De Jong revival helping Barca dream
Barcelona’s improvement under Hansi Flick helped Frenkie de Jong return to form and in return the Dutchman’s presence has allowed his club to aspire to new heights.
Madrid’s Courtois fit for Arsenal clash
Thibaut Courtois has declared himself he “fully fit” for the first leg of Real Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal.
African players in Europe: Iwobi ends goal drought to help sink Reds
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi scored for the first time in 15 matches in all competitions to help Fulham shock Premier League leaders Liverpool 3-2 at the weekend.
Real Madrid vulnerable ahead of Arsenal clash
Real Madrid’s attacking superstars need no introduction but behind them lies a soft, vulnerable underbelly which Arsenal aim to exploit.
Lewandowski, Mbappe fuelling La Liga title race
Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski is the division’s top goalscorer with 25 and Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe trails him on 22, adding another facet to the engrossing La Liga title race.
Ancelotti tells tax trial did not seek to defraud
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti denied having intentionally committed tax fraud on the opening day Wednesday of his trial for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office, the latest in a string of such cases targeting sports figures in the country.
Barca oust Atletico to set up Clasico Copa del Rey final
Barcelona will face rivals Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final after Ferran Torres secured them a 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, progressing 5-4 on aggregate from the semi-final tie.
Under the radar, Endrick makes his mark at Madrid
Real Madrid’s young Brazilian striker Endrick Felipe has put in a lot of effort in 500 minutes of play up front, earning him recognition amongst Europe’s top strikers.
Real Madrid hold Real Sociedad in eight-goal thriller
Real Madrid edged into the Copa del Rey final with a thrilling 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad after extra time on Tuesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate semi-final victory.
Ancelotti: Mbappe can be Real Madrid ‘legend’ like Ronaldo
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe is capable of becoming a legend at the club like all-time top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo.