Real Madrid

'In the first half we didn't play football'

Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Alejandro Balde were all on target before halftime, after French forward Kylian Mbappe put Real in front in the fifth minute. Raphinha grabbed another in the second half while Rodrygo scored for Real.

Five-star Barca smash Real Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup

Kylian Mbappe put Madrid ahead but a dominant Barcelona hit five in response before their goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was sent off in the second half.

Real look to avenge Barca thrashing in Super Cup

LaLiga leaders Real recovered from that setback and are on a five-match winning streak ahead of defending the Super Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, but coach Carlo Ancelotti is cautious.

Contrasting LaLiga scenes in 2024, what next?

Last season, around this time, there was a surprise package in Girona in the top three of LaLiga. However, a year later, the Spanish league has returned to the status quo, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid -- the three giants of Spain -- occupying the top three spots on the table at the end of 2024.

Ancelotti anticipates 'unpredictable' Super Cup Clasico

Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo scored second-half goals to help Real to a 3-0 win over Mallorca after Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in the other last-four clash.

Modric to miss Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup semi

"Our player Luka Modric is out of the game against Mallorca today because of a viral illness," said the Spanish champions in a statement.

Vinicius red card ban unfair, says Ancelotti

The Brazilian winger was dismissed in Madrid's 2-1 victory on Friday for pushing Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski in the back of the neck.

Real Madrid thrash Deportiva Minera 5-0 to reach Copa del Rey last 16

"(Luka) is a gift for football and even more for those who can enjoy it up close," Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said. "The fans, the players, the coach... for me it's a great gift. The way he prepares for this kind of match, as if it was a final. It's a very important example for our youngsters.

'Difficult' to be Vinicius: Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday it would be "difficult" to be Vinicius Junior after the player was sent off against Valencia.

May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024

Real gunning for 15th UCL, Dortmund dreaming of second: Who will win the final showdown?

History beckons for Real Madrid as they chase a record-breaking 15th UEFA Champions League title. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund, who are hoping to put an end to a 27-year wait for the trophy, stand in Real's way as determined underdogs. Will Real's experience prevail, or can Dortmund pull off a stunning upset? Tune in to The Daily Star's podcast 'Pitch Perfect' for an in-depth take on this epic showdown.

May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024

Bellingham voted LaLiga Player of the Season

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been voted LaLiga's Player of the Season after the 20-year-old played a pivotal role in leading the club to their 36th league title.

May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024

Courtois misses out on Belgium Euro 2024 squad

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was not included in Belgium's Euro 2024 squad named on Tuesday as he recovers full fitness following a season marred by injury.

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Days before Champions League final are to enjoy, says Ancelotti

Reaching a final is always a success," the Italian told a news conference on Monday.

May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024

Playing with Mbappe would be 'really nice': Bellingham

The France captain is expected to join Los Blancos at the end of his Paris Saint-Germain contract this summer.

May 26, 2024
May 26, 2024

Kroos bids emotional farewell to Real fans

A goalless draw with Real Betis was largely irrelevant with Real confirmed as LaLiga champions and all the European qualification and relegation spots decided, so the evening was about celebrating the 34-year-old Kroos.

May 25, 2024
May 25, 2024

Real Madrid are the world's best team: Simeone

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone, on the eve of his side's final LaLiga match against Real Sociedad, said they fell short of their objectives this season and that title winners Real Madrid were the best team in the world.

May 25, 2024
May 25, 2024

Mbappe to bring curtain down on PSG career in French Cup final

Kylian Mbappe will bring the curtain down on his Paris Saint-Germain career on Saturday and has the chance to sign off with another trophy in the French Cup final against Lyon.

May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024

Kroos to retire from football after Euro 2024

German soccer player Toni Kroos will retire after the European Championship, the Real Madrid midfielder announced on Tuesday, adding that the Champions League final will be his last game for the Spanish club.

May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024

Lopez double earns Barca win at relegated Almeria

Young Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez struck twice to secure his team a hard-fought 2-0 win at Almeria on Thursday in La Liga.