Fernando Hierro at the World Cup European playoff draw on December 1, 2018
Team News: Diego Costa leads Spain line versus Portugal
New Spain boss Fernando Hierro starts with Diego Costa in attack for their World Cup opener with Portugal.
Jun 15, 16:58
Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Portugal during an international friendly with Egypt in March 2018
Preview:Portugal vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Spain's opening World Cup 2018 fixture against Portugal in Sochi.
Jun 13, 14:09
Dani Carvajal in action for Real Madrid in the Champions League on March 6, 2018
Dani Carvajal doubtful for Spain's opening two World Cup games
Spain boss Julen Lopetegui provides an update on Dani Carvajal's injury problem, which he admits could see the full-back miss his side's first two matches.
Jun 9, 14:27
Spain's Alvaro Odriozola celebrates scoring their first goal in the international friendly with Switzerland on June 3, 2018
Alvaro Odriozola: 'Easy to play for Spain'
Spain defender Alvaro Odriozola says that "it is easy" to fit into the La Roja squad as the Real Sociedad full-back looks to make an impression at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 4, 10:58
Zinedine Zidane prior to Real Madrid's Champions League final clash against Liverpool at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev
Real Madrid players pay tribute to departing manager Zinedine Zidane
Several Real Madrid players take to social media to thank Zinedine Zidane for his services to the La Liga club, following his departure on Thursday.
May 31, 14:32
Cristiano Ronaldo scores an overhead goal during Real Madrid's 3-0 win at Juventus in the Champions League on April 3, 2018
Top 5 Champions League goals of all time - #3
Sports Mole's countdown of the top five Champions League goals of all time continues with number three - Cristiano Ronaldo's bicycle kick against Juventus.
May 29, 17:09
Dani Carvajal in action for Real Madrid in May 2016
Dani Carvajal 'will return in time for World Cup'
Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal is expected to be fit for the World Cup next month, after his injury in the Champions League final forced him off the pitch.
May 28, 16:24
Liverpool's players look dejected after conceding a goal in the Champions League final against Real Madrid
Gareth Bale brace wins third successive Champions League for Real Madrid
Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 in the 2018 Champions League final at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, courtesy of a brace from substitute Gareth Bale.
May 26, 20:40
Sergio Ramos embraces Cristiano Ronaldo during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Fernando Morientes: 'Success will come down to team'
Former Real Madrid and Liverpool forward Fernando Morientes says that Los Blancos will need to 'collectively play well' in order to triumph in the Champions League final.
May 24, 19:16
Jurgen Klopp in action during the Champions League quarter-final game between Liverpool and Manchester City on April 4, 2018
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the 2017-18 Champions League final as holders Real Madrid take on Liverpool in Kiev.
May 24, 17:32
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane at the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on May 28,.2016
Zinedine Zidane stressed out over Real Madrid selection headache
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane admits that having a fully fit squad for the last two games of the season has left him feeling "fucked".
May 19, 14:23
Dani Carvajal in action for Real Madrid in May 2016
Dani Carvajal: 'I will be fit for Champions League final'
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal insists that he will be fit for the Champions League final against Liverpool later this month.
May 9, 13:59
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna on January 21, 2018
Team News: BBC start El Clasico for Real Madrid
Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale all start for Real Madrid in Sunday's El Clasico with Barcelona at Camp Nou.
May 6, 17:41
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Preview:Barcelona vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the La Liga action as Barcelona welcome rivals Real Madrid as the sides meet in El Clasico at the Camp Nou.
May 4, 17:51
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos in action during his side's Champions League clash with Tottenham Hotspur
Combined XI: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Ahead of the final El Clasico showdown of the season, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI using players from both sides of the divide.
May 4, 09:55
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane at the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on May 28,.2016
Real Madrid 'consider Joao Cancelo swoop'
Real Madrid are interested in signing Valencia defender Joao Cancelo at the end of the season, according to a report.
May 3, 13:16
Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Team News: Mateo Kovacic preferred to Casemiro as Real Madrid welcome Bayern Munich
Mateo Kovacic is a surprise inclusion for Real Madrid as they welcome Bayern Munich to the Bernabeu for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.
May 1, 17:48
Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid in September 2017
How Real Madrid could line up against Bayern Munich
Ahead of the Champions League semi-final second leg between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, Sports Mole looks at how the hosts could line up at the Bernabeu.
May 1, 10:29
Isco in action for Real Madrid in October 2017
Isco 'facing one week on sidelines'
Real Madrid will be without Isco for next week's Champions League semi-final second leg with Bayern Munich due to a shoulder problem, according to a report.
Apr 27, 14:47
Dani Carvajal in action for Real Madrid in May 2016
Dani Carvajal 'to miss second leg of Champions League semi-final'
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal will miss next week's Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich with a thigh injury, according to a report.
Apr 27, 13:42
Real Madrid's Marcelo in action against Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League on October 17, 2017
Bayern Munich made to rue missed chances by Real Madrid
Real Madrid come from behind to beat Bayern Munich 2-1 at the Allianz Arena and put themselves on course for a third consecutive Champions League final.
Apr 25, 20:42
Dani Carvajal in action for Real Madrid in May 2016
Dani Carvajal 'wary' of Bayern Munich's front three
Dani Carvajal says that Real Madrid are 'wary' of Bayern Munich's attacking trio of Arjen Robben, Robert Lewandowski and Franck Ribery ahead of Wednesday's clash.
Apr 24, 18:43
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo rescues point for Real Madrid against Athletic Bilbao
Cristiano Ronaldo scores an 87th-minute equaliser to Real Madrid claim a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao in Wednesday night's La Liga encounter at the Bernabeu.
Apr 18, 21:23
Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo sends Real Madrid into Champions League semi-finals
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a 98th-minute penalty as Real Madrid book their spot in the semi-finals of the Champions League with a 4-3 aggregate win over Juventus.
Apr 11, 20:50
Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo have a chat during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid share the spoils
Antoine Griezmann cancels out an effort from Cristiano Ronaldo as Atletico Madrid come from behind to draw 1-1 with Real Madrid in La Liga.
Apr 8, 16:03
Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the Supercopa de Espana first-leg match between Barcelona and Real Madrid on August 13, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo brilliance sinks 10-man Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice and Marcelo nets the other as Real Madrid record a 3-0 win over 10-man Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
Apr 3, 20:38
Julian Draxler in action during the World Cup qualifier between Northern Ireland and Germany on October 5, 2017
Germany, Spain play out entertaining draw
Thomas Muller cancels out an early effort from Rodrigo as Germany come from behind to draw 1-1 with Spain in Dusseldorf.
Mar 23, 21:38
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo scores four in nine-goal thriller
Cristiano Ronaldo scores four goals to help fire Real Madrid back up to third courtesy of a thrilling 6-3 victory over surprise package Girona at the Bernabeu.
Mar 18, 21:42
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Getafe and Real Madrid on October 14, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo double sees Real Madrid edge past Eibar
Two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo help Real Madrid battle their way to a 2-1 win over Eibar in Saturday's clash in La Liga.
Mar 10, 13:51
Dani Carvajal in action for Real Madrid in May 2016
Liverpool consider move for Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal?
Liverpool are reportedly weighing up an approach for Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal during the summer transfer window.
Mar 8, 10:56
Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo have a chat during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Real Madrid return to winning ways in La Liga
Real Madrid return to winning ways in La Liga courtesy of a 3-1 victory over 10-man Getafe at the Bernabeu.
Mar 3, 21:36
Cristiano Ronaldo with a bleeding gash during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna on January 21, 2018
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo returns for Real Madrid's clash with Getafe
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to the Real Madrid starting XI for tonight's visit of Getafe.
Mar 3, 18:52
Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Real Madrid triumph in eight-goal thriller with Real Betis
Marco Asensio scores twice while Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema also net as Real Madrid record a 5-3 win over Real Betis in Seville.
Feb 18, 21:40
Sergio Ramos embraces Cristiano Ronaldo during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo hits double as Real Madrid beat Paris Saint-Germain
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Real Madrid come from behind to record a 3-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their last-16 tie in the Champions League.
Feb 14, 21:40
Isco in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Team News: Isco starts ahead of Bale for Real Madrid's against PSG in Champions League
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane selects Isco ahead of Gareth Bale for tonight's Champions League last-16 first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.
Feb 14, 18:38
Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid in September 2017
Team News: Gareth Bale dropped to Real Madrid bench
Gareth Bale drops to the bench for Real Madrid's home tie with Real Sociedad.
Feb 10, 18:39
Dani Carvajal in action for Real Madrid in May 2016
Dani Carvajal Champions League ban upheld by UEFA
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal will miss the first leg of the Champion League tie with PSG as UEFA upholds his extended two-game ban for a deliberate booking.
Feb 6, 19:04
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos in action during his side's Champions League clash with Tottenham Hotspur
Team News: Sergio Ramos back for Real Madrid, BBC start
Sergio Ramos returns from injury as Real Madrid travel to Levante.
Feb 3, 18:43
Dani Carvajal in action for Real Madrid in May 2016
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal: 'Leganes result is painful'
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal admits that losing to Leganes in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey is "painful".
Jan 25, 12:39
Karim Benzema in action for Real Madrid in October 2017
Real Madrid dumped out of Copa del Rey by Leganes
Leganes book their spot in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey courtesy of a spectacular 2-1 win at Real Madrid in the second leg of their quarter-final.
Jan 24, 22:25
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