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
 Ronaldo and Messi during the first leg of the 2012/13 Super Cup on August 23, 2012
Live Coverage: 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or
Re-live the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or gala in Zurich with Sports Mole's coverage.
Jan 7, 17:58
 Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso: "I could go back to the Premier League"
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso admits that he could be tempted by a return to England when his time at the Bernabeu comes to an end.
Dec 31, 03:20
 Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso unsure over new contract
Xabi Alonso admits that he has had no contract talks with Real Madrid.
Dec 30, 17:55
 Mesut Ozil
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Espanyol
Sports Mole previews Real Madrid's La Liga encounter with struggling Espanyol this weekend.
Dec 14, 15:39
 Balaidos, home of Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo take slender lead to Madrid
Goals from Mario Bermejo and Cristian Bustos help Celta Vigo to a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey fifth-round tie.
Dec 12, 23:03
 Mesut Ozil
Mesut Ozil brace gives Real Madrid comeback win
Mesut Ozil scores twice to help Real Madrid comeback twice to beat Real Valladolid 3-2.
Dec 8, 20:49
 Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on the touchline before the start of the match against Atletico Madrid on December 1, 2012
Half-Time Report: Ozil scores late to draw Madrid level
Mesut Ozil strikes late to ensure that Real Madrid go into half time of their La Liga match against Real Valladolid all square at 2-2.
Dec 8, 19:50
 Jose Zorrilla Stadium, home of Real Valladolid
Preview:Real Valladolid vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews the La Liga encounter between Real Valladolid and Real Madrid.
Dec 7, 00:48
 Iker Casillas
Team News: Iker Casillas drops out for Real Madrid
Iker Casillas is given a rest by Jose Mourinho for Real Madrid's meeting with Ajax.
Dec 4, 19:00
 Jose Mourinho
Atletico Madrid's Tiago: 'Jose Mourinho is the world's best coach'
Atletico Madrid midfielder Tiago describes Jose Mourinho as the best coach in the world and admits that defeating Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu will be tough.
Nov 30, 05:49
 Xabi Alonso
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso unsure over future
Real Madrid star Xabi Alonso refuses to be drawn on his future at the Bernabeu by claiming that he will not rush to make a decision.
Nov 27, 10:44
 Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso: 'I'm not friends with Cristiano Ronaldo'
Xabi Alonso admits that he has "almost no relationship" with Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo off the pitch.
Nov 22, 23:32
 Roberto Mancini
Live Commentary: Manchester City 1-1 Real Madrid - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the Champions League clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid, where only a win is enough for Roberto Mancini's side.
Nov 21, 19:05
 Roberto Mancini smiling before kickoff on November 17, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'We don't have much chance of Champions League progression'
Roberto Mancini admits that Manchester City's chances of qualifying for the Champions League last 16 are slim.
Nov 20, 23:37
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Real Madrid leave it late to see off Levante
Real Madrid win their fourth consecutive La Liga match thanks to an eventful 2-1 victory at Levante.
Nov 11, 22:23
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