Gareth Bale has replaced Cristiano Ronaldo as Real Madrid's best paid player.

Gareth Bale scores his first European goal in almost two years as holders Real Madrid move into a commanding position in Champions League Group F after cruising to a 5-1 victory over Legia Warsaw.

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane praises his side's attitude after they put a four-game winless run behind them by thrashing Real Betis 6-1 in a relentless display away from home.

Argentina's pain is Barcelona's gain as Lionel Messi returns for the Spanish champions when Deportivo la Coruna visit the Camp Nou on Saturday after being sidelined for three weeks with a groin injury.

The Catalans host Real Madrid at Camp Nou on December 3 and while they may not be ahead of their fiercest rivals in La Liga at the moment, they hold the advantage in economic terms.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique makes no excuses after they lost 4-3 at Celta Vigo and missed the chance to top La Liga.

Atletico Madrid moved top of La Liga despite missing two penalties as Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro handed Diego Simeone's men a 2-0 win at Valencia on Sunday.

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos plays down any notion of a rift between Cristiano Ronaldo and head coach Zinedine Zidane.

Disgruntled Cristiano Ronaldo could make more Champions League history on Tuesday as his Real Madrid side look to end their losing streak at high-flying Borussia Dortmund.

Real Madrid will have to cope without Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in the quest for a club-record 16th straight La Liga win

Cristiano Ronaldo warns Real Madrid will be punished if they don't improve on their performance in an edgy 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon to start their Champions League defence.

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo takes aim at Xavi following the former Barcelona midfielder's comments claiming Lionel Messi is superior.

Cristiano Ronaldo takes just five minutes to score on his return from a three-month injury layoff as Real Madrid continue their 100 percent start.

Whose team is Real Madrid's now: Cristiano Ronaldo or Gareth Bale?

With Cristiano Ronaldo still missing due to injury, European champions Portugal begin their bid to qualify for the 2018 World

With Cristiano Ronaldo still missing due to injury, European champions Portugal begin their bid to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia with a disappointing 2-0 defeat in Switzerland.

Antoine Griezmann deserved to be named UEFA's Best Player in Europe, according to Cristiano Ronaldo.

Antoine Griezmann deserves to be named UEFA's Best Player in Europe, according to Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes Paul Pogba is the world's best midfielder, but does not expect the France international to produce fireworks every week.

Real Madrid beat Sevilla 3-2 in the European Supercup final in rainy Trondheim on Tuesday.