Rudiger banned for six matches

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger was banned earlier this week for six matches after hurling an object at the referee during the Copa del Rey final.

Rudiger ruled out for season after knee surgery

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger is set to miss up to eight weeks and won’t return this season after undergoing surgery.

Yamal: I admire Messi but don’t compare to him

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is focussed on being himself and not on comparisons to Lionel Messi, ahead of the Champions League semi-final clash against Inter Milan.

Barca edge Madrid to win wild Copa del Rey final

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde struck deep in extra-time to decide a gripping Copa del Rey Clasico final on Saturday in Seville.

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.

Europe’s most valuable star: Lamine Yamal

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. 

Camavinga set to miss rest of season with injury

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is set to miss the rest of the season after he was diagnosed with a groin injury on Thursday.

Real Madrid win at Getafe to keep La Liga title hopes alive

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.

Carro: 50-50 chance of Alonso joining Madrid

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.

Mbappe aiming for Copa del Rey final return

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.