What they said after Bayern v Madrid Champions League semi-final

Key quotes after Bayern Munich and Real Madrid drew 2-2 in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Tuesday: Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane “I don’t know what he (Jude Bellingham)…

Madrid keeper Courtois may return next week — Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Thursday that injured goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois could return from injury as soon as next week. The Belgian international has missed the entire season with…

Barca coach Xavi hails rivals Madrid ahead of Clasico

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez praised rivals Real Madrid ahead of their Clasico showdown in La Liga on Sunday. Los Blancos lead the Spanish top flight by eight points with champions…

Englishmen abroad: Kane relishes Champions League duel with Bellingham

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane looked forward to the Champions League semi-final meeting with England teammate Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid, saying it was “why we moved abroad.” Bayern beat Arsenal…

Madrid lynchpin Rudiger decisive against Man City

Antonio Rudiger put Real Madrid into the Champions League semi-finals, not only by scoring the winning penalty against Manchester City on Wednesday but also by keeping Erling Haaland quiet across…

Versatile Rodrygo Madrid’s low-key weapon at Man City

Real Madrid visit Manchester City on Wednesday bidding to reach the Champions League semi-finals and forward Rodrygo Goes may hold their key to success. Rodrygo struck twice in a late…

Haaland out to hush critics as City aim to repeat Madrid heroics

Manchester City are closing in on a second consecutive treble, yet Erling Haaland is still facing criticism as Real Madrid visit the Etihad on Wednesday aiming to exact revenge for…

Madrid see off Mallorca to stay on title course

Aurelien Tchouameni’s long-range strike earned Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over Mallorca on Saturday that kept them eight points clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga ahead of…

Foden outshines Bellingham to give Man City advantage over Real Madrid

Phil Foden won the battle between two of England’s brightest stars to give Manchester City the upper hand after a thrilling Champions League quarter-final, first leg against Real Madrid ended…

Madrid and Man City draw six-goal Champions League thriller

Real Madrid and Champions League holders Manchester City shared a pulsating 3-3 draw in a rollercoaster quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. Bernardo Silva put City ahead with a low free-kick…