Best midfielders in the world ranked
Who are the best midfielders in the world? Do Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham and Rodri rank in the top 10?
Who are the best midfielders in the world? Sports Mole counts down the top 10, including the likes of Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, Jude Bellingham, and Pedri.
Oct 11, 20:45
Spain's Lamine Yamal with Nico Williams on June 5, 2025
Spain lineup vs. Georgia: Predicted XI for La Roja as head coach Luis de la Fuente deals with key absences
Sports Mole looks at how Spain could line up in their 2026 World Cup qualification fixture against Georgia.
Oct 9, 17:28
Real Madrid defenders Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger on September 29, 2024
Real Madrid transfer news: 'Very attractive offers' could lead to Los Blancos centre-back leaving Bernabeu next year
Real Madrid centre-back Antonio Rudiger could reportedly leave Bernabeu on a free transfer next summer to make the move to the Saudi Pro League.
Oct 9, 07:24
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid during his side's match against Kairat, on September 30, 2025
Preview:Real Madrid vs Villarreal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Villarreal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 2, 11:03
Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger on July 2, 2025
Team News: Real Madrid vs. Villarreal injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Villarreal.
Oct 2, 11:03
Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold on August 19, 2025
Real Madrid injury, suspension list vs. Villarreal: Militao, Carvajal, Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Mendy updates
Sports Mole takes a look at Real Madrid's injury and suspension situation ahead of their La Liga contest with Villarreal.
Oct 1, 10:28
Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal on September 23, 2025
Team News: Kairat Almaty vs. Real Madrid injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole brings you the latest team news ahead of Tuesday's Champions League fixture between Kairat and Real Madrid.
Sep 29, 17:45
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso on August 19, 2025
Real Madrid lineup vs. Kairat: Predicted Los Blancos XI for Champions League clash as Alonso contends with defensive injury crisis
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Tuesday's Champions League clash with Kairat at the Central Stadium in Almaty.
Sep 29, 00:21
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on September 16, 2025
Preview:Kairat vs Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Kairat and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 28, 22:24
Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal on September 28, 2025
Real Madrid injury, suspension list vs. Kairat: Latest on Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Trent Alexander-Arnold
Sports Mole takes a look at Real Madrid's injury and suspension situation ahead of their Champions League clash with Kairat Almaty.
Sep 28, 16:12
Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao pictured on August 13, 2023
Liverpool handed potential Champions League boost for Real Madrid clash as new injury blow confirmed
After losing Trent Alexander-Arnold, Real Madrid suffer another potentially worrying defensive injury blow ahead of clashes with Barcelona and Liverpool.
Sep 28, 12:04
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso on September 27, 2025
Real Madrid 'suffer' two fresh injuries in Madrid derby with Xabi Alonso facing selection crisis
Real Madrid defenders Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal reportedly both suffer injuries during Saturday's Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid.
Sep 27, 18:03
Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele pictured on April 15, 2025
Ousmane Dembele wins Ballon d'Or: Every previous winner of the prestigious award including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole takes a look at every past winner of the prestigious Ballon d'Or, including Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Sep 22, 22:20
Real Madrid's Dean Huijsen on August 30, 2025
Real Madrid lineup vs. Levante: Predicted XI for La Liga away trip with Dean Huijsen set to return
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Tuesday's La Liga away clash against Levante.
Sep 21, 19:17
Real Madrid's Eder Militao celebrates scoring against Espanyol on September 20, 2025
Real Madrid 2-0 Espanyol: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Los Blancos continue stunning start to the season
Eder Militao and Kylian Mbappe score the goals as Real Madrid record a 2-0 victory over Espanyol in Saturday's La Liga contest at Bernabeu.
Sep 20, 12:19
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior on April 20, 2025
Vinicius Junior benched by Xabi Alonso: Could the Real Madrid star leave in 2026?
Xabi Alonso has not hesitated to leave Vinicius on the bench, a surprising situation that could eventually force the player to reassess his future at the club.
Sep 19, 06:54
Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold on August 19, 2025
Real Madrid confirm Trent Alexander-Arnold injury: Will English defender miss Barcelona, Liverpool fixtures?
Real Madrid confirm that Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered a hamstring injury during Tuesday's Champions League clash with French giants Marseille.
Sep 17, 12:55
Trent Alexander-Arnold of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League match on September 16, 2025
Real Madrid injury news: Los Blancos head coach Xabi Alonso addresses Trent Alexander-Arnold injury after Marseille contest
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso addresses the injury suffered by Trent Alexander-Arnold in Tuesday's Champions League clash with Marseille.
Sep 17, 08:47
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos and Marseille's Gabriel Heinze on September 30, 2009
Real Madrid vs. Marseille: Head-to-head record and past meetings after Kylian Mbappe secures Champions League comeback
After Real Madrid beat Marseille 2-1 in Tuesday's Champions League clash, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Sep 16, 23:10
Trent Alexander-Arnold of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League match on September 16, 2025
Trent Alexander-Arnold injury latest as Real Madrid defender forced off in Champions League, with Liverpool reunion at risk
Trent Alexander-Arnold was taken off against Marseille on Tuesday with a hamstring injury, and there are fears he could miss Real Madrid's game against Liverpool.
Sep 16, 22:14
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on September 16, 2025
Real Madrid 2-1 Marseille: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Kylian Mbappe scores 50th goal in Champions League comeback
A landmark goal from Kylian Mbappe helps Real Madrid come from behind in a 2-1 Champions League win against Marseille at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.
Sep 16, 19:53
Real Madrid's Luka Modric celebrates with the Champions League trophy on June 1, 2024
Modric, Carvajal, Ronaldo: Which players have won the most Champions Leagues?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at which players have won the European Cup/Champions League at least five times.
Sep 15, 11:51
Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold on August 19, 2025
Real Madrid vs. Marseille: Predicted XI for Champions League clash with Alonso set to make Alexander-Arnold, Carvajal decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up in Tuesday's Champions League clash with Marseille.
Sep 14, 19:51
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring on August 19, 2025
Preview:Real Madrid vs Marseille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Marseille, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 14, 15:56
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal on October 5, 2024
Real Madrid contracts: Which players are free to leave Bernabeu in 2026?
Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's expiring contracts for next summer.
Sep 2, 23:19
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe on August 24, 2025
Preview:Real Madrid vs Mallorca - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Mallorca, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 28, 17:45
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring on August 19, 2025
Real Madrid 1-0 Osasuna: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Kylian Mbappe makes his mark on Xabi Alonso's Bernabeu return
Real Madrid start their first La Liga campaign under Xabi Alonso with a win after Kylian Mbappe makes the difference in Tuesday's clash against Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Aug 19, 20:03
Real Madrid's Gonzalo Garcia pictured in July 2025
Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos leaning towards specific decision over Gonzalo Garcia future?
Real Madrid are reportedly leaning towards a specific stance regarding the future of young forward Gonzalo Garcia.
Jul 2, 14:22
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal on September 16, 2024.
Real Madrid receive major injury boost as key player declares fitness ahead of Juventus Club World Cup clash
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal reveals that he is ready to return to action ahead of Tuesday's Club World Cup clash against Juventus.
Jun 30, 20:26
Real Madrid's David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger on April 16, 2025
Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos 'offer' experienced defender to Galatasaray
Real Madrid reportedly offer one of their experienced defenders to Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray.
Jun 27, 15:22
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham on June 22, 2025
Preview:Red Bull Salzburg vs Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Club World Cup clash between Red Bull Salzburg and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 24, 22:14
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe in action on April 13, 2025
Real Madrid injury, suspension news vs. Red Bull Salzburg: Kylian Mbappe, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Dani Carvajal latest
Sports Mole takes a look at Real Madrid's injury and suspension situation ahead of Thursday's Club World Cup clash with Red Bull Salzburg.
Jun 23, 18:34
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe in action on April 13, 2025
Real Madrid vs. Pachuca: Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger decisions made as Los Blancos squad is revealed
Real Madrid will again be missing Kylian Mbappe for Sunday's Club World Cup contest against Pachuca, but Antonio Rudiger is back in the squad.
Jun 22, 08:43
Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold on June 18, 2025
Real Madrid lineup vs. Pachuca: Predicted XI for Club World Cup clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Sunday's Club World Cup Group H clash with Pachuca.
Jun 20, 10:52
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso on June 18, 2025
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Pachuca - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Club World Cup fixture between Real Madrid and Pachuca, including team news, predicted lineups and recent form.
Jun 20, 10:25
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso on June 18, 2025
Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos 'planning £51m bid' for in-demand centre-back
Real Madrid are reportedly willing to offer £51m for Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande.
Jun 19, 17:27
Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe on May 14, 2025
Real Madrid injury, suspension news vs. Pachuca: Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal updates
Sports Mole takes a look at Real Madrid's injury and suspension situation ahead of their Club World Cup clash with Pachuca.
Jun 19, 09:04
Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold on June 12, 2025
Real Madrid lineup vs. Al-Hilal: Predicted XI for Club World Cup fixture with Trent Alexander-Arnold in line for his debut
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Wednesday's Club World Cup clash against Al-Hilal at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Jun 16, 22:23
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso on May 26, 2025
Preview: Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Club World Cup Group G clash between Real Madrid and Al-Hilal, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jun 16, 20:59
Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger pictured on March 13, 2025
Real Madrid injury, suspension news vs. Al-Hilal: Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal updates
Sports Mole takes a look at Real Madrid's injury and suspension situation ahead of their Club World Cup opener against Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.
Jun 15, 10:44