Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna on January 21, 2018
Team News: BBC start El Clasico for Real Madrid
Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale all start for Real Madrid in Sunday's El Clasico with Barcelona at Camp Nou.
May 6, 17:41
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale in action during the La Liga clash with Leganes on February 21, 2018
Will this summer's transfer window be the busiest on record?
The current FFP regulations will lead to some clubs making cutbacks this summer, but do not expect differing financial situations to lead to a quiet summer.
May 6, 16:07
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 28, 2018
Preview:Barcelona vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the La Liga action as Barcelona welcome rivals Real Madrid as the sides meet in El Clasico at the Camp Nou.
May 4, 17:51
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos in action during his side's Champions League clash with Tottenham Hotspur
Combined XI: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Ahead of the final El Clasico showdown of the season, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI using players from both sides of the divide.
May 4, 09:55
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League semi-final game between Liverpool and Roma on April 24, 2018
Sergio Ramos: 'Real Madrid do not fear Liverpool star Mohamed Salah'
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos dismisses Liverpool star Mohamed Salah as "just one of 11 players" ahead of the two teams facing off in the Champions League final.
May 3, 21:52
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna on January 21, 2018
Gareth Bale's record vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole looks at how Gareth Bale has fared against Barcelona during his time with Real Madrid ahead of Sunday's showdown between the two sides.
May 3, 11:45
Andrew Robertson in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace on August 19, 2017
Andrew Robertson: 'Underdog tag could benefit Liverpool against Real Madrid'
Full-back Andrew Robertson believes that Liverpool's underdog tag could work in their favour when they meet Real Madrid in the Champions League final on May 26.
May 2, 21:24
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos in action during his side's Champions League clash with Tottenham Hotspur
Sergio Ramos: 'Real Madrid were better than Bayern Munich over two legs'
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos says that the Spanish giants were ultimately better than Bayern Munich over the two legs of their Champions League semi-final.
May 2, 09:49
Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Zinedine Zidane: 'Real Madrid suffered to reach Champions League final'
Boss Zinedine Zidane says that Real Madrid were prepared to 'suffer' in order to progress through to the Champions League final with an aggregate win over Bayern Munich.
May 2, 09:28
Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 2-2 Bayern Munich (Madrid win 4-3 on aggregate) - as it happened
Relive the 2-2 draw between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as Madrid hold off a fightback at the Bernabeu to progress through to a third straight Champions League final.
May 1, 17:45
Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Real Madrid's Zinedine Zidane: 'My future not dependent on Champions League'
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane says that his future at the club does not depend on winning the Champions League.
May 1, 12:05
Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid in September 2017
How Real Madrid could line up against Bayern Munich
Ahead of the Champions League semi-final second leg between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, Sports Mole looks at how the hosts could line up at the Bernabeu.
May 1, 10:29
Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Champions League action as holders Real Madrid take on Bayern Munich in the second leg of their semi-final clash in Spain.
May 1, 08:20
Cristiano Ronaldo scores an overhead goal during Real Madrid's 3-0 win at Juventus in the Champions League on April 3, 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Real Madrid training
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Real Madrid training after being rested at the weekend ahead of his side's Champions League semi-final second leg with Bayern Munich.
Apr 30, 14:40
Jordi Alba leaves the field injured in the Champions League match between Barcelona and Manchester City on October 19, 2016
Jordi Alba wants Real Madrid guard of honour for Barcelona
Barcelona full-back Jordi Alba calls on Real Madrid to give his side a guard of honour during Sunday's El Clasico after they won the La Liga title last time out.
Apr 30, 13:20
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane at the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on May 28,.2016
Zinedine Zidane rules out Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema sales
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane rules out the possibility of either Gareth Bale or Karim Benzema leaving the club this summer, despite speculation over their futures.
Apr 30, 12:52
Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid in September 2017
Florentino Perez 'wants to keep Gareth Bale at Real Madrid'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly eager to keep Gareth Bale at the club, despite speculation linking the winger with a summer move away.
Apr 30, 12:08
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane at the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on May 28,.2016
Zinedine Zidane: 'Real Madrid must play like never before against Bayern Munich'
Zinedine Zidane is wary of the threat Bayern Munich pose and insists that Real Madrid have plenty of work to do in the semi-final second leg next week.
Apr 29, 20:14
Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Zinedine Zidane "angry" with himself following slender win over Leganes
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane admits that he was not entirely happy with his decision-making against Leganes, but praises the attitude of his players.
Apr 28, 21:30
Karim Benzema in action for Real Madrid in October 2017
Much-changed Real Madrid beat Leganes
Real Madrid move to within one point of second-placed Atletico Madrid in La Liga courtesy of a 2-1 win over Leganes at the Bernabeu.
Apr 28, 18:23
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Getafe and Real Madrid on October 14, 2017
Real Madrid duo Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Leganes clash
Real Madrid pair Sergio Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo are both rested for Saturday's La Liga encounter with Leganes.
Apr 28, 11:35
Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016
Zinedine Zidane: 'Andres Iniesta deserved to win Ballon d'Or'
Zinedine Zidane says that he 'only has good words' for Andres Iniesta, who he believes should have been crowned Ballon d'Or winner during his time at Barcelona.
Apr 27, 19:27
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
Bayern Munich charged by UEFA after pitch invasion and offensive banner
UEFA charges Bayern Munich after fans invaded the pitch and an "illicit" banner was seen in the crowd at the Allianz Arena during the Champions League match against Real Madrid.
Apr 26, 20:05
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane at the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on May 28,.2016
Sergio Ramos defends Zinedine Zidane record at Real Madrid
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos claims that manager Zinedine Zidane has received unfair criticism this season, having guided the club to the brink of a third straight final.
Apr 26, 17:42
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna on January 21, 2018
Gareth Bale 'happy at Real Madrid despite speculation over future'
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale is reportedly frustrated with his lack of game time recently, but has no plans to push for a move away from the club this summer.
Apr 26, 15:43
Real Madrid's Gareth Bale in training on June 2, 2017
Zinedine Zidane: 'Real Madrid still relying on Gareth Bale'
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane leaves the door open for Gareth Bale to return to the starting lineup, having failed to even get off the bench against Bayern Munich.
Apr 26, 13:46
Gareth Bale during the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on May 28, 2016
Harry Redknapp: 'I hope Gareth Bale returns to Tottenham Hotspur'
Harry Redknapp says that he would like to see Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale return to Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window.
Apr 26, 11:01
Real Madrid's Marco Asensio celebrates scoring during the Champions League final against Juventus on June 3, 2017
Marco Asensio: 'Real Madrid need to be stronger in second leg'
Midfielder Marco Asensio claims that Real Madrid 'need to be stronger' during the second leg of their Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich.
Apr 26, 10:13
Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Zinedine Zidane: 'Real Madrid suffered a lot at Bayern Munich'
Zinedine Zidane admits that Real Madrid "suffered a lot" in their Champions League semi-final first-leg win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday night.
Apr 25, 21:40
Real Madrid's Marcelo in action against Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League on October 17, 2017
Bayern Munich made to rue missed chances by Real Madrid
Real Madrid come from behind to beat Bayern Munich 2-1 at the Allianz Arena and put themselves on course for a third consecutive Champions League final.
Apr 25, 20:42
Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Live Commentary: Bayern Munich 1-2 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Bayern Munich as Zinedine Zidane's side take a big step towards the final with an away triumph in the first leg of their semi.
Apr 25, 17:45
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna on January 21, 2018
Gareth Bale refuses to rule out joining Bayern Munich
Real Madrid star Gareth Bale says that it is "honour" to be linked with a move to Bayern Munich.
Apr 25, 10:36
Jupp Heynckes pictured in 2011
Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes has "a good feeling" about semi-final
Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes has "a good feeling" about his team's chances of beating Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Apr 24, 21:58
Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Zinedine Zidane: 'No favourites for semi-final'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insists that his team are not the favourites for their upcoming Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich.
Apr 24, 20:12
James Rodriguez in action for Bayern Munich on November 4, 2017
Zinedine Zidane: 'I did not want James Rodriguez to leave'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane claims that he did not want Colombian attacker James Rodriguez to leave the Bernabeu last summer.
Apr 24, 19:59
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane watches on on November 1, 2017
Zinedine Zidane taking full Real Madrid squad to Munich
Real Madrid name a bloated 24-man squad for their Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich, which must be reduced to 18 on Wednesday.
Apr 24, 14:20
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna on January 21, 2018
Real Madrid's Gareth Bale holds talks with Inter Milan?
Real Madrid star Gareth Bale allegedly holds talks with Inter Milan about a potential summer move.
Apr 24, 12:43
Cristiano Ronaldo scores an overhead goal during Real Madrid's 3-0 win at Juventus in the Champions League on April 3, 2018
Preview:Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Champions League action as Bayern Munich welcome the visit of Real Madrid in the first leg of their semi-final clash.
Apr 24, 11:20
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna on January 21, 2018
Zinedine Zidane reiterates Gareth Bale stance following latest snub
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane denies that he has fallen out with Gareth Bale, while also defending the form of striker Karim Benzema.
Apr 19, 13:41
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
Jose Angel Ziganda: "Real Madrid are a machine"
Athletic Bilbao boss Jose Angel Ziganda hails Real Madrid ahead of Wednesday's La Liga clash between the two teams at the Bernabeu.
Apr 18, 12:57
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