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.

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)

Milan still have hopes of signing Arsenal-target Dani Ceballos

AC Milan are reportedly still keen to sign Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos, a player previously linked with Arsenal.

Real Madrid have Alexis on a shortlist of three signings

Real Madrid are reported to have Arsenal and Chile forward Alexis Sanchez on a shortlist of three superstar signings, with the club president desperate for a goalscoring arrival to inject life into the side after a slow start.

Arsenal, Manchester United and Real Madrid competing for Fabian Ruiz

Arsenal are reportedly facing a three-way battle with Manchester United and Real Madrid if they want to sign Fabian Ruiz.
Karim Benzema

Arsenal hoping to capitalise on Benzema’s uncertain future

Arsenal are reportedly hoping to capitalise on Karim Benzema's uncertain future at Real Madrid.

Kolasinac: Zidane and Roberto Carlos had a real influence on me

Sead Kolasinac has revealed that Zinedine Zidane and Roberto Carlos are two players who had a real influence over the way he plays football.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal's French forward Thierry Henry (R) celebrates as teammate Robert Pires (3rdL) is mobbed by Patrick Vieira (L), Ashley Cole (2ndL) Gilberto Silva (2ndR) and Dennis Bergkamp (3rdR) after scoring against Tottenham during their Premier League clash at White Hart Lane in north London, 25 April 2004. Arsenal leads 2-0 at half time. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN

Arsenal top list but Manchester United dominate when it comes to goalscoring runs

After Real Madrid's goal scoring streak finally ended after 73 games, talkSPORT put together a list of the longest streaks for Premier League teams.

Özil’s contract contains ‘anti-Barcelona’ clause

Real Madrid can beat Barcelona to the signing of Mesut Özil, with the playmaker reportedly having a clause that will see the former receive financial compensation if the Catalans make an approach.
Christian Pulisic

Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and Real Madrid interested in Pulisic

Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid are reportedly after young Borussia Dortmund midfielder Christian Pulisic.
Julian Draxler

Arsenal have competition from Real Madrid for Draxler’s signature

Real Madrid are reportedly set to go up against Arsenal for Julian Draxler, who will allegedly cost £30m.

Arsenal, Real Madrid and Napoli ready to pounce with Arrizabalaga’s contract expiring

Arsenal are reportedly one of three clubs ready to pounce on Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Julian Draxler

Draxler reportedly offered to Real Madrid

Julian Draxler has reportedly been offered to Real Madrid.

Zinedine Zidane ‘asks’ for Alexis and rejects him when offered by Arsenal

Zinedine Zidane reportedly asked for Real Madrid to sign Alexis Sanchez but then allegedly rejected the chance to sign the Chilean when offered.

Manchester City face competition from four clubs for Alexis Sanchez

Manchester City are set to have plenty of rivals for the signature of Alexis Sanchez in January, if reports are to be believed.

Benzema snubs Arsenal interest and signs a new deal with Real Madrid

A day after it looked as if the Karim Benzema-to-Arsenal rumours were about to come waddling back into our lives, the Real Madrid striker signs a new four-year deal.

Real Madrid considering selling Benzema to Arsenal

Real Madrid are reportedly considering selling Karim Benzema to Arsenal as the Gunners begin the hunt for Alexis Sanchez's replacement.

Alexis is ‘plan A’ for Real Madrid

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez is reportedly "plan A" for Real Madrid, who will go for Tottenham's Harry Kane if they can't land the Chilean international.

Report: Madrid to buy-back Ozil just so Barcelona can’t get him

Real Madrid could buy-back Mesut Ozil to prevent him from joining Barcelona, according to reports. 

Alexis apparently now wants Real Madrid & will take paycut

Despite being allegedly devastated that his move to Manchester City fell through, Alexis Sanchez now wants to join Real Madrid, according to reports.
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Asensio confirms release clause but isn’t leaving Real Madrid

Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio has confirmed he does have a release clause, but says that he's happy at the Santiago Bernabeu and doesn't plan to leave.

Spanish media linking Benzema to Arsenal again

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been linked with Arsenal. Again by the Spanish media.
European Super League money

Arsenal make Europe top 10 for transfer profit in summer window

Arsenal make the top ten of clubs in Europe in terms of transfer profit for the summer window, according to a report by CIES Football Observatory.

Arsenal tried to sell Alexis on deadline day – not just to Manchester City

Real Madrid were reportedly offered Alexis Sanchez on Transfer Deadline Day but Zinedine Zidane wasn't interested.

Arsenal make an offer for Real Madrid’s Lucas Vazquez

Arsenal have made an offer for Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez and may have a lot of competition for his signature.

Guillem Balague reveals why Arsenal missed out on Monaco’s Kylian Mappe

Football expert, Guillem Balague, claims that Arsenal missed out on Monaco striker, Kylian Mbappe, because his family wanted the club to pay €7-8m in commission for him to move there.

Arsenal stories you may have missed over the weekend

Kieran Gibbs close to an exit, Alexis Sanchez names his wage demands, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain unsure about his future and Arsenal ready to trigger £72m release clause for Real Madrid star.

Arsenal linked with Benzema blah blah

Arsenal have once again been linked with a move for Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema, as Zinedine Zidane looks to trim his squad.

Arsenal battling with Liverpool for Lucas Vazquez’s signature

Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez this summer.

Arsenal on alert following news Marcos Llorente wants out of Real Madrid

Arsenal are reportedly 'on alert' after Marcos Llorente allegedly told his agent to look for a move away from Real Madrid.

Arsenal to miss out on Karim Benzema with talks over new contract at Real...

Long-time Arsenal target Karim Benzema is close to signing a new contract at Real Madrid, according to reports.

Arsenal only considered £80m Mbappe offer

Arsenal considered making an £80m bid for Kylian Mbappe but were put off by Real Madrid's interest, according to The Daily Mail.

Arsenal interested in exciting Real Madrid holding midfielder

Arsenal have expressed an interest in signing Real Madrid starlet Marcos Llorente, according to AS.
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Marco Asensio doesn’t want to leave Real Madrid for Arsenal

Marco Asensio would turn down any offers from Arsenal to leave Madrid, according to reports.

Arsenal fans demand Asensio signing after he shines in El Clasico

It seems that Arsenal fans have found a new potential target to drool over: Marco Asensio.

Stoke’s Jese will face Arsenal’s Kolasinac who ruined his Real Madrid career

With Stoke signing PSG forward, Jese Rodriguez, on loan, the former Real Madrid starlet is set to come face-to-face with Sead Kolasinac, who sidelined him for nine months.

Marco Asensio praised by Real Madrid legends

Real Madrid legends have hailed reported Arsenal target Marco Asensio, tipping the midfielder for a bright future.

Arsenal contact Real Madrid over Benzema-Alexis swap

Arsenal have reportedly contacted Real Madrid over a swap deal, trading Alexis Sanchez for Karim Benzema.

Arsenal will have to pay £72m and £5.5m-a-year salary to land Asensio

Arsenal will reportedly have to cough up £72m plus £5.5m-per-year in wages if they want to land Real Madrid's Marco Asensio.

Report: Asensio to use Arsenal to get better contract at Real Madrid

Real Madrid midfielder, Marco Asensio, has reportedly called an 'emergency' meeting with club bosses over Arsenal's alleged interest as he believes this means he should get a pay rise.
Alexis sick. Picture: Telegraph

Report: Zidane wants Alexis, Real Madrid president doesn’t

Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, and manager Zinedine Zidane are reportedly split over whether the La Liga club should move for Alexis Sanchez.

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane and president Florentino Perez in disagreement over Alexis

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane wants Alexis Sanchez this summer, but club president Florentino Perez isn't believed to be as keen.