PARIS (AFP) -- Spain's La Liga chief Javier Tebas believes it is almost certain that superstar striker Kylian Mbappe will be playing for Real Madrid next season, he told French daily L'Equipe in an interview published on Friday, Feb. 23. France's Kylian Mbappe (AFP) The 25-year-old France captain...
LEIPZIG (AFP) -- An incredible solo goal from Brahim Diaz secured Real Madrid a 1-0 win away at RB Leipzig in Tuesday's Champions League last 16 first leg. Real Madrid's Spanish forward Brahim Diaz and Leipzig's French defender Mohamed Simakan vie for the ball during the UEFA Champions League Round...
BARCELONA (AFP) -- Barcelona ground out a 1-0 win over Osasuna in La Liga on Wednesday, Jan. 31, as Xavi Hernandez started his long farewell as coach of the champion. Barcelona's Brazilian forward Vitor Roque (left) celebrates scoring the opening goal, with Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Pedri,...
MADRID (AFP) -- Memphis Depay fired Atletico Madrid into the Copa del Rey semifinals by earning his team a 1-0 win over Sevilla on Thursday, Jan. 25. Atletico Madrid's Dutch forward Memphis Depay (center) fights for the ball with Sevilla's Brazilian defender Marcao (right) during the Spanish Copa...
MADRID (AFP) -- Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme's extra-time strikes earned Atletico Madrid a 4-2 win over rival Real Madrid and passage to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on Thursday, Jan. 18. Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann and teammates celebrate their victory at the end...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Vinicius Junior struck a first-half hat-trick to fire Real Madrid to Spanish Super Cup glory in a thumping 4-1 win over rival Barcelona on Sunday, Jan. 14, in Saudi Arabia. Real Madrid's Spanish forward Joselu lifts the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid, 5-3, after extra-time in a pulsating battle in Saudi Arabia to reach the Spanish Super Cup final on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Atletico Madrid's Spanish midfielder Marcos Llorente fights for the ball with Real Madrid's French defender Ferland Mendy...
MADRID (AFP) -- Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is the best player in the world, his coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday, Jan. 5. Real Madrid's English midfielder Jude Bellingham (AFP) The 20-year-old England international has taken La Liga by storm since his arrival from Borussia Dortmund...
BARCELONA (AFP) -- Shock Spanish title challengers Girona snatched a remarkable 4-3 victory over Atletico Madrid to keep pace with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Real Madrid's Spanish forward Lucas Vazquez celebrates with Real Madrid's German defender Antonio Rudiger...
MADRID (AFP) -- Carlo Ancelotti extended his contract with Real Madrid to June 2026 on Friday, Dec. 29, which would rule him out of becoming Brazil national coach. Real Madrid's Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti (AFP) "Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti have reached agreement on the extension of his...
BARCELONA (AFP) -- Antoine Griezmann became Atletico Madrid's joint all-time leading scorer alongside Luis Aragones with 173 goals on Tuesday, Dec. 19, as he struck twice only for Getafe to snatch a stoppage-time equalizer in a 3-3 draw. Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann celebrates...
PARIS (AFP) -- Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and Lazio all qualified for the knockout phase of the Champions League on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Barcelona's Portuguese forward Joao Felix celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League first round group H...
