Real Madrid have fashioned a world to suit themselves – but is it harming the rest of football?
7 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid have fashioned a world to suit themselves – but is it harming the rest of football?

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Monday, after a Spanish court gave the latest ruling on the Super League case, those in the Real Madrid president’s circle were very quick to insist to everyone that the judgment actually represented a victory for the project. You only have to look at European football’s current landscape, one that now looks set to be dominated by Real Madrid for a decade. open image in gallery New Brazil starlet Endrick will join Vinicius at Madrid soon The Brazilian has perfected this new philosophy where Madrid don’t buy stars but develop them. open image in gallery Ancelotti led Real to the European Cup two years ago And yet excitement about Madrid’s return has been tempered by concern about what comes next.

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Real Madrid will have to play UEFA Champions League playoffs: Carlo Ancelotti
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1 month ago

Real Madrid will have to play UEFA Champions League playoffs: Carlo Ancelotti

India Today  

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has expressed doubts about his team's ability to secure a top-eight finish in the expanded 36-team Champions League group stage. Despite a remarkable previous season where they claimed both La Liga and Champions League titles, Real Madrid have struggled to replicate their form in Europe. With three group-stage games remaining, Ancelotti labelled Tuesday’s clash in …

Why Real Madrid might still crash out of a Champions League designed so they can’t fail
1 month, 1 week ago

Why Real Madrid might still crash out of a Champions League designed so they can’t fail

The Independent  

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Real Madrid primes itself for Galacticos, Part III
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Real Madrid primes itself for Galacticos, Part III

Hindustan Times  

More than a question of whether, it was a question of when. Kylian Mbappe, the world’s most-valuable football player today, was formally introduced at Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappe, of France, is presented to fans as a new Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid Introducing Mbappe was Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, a man who has brought …

Why Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League title is only just the start
7 months ago

Why Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League title is only just the start

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Real have been the great dynasty, with constants like Dani Carvajal and …

Real Madrid adapts to Champions League needs: Shock and awe one week, armadillo defense the next
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Real Madrid adapts to Champions League needs: Shock and awe one week, armadillo defense the next

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Antonio Rudiger stared down the goalkeeper, took a deep breath, and drilled home the decisive penalty, proving once again there is no tougher task in club soccer than beating Real Madrid in the Champions League. Everyone was writing us off but we’re still here.” Those soccer purists who delight in Guardiola’s passing-and-pressure game like to say Madrid …

Real Madrid to focus on rebuilding their attack after losing Karim Benzema
1 year, 7 months ago

Real Madrid to focus on rebuilding their attack after losing Karim Benzema

Firstpost  

Real Madrid goes into the offseason knowing it will need to boost its attack after losing Karim Benzema and other forwards. “That’s where we have to act and we’re going to do it without any rush,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said. We’re looking for a striker who can score goals and link up well with the others.” Read More: Ancelotti …

Real Madrid to focus on rebuilding its attack after losing Benzema
1 year, 7 months ago

Real Madrid to focus on rebuilding its attack after losing Benzema

Associated Press  

MADRID — Real Madrid goes into the offseason knowing it will need to boost its attack after losing Karim Benzema and other forwards. “That’s where we have to act and we’re going to do it without any rush,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said. We’re looking for a striker who can score goals and link up well with the others.” Ancelotti …

Real Madrid at critical juncture after impotent and powerless Champions League exit
1 year, 7 months ago

Real Madrid at critical juncture after impotent and powerless Champions League exit

The Independent  

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UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid Suffer Huge Blow as 2 First-Choice Midfielders Ruled Out of Liverpool Clash
1 year, 10 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid Suffer Huge Blow as 2 First-Choice Midfielders Ruled Out of Liverpool Clash

News 18  

Real Madrid on Monday confirmed their 23-man travelling party for the trip to Anfield to take on Liverpool in the round of 16 tie of the UEFA Champions League. These two clubs squared off in the Champions League final last year, and it could prove to be a turning point in the season for both Madrid and Liverpool. With Kroos …

European Super League ‘progressing’, says Barcelona’s Laporta
1 year, 10 months ago

European Super League ‘progressing’, says Barcelona’s Laporta

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Thursday said plans to create a European Super League were “progressing” and expected a favourable court ruling for the breakaway competition fiercely opposed by UEFA and FIFA. “Participating clubs should remain fully committed to domestic tournaments as they do today,” A22 added, after critics said the Super League sought to rival national leagues and UEFA-organised …

Real Madrid is still feeling the impact of a mid-season World Cup: Ancelotti
1 year, 11 months ago

Real Madrid is still feeling the impact of a mid-season World Cup: Ancelotti

The Hindu  

Real Madrid is still struggling to get back to peak fitness after the domestic season was paused for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday. “This team knows how to defend very well, up front we have the necessary quality, but we have to provide support with a more solid base.” After holders Real meet …

LaLiga would be ‘bankrupt’ if Real Madrid and Barcelona join European Super League
2 years, 1 month ago

LaLiga would be ‘bankrupt’ if Real Madrid and Barcelona join European Super League

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Real Madrid and Barcelona have been warned they …

Real Madrid president Perez says fans are drifting away from football
2 years, 3 months ago

Real Madrid president Perez says fans are drifting away from football

The Hindu  

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez said European football is “sick” and that changes are needed to stop younger fans drifting away from the sport, again touting the prospect of a Super League made up of the continent’s elite clubs. Perez is one of the key architects of the European Super League, which folded less than 48 hours after it was …

Football is ‘sick’ and European Super League can revive it, says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez
2 years, 3 months ago

Football is ‘sick’ and European Super League can revive it, says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Real Madrid president Florentino Perez said European football …

European Super League can revive ‘sick’ football says Real Madrid president
2 years, 3 months ago

European Super League can revive ‘sick’ football says Real Madrid president

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Real Madrid president Florentino Perez believes football is …

Real Madrid’s Champions League love affair
2 years, 7 months ago

Real Madrid’s Champions League love affair

The Hindu  

In Real Madrid’s every Champions League knockout matches this season, the opponents — Paris St. Germain, Chelsea, Manchester City and Livepool — had opportunities to put the result beyond doubt but failed to land that final blow. Real’s run to its record-extending 14th title looked like providence as it surmounted every challenge to win its fifth European title in the …

Real Madrid crowned champions of Europe for the 14th time after Courtois heroics deny Liverpool
2 years, 7 months ago

Real Madrid crowned champions of Europe for the 14th time after Courtois heroics deny Liverpool

The Telegraph  

Kick-off delayed to 8.35pm after chaotic scenes outside Liverpool fans tear-gassed as they waited in queues Liverpool dominate first half but Real Madrid have goal controversially chalked off by VAR Vinicius Junior steals in at back post to score Courtois thwarts Liverpool with a string of sensational saves Real Madrid win 14th European Cup; Ancelotti a record fourth as manager …

Confidence to be Able to Not Make a Mistake Rather Than Confidence to Make a Comeback Would be Crucial in the Champions League Final, Says David James
2 years, 7 months ago

Confidence to be Able to Not Make a Mistake Rather Than Confidence to Make a Comeback Would be Crucial in the Champions League Final, Says David James

News 18  

After a gruelling yet enthralling year-long campaign of elite football, Europe’s premier continental trophy and the prestige that accompanies the coveted title is set to be decided between two teams that have a chronicled history in the contest. Having beaten teams such as last year’s UCL winners Chelsea, French holders PSG and the English champions Manchester City, in addition to …

Real Madrid happy to prove critics wrong, says Carlo Ancelotti
2 years, 8 months ago

Real Madrid happy to prove critics wrong, says Carlo Ancelotti

The Hindu  

Real Madrid is delighted to have reached the Champions League semifinals after the criticism and lack of faith shown towards them for most of the season, said manager Carlo Ancelotti. Ancelotti said there were mixed feelings in the Real dressing room -- happiness at getting this far but worries about the pressure of facing difficult opponents in Premier League leaders …

La Liga’s Champions League trio can prove Spanish football’s strength
2 years, 9 months ago

La Liga’s Champions League trio can prove Spanish football’s strength

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As Unai Emery wildly celebrated Villarreal’s surprising win …

Momentum builds behind second Super League plot
2 years, 10 months ago

Momentum builds behind second Super League plot

The Independent  

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Champions League: Real Madrid aim to defy power shift and assert themselves in Europe again
3 years, 3 months ago

Champions League: Real Madrid aim to defy power shift and assert themselves in Europe again

Firstpost  

Madrid reached the semi-finals last season but were resoundingly beaten by Chelsea, whose 3-1 win on aggregate would have been more emphatic had they not missed a cluster of chances in the second leg. Madrid: After winning the Champions League three years in a row, Real Madrid have gone three years without getting close, the task now belonging to Carlo …

European Super League: Project not doomed, only 'on stand-by', says Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez
3 years, 8 months ago

European Super League: Project not doomed, only 'on stand-by', says Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez

Firstpost  

Madrid: Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insisted on Wednesday that the European Super League was not doomed, but merely “on stand-by.” “The project is on stand-by. Something will come out that the world thinks is the best.” Perez said Barcelona, Real’s great rivals, are “thinking about it.” “I am sad and disappointed. “There was someone in the English group, who …

European Super League designed to “save football”, says Real Madrid’s chief Florentino Perez
3 years, 8 months ago

European Super League designed to “save football”, says Real Madrid’s chief Florentino Perez

The Hindu  

A controversial decision to form a breakaway European Super League was taken “to save football” and in part motivated because “young people are no longer interested” in the game, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez said on Tuesday. Speaking for the first time since 12 top European clubs announced on Sunday that they would form a new elite league, the new …

Barcelona and Real Madrid's financial woes embolden European Super League pursuit
3 years, 11 months ago

Barcelona and Real Madrid's financial woes embolden European Super League pursuit

Firstpost  

Two years ago last month Barcelona signed Frenkie de Jong for 75 million euros, while six months earlier Real Madrid spent 100 million euros on Eden Hazard. “Football needs new ideas to make it more competitive, more exciting and stronger.” A breakaway Super League “will guarantee the future financial sustainability of the club”, said outgoing Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu …

Real Madrid take advantage of break to make run for La Liga title
4 years, 5 months ago

Real Madrid take advantage of break to make run for La Liga title

India TV News  

Real Madrid saved its best for last in the Spanish league, putting itself in a position to reclaim the title from its biggest rivals. “Maybe the coronavirus confinement was the turning point that we needed to start reacting and fully focusing on what we needed to do when the league resumed,” Madrid captain Sergio Ramos said after the team’s 2-1 …

Champions League: Youthful Ajax reinvent Total Football in Bernabeu to overwhelm featureless Real Madrid in last-16
5 years, 10 months ago

Champions League: Youthful Ajax reinvent Total Football in Bernabeu to overwhelm featureless Real Madrid in last-16

Firstpost  

On a night of extraordinary football, Ajax Amsterdam’s ensemble of feather-thin youth dissected the kings of European football with superb precision in the 62nd minute as they overwhelmed a formless and featureless Real Madrid with barnstorming, reinvented Total Football. They proffered touches of hallucinogenic proportions – Tadic with a Zinedine Zidane roulette in teeing up the opening goal, Barcelona-bound Frenkie …

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