions League PIX: Benzema seals Real Madrid win against Liverpool; reach QFs

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Real Madrid through to next round, win 6-2 on aggregate, Liverpool ousted

Dynamos FC sign former Real Madrid player Marcos Tebar

Dynamos FC sign former Real Madrid player Marcos Tebar

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Delhi Dynamos Football Club announces the signing of former Real Madrid midfielder Marcos Tbar Ramiro for the upcoming season of the Hero Indian Super League. The 30-year old defensive-midfielder has been signed after his short stint with Spanish Club UE Llagostera. Marcos started his career as a Real Madrid player and is a product of the club's academy in Madrid. He has also played for English championship side Brentford.

Nadal gets standing ovation at Real Madrid game

Nadal gets standing ovation at Real Madrid game

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

New US Open tennis champion Rafa Nadal was given a standing ovation by Real Madrid fans when he strolled out on to the Bernabeu pitch before their Champions League match against Ajax Amsterdam on Wednesday.

Zidane likely to replace Benitez at Real Madrid

Zidane likely to replace Benitez at Real Madrid

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Zidane is currently in charge of Real's B team Castilla, and has for some time been linked with the manager's post.

Higuain goal gives Real Madrid victory

Higuain goal gives Real Madrid victory

Rediff.com21 Dec 2008

An early goal from Gonzalo Higuain earned Juande Ramos his first Spanish Primera Liga win as Real Madrid coach when the champions beat Valencia 1-0 on Saturday. Ramos, who replaced Bernd Schuster last week, watched Argentine striker Higuain score after only three minutes and Dutch winger Arjen Robben run riot but it needed several saves from Iker Casillas to make sure of victory for the home team.

PICS: Real Madrid title hopes dented; Roma ends Juventus' unbeaten run

PICS: Real Madrid title hopes dented; Roma ends Juventus' unbeaten run

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

In a big blow to Real Madrid's title hopes, Real Betis held them to a goalless draw in their La Liga encounter on Sunday.