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.

EIBAR, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 09: Federico Valverde of Real Madrid CF celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Liga match between SD Eibar SAD and Real Madrid CF at Ipurua Municipal Stadium on November 09, 2019, in Eibar, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde admits he trained with Arsenal

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has admitted he spent time training with Arsenal in the past, before he joined his current club.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts to a missed chance during the English Premier League football match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north of London on September 15, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Real Madrid considering January move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Real Madrid are considering a move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in January, provided Arsenal accept a reasonable transfer fee plus player deal.
Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba gestures during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on October 20, 2019, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

Zinedine Zidane wants young Arsenal central defender

Real Madrid are reportedly keen on signing William Saliba before he even pulls on an Arsenal shirt.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts to a missed chance during the English Premier League football match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, north of London on September 15, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan all want Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

According to reports across Europe, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan all want Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the forward continues to stall on a new deal at Arsenal.
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)

Spanish media: Real Madrid want Dani Ceballos back next summer

Real Madrid want to bring Dani Ceballos back after his loan spell so he can play for them next season, according to reports in Spain.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on September 14, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Arsenal propose €30m permanent deal for Dani Ceballos: Real Madrid want €35m

Arsenal have proposed a €30m deal to sign Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid, but Florentino Perez wants a minimum of €35m, according to reports in Spain.
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)

Spanish media: Dani Ceballos tells Real Madrid he wants to join Arsenal permanently if...

Dani Ceballos has informed Real Madrid that if Arsenal want to sign him this summer, he hopes the two clubs can reach an agreement.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Dani Ceballos: My goal is to succeed at Real Madrid

Dani Ceballos has continued to play with the emotions of Arsenal fans by clarifying he wants to succeed with Real Madrid.
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)

Ceballos: I am where I want to be and I am very happy –...

Dani Ceballos says joining Arsenal has allowed him to take an important step in his career, and he doesn't regret not being in Madrid.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

2 reasons Dani Ceballos doesn’t want permanent Arsenal move

Dani Ceballos asked not to be transferred to Arsenal permanently when the sides were negotiating in the summer and Marca today reports there were two reasons for that.

Edu pushed to sign Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior over the summer: Perez blocked the...

New Arsenal technical director Edu Gaspar pushed for the club to sign Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior over the summer, according to reports in Brazil.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Burnley FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Real Madrid expect stratospheric offer from Arsenal, will watch Dani Ceballos v Tottenham

Real Madrid will send scouts to watch Dani Ceballos play for Arsenal against Tottenham on Sunday as we look set for a mammoth transfer battle to land the midfielder on a permanent deal after only a few games.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 04: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal looks on during the Joan Gamper trophy friendly match between FC Barcelona and Arsenal at Nou Camp on August 04, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Dani Ceballos could be ‘the most profitable signings in the history’ of Real Madrid...

Dani Ceballos is with Arsenal for one year but, at the end of his loan, there is no guarantee Real Madrid won't sell him and one Spanish site believes he could end up being their most profitable signing ever.
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Dani Ceballos in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Strong personality, leadership & goals: Why Real Madrid don’t want to sell Dani Ceballos

Arsenal have, of course, signed Dani Ceballos on loan but why are Real Madrid so against a purchase option?

Official: Arsenal sign Dani Ceballos on loan from Real Madrid

Arsenal have signed 22-year-old midfielder Dani Ceballos on a season-long loan from Real Madrid.
UDINE, ITALY - JUNE 30: Dani Ceballos of Spain competes for the ball with Mahmoud Dahoud of Germany during the 2019 UEFA U-21 Final between Spain and Germanyat Stadio Friuli on June 30, 2019 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Dani Ceballos’ representatives arrive in London to complete Arsenal transfer today

Dani Ceballos has been in London since Tuesday to complete his move to Arsenal, according to reports in Spain.
Alexandre Lacazette taking a penalty against Real Madrid in pre-season (Photo via Reuters)

Player ratings vs Real Madrid: Martinez impresses but Arsenal edged out on penalties

Arsenal lost on penalties to Real Madrid to end their 100% pre-season record, after drawing 2-2 in normal time.
UDINE, ITALY - JUNE 30: Dani Ceballos of Spain celebrates the victory with the trophy at the end the 2019 UEFA U-21 Final between Spain and Germanyat Stadio Friuli on June 30, 2019 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)UDINE, ITALY - JUNE 30: Dani Ceballos of Spain celebrates the victory with the trophy at the end the 2019 UEFA U-21 Final between Spain and Germanyat Stadio Friuli on June 30, 2019 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Dani Ceballos announcement imminent after he arrives in London

Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos is set to be announced as an Arsenal player imminently, as the Spaniard is already in London to make his loan move official.
Eddie Nketiah after scoring against Fiorentina in pre-season (Photo via AP)

Real Madrid vs Arsenal: How and when to watch, team news and predicted XI

Arsenal play their fourth pre-season match against Real Madrid on Tuesday night, on the back of three consecutive wins.
CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 02: Dani Ceballos #24 of Real Madrid moves against the MLS All-Stars during the 2017 MLS All- Star Game at Soldier Field on August 2, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois. Real Madrid defeated the MLS All-Stars 4-2 in a shootout following a 1-1 regulation tie. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Arsenal ‘confident’ of completing loan signing of Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid

Arsenal are confident they can complete the loan signing of Real Madrid's Dani Ceballos for the season, according to reports.
CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 02: Dani Ceballos #24 of Real Madrid moves against the MLS All-Stars during the 2017 MLS All- Star Game at Soldier Field on August 2, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois. Real Madrid defeated the MLS All-Stars 4-2 in a shootout following a 1-1 regulation tie. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Talks for Dani Ceballos loan to Arsenal could be concluded on Wednesday

Arsenal talks to sign Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid on a season-long loan deal could be concluded by Wednesday night, according to reports.
UDINE, ITALY - JUNE 30: Dani Ceballos of Spain celebrates the victory with the trophy at the end the 2019 UEFA U-21 Final between Spain and Germanyat Stadio Friuli on June 30, 2019 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)UDINE, ITALY - JUNE 30: Dani Ceballos of Spain celebrates the victory with the trophy at the end the 2019 UEFA U-21 Final between Spain and Germanyat Stadio Friuli on June 30, 2019 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

El Confidencial claim Real Madrid wanted Ceballos at Tottenham but player wanted Arsenal

Real Madrid apparently wanted Dani Ceballos to go to Tottenham so they could 'seduce' Christian Eriksen but Arsenal's willingness to take the player on loan and the player's desire to come to Arsenal seem to have swung things to N5.
UDINE, ITALY - JUNE 30: Dani Ceballos of Spain competes for the ball with Mahmoud Dahoud of Germany during the 2019 UEFA U-21 Final between Spain and Germanyat Stadio Friuli on June 30, 2019 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Dani Ceballos picked Arsenal over Spurs after Unai Emery phone call

Dani Ceballos decided to opt for an Arsenal loan move over joining Tottenham Hotspur after a phone call from Unai Emery, according to reports in Spain.
UDINE, ITALY - JUNE 30: Dani Ceballos of Spain celebrates the victory with the trophy at the end the 2019 UEFA U-21 Final between Spain and Germanyat Stadio Friuli on June 30, 2019 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)UDINE, ITALY - JUNE 30: Dani Ceballos of Spain celebrates the victory with the trophy at the end the 2019 UEFA U-21 Final between Spain and Germanyat Stadio Friuli on June 30, 2019 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Real Madrid spend Tuesday in intense negotiations

Arsenal and Real Madrid were locked in 'intense negotiations' on Tuesday according to AS who continue to report that Dani Ceballos is 'one step' away from joining Arsenal on loan.

Two more Spanish sources join AS in reporting Dani Ceballos loan to Arsenal

Marca, Mundo Deportivo and AS are now all reporting that a loan move for Dani Ceballos to Arsenal is close, but not confirmed just yet.

Sources close to Dani Ceballos confirm his preferred transfer this summer

Sources close to Dani Ceballos are suggesting the Real Madrid midfielder's preference is to join Tottenham Hotspur, despite links to Liverpool, Arsenal and AC Milan.

Arsenal ‘arrive’ to offer €32m to Real Madrid for Lucas Vazquez or do they?

According to Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal have 'arrived' to offer €32m for Lucas Vazquez and are the 'most interested' in signing him this summer which is the exact opposite of what was said at the weekend.
MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 06: Isco of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the Copa del Rey fourth round match between Real Madrid and Melilla at Estadio Bernabeu on December 6, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Real Madrid offer Isco or Gareth Bale plus £72m for Paul Pogba

Arsenal, as we all suspected, will not be signing Isco this summer after Real Madrid offered him to Manchester United plus a ton of cash for Paul Pogba.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - MAY 12: Lucas Vazquez of Real Madrid CF looks on prior to the start the La Liga match between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Anoeta on May 12, 2019 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Arsenal offer €32m for Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez

Arsenal have offered €32m plus €3m in bonuses to sign Lucas Vazquez from Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain.

Dani Ceballos: I want to enjoy myself next season – wherever that may be

Dani Ceballos has hinted that he could leave Real Madrid this summer to enjoy his football, despite denying he actively wants a summer departure.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - MAY 12: Lucas Vazquez of Real Madrid CF looks on prior to the start the La Liga match between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Anoeta on May 12, 2019 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Arsenal board to approve €22.5m for Real Madrid star

Unai Emery has reportedly convinced the Arsenal board to cough up €22.5m for Lucas Vazquez who will be forced out of Real Madrid this summer apparently.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - MAY 12: Lucas Vazquez of Real Madrid CF looks on prior to the start the La Liga match between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Anoeta on May 12, 2019 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Unai Emery persuades Arsenal board to pay €22.5m for Real Madrid star

Unai Emery has reportedly convinced the Arsenal board to cough up €22.5m for Lucas Vazquez who will be forced out of Real Madrid this summer apparently.
CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 02: Dani Ceballos #24 of Real Madrid moves against the MLS All-Stars during the 2017 MLS All- Star Game at Soldier Field on August 2, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois. Real Madrid defeated the MLS All-Stars 4-2 in a shootout following a 1-1 regulation tie. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Arsenal join Spurs and West Ham in chasing Real Madrid’s Dani Ceballos

Arsenal join Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United in showing an interest in Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos this summer, according to reports in Spain.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 18: Mario Hermoso of RCD Espanyol celebrates with his team mates winning a UEF Europa League position next season at the end of the La Liga match between RCD Espanyol and Real Sociedad at RCDE Stadium on May 18, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Real Madrid can make quick €13m profit by selling 23-year-old to Arsenal

A report from Spain claims Espanyol face a 'complicated' summer trying to keep hold of Mario Hermoso who has been linked with Arsenal.
MUNICH, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 03: James Rodriguez of Bayern Muenchen looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Sport-Club Freiburg at Allianz Arena on November 3, 2018 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Report: Arsenal one of two ‘serious options’ for James Rodriguez

Arsenal are one of two 'serious options' available to James Rodriguez this summer, according to reports.

Arsenal and Manchester United submit proposals for Real Madrid’s Marcos Llorente

Arsenal and Manchester United have both submitted proposals for Real Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente, according to reports in Spain.
BELGRADE, SERBIA - DECEMBER 11: Adrien Rabiot (L) of Paris Saint-Germain in action during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Red Star Belgrade and Paris Saint-Germain at Rajko Mitic Stadium on December 11, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Real Madrid appear most likely options for Adrien Rabiot free transfer

Arsenal are on a shortlist of clubs in touch with Adrien Rabiot's entourage over a summer transfer, according to reports in France.
TOPSHOT - Colombian footballer James Rodriguez poses with fans as he takes his seat at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid before thet start of the second leg match of the all-Argentine Copa Libertadores final Between River Plate and Boca Juniors, on December 9, 2018. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP)

James Rodriguez linked with Arsenal again despite ridiculous price tag

The media in Spain still believe that Arsenal, along with Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester United, Juventus and Napoli are all still interested in signing James Rodriguez from Real Madrid this summer.
BELGRADE, SERBIA - DECEMBER 11: Adrien Rabiot (L) of Paris Saint-Germain in action during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Red Star Belgrade and Paris Saint-Germain at Rajko Mitic Stadium on December 11, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

Agreement ‘about to be signed’ between Adrien Rabiot and Real Madrid

Adrien Rabiot is about to sign an agreement to join Real Madrid this summer, according to reports in France, despite previous links between the midfielder and Arsenal.