Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Juventus on October 20, 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi 'both snubbed in Ballon d'Or final three'
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will reportedly both miss out on a place in the final three for the Ballon d'Or, guaranteeing a new winner for the first time since 2007.
Nov 23, 09:54
Karim Benzema celebrates scoring the opener during the Champions League group game between Viktoria Plzen and Real Madrid on November 7, 2018
Preview:Eibar vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of Real Madrid's trip to Eibar in La Liga.
Nov 22, 15:22
Karim Benzema celebrates scoring the opener during the Champions League group game between Viktoria Plzen and Real Madrid on November 7, 2018
How Real Madrid could line up against Eibar
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Eibar.
Nov 22, 12:59
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk in action during his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Virgil van Dijk: 'Raphael Varane better than Sergio Ramos'
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk claims that Sergio Ramos is not as good a defender as his Real Madrid teammate Raphael Varane.
Nov 17, 18:33
Karim Benzema celebrates scoring the opener during the Champions League group game between Viktoria Plzen and Real Madrid on November 7, 2018
Preview:Celta Vigo vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Real Madrid's trip to Celta Vigo in La Liga.
Nov 9, 19:06
Karim Benzema celebrates scoring the opener during the Champions League group game between Viktoria Plzen and Real Madrid on November 7, 2018
How Real Madrid could line up against Celta Vigo
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Sunday's La Liga clash with Celta Vigo.
Nov 9, 13:22
Vinicius Junior celebrates the own goal during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Real Valladolid on November 3, 2018
How Real Madrid could line up against Viktoria Plzen
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up for Wednesday's trip to Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League.
Nov 5, 15:21
Karim Benzema celebrates scoring during the Champions League group game between Real Madrid and Viktoria Plzen on October 23, 2018
Preview:Viktoria Plzen vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Champions League clash between Viktoria Plzen and Real Madrid, including team news, predictions and head-to-head records.
Nov 5, 15:01
Gareth Bale in action during the Champions League group game between Real Madrid and Viktoria Plzen on October 23, 2018
How Real Madrid could line up against Real Valladolid
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid may line up for the visit of Real Valladolid in La Liga this weekend.
Nov 1, 16:47
Karim Benzema celebrates scoring during the Champions League group game between Real Madrid and Viktoria Plzen on October 23, 2018
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Real Valladolid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides the team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of Real Madrid's home La Liga game with Real Valladolid.
Nov 1, 13:52
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring against Real Madrid in El Clasico on October 28, 2018
Luis Suarez scores hat-trick as Barcelona embarrass Real Madrid in El Clasico
Luis Suarez scores a hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Real Madrid 5-1 to move top of La Liga and pile more pressure on under-fire manager Julen Lopetegui.
Oct 28, 17:10
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during his side's La Liga clash with Girona on August 26, 2018
Combined XI: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Ahead of Sunday's El Clasico at Camp Nou, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the two squads of Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Oct 26, 12:40
Levante players celebrate scoring against Real Madrid on October 20, 2018
Real Madrid lose to Levante at Bernabeu
Real Madrid's torrid run of form continues, with Levante recording a 2-1 victory at the Bernabeu on Saturday afternoon.
Oct 20, 12:58
France manager Didier Deschamps on March 19, 2018
How France could line up against Germany
Ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Nations League clash between France and Germany, Sports Mole looks at how France could line up against the 2014 world champions.
Oct 14, 17:22
Julen Lopetegui in charge of Real Madrid on October 6, 2018
Real Madrid prioritising new centre-back ahead of January window?
A report claims that Real Madrid will go all out to sign a new central defender in 2019 after failing to strengthen at the back during the summer transfer window.
Oct 13, 16:39
CSKA Moscow players celebrate after opening the scoring against Real Madrid in their Champions League clash on October 2, 2018
Early Nikola Vlasic goal stuns Real Madrid in Moscow
Nikola Vlasic's second-minute strike earns CSKA Moscow a famous 1-0 win over Champions League holders Real Madrid at the Luzhniki Stadium.
Oct 2, 21:01
Mauricio Pochettino watches on during the Champions League group game between Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur on September 18, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino 'met with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino reportedly met with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez during FIFA's The Best award ceremony in London.
Sep 29, 22:51
Raphael Varane and Dani Carvajal hold off Diego Costa in the Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on September 29, 2018
Atletico hold Real in goalless Madrid derby
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid play out a goalless derby at the Bernabeu as both sides fail to take advantage of Barcelona's dropped points earlier in the day.
Sep 29, 20:38
Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui gives orders on September 19, 2018
Preview:Sevilla vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, lineups and a full match preview of Real Madrid's trip to face Sevilla, where they have lost each of their last three La Liga games.
Sep 25, 14:42
Marco Asensio celebrates after scoring the opening goal for Real Madrid in their La Liga meeting with Espanyol on September 22, 2018
Marco Asensio fires Real Madrid past Espanyol
Marco Asensio's 41st-minute strike against former club Espanyol earns Real Madrid a 1-0 win at the Bernabeu.
Sep 22, 20:42
General view of Real Madrid's Bernabeu taken August 2018
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Real Madrid's La Liga showdown with Espanyol at the Bernabeu.
Sep 20, 15:39
Sergio Ramos celebrates after Real Madrid win their Champions League semi-final encounter with Bayern Munich on May 1, 2018
Champions League winners Real Madrid enjoy clean sweep at UEFA Awards
Real Madrid are recognised for last season's exploits in the Champions League by dominating the positional awards at Thursday's pre-Champions League draw ceremony.
Aug 30, 18:39
Luka Modric in action for Real Madrid on May 6, 2018
Julen Lopetegui 'in no rush to select Luka Modric, Raphael Varane'
Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui suggests that Luka Modric and Raphael Varane will remain on the bench for the moment.
Aug 27, 08:59
Atletico Madrid celebrate winning the UEFA Super Cup on August 15, 2018
Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid to win Super Cup
Atletico Madrid win the UEFA Super Cup with a 4-2 victory over Real Madrid after extra time as Julen Lopetegui's reign as Los Blancos boss gets off to a losing start.
Aug 15, 21:36
Luka Modric in action for Real Madrid on May 6, 2018
Team News: Luka Modric left out for Real Madrid's Super Cup clash against Atletico Madrid
Luka Modric is left out of Real Madrid's starting lineup to face Atletico Madrid.
Aug 15, 17:49
France's Raphael Varane in action with Denmark's Pione Sisto on June 26, 2018
Manchester United prepared to pay £100m for Real Madrid's Raphael Varane?
Manchester United were allegedly ready to pay as much as £100m for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane before the end of the summer transfer window.
Aug 10, 08:36
Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's fourth during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018
France beat Croatia in thrilling final to win 2018 World Cup
France win their second World Cup title courtesy of a thrilling 4-2 win over Croatia in the final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Jul 15, 16:53
France defender Samuel Umtiti celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of his side's World Cup semi-final with Belgium on July 10, 2018
Samuel Umtiti sends France into World Cup final
France book their place in the final of the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a 1-0 win over Belgium, with Samuel Umtiti scoring the only goal of the game.
Jul 10, 19:55
France's Raphael Varane in action with Denmark's Pione Sisto on June 26, 2018
Raphael Varane: 'Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku are big threats'
France centre-back Raphael Varane insists that his team will have to be wary of Belgium duo Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku in Tuesday night's 2018 World Cup semi-final.
Jul 7, 20:47
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Manchester United have 'eight-strong centre-back shortlist'
Manchester United reportedly identify eight centre-backs as possible signings during the summer transfer window.
Jul 7, 08:50
Uruguay manager Oscar Tabarez on November 13, 2017
Uruguay boss Oscar Tabarez refuses to clarify future
Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez remains tight-lipped about his future with the national team.
Jul 6, 19:07
France manager Didier Deschamps on March 19, 2018
Didier Deschamps: 'France deserved to beat Uruguay'
France boss Didier Deschamps hails his players after a dominant display against Uruguay.
Jul 6, 18:49
France's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their second goal against Italy in a friendly on June 1, 2018
Soft goals help France past Uruguay in opening quarter-final
Goals from Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann earn France a 2-0 win over Uruguay in their World Cup quarter-final tie at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
Jul 6, 15:53
Luis Suarez in action during the World Cup game between Egypt and Uruguay on June 15, 2018
Live Commentary: Uruguay 0-2 France - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of France's 2-0 win over Uruguay, as Les Bleus became the first side to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals.
Jul 6, 13:00
Kylian Mbappe scores the opener during the World Cup group game between France and Peru on June 21, 2018
Kylian Mbappe scorers winner as France knock out plucky Peru
France secure their passage to the last 16 of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Peru, who are knocked out by Kylian Mbappe's first-half goal in Yekaterinburg.
Jun 21, 16:57
France manager Didier Deschamps on March 19, 2018
Preview:France vs. Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup Group C clash between France and Australia in Kazan.
Jun 14, 09:45
Tottenham Hotspur's Toby Alderweireld in action against Brighton & Hove Albion on April 17, 2018
Manchester United scouts 'unconvinced by Toby Alderweireld'
Manchester United scouts reportedly recommend looking at alternative targets after developing concerns about Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Toby Alderweireld.
Jun 12, 08:09
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
Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring the fourth during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Liverpool on December 17, 2017
Combined XI: Real Madrid vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole picks a combined XI from those expected to be available for this weekend's Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool.
May 25, 13:42
Raphael Varane in action for Real Madrid on October 17, 2017
Raphael Varane desperate for more Champions League glory
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane says that it "would be magnificent" to win a fourth Champions League title this weekend.
May 24, 12:38
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