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On this day: Late Fernando Torres goals sink Chelsea
Five years ago today, Fernando Torres scored two late goals as Liverpool overcame Chelsea at Anfield.Feb 1, 09:44
Real Madrid through to Copa del Rey semi-finals
Real Madrid progress to the semi-final of the Copa del Rey courtesy of a 1-0 (2-0 aggregate) victory over Espanyol.Jan 28, 22:00
Half-Time Report: Jese Rodriguez gives Real Madrid a slender lead
Real Madrid lead Espanyol 1-0 at half time in the second leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-final tie at the Bernabeu.Jan 28, 20:52
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Granada
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Granada.Jan 23, 17:35
Match Analysis: Real Betis 0-5 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid beat Real Betis 5-0 in Seville in La Liga.Jan 18, 17:12
Howard Webb named as World Cup referee
Premier League referee Howard Webb is named as a match official for the World Cup in Brazil this summer.Jan 15, 09:04
Real Madrid edge past Espanyol
Pepe scores the only goal of the game as Real Madrid beat Espanyol 1-0 to move within three points of the top of the La Liga table.Jan 12, 19:51
Carlo Ancelotti compares Xabi Alonso influence to Andrea Pirlo
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti compares Xabi Alonso's ability to that of Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo, insisting that he is hugely important to the club.Jan 12, 13:36
Preview:Espanyol vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's La Liga match between Espanyol and Real Madrid.Jan 10, 17:37
Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso: 'I had no offer from Chelsea'
Xabi Alonso reveals that he did not receive any offers from Chelsea before signing a new Real Madrid contract.Jan 10, 15:30
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 2-0 Osasuna
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid record a 2-0 win over Osasuna in the first leg of their last-16 Copa del Rey clash.Jan 9, 22:56
Xabi Alonso signs two-year Real Madrid contract extension
Xabi Alonso signs a new two-year contract with Real Madrid and will remain at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2016.Jan 8, 20:20
Xabi Alonso hints at new Real Madrid deal
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso hints that he could extend his deal with the club.Jan 6, 15:03
Carlo Ancelotti: 'No transfers in January'
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti insists that the club will not be making any signings or selling anyone in the January transfer window.Jan 5, 12:58
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Eusebio passes away: Twitter reacts
Former and present footballers take to Twitter to pay their respects to Eusebio, who died during the early hours this morning.Jan 5, 10:32
Mid-season report: Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects how Real Madrid have performed in the first half of the season.Dec 31, 20:53
Zinedine Zidane 'unsure' on Xabi Alonso future
Real Madrid assistant manager Zinedine Zidane is unsure whether Xabi Alonso will sign a new deal at the Bernabeu.Dec 30, 14:26
Report: Real Madrid monitoring Paulinho
A report claims that Real Madrid are interested in Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Paulinho.Dec 30, 12:13
Xabi Alonso to sign Real Madrid contract extension?
Xabi Alonso will open talks with Real Madrid in the hope of extending his contract in the Spanish capital, according to a report.Dec 28, 13:05
Xabi Alonso to play despite perforated eardrum
A perforated eardrum will not force Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso to miss any football for his club.Dec 24, 12:52
Match Analysis: Valencia 2-3 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid record a 3-2 win over Valencia at the Mestalla.Dec 22, 22:27
Report: Real Madrid confident Xabi Alonso will sign new deal
A report claims that Real Madrid are confident Xabi Alonso will sign a new contract.Dec 11, 13:57
Match Analysis: Copenhagen 0-2 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid record a 2-0 win over Copenhagen in their Champions League Group B contest.Dec 10, 22:12
Team News: Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo start for Real Madrid
Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo start for Real Madrid's trip to FC Copenhagen this evening.Dec 10, 19:25
Report: Xabi Alonso wants £8m to sign new Real Madrid deal
A report claims that Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso wants an £8m signing-on fee inserted into his new contract.Dec 9, 18:31
Gareth Barry: "I was very close to joining Liverpool"
Everton midfielder Gareth Barry reveals that he was "very close" to joining Liverpool in the summer of 2009 as a replacement for Xabi Alonso.Nov 23, 00:36
Report: Chelsea, Manchester United step up Xabi Alonso chase
Manchester United and Chelsea will soon begin to court Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso, who is out of contract in the summer and able to talk to other clubs from January.Nov 20, 02:02
Carlo Ancelotti denies Xabi Alonso-Andrea Pirlo swap rumours
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says his club has no intention of making an exchange deal with Juventus to swap Xabi Alonso for Andrea Pirlo.Nov 19, 12:56
Xabi Alonso contract talks continue?
A report claims that Xabi Alonso wants a new two-year contract to remain at Real Madrid.Nov 18, 14:24
Santi Cazorla criticises Equatorial Guinea
Spain midfielder Santi Cazorla criticises Equatorial Guinea for their "intensity" during their clash on Saturday evening.Nov 17, 18:44
Xabi Alonso injury fears quelled
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso did not suffer a serious injury in Spain's 2-1 win over Equatorial Guinea.Nov 17, 13:18
Report: Xabi Alonso to sign Real Madrid contract extension
Xabi Alonso will reportedly sign a contract extension at Real Madrid, despite reported interest from Chelsea, Juventus and AC Milan.Nov 14, 11:33
Xabi Alonso "really looking forward to" Spain return
Real Madrid and Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso 'looks forward' to his international return.Nov 13, 18:49
Report: Juventus to move for Xabi Alonso
A report claims that Juventus want to sign Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso.Nov 13, 12:13
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 star performers in La Liga following another entertaining weekend in Spain's leading division.Nov 11, 14:50
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 5-1 Real Sociedad
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid record a 5-1 win over Real Sociedad.Nov 9, 17:19
AC Milan, Chelsea rivals for Xabi Alonso?
AC Milan and Chelsea are battling for the signature of Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso, according to a report.Nov 9, 04:02
Report: Xabi Alonso to start against Juventus
Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso will reportedly start for Real Madrid in their Champions League clash with Juventus on Tuesday.Nov 5, 13:44
Report: Real Madrid to offer Chelsea £20m for Ramires
Real Madrid are reportedly considering a £20m January swoop for Chelsea midfielder Ramires.Nov 5, 10:20
On this day: Japanese defender scores header from own half
Two years ago today, Japanese defender Ryujiro Ueda finds the back of the net with a header from his own half.Oct 30, 10:02
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