
Lopetegui: I would not doubt Madrid’s players
Julen Lopetegui warned not to doubt Real Madrid’s players after Lionel Messi claimed Juventus are one of the clear favourites to win the Champions League following Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Turin.
Julen Lopetegui warned not to doubt Real Madrid’s players after Lionel Messi claimed Juventus are one of the clear favourites to win the Champions League following Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Turin.
Spain’s top-flight clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Atletico Madrid have spent more money on transfers in the summer of 2018 than ever before.
Lionel Messi is convinced Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit makes Real Madrid a ‘less good’ team and immediately transforms Juventus into one of the favourites for the Champions League.
Cristiano Ronaldo was angry at his failure to win the UEFA Player of the Year award, according to Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri.
Croatia and Real Madrid star Luka Modric insisted he is extremely happy at the European champions amid links with Inter.
Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui refused to bite back at Jorge Mendes after the agent said it was ‘ridiculous’ for Luka Modric to beat his client Cristiano Ronaldo to an award.
Luka Modric has been crowned Uefa Player of the Year for 2017-18 after playing a major role in Real Madrid’s third successive Champions League success.
There will be several blockbuster encounters in this year’s Champions League group stage after some heavy hitters were pitted against each other in the draw on Thursday evening.
The draw for the group stage of this season’s Champions League will take place in Monaco at 17:00 (BST) on Thursday.
Sadio Mane was on target as Liverpool suffered Champions League final heartache and wants another shot at Europe’s biggest prize.