
Madrid boycott Copa del Rey in protest
Real Madrid have lashed out at the Copa del Rey final referees, boycotting all planned pre-match activities in protest.
Real Madrid have lashed out at the Copa del Rey final referees, boycotting all planned pre-match activities in protest.
Lamine Yamal’s value is soaring — the 17-year-old is no longer a prospect, he’s already among football’s elite, writes Dylan Johnson.
Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is set to miss the rest of the season after he was diagnosed with a groin injury on Thursday.
Arda Guler struck the only goal as Real Madrid won 1-0 at Getafe on Wednesday to claw back to within four points of La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro said the club had a 50-50 chance of holding onto manager Xabi Alonso amid rumoured links between the coach and Real Madrid.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said striker Kylian Mbappe is poised to return from injury to face rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final.
Barcelona pulled off a stunning comeback from two goals down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 on Saturday and move seven points clear of Real Madrid in the La Liga title race.
Kylian Mbappe’s arrival at Real Madrid was envisioned to expand their Champions League domination, but he was muzzled by Arsenal as Los Blancos crashed out in the quarter-finals.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his side deserved to reach the Champions League semi-finals despite a 3-1 loss in the second leg at Borussia Dortmund.
Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has joined Swansea as an investor and co-owner.