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Half-Time Report: Marcelo, Cristiano Ronaldo goals give Real Madrid lead against Levante
Real Madrid lead Levante 2-0 at the Bernabeu thanks to goals from Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo.Oct 17, 14:50
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 3-0 Levante - as it happened
Relive all the action from the Santiago Bernabeu as goals from Marcelo, Cristiano Ronaldo and Jese give Real Madrid a 3-0 win over Levante.Oct 17, 13:02
Report: Aston Villa show interest in Real Madrid forward Jese
Reports in Spain claim that Aston Villa are one of three clubs to have shown an interest in signing Real Madrid forward Jese.Oct 16, 06:14
Rafael Benitez hits back at Sam Allardyce
Rafael Benitez hits back at criticism from Sam Allardyce by pointing to a lack of trophies won by the Sunderland manager.Oct 15, 13:09
Gareth Bale asked to clear up agent comments on Cristiano Ronaldo?
Spanish reports claim that Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez has asked Gareth Bale to clear up comments from his agent aimed against Cristiano Ronaldo.Oct 15, 07:53
Report: Rafael Benitez contacts Gareth Bale over Cristiano Ronaldo talk
A report claims that Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez contacted Gareth Bale this week to ask whether the Welshman had an underlying issue with Cristiano Ronaldo.Oct 14, 16:49
James Rodriguez: 'No rift between Rafael Benitez, Sergio Ramos'
James Rodriguez denies speculation of a rift between Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez and captain Sergio Ramos.Oct 10, 14:21
Agent: 'Jorginho almost left Napoli'
Brazilian midfielder Jorginho came close to leaving Napoli in the summer transfer window, according to the 23-year-old's agent.Oct 7, 16:50
Fernando Torres: 'Rafael Benitez is not a defensive coach'
Atletico Madrid forward Fernando Torres denies that Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez is a coach that places too much emphasis on the defensive side of the game.Oct 7, 11:39
Sergio Ramos responds to Rafael Benitez comments
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos says that "everyone makes mistakes" amid criticism from head coach Rafael Benitez about the penalty he conceded in the Madrid derby.Oct 7, 11:13
Juan Mata: 'I had my best season in England under Rafael Benitez'
Juan Mata says that his best season in England was during Rafael Benitez's interim spell at Chelsea.Oct 7, 07:37
Rafael Benitez praises Mateo Kovacic, Casemiro
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez hints that Mateo Kovacic and Casemiro are both key parts of his plans this season.Oct 6, 13:44
Rafael Benitez pays tribute to Keylor Navas
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez praises Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas for his early-season performances for the Spanish giants.Oct 6, 13:31
Rafael Benitez "angered" by Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez reveals that he was "angered" when Sergio Ramos conceded a penalty in the first half of Sunday's Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid.Oct 6, 13:18
Rafael Benitez: 'I am not a defensive coach'
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez claims that his label as primarily a defensive manager is unfair.Oct 6, 12:53
Rafael Benitez: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is unquestionable'
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez insists that he would have no problem replacing Cristiano Ronaldo during a match, but says that the Portuguese "guarantees goals".Oct 6, 11:38
Pepe Reina wants "old Liverpool" back following Brendan Rodgers axe
Pepe Reina says that he wants the "old Liverpool" back at Anfield following Brendan Rodgers's sacking.Oct 5, 16:17
Rafael Benitez lavishes praise on Casemiro
Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro is "very good for any type of match", according to Los Blancos boss Rafael Benitez, who selected the Brazilian against Atletico Madrid. Oct 5, 14:36
Rafael Benitez defends Karim Benzema sub
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez defends his decision to replace goalscorer Karim Benzema in the latter stages of Sunday's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in La Liga.Oct 5, 12:53
Karim Benzema "fed up" of being subbed
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema says that he is "fed up" with being substituted by head coach Rafael Benitez this season.Oct 5, 12:25
Premier League 2015-16 in numbers: Week 8
Sports Mole picks out a selection of statistics from each of the 10 Premier League matches that were played this weekend.Oct 5, 10:14
On this day: Fernando Torres stars as Liverpool recover to beat Man City
Seven years ago today, Fernando Torres scored a brace as Liverpool came from two goals down to beat Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.Oct 5, 07:00
Rafael Benitez laments Atletico Madrid draw
Rafael Benitez feels that his Real Madrid troops should have come out of their derby at Atletico Madrid with all three points instead of one.Oct 5, 00:13
Match Analysis: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of La Liga action as Atletico Madrid come from behind to claim a point in a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid on Sunday.Oct 4, 21:13
Half-Time Report: Karim Benzema header gives Real Madrid lead over Atletico Madrid
An early Karim Benzema header gives Real Madrid a 1-0 lead over Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon, as Antoine Griezmann misses a penalty for the hosts.Oct 4, 19:18
Team News: Fernando Torres handed start for Atletico Madrid in derby
Fernando Torres starts for Atletico Madrid in their city derby with rivals Real Madrid.Oct 4, 17:52
Rafael Benitez: 'Gareth Bale will be in Real Madrid squad against Atletico Madrid'
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale will be in contention to take part in Sunday's La Liga derby against against Atletico Madrid, according to manager Rafael Benitez.Oct 4, 16:07
Top five Premier League managerial meltdowns
Following Jose Mourinho's meltdown yesterday evening, Sports Mole picks out five other Premier League bosses that have lost their cool in front of the cameras.Oct 4, 10:30
Rafael Benitez: 'I hope Cristiano Ronaldo stays for many more years'
Rafael Benitez hopes that Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Real Madrid for "many more years" to increase his goalscoring record and legend at the club.Oct 3, 14:46
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews the La Liga clash between local rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the Vicente Calderon.Oct 2, 15:59
On this day: Chelsea condemn Liverpool to worst Premier League start in 13 years
On this day in 2005, Chelsea record a 4-1 victory over Liverpool to condemn the Reds to their worst start in the Premier League for 13 years.Oct 2, 07:00
Rafael Benitez praises Real Madrid's squad players
Head coach Rafael Benitez praises the performances that his Real Madrid squad players put in against Malmo.Oct 1, 13:31
Match Analysis: Malmo 0-2 Real Madrid
Sports Mole analyses the Champions League match between Malmo and Real Madrid at the Swedbank Stadion.Sep 30, 21:20
Team News: Real Madrid make three changes for Malmo, four players out injured
Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez makes three changes for his side's Champions League clash with Malmo, as Alvaro Arbeloa, Mateo Kovacic and Casemiro are named to start.Sep 30, 18:03
Live Commentary: Malmo 0-2 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary as Real Madrid earn a 2-0 victory over Malmo in their Champions League clash.Sep 30, 17:45
Report: Martin Odegaard struggling to impress Rafael Benitez
Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard is reportedly struggling to impress first-team head coach Rafael Benitez in the new season.Sep 30, 16:26
Nacho: 'Rafael Benitez can count on me'
Real Madrid defender Nacho insists that he can play anywhere across the back four as head coach Rafael Benitez looks for a solution to his injury woes in defence.Sep 30, 13:37
Preview:Malmo vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews the Champions League Group A clash between Malmo and Real Madrid.Sep 29, 22:39
Rafael Benitez: Cristiano Ronaldo "guarantees goals"
Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez claims that Cristiano Ronaldo "guarantees goals" after their goalless draw with Malaga over the weekend.Sep 29, 19:45
Rafael Benitez names Real Madrid squad
Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez names just five defenders in his squad for Wednesday's Champions League group match in Malmo.Sep 29, 10:13
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