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Carlo Ancelotti: 'I wish Rafael Benitez luck'
Former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti wishes Rafael Benitez luck in his position as head coach of Los Blancos.Sep 8, 15:17
Denis Cheryshev admits "unpleasant situation"
Real Madrid attacker Denis Cheryshev hopes that head coach Rafael Benitez 'will start rotating the team' as the Russian bids to win a spot in the first team.Sep 7, 16:55
Report: Manchester United prepare Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo bids
Manchester United are reportedly preparing bids for Real Madrid pair Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo.Sep 6, 05:30
Rafael Benitez 'rejected Real Madrid to stay at Liverpool'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez reveals that current boss Rafael Benitez turned down the job after guiding Liverpool to second in the Premier League in 2008-09.Sep 5, 16:14
Manchester United: Real Madrid "clumsiness" to blame for David de Gea's failed move
Manchester United claim that Real Madrid's "clumsiness" was to blame for the collapse of David de Gea's move to the La Liga outfit.Sep 5, 01:21
La Liga Team of the Week – Week Two
Sports Mole picks out its latest La Liga Team of the Week following another round of fixtures in Spain's top flight.Aug 31, 11:55
Real Madrid to move for Liverpool left-back Alberto Moreno?
Real Madrid are reportedly considering a late swoop for Liverpool left-back Alberto Moreno.Aug 31, 07:33
Player Ratings: Real Madrid 5-0 Real Betis
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each player performed during Real Madrid's 5-0 win over Real Betis in La Liga.Aug 29, 23:33
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 5-0 Real Betis
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Real Madrid beat Real Betis 5-0 in La Liga on Saturday evening.Aug 29, 22:59
Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez inspire Real Madrid win over Real Betis
Rafa Benitez claims his first La Liga victory as Real Madrid head coach with a 5-0 demolition of Real Betis, courtesy of doubles from James Rodriguez and Gareth Bale.Aug 29, 22:42
Half-Time Report: Real Madrid in control against Real Betis
Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez find the net as Real Madrid take a 2-0 lead into the break of their La Liga clash with Real Betis.Aug 29, 21:16
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 5-0 Real Betis - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Real Betis at the Bernabeu.Aug 29, 20:22
Sullivan: Rafael Benitez "was within three hours" of joining West Ham United
West Ham United joint chairman David Sullivan reveals that Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez was "within three hours" of becoming the club's manager earlier this summer.Aug 28, 21:37
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Ryan Babel tweet sparks sexism controversy
Former Liverpool winger Ryan Babel sparks outrage on Twitter by suggesting to a female user that she should not try to talk about football.Aug 28, 21:21
Preview:Real Sociedad vs. Sporting Gijon
Sports Mole previews the La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Sporting Gijon.Aug 27, 23:43
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Real Betis
Sports Mole previews the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Real Betis at the Bernabeu.Aug 27, 17:57
Champions League: Who could English teams draw?
Sports Mole takes a look at the best and worst case scenarios for the four English clubs in today's Champions League group draw.Aug 27, 08:30
Jose Mourinho: 'Chelsea's 2013 Europa League win was bad for the club'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that the club's Europa League triumph in 2013 under Rafael Benitez was "not good" for the club.Aug 27, 06:04
Rafael Benitez "sure the goals will come"
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez insists that he is not concerned by his team's goalless draw at Sporting Gijon on the opening weekend of the new La Liga season.Aug 26, 14:34
Report: Cristiano Ronaldo struggling under Rafael Benitez
A report claims that Cristiano Ronaldo is struggling to adapt to new Real Madrid head coach Rafael Benitez.Aug 25, 17:21
Marcelo confident of Rafael Benitez
Real Madrid defender Marcelo insists that Los Blancos will be successful under new head coach Rafael Benitez.Aug 25, 14:58
Gareth Bale: 'Real Madrid will score goals'
Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale is "100% sure" that his team will soon hit the goal trail following their stalemate against Sporting Gijon at the weekend.Aug 25, 14:47
Report: Lucas Silva heading for Marseille loan
A report claims that Real Madrid midfielder Lucas Silva is close to joining Marseille on a season-long loan.Aug 25, 14:34
Report: Valencia want Denis Cheryshev
A report claims that Valencia are interested in signing Real Madrid attacker Denis Cheryshev this summer.Aug 25, 12:49
Report: Real Madrid's Asier Illarramendi to rejoin Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad are on the verge of bringing Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi back to the Anoeta Stadium, according to reports.Aug 24, 21:41
Manchester United: Three striker transfer targets
Sports Mole looks at three strikers that Manchester United may have a chance of signing before next week's transfer deadline.Aug 24, 15:30
Abelardo Fernandez: Real Madrid draw "tastes like victory"
Sporting Gijon head coach Abelardo Fernandez says that "drawing against Real Madrid tastes like victory".Aug 24, 13:26
Liverpool 'still want Real Madrid's Asier Illarramendi, prepare £15m bid'
Liverpool are reportedly preparing a £15m bid for Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi after Rafael Benitez told him to find a new club.Aug 24, 12:50
Rafael Benitez "optimistic" despite stalemate
Rafael Benitez refuses to read too much into Real Madrid's 0-0 draw away to Sporting Gijon.Aug 23, 23:40
Sergio Ramos: 'Draw not good enough'
Sergio Ramos says that Real Madrid's 0-0 draw away to newly-promoted Sporting Gijon is unacceptable. Aug 23, 23:26
Player Ratings: Sporting Gijon 0-0 Real Madrid
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each player performed during Real Madrid's 0-0 draw at Sporting Gijon on the opening weekend of La Liga.Aug 23, 21:50
Match Analysis: Sporting Gijon 0-0 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Sporting Gijon hold Real Madrid to a goalless draw in La Liga.Aug 23, 21:05
Sporting Gijon secure draw with Real Madrid
La Liga newcomers Sporting Gijon hold Real Madrid to a goalless draw in their first league match of the season.Aug 23, 20:18
Half-Time Report: Real Madrid being held by Sporting Gijon
Real Madrid remain level with Sporting Gijon following a goalless first half in their opening fixture of the La Liga season.Aug 23, 19:15
Team News: Karim Benzema misses out for Real Madrid
Karim Benzema is not named in Real Madrid's squad for their opening game of the La Liga season.Aug 23, 17:58
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole looks ahead to Barcelona's Primera Liga opener at Athletic Bilbao as the reigning champions look to kick off their defence in style.Aug 22, 21:40
Rafa Benitez sets Karim Benzema 25-goal target for Real Madrid this season
Rafael Benitez reveals that he has set Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema a 25-goal target for the new season, and has no plans to bring in another back-up striker.Aug 22, 16:57
Rafael Benitez: 'I know I have to win everything at Real Madrid'
Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez knows that he must win every trophy available to him if he is to meet the expectations of the club and its fans.Aug 22, 13:52
Rafael Benitez to give Gareth Bale free role this season
Rafael Benitez is ready to offer Gareth Bale a free role for the season as he looks to get the best out of the Welshman.Aug 22, 13:38
Three sporting figures in the spotlight this weekend
Sports Mole singles out three sporting figures who will be in the spotlight this weekend.Aug 22, 10:08
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