Ronaldo’s return ruined as Betis stun Madrid

An injury-time header from Antonio Sanabria saw Real Betis snatch a dramatic 1-0 victory away to Real Madrid.

Zidane hails ‘best in the world’ Ronaldo after UCL brace

Zinedine Zidane reiterated the importance of Cristiano Ronaldo after the talismanic attacker alleviated Real Madrid’s goal-scoring concerns with a trademark brace in Wednesday’s 3-0 defeat of APOEL.

Returning Ronaldo at the double as champions cruise

Cristiano Ronaldo put his domestic frustration behind him by scoring a brace on his Real Madrid return as Los Blancos began their quest for a third straight Champions League title with a routine 3-0 win over APOEL.

Ronaldo certain to win fifth Ballon d’Or – Salgado

Former Real Madrid fullback Michel Salgado believes Cristiano Ronaldo is guaranteed to win the next Ballon d’Or and draw level on the all-time standings with Lionel Messi.

Ronaldo beats Messi, Buffon to Uefa Best Player in Europe award

Portuguese and Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Uefa Best Player in Europe award for the third time in four years.

Buffon, Messi and Ronaldo nominated for Uefa POTY award

The three nominees for Uefa’s Player of the Year prize are Gianluigi Buffon, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Something is up – Zidane questions Ronaldo ban

Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane disputes RFEF’s decision to ban Cristiano Ronaldo for five matches and hopes an appeal succeeds.

Ronaldo ban excessive – Carvajal

Cristiano Ronaldo’s five-match ban following his red card in the Supercopa de Espana clash with Barcelona is “excessive”, according to Real Madrid teammate Dani Carvajal.

Ronaldo may land 12-match ban

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo could be hit with a 12-match ban after shoving the referee in Real Madrid’s 3-1 win over Barcelona.

Madrid edge United to win Super Cup

Casemiro and Isco gave Real Madrid a 2-1 Uefa Super Cup win over Manchester United, despite Romelu Lukaku’s debut goal.