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Zinedine Zidane vows changes at Real Madrid as he replaces Santiago Solari

Zidane won an unprecedented three consecutive Champions League titles with the Spanish giants before resigning in May last year. 

Mar 12, 2019, 09:52 AM IST

Manager Santiago Solari's Real Madrid future in doubt despite Valladolid win

Real have no realistic chance of a trophy after falling 12 points behind leaders Barcelona, who knocked them out of the Copa del Rey in the semi-finals.

Mar 11, 2019, 13:36 PM IST

Real Madrid set for resurgence after massive defeat to Ajax, with Jose Mourinho waiting in wings

Coach Santiago Solari may have a contract until 2021 but no-one expects him to remain beyond the close season after overseeing Tuesday`s catastrophic last-16 second leg defeat which ended the club`s 1,012-day reign as kings of Europe.

Mar 06, 2019, 17:51 PM IST

We missed Sergio Ramos: Real Madrid manager Santiago Solari after 4-1 defeat against Ajax

Ramos was forced to watch from the sidelines as, rather than take another step towards a fourth straight title, Real were torn apart by an exciting yet inexperienced Ajax side.

Mar 06, 2019, 15:36 PM IST

Ajax's European adventure far from over: Skipper Matthijs De Ligt

Coach Erik ten Hag said the performance had been "as close to perfection as you can get" and that his young Ajax side deserved to progress.

Mar 06, 2019, 13:34 PM IST

I have never felt this awful: Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal, after Champions League exit against Ajax

Real, who had won four of the last five editions of the competition, are almost certain to end the campaign empty-handed, having been knocked out of the Copa del Rey in the semi-finals by Barcelona last week and having fallen 12 points behind the Catalans in La Liga.

Mar 06, 2019, 10:34 AM IST

Inspired by Zinedine Zidane, Dusan Tadic makes his presence felt to help Ajax beat Real Madrid

The 30-year-old laid on passes for Hakim Ziyech and David Neres to give Ajax an early two-goal lead at the Bernabeu, then capped a virtuoso display with a thunderous finish into the top corner to make it 3-0.

Mar 06, 2019, 10:10 AM IST

Real Madrid knocked out of Champions League after 4-1 defeat against Ajax

Ajax, who have won the trophy four times, most recently in 1995, reached the quarterfinals of Europe`s top competition for the first time since 2003.

Mar 06, 2019, 09:56 AM IST

Real Madrid failed to fill Cristiano Ronaldo void: Midfielder Luka Modric

Ronaldo, the European champions' all-time top scorer, left in July to join Juventus and Madrid signed young attackers Vinicius Junior and Mariano Diaz.

Mar 05, 2019, 15:43 PM IST

Ajax hope to capitalise on Sergio Ramos absence for Real Madrid, says coach

Nacho Fernandez will likely take Ramos's place in the Madrid lineup, after the Real captain was ruled out by UEFA for geting booked deliberately.

Mar 05, 2019, 10:40 AM IST

Real Madrid affected by goal-scoring struggles ahead of 2nd leg against Ajax

Real hold a 2-1 lead in the tie after riding their luck in Amsterdam, meaning a draw or even a 1-0 defeat would see them into the quarter-finals, but their inability to put the ball in the net is becoming a concern.

Mar 03, 2019, 19:55 PM IST

Barcelona hailed as champions-elect after defeating Real Madrid 1-0

Ivan Rakitic`s cool strike in the first half was enough to see off Real and send Barca 12 points clear of their historic rivals, as well as giving them a 10-point cushion over nearest challengers Atletico Madrid.

Mar 03, 2019, 17:57 PM IST

La Liga: Barcelona show defensive strength to see off Real Madrid again

Ivan Rakitic scored the decisive goal for La Liga leaders Barcelona to send them 12 points clear of Real and surely ending their hopes of getting back in the title race.

Mar 03, 2019, 10:53 AM IST

Real Madrid coach defends forward Vinicius Junior despite lack of goals

Vinicius had several scoring chances against Barcelona in Thursday`s second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals, but he was unable to capitalise on any of them.

Mar 02, 2019, 13:53 PM IST

Copa del Rey: Valencia see off Betis to set up final clash against Barcelona

Barca, who have won the last four editions of the competition, beat Real Madrid 3-0 away on Thursday for a 4-1 aggregate victory in the other semi-final.

Mar 01, 2019, 07:36 AM IST

Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos handed two-game European ban

Ramos received a yellow card for a foul on Kasper Dolberg late in his side`s 2-1 win at Ajax Amsterdam in their Champions League last-16, first-leg match.

Mar 01, 2019, 07:04 AM IST

Luis Suarez double helps Barcelona triumph 3-0 against arch-rivals Real Madrid

A dominant yet wasteful Real ravaged their rivals in the first half while spurning a string of clear chances at the Santiago Bernabeu. 

Feb 28, 2019, 14:32 PM IST

Manager Santiago Solari rues Real Madrid wastefulness in 'Clasico' defeat to Barcelona

With Vinicius Jr their chief creator, Madrid produced a dominant display at the Santiago Bernabeu but a goal eluded them and they exited the competition staring at a harsh 1-4 aggregate defeat.

Feb 28, 2019, 14:19 PM IST

Facebook Watch to broadcast El Clasico live and free in India

Facebook began venturing into sports streaming in 2017 by broadcasting weekly Major League Baseball games and counts India as its largest market by users.

Feb 27, 2019, 23:42 PM IST

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos charged with getting booked deliberately

Ramos fouled Kasper Dolberg in the 89th minute of the last-16, as a result, UEFA decided to investigate the incident after Ramos told reporters he would "be lying if I said I didn't force (the booking)."

Feb 27, 2019, 10:22 AM IST