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Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe led Real Madrid to an emphatic 6-1 win over Monaco in the Champions League at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.
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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Barcelona | 20 | 32 | 49 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 18 | 20 | 42 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 18 | 16 | 38 |
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Real Madrid 6-1 Monaco: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe lead Champions League rout
Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe led Real Madrid to an emphatic 6-1 win over Monaco in the Champions League at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.22:20
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Arsenal: Who is Victor Valdepenas? Real Madrid's Riccardo Calafiori-esque wonderkid linked with Gunners transfer
Sports Mole provides the lowdown on Real Madrid defender Victor Valdepenas, who is allegedly wanted by Premier League leaders Arsenal, including his background, style of play and an overall transfer verdict.13:44
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Team News: Real Madrid vs. Monaco injury, suspension lists, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Monaco.Jan 19, 20:00
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Real Madrid star Brahim Diaz publicly apologises for failed panenka that cost Morocco AFCON title
Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Diaz publicly apologises for the failed panenka that cost Morocco the Africa Cup of Nations crown in Sunday's final against Senegal.Jan 19, 15:48
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Real Madrid injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Monaco: Antonio Rudiger, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eder Militao latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension situation ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Monaco.Jan 19, 13:12
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Most red cards in football history: Where does former Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos rank amongst the top 10?
Who has the most red cards in football history? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 most dismissed stars ever, including former Real Madrid man Sergio Ramos.Jan 19, 12:56
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Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta 'keen to complete' surprise deal for Real Madrid defender
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta reportedly remains keen to secure a surprise deal for a Real Madrid defender as soon as possible.Jan 19, 12:55
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Real Madrid vs. Monaco: Will Rodrygo, Antonio Rudiger be available for key Champions League contest?
Real Madrid are reportedly unlikely to have either Antonio Rudiger or Rodrygo available for selection against Monaco on Tuesday night.Jan 19, 09:57
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Real Madrid transfer news: Florentino Perez means business as Los Blancos line up '£156m move' for attacking superstar
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a substantial offer for Bayern Munich's Michael Olise, with the Spanish giants determined to secure the attacker's signature.Jan 19, 09:14
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Thomas Frank future: Latest on Tottenham Hotspur sack 'decision' as West Ham United defeat fuels calls for new manager
A report provides the latest update on Thomas Frank's future at Tottenham Hotspur amid calls for him to be replaced immediately following the weekend's defeat.Jan 18, 23:43
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Arne Slot future: Liverpool make 'decision' on boss as 'plans' of hierarchy revealed amid Xabi Alonso rumours
Liverpool reportedly come to a decision regarding the future of Arne Slot amid rumours linking Xabi Alonso to the position in the Anfield dugout.Jan 18, 19:36
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Real Madrid vs. Monaco: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Champions League clash
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Monaco, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.Jan 18, 11:33
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Real Madrid lineup vs. Monaco: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Alvaro Arbeloa faces suspension problem
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Tuesday's Champions League league-phase clash with Monaco.Jan 18, 11:10
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Preview:Real Madrid vs Monaco - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Monaco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 18, 11:00
Real Madrid vs. Monaco: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for Champions League clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Monaco.Jan 17, 18:40
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Liverpool 1-1 Burnley: Arne Slot addresses "big warning sign" as Anfield draw makes top-four race harder
Liverpool boss Arne Slot laments that his team did not learn from a warning sign against Burnley, whose point at Anfield has thrown Champions League football into doubt.Jan 17, 18:11
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Real Madrid 2-0 Levante: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Kylian Mbappe makes timely return for Alvaro Arbeloa's side
Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asencio score the goals as Real Madrid record a 2-0 victory over Levante in Saturday afternoon's La Liga clash at Bernabeu.Jan 17, 15:00
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Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid exit has 'altered' Vinicius Junior's stance on future at Bernabeu
Vinicius Junior is allegedly more likely to extend his contract at Real Madrid following the departure of Xabi Alonso as head coach.Jan 17, 12:11
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Real Madrid managerial shortlist takes shape as 'surprise name' emerges
Real Madrid reportedly consider an ex-Premier League manager to replace Alvaro Arbeloa and look to English football for a blockbuster summer signing.Jan 17, 05:22
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Real Madrid vs. Levante: Six missing for Los Blancos as Kylian Mbappe decision is made
Kylian Mbappe is named in the Real Madrid squad for Saturday's La Liga clash with Levante, but there are a number of notable absentees for Los Blancos.Jan 16, 19:22
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