Atletico go top after Real Madrid stumble at Betis
Diego Simeone’s side scraped a nervy 1-0 win against Athletic Bilbao, fourth, to lead Barcelona and Real Madrid by two points.
Watch: Real Betis v Real Madrid – Highlights
Real Betis’ Isco and Antony humiliated Real Madrid 2-1 at home, derailing Los Blancos’ La Liga title charge by two points behind leaders Atletico de Madrid.
Ancelotti: Mbappe back to face Real Betis
Kylian Mbappe is fit to start at Real Betis tonight after missing Real Madrid’s midweek Copa del Rey game after dental surgery, coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Goalkeeper time-wasting to be punished by a corner
Goalkeepers who hold on to the ball beyond eight seconds will be punished by conceding a corner from next season after a rule change by football’s lawmakers IFAB.
UEFA fines Real Madrid for UCL ‘discriminatory behaviour’
Real Madrid on Friday were punished for the behaviour of their fans during the second leg of the Champions League play-off against Manchester City.
Africans that can shake up the La Liga title race
Take a look at some the African stars that can influence the tightest La Liga title race in 32 years.
Mbappe to miss Real Madrid Copa clash against Real Sociedad
Real Madrid left Kylian Mbappe out of their squad to face Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on Wednesday owing to a dental problem.
Carlo: Madrid doing well despite ‘absurd, unsustainable’ schedule
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Tuesday his team were doing a good job given their packed fixture list, describing the football calendar as “absurd” and “unsustainable”.
Atletico hold Barca in crazy eight-goal Copa del Rey semi
Atletico Madrid conceded a two-goal lead then fought back from two down to draw 4-4 with Barcelona in a wild Copa del Rey semi-final first leg thriller on Tuesday.
Modric stunner maintains Real Madrid title charge
Luka Modric scored a brilliant goal from long range to help Real Madrid secure a 2-0 win against Girona on Sunday which took them back level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.