Xabi Alonso
Real Madrid offer Xabi Alonso new deal?
Real Madrid reportedly offer Xabi Alonso a new two-year contract extension amid reports of interest from Liverpool.
Apr 7, 04:07
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring his side's second goal in their Champions League match against Galatasaray on April 3, 2013
Aitor Karanka denies deliberate bookings
Aitor Karanka denies that any players were asked to pick up bookings against Galatasaray.
Apr 5, 14:59
Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso: "It's the result that we wanted"
Xabi Alonso says that Real Madrid must play with intensity to finish off Galatasary at the Turk Telekom Arena.
Apr 4, 01:38
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring his side's second goal in their Champions League match against Galatasaray on April 3, 2013
Real Madrid gain Galatasaray advantage
Real Madrid defeat Galatasaray 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Apr 3, 20:36
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on the touchline against Getafe on January 27, 2013
Team News: Real Madrid make seven changes
Real Madrid make seven changes to their side for tonight's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Galatasaray at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Apr 3, 17:56
Xabi Alonso
Liverpool to launch Xabi Alonso bid?
Liverpool are reportedly ready to offer Real Madrid £8.5m for Xabi Alonso this summer.
Mar 31, 05:14
Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso targets Champions League final
Xabi Alonso targets a Champions League final for Real Madrid to distract attention from their poor league showing.
Mar 28, 11:39
Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba: 'Red card was harsh'
Paul Pogba bemoans the decision to send him off during France's 1-0 defeat to Spain last night.
Mar 27, 12:24
France 'keeper Hugo Lloris sits dejected after Pedro's goal for Spain on March 26, 2013
Pedro strike downs 10-man France in Paris
A 58th-minute strike from Pedro is enough to move Spain above France in their World Cup qualifying group.
Mar 26, 21:55
Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso heading back to Liverpool?
Liverpool are reportedly planning a move to bring Xabi Alonso back to the club.
Mar 9, 22:47
Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso stalls on Real Madrid contract?
Xabi Alonso reportedly stalls over signing a new contract with Spanish champions Real Madrid.
Mar 9, 01:34
Liverpool's Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his second goal at Anfield during their match against Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Michael Owen: 'Liverpool will do everything to keep Luis Suarez'
Michael Owen is confident that Liverpool will "move heaven and earth" to keep striker Luis Suarez at Anfield.
Mar 7, 10:22
Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso: 'Real Madrid better after sending off'
Xabi Alonso says that Real Madrid produced their best football after Manchester United were reduced to 10 men.
Mar 5, 22:45
Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso expects tight match
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso believes that tomorrow's Champions League tie against Manchester United will be a close game.
Mar 4, 21:41
Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso: 'Cristiano Ronaldo focused on win'
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso insists that Cristiano Ronaldo will be fully focused on helping his side win when he returns to Old Trafford to face former club Manchester United tomorrow night.
Mar 4, 20:43
Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is a complete player'
Xabi Alonso says that his Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo is "a complete player" and the most ambitious footballer he has ever come across.
Mar 4, 10:20
Ronaldo and Messi during the first leg of the 2012/13 Super Cup on August 23, 2012
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo rested by Real Madrid
Real Madrid rest a number of key players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, for today's La Liga clash with rivals Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Mar 2, 14:18
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on the touchline before the start of the match against Atletico Madrid on December 1, 2012
Xabi Alonso: Jose Mourinho is "a leader"
Xabi Alonso praises Jose Mourinho's leadership qualities and Real Madrid's style of football.
Mar 1, 09:17
Ronaldo and Messi during the first leg of the 2012/13 Super Cup on August 23, 2012
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga encounter between bitter rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Feb 28, 18:18
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho on December 4, 2012
Match Analysis: Barcelona 1-3 Real Madrid (2-4 on aggregate)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid advance to the final of the Copa del Rey with a 3-1 win over Barcelona in the second leg of their semi-final clash.
Feb 26, 22:12
Nou Camp
Preview:Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Feb 25, 16:50
Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso: Liverpool are a "building project"
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso says that Liverpool are a work in progress under Brendan Rodgers.
Feb 16, 20:11
Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso excited by Old Trafford trip
Xabi Alonso admits that he is excited by the second leg of Real Madrid's Champions League last-16 tie with Manchester United following Wednesday's draw in Spain.
Feb 13, 23:18
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson leaves the field at the final whistle after beating West Ham 1-0 during the FA Cup third round replay on January 16, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'We have a great chance of progression'
Sir Alex Ferguson reacts to Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Real Madrid.
Feb 13, 22:39
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo crosses during his team's match with Manchester United on February 13, 2013
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester United
Sports Mole picks apart the Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Feb 13, 22:14
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Manchester United on February 13, 2013
Manchester United earn draw in Madrid
Real Madrid and Manchester United play out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Feb 13, 21:37
United captain Nemanja Vidic returns to action versus Sunderland on December 15, 2012
Team News: Nemanja Vidic misses out for Man United
Reports suggest that injury forces Nemanja Vidic out of Manchester United's match against Real Madrid, with Jonny Evans coming into the side.
Feb 13, 18:46
Borussia Dortmund's head coach Juergen Klopp during the match against Bayern Munich on December 1, 2012
Jurgen Klopp: 'To stop Real Madrid, stop Xabi Alonso'
Jurgen Klopp claims that Real Madrid cannot play their football if Xabi Alonso is taken out of the game.
Feb 13, 12:25
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
Real Madrid vs. Manchester United: Five key battles
Sports Mole casts its eye over five key battles in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Feb 12, 15:32
Michael Carrick
Michael Carrick relishing Real Madrid midfield battle
Michael Carrick believes that his midfield battle with Xabi Alonso will be key when Manchester United face Real Madrid in the Champions League tomorrow night.
Feb 12, 02:32
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a goal against Celta Vigo on January 9, 2013
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the last-16 Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United on Wednesday.
Feb 11, 12:43
Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso: 'Real Madrid players still back Jose Mourinho'
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso says that Jose Mourinho has the backing of the players.
Feb 8, 15:18
Xavi
Xavi out of Spain game with hamstring injury
Xavi is out of Spain's friendly international against Uruguay on Wednesday with a hamstring injury he picked up on Sunday.
Feb 4, 07:52
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring the opening goal against Valencia on January 23, 2013
Match Analysis: Valencia 1-1 Real Madrid (Madrid advance 3-1 on aggregate)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Valencia and Real Madrid draw 1-1 in the second leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final tie.
Jan 23, 22:40
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring the opening goal against Valencia on January 23, 2013
Nine-man Real Madrid see off Valencia
A 1-1 draw on the night sees Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-1 on aggregate in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey.
Jan 23, 22:26
Real Madrid's Jose Callejon and Osasuna's Andres Fernandez battle for the ball on January 12, 2013
Match Analysis: Osasuna 0-0 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Osasuna and Real Madrid share the points in a 0-0 draw on Saturday.
Jan 12, 21:00
Real Madrid's Jose Callejon and Osasuna's Andres Fernandez battle for the ball on January 12, 2013
Stalemate between Osasuna and Real Madrid
Real Madrid are held to a goalless draw by a well-drilled Osasuna side in La Liga.
Jan 12, 20:49
Nuri Sahin
Nuri Sahin: 'Steven Gerrard improved me'
Nuri Sahin admits that he is a better player as a result of being in the same team as Steven Gerrard.
Jan 12, 19:58
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on the touchline before the start of the match against Atletico Madrid on December 1, 2012
Half-Time Report: Osasuna hold Real Madrid at the break
Osasuna and Real Madrid are locked in a stalemate at half-time.
Jan 12, 19:47
Spain
Real Madrid, Barcelona dominate FIFA FIFPro team of the year
Radamel Falcao is the only player to be named in FIFA's FIFPro team of the year not to play for either Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Jan 7, 18:17