Tag: Real Madrid

Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, commonly known as Real Madrid, or simply as Real, is a professional soccer club based in Madrid, Spain. The club was founded in 1902 and has been one of the most successful and popular clubs in the world for many years.

Real Madrid has had a great deal of success both domestically and internationally. In Spain, they have won La Liga, the top division of Spanish soccer, 34 times, the Copa del Rey, the main domestic cup competition, 13 times, and the Supercopa de España, the Spanish Super Cup, 19 times.

At the international level, they are widely considered one of the greatest team in the history of the game. They have won the European Cup/Champions League 13 times, the most by any club, and also 3 UEFA cups, and 4 UEFA Super Cups. They have also won the FIFA Club World Cup 4 times.

The team plays its home matches at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, which has a capacity of just over 80,000. The club has a large and passionate fan base, and the team’s main rivals are typically considered to be Barcelona. The “El Clasico” matches between the two teams are some of the most watched and most anticipated soccer matches in the world.

Real Madrid has had many star players over the years, including Alfredo Di Stéfano, Ferenc Puskás, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Iker Casillas. The team is currently managed by Zinedine Zidane. They always aiming to retain their status as one of the top clubs in the world and compete at the highest level of domestic and international competitions.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal reacts to losing control of the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 21, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Borussia Dortmund want Odegaard from Real Madrid in deal for Haaland

Arsenal could face competition for the signature of Martin Odegaard with Borussia Dortmund wanting the player in a deal for Erling Braut Haaland
LONDON, ENGLAND: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 30, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

€80m: Real Madrid set Odegaard price as Arteta confirms summer talks planned

Real Madrid want €80m for Martin Odegaard as Mikel Arteta admits the immediate priority is to maximise his output
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (R) warms up for the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 14, 2021. (Photo by Julian Finney / POOL / AFP)

Injuries see Real Madrid regret loaning ‘leader’ Martin Odegaard to Arsenal

Real Madrid regret loaning Martin Odegaard to Arsenal after they were warned about leaving themselves thin by allowing the Norwegian to move.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard comes on as a substitute during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 30, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / POOL / AFP)

€100m needed: Real Madrid fire sale set to help Arsenal

Real Madrid want to raise funds this summer for major signings, opening the door for Arsenal to turn their two loans into permanent deals.
Martin Odegaard speaking to Arsenal.com after helping the club to a win over Leeds United

Arsenal or Real Madrid? Odegaard answers questions on his long-term future

Martin Odegaard answered questions on his long-term future on Sunday, after making the first start of his loan spell at Arsenal.
WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between West Bromwich Albion and Arsenal at The Hawthorns on January 02, 2021. (Photo by Tim Keeton - Pool/Getty Images)

Real Madrid will only sell Dani Ceballos with anti-Barcelona clause

Real Madrid will only sell Dani Ceballos this summer with a clause specifically preventing FC Barcelona from buying the player.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 30, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Journalist emphatic on Martin Odegaard joining Arsenal in permanent deal

Guillem Balague thinks Arsenal have no chance of signing Martin Odegaard on a permanent deal in the summer, particularly if Zinedine Zidane leaves.
Martin Odegaard with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Why Martin Odegaard took 11 at Arsenal and not 10

Martin Odegaard took the number 11 shirt at Arsenal after signing for the club but why didn't he take the number 10 shirt?
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JULY 02: Martin Odegaard of Real Sociedad looks on during the Liga match between Real Sociedad and RCD Espanyol at Reale Arena on July 02, 2020 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

What Arsenal fans can expect from Martin Odegaard

What can Arsenal expect from the Norwegian prodigy Martin Ødegaard and why did he choose the Gunners over Real Sociedad or Ajax?
Martin Odegaard with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Odegaard confirms the truth about his trial with Arsenal at 15

Martin Odegaard has confirmed he could have signed for Arsenal when he was just 15, and he thinks his eventual move was 'meant to be'.
Mat Ryan after signing for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal will assess Ryan and Odegaard permanent moves this summer

Arsenal are planning to assess the situations of loan signings Mat Ryan and Martin Odegaard this summer, with a view to possible permanent deals.
Martin Odegaard with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Martin Odegaard’s Arsenal shirt number

Martin Odegaard has completed his move to Arsenal, signing on loan from Real Madrid on Wednesday morning.
Martin Odegaard with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Spurs wanted Odegaard before Arsenal wrapped it up

Real Sociedad, Leicester City, and Tottenham Hotspur were three of the clubs in the mix for Martin Odegaard before Arsenal wrapped up a deal this week.
Real Madrid's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard reacts during the Spanish league football match Real Betis against Real Madrid CF at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville on September 26, 2020. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP) (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO/AFP via Getty Images)

How much will Martin Odegaard earn at Arsenal?

Arsenal will soon announce the signing of Real Madrid's Martin Odegaard on a six-month loan deal until the end of the season, but how much will they be paying him?
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JULY 02: Martin Odegaard of Real Sociedad looks on during the Liga match between Real Sociedad and RCD Espanyol at Reale Arena on July 02, 2020 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta phonecall convinces Odegaard to sign for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta reportedly phoned Martin Odegaard to give the Real Madrid midfielder assurances over the amount of playing time he will get at Arsenal.
Real Madrid's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard reacts during the Spanish league football match Real Betis against Real Madrid CF at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville on September 26, 2020. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP) (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO/AFP via Getty Images)

3rd Arsenal transfer to complete on Monday

Martin Odegaard should complete his loan transfer to Arsenal on Monday, joining the Gunners from Real Madrid until May.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - JULY 02: Martin Odegaard of Real Sociedad looks on during the Liga match between Real Sociedad and RCD Espanyol at Reale Arena on July 02, 2020 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Odegaard joins Arsenal hoping to turn his luck, Real Sociedad ‘not an option’

Arsenal seem to have sealed a deal to bring Martin Odegaard to the club on loan for the remainder of the season.
Real Madrid's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard reacts during the Spanish league football match Real Betis against Real Madrid CF at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville on September 26, 2020. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP) (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO/AFP via Getty Images)

How much are Arsenal paying for Martin Odegaard?

Arsenal are closing in on an agreement that would see them sign Real Madrid's Martin Odegaard on loan for the rest of the season but how much will he cost?
Real Madrid's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard reacts during the Spanish league football match Real Betis against Real Madrid CF at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville on September 26, 2020. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP) (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO/AFP via Getty Images)

Will Odegaard need to isolate after joining Arsenal?

Martin Odegaard looks set to join Arsenal on loan in the January transfer window, but would he need to self-isolate upon arrival?
Real Madrid's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard controls the ball during the Spanish League football match between Villarreal and Real Madrid at La Ceramica stadium in Vila-real on November 21, 2020. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)

Arsenal deal to sign Real Madrid midfielder 90% done after help from Ceballos

A deal for Arsenal to sign Martin Odegaard on loan is now '90%' done with the Gunners closing in on a deal, according to reports.
Real Madrid's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard warms up on the sidelines during the Spanish League football match between Real Madrid and Celta Vigo at the Alfredo Di Stefano stadium in Valdebebas, northeast of Madrid, on January 2, 2021. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)

Real Madrid 22-year-old pondering Arsenal move

Martin Odegaard is preparing to make a decision on his future, with Arsenal one of the two front-runners for his signature on loan.
Real Madrid's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard reacts during the Spanish league football match Real Betis against Real Madrid CF at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville on September 26, 2020. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP) (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO/AFP via Getty Images)

6 years after trial Arsenal in negotiations for talented midfielder

Six years after the Norwegian midfielder opted for Real Madrid following a trial with Arsenal, Arsenal are back for Martin Ødegaard
VILLAREAL, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 19: Pau Torres of Villarreal CF looks on during the La Liga Santander match between Villarreal CF and SD Eibar at Estadio de la Ceramica on September 19, 2020 in Villareal, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Unai Emery unlikely to help Arsenal sign 22-year-old wanted by Real Madrid

Arsenal are reportedly showing strong interest in Pau Torres who wants a move to Real Madrid who also seem to want him.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal reacts during the (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

3rd Arsenal loan? Dani Ceballos responds

Dani Ceballos has ruled out the possibility of a third year on loan with Arsenal, hoping to return and be a success with Real Madrid instead.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JUNE 28: Isco of Real Madrid CF runs with the ball during the Liga match between RCD Espanyol and Real Madrid CF at RCDE Stadium on June 28, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Arsenal want loan deal for another Real Madrid star

Arsenal are interested in a short-term loan deal for Real Madrid midfielder Isco, though the situation is still in the early stages.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 22: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal (L) Dani Ceballos of Arsenal (C) and Willian of Arsenal (R) look on as they line up for a free kick during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Arsenal at Elland Road on November 22, 2020 in Leeds, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Real Madrid want Arsenal midfielder to replace midfielder linked with Arsenal

Real Madrid now want Dani Ceballos to replace Isco despite recent claims that Real Madrid don't want Dani Ceballos at all.
MADRID, SPAIN - JULY 02: Isco (R) and Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid warm up for the Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Getafe CF at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on July 02, 2020 in Madrid, Spain. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Arsenal eye 2nd Real Madrid midfielder loan for January

Arsenal haven't been linked with a move for Real Madrid's Isco for 2 years but it seems as if we could be interested in a January loan move.
Dani Ceballos admits Real Madrid wanted to keep him LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates with teammate Dani Ceballos after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on September 19, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Will Oliver - Pool/Getty Images)

Dani Ceballos admits Real Madrid wanted him but he wanted more Arsenal

Dani Ceballos admits Real Madrid wanted to keep him for the season but he wanted to go back to Arsenal after finding happiness playing under Mikel Arteta.
Bayern Munich's midfielder James Rodriguez (R) and head coach Carlo Ancelotti attend a pre-match press conference in Singapore on July 24, 2017, ahead of the International Champions Cup football match between Bayern Munich and Chelsea on July 25. / AFP PHOTO / ROSLAN RAHMAN

James Rodriguez must really like Carlo Ancelotti

Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez has signed for Everton because of Carlo Ancelotti who stopped Arsenal signing James in 2017
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Standard Liege at Emirates Stadium on October 03, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

How much are Arsenal paying to extend Dani Ceballos’ loan?

Arsenal's loan deal to sign Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid for the season will cost them last than it did last year.
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos smiles as he checks his phone on the pitch ahead of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London on July 15, 2020. (Photo by PAUL CHILDS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Ceballos finalises second Arsenal loan: Announcement before weekend

Real Madrid and Arsenal have completed all the paperwork for Dani Ceballos' second loan to Arsenal, planning an announcement before the weekend.

3 Arsenal offers and an Arteta phonecall: Why Dani Ceballos said yes

Dani Ceballos is an Arsenal player for another season after 3 offers from Arsenal and Arteta's personal touch convinced him and Real Madrid
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal and Dani Ceballos of Arsenal speak during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 12, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Tim Goode/Pool via Getty Images)

Dani Ceballos will join Arsenal but will Hector Bellerin leave?

Dani Ceballos will be an Arsenal player next season and he is expected in London this week but will Hector Bellerin remain an Arsenal player?
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on July 07, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Dani Ceballos will return to Arsenal for new season

Arsenal and Real Madrid are close to agreeing a deal to send Dani Ceballos back on loan in London with Mikel Arteta keen for his return.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on July 07, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Dani Ceballos: If I had to choose Arsenal again…

Dani Ceballos says he'd choose Arsenal again if he had to, despite all the complications of the campaign, admitting he's happy at the club.
Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos celebrates victory after the English FA Cup final football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in London, on August 1, 2020. - Arsenal won the match 2-1. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)

Arsenal still in Real Madrid negotiations over Ceballos loan

Arsenal are still in negotiations with Real Madrid over another loan for Dani Ceballos for next season, according to reports in Spain.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal , Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal and Dani Ceballos of Arsenal pose with the FA Cup Trophy after their teams victory in the Heads Up FA Cup Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 01, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Suspicions Ceballos’ Madrid return is a tactical ploy

Dani Ceballos' return to Real Madrid for pre-season caught club sources by surprise, and they suspect it's a tactical move to draw bigger bids.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Standard Liege at Emirates Stadium on October 03, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arteta blow as Real Madrid want to keep Dani Ceballos

Arsenal seemed on track to secure another season of Dani Ceballos on loan but it's now being reported that Real Madrid want to keep the player for next season, but do they really?
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal reacts during the (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Real Madrid close to approving Arsenal deal for Dani Ceballos

Real Madrid are very close to signing off on another loan deal for Dani Ceballos, joining Arsenal again next season, and it's down to the player himself now.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal reacts during the (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Deal almost done for Dani Ceballos to join Arsenal on 2nd loan

Real Madrid and Arsenal are close to an agreement for Dani Ceballos to stay for another season on loan, according to reports in Spain.