Asensio strikes late after VAR controversy
Real Madrid snatched a 2-1 win over Ajax in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, as VAR made a controversial first appearance in the competition.
Solari lauds Benzema after inspired Espanyol display
Santiago Solari insisted Karim Benzema has the complete trust of Real Madrid’s squad after the striker produced an inspired performance against Espanyol.
Benzema: I must do more after Ronaldo exit
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema accepts he must step up for the La Liga giants after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Benzema nets 200th goal in Real Madrid rout
Karim Benzema scored his 200th Real Madrid goal in a 5-0 Champions League rout of Viktoria Plzen at the Doosan Arena on Wednesday.
Benzema, Marcelo guide Real Madrid to victory
Karim Benzema and Marcelo scored as under-pressure Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui saw his team beat Viktoria Plzen 2-1 for their first win in six.
Atletico beat Real in Super Cup thriller
Atletico Madrid edged out Real Madrid 4-2 after-extra-time in an enthralling encounter in the Super Cup final on Wednesday evening at the A Le Coq Arena in Estonia.
How do you replace a player like Cristiano Ronaldo?
How do you replace someone who’s averaged 50 goals a year over nine seasons? Back in 2009, when Cristiano Ronaldo joined Real Madrid, Manchester United learned how hard it can be when they slumped to second place after three league titles in a row.
Lessons to be learnt by Sundowns in Billiat, Tau dealings
Percy Tau is likely to break the national transfer record, but Mamelodi Sundowns should feel aggrieved by losing Khama Billiat to Kaizer Chiefs on a free, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Real Madrid through to Champions League final
Real Madrid have progressed to the Champions League final after a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the semi-final second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu saw them through with a 4-3 aggregate victory, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
Zidane hails Madrid star’s Benzema gesture
Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to pass up the chance of a hat-trick and let Karim Benzema complete the 4-0 win over Alaves drew praise from Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane.