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Benzema the fall guy as Real Madrid flounder

In a huge show of support, Karim Benzema, 29, was handed a bumper new four-year contract in September.

25 Nov 2017 1:53 AM IST

Real Madrid will look to Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale for goals when they play hosts Alaves in their La Liga match on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Zinedine Zidane pleads for calm amid Real slump

When Madrid swept a crisis-ridden Barca aside 5-1 in the Spanish Super Cup last month, Zinedine Zidane's men were...

23 Sept 2017 1:38 AM IST

Argentina's loss could be Argentine's gain

Horacio Elizondo, also from Argentina, was the last to achieve the rare honour at the 2006 World Cup.

10 July 2018 1:51 AM IST

Messi and Ronaldo

Cup loses sheen, but it's ok

Football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been knocked out of the World Cup, much to the dismay of their...

3 July 2018 12:27 AM IST

Gareth Bale has been deemed surplus to requirements at Real despite helping his side to a Spanish title and four Champions League crowns since arriving from Tottenham Hotspur six years ago. (Photo:AFP)

Defiant Bale down but not out at Real Madrid

Zidane urged the fans to remember Bale's achievements.

25 Nov 2019 12:00 PM IST

Real Madrid snatched a 1-1 draw at Valencia in La Liga on Sunday thanks to a strike from Karim Benzema that was aided in the most unlikely fashion by a header from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the dying seconds. (Photo:AFP)

Real Madrid never give up: Zinedine Zidane

Valencia took a one-goal lead during their La Liga clash but Karim Benzema's strike in the 95th minute saved Real Madrid...

17 Dec 2019 3:24 PM IST

During Zidanes nine-month hiatus from coaching, Isco went from title-winner to soccer outcast. (Photo: AFP)

Isco hopes for russerection at Madrid after Zidane's come back

It had gotten so bad for Isco under the recently fired Santiago Solari that he had to watch several matches from the...

18 March 2019 4:39 PM IST

Zinedine Zidane at the centre of Real Madrids celebrations after their Champions League win in Kiev. (Photo: AFP)

Zidane's managerial campaign starts with win, Atheletico stumbles at...

Isco and Gareth Bale each scored in Madrid's 2-0 victory over Celta before Atletico lost 2-0 at San Mames.

17 March 2019 7:50 PM IST

Real coach Zinedine Zidane can salvage his reputation if he halts Barcas winning streak of 41 La Liga matches. (Photo: AFP)

Zidane seeks to restore Madrid's pride with new squad from next season

Zidane's first match since being reappointed as coach comes against Celta Vigo on Saturday.

15 March 2019 12:39 PM IST

Real Madrid players poses with the trophy after their 4-1 win over Juventus in the Champions League final at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on. (Photo: AFP)

'The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo is clearly impacting the team':...

The changing period will be tough, especially CR7 was someone who assured effectiveness is no longer with the club:...

5 March 2019 3:39 PM IST

For Solari, that is a high bar set, and a reminder perhaps of why Madrid found so few elite coaches eager to follow Zidane last summer. (Photo: Twitter)

Tough time for Solari as Madrid hopes lies on champions league again

Solari was handed a contract until 2021 appointed only five months ago might not last the season if Ajax beats madrid...

4 March 2019 1:35 PM IST

Zidane was uncharacteristically upset after the setback against Rayo, the teams fourth in six matches. (Photo: AFP)

Zidane loses patience after Real Madrid's defeat against Rayo...

A day before the disappointing performance against Rayo, Madrid fans had to endure seeing Barcelona clinch its second...

29 April 2019 5:07 PM IST