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La Liga: Red-hot Vinicius Jr has Barcelona in his sights

The 18-year-old was left out of the squad when Real last visited the Nou Camp in October, deemed too young and too inexperienced to face a Barca side who went on to defeat Madrid 5-1.

Feb 04, 2019, 16:07 PM IST

Karim Benzema, Vinicius Jr. lead Real Madrid to fourth straight La Liga win

The victory took Real Madrid to 42 points, cutting the gap on second-placed Atletico Madrid to two points ahead of next Saturday's city derby.

Feb 04, 2019, 11:29 AM IST

Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen out for six weeks with calf injury

The Netherlands international has not played a La Liga game this season but has been the team`s first-choice goalkeeper in the Copa del Rey in his three seasons at the club, lifting the trophy in 2017 and 2018.

Feb 02, 2019, 11:52 AM IST

Copa del Rey: Karim Benzema double seals Real Madrid's place in semis

The French forward, netted twice in the first-half to take his goalscoring tally to 209 goals in 446 games, moving ahead into sixth place on the club's all-time top scorers list. 

Feb 01, 2019, 10:02 AM IST

EPL: Mauricio Pochettino mounts stirring defence of his time at Spurs

The Argentine has transformed Spurs since taking charge in 2014 by ensuring regular involvement in the Champions League, but recently saw two chances to win his first trophy for the club slip away in quick succession.

Jan 31, 2019, 10:54 AM IST

Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari toasts in-form Benzema after win at Espanyol

Benzema, who has been playing through the pain of a fractured finger sustained two weeks ago, got the third-placed visitors off to a dream start by pouncing on a rebound and opening the scoring in the fourth minute.

Jan 28, 2019, 14:34 PM IST

La Liga: Real Madrid get 3rd win in a row with win at Espanyol as Bale returns

Third-placed Real usually fare well on trips to Espanyol and they got off to a flying start on this visit when Karim Benzema scored in the fourth minute on the rebound, beating former Real goalkeeper Diego Lopez who had parried a shot from Luka Modric.

Jan 28, 2019, 14:24 PM IST

Real Madrid and Barcelona replace Manchester United as top earning clubs: Deloitte

Deloitte based their survey of the top 20 earning clubs in Europe on the annual financial statements of the company or group running each club, or other direct sources, covering the 2017/18 season.

Jan 24, 2019, 11:30 AM IST

Copa del Rey: Sevilla stun defending champions Barcelona 2-0

The second leg takes place next Wednesday, where Espanyol take on Real Betis and Real Madrid host Girona on Thursday in the remaining quarter-final, first legs after Getafe defeated Valencia 1-0 on Tuesday.

Jan 24, 2019, 09:50 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo accepts fine in tax fraud case, avoids prison sentence

The 33-year-old agreed to settle the case by paying an 18.8 million euro fine and accepting a suspended jail sentence.

Jan 22, 2019, 16:12 PM IST

La Liga: Real Madrid climb to third with crucial win over Sevilla

The victory saw Madrid climb to third place on 36 points, three ahead of Sevilla who have failed to win in their last four league outings, while Barcelona, who host Leganes on Sunday, are top with 43.

Jan 20, 2019, 09:44 AM IST

Copa del Rey: Barcelona fall flat against Levante in last-16 first leg

Barcelona and Levante will now meet in the second leg of the Copa del Rey last-16 tie at the Nou Camp on January 18. 

Jan 11, 2019, 10:52 AM IST

Copa del Rey: Real Madrid roll to 3-0 win over Leganes in last-16 first leg

Real Madrid and Leganes will now play in the second leg of the Copa del Rey last-16 tie on January 17. 

Jan 10, 2019, 16:46 PM IST

Real Madrid woes deepen with surprise 2-0 defeat against Sociedad

Real Madrid`s nightmarish start to the new year continued on Sunday with a shock 2-0 home defeat by struggling Real Sociedad which left the European champions sitting outside the top four in La Liga 10 points behind leaders Barcelona.

Jan 08, 2019, 13:19 PM IST

Football: Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Real Madrid`s stumble against Real Sociedad saw them slump to fifth in the standings, 10 points behind leaders Barcelona.

Jan 07, 2019, 18:55 PM IST

'What is the point of VAR?' fumes Santiago Solari after Real Madrid loss

With Real Madrid trailing 1-0 in the second half, teenage Brazilian Vinicius Jr. fell over the arm of outstretched goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli in the area, but referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero neither awarded a penalty nor consulted the technology.

Jan 07, 2019, 16:28 PM IST

La Liga: Real Madrid sign Spanish teenager Diaz from Man City

Real announced the signing on their website barely an hour after their 2-0 home defeat by Real Sociedad, which left Santiago Solari`s side fifth in the La Liga standings.

Jan 07, 2019, 15:52 PM IST

Lionel Messi on target again as Barcelona stretch La Liga lead

Lionel Messi, La Liga`s top scorer this season, opened his account for 2019 with his 16th goal, giving Barca a 20th-minute lead as he tucked the ball into the net from a tight angle after his initial shot was saved by Getafe keeper David Soria.

Jan 07, 2019, 14:23 PM IST

Real Madrid to sign Manchester City's Brahim Diaz- reports

Diaz, 19, played a total of only 50 minutes for City in the Premier League last season but has not featured in the league this campaign.

Jan 06, 2019, 08:14 AM IST

La Liga: Alaves go fourth with 2-1 victory over Valencia

The win took Alaves to 31 points from 18 games, one ahead of European champions Real Madrid who host Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Jan 06, 2019, 07:18 AM IST