Copa del Rey ref statements ‘unacceptable’: Real Madrid after boycotting final build-up

Real Madrid said complaints made by Copa del Rey final referees against pressure from the club’s television channel were ‘unacceptable’ on Friday, after pulling out of planned pre-match activities. “These…

Klopp ‘happy’ in new job despite Real Madrid rumours

Jurgen Klopp is “very happy” in his current post at Red Bull despite rumours linking him to a return to management with Real Madrid, his agent said Friday. The former…

Arteta feeding Arsenal stars ‘opposite’ of comeback message

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said he has spent three days filling his players’ heads with messages of strength ahead of their Champions League showdown against Real Madrid on Wednesday. The…

Former Real Madrid coach Leo Beenhakker dies aged 82

Real Madrid’s legendary former coach Leo Beenhakker has passed away at the age of 82, the Spanish club said Thursday. The Dutch coach led the club between 1986 and 1989,…

Arsenal’s Saka starts, Courtois fit for Madrid in Champions League clash

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka made his first start since December in Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid, who welcomed back goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois from injury. Saka was named…

Liverpool’s Slot unfazed by Alexander-Arnold Real Madrid links

Arne Slot says Liverpool remain laser-focused on their Premier League title challenge despite reports Trent Alexander-Arnold is closing in on a move to Real Madrid. The England defender has long…

‘Special’ to equal Ronaldo’s Real Madrid goal record — Mbappe

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said it was special to match Cristiano Ronaldo’s first season tally of 33 goals for Los Blancos after netting a brace on Saturday against Leganes…

Ancelotti to go on trial for alleged tax fraud

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial next week for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office, the Madrid court which will hear the case said…

Real Madrid beat Barcelona for first time in women’s Clasico

Real Madrid’s women’s team earned their first ever victory over Liga F champions Barcelona with a shock 3-1 away triumph on Sunday at the Olympic stadium. Pere Romeu’s Barcelona remain…

Mbappe double at Villarreal takes ‘exhausted’ Real Madrid top

Kylian Mbappe’s brace helped Real Madrid climb top of La Liga with a 2-1 win at Villarreal on Saturday despite coach Carlo Ancelotti’s complaints that his team was “exhausted”. Los…