Real Madrid
‘What happened last year will happen again’
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is optimistic about the Spanish club's chances of winning back-to-back Champions League titles even though bookmakers have not picked them among the top-four favourites.
6 September 2022, 04:17 AM
Brazilian Vinicius takes Spanish nationality
Brazil international Vinicius Junior has acquired Spanish nationality, his club Real Madrid announced on Monday, allowing the club to register another non-European Union player.
5 September 2022, 15:53 PM
Champions League set to expose widening gulf
Thirty years after the dawn of the modern Champions League, the group stage of this season's competition kicks off this week in the penultimate year in its current format, as Real Madrid begin their defence of the trophy.
4 September 2022, 18:10 PM
Marcelo joins Olympiakos
Brazilian full back Marcelo has signed for Olympiakos Piraeus after leaving European champions Real Madrid in the close season, the Greek champions announced on Friday.
3 September 2022, 04:40 AM
The Figo Affair bares the ugly side of the beautiful game
Behind-the-scenes access surrounding the transfer of Luis Figo from Barcelona to Real Madrid.
1 September 2022, 00:00 AM
Real Madrid open Champions League defence at Celtic
Real Madrid open the defence of their Champions League title with an opening group match at Scottish champions Celtic after the fixtures were announced on Saturday.
27 August 2022, 10:58 AM
Casemiro bids emotional farewell to Real Madrid
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro wept on Monday as he bade an emotional farewell to Real Madrid following a trophy-laden nine-year stay with the LaLiga club.
22 August 2022, 12:08 PM
Ancelotti hails 'immortal' Modric
Carlo Ancelotti described Luka Modric as "immortal" after his outstanding display in Real Madrid's 4-1 LaLiga win over Celta Vigo on Saturday.
21 August 2022, 06:43 AM
Modric pulls the strings as Real breeze past Celta
Modric pulls the strings as Real breeze past Celta Champions Real Madrid got their second consecutive win of the new LaLiga season with a comfortable 4-1 victory at Celta Vigo on Saturday.
20 August 2022, 21:53 PM
Modric pulls the strings as Real breeze past Celta
Modric pulls the strings as Real breeze past Celta Champions Real Madrid got their second consecutive win of the new LaLiga season with a comfortable 4-1 victory at Celta Vigo on Saturday.
20 August 2022, 21:53 PM
Kroos, Modric bid adieu to Casemiro with emotional letters
As Casemiro leaves for ‘a new challenge’, both Kroos and Modric left him emotional letters, published by Spanish national daily sports newspaper Marca. Both letters are shared here for the readers of The Daily Star:
20 August 2022, 07:52 AM
Casemiro wants to join Man United: Ancelotti
Casemiro wants to leave Real Madrid in order to sign for Premier League side Manchester United, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday.
19 August 2022, 11:38 AM
Alaba free-kick gives Real Madrid win to start title defence
David Alaba scored with a stunning free-kick immediately after coming on as a substitute as reigning champions Real Madrid came from behind to beat Almeria 2-1 in their opening game of the season in La Liga on Sunday.
15 August 2022, 03:04 AM
World Cup will force Real to rotate more, says Ancelotti
Real Madrid will have to rotate their squad more to keep players fresh with the World Cup less than 100 days away, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.
13 August 2022, 10:56 AM
Real bank on Benzema-Vinicius partnership
Real Madrid are confident they can rely on a deep pool of talent already at their disposal rather than go on a shopping spree to improve on a stellar 2021-2022 season.
11 August 2022, 16:04 PM
'Benzema is going for the Ballon d'Or award'
Champions League winners Real Madrid outclassed Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 on Wednesday to clinch the UEFA Super Cup for a record-equalling fifth time and kick off their season with a trophy.
11 August 2022, 03:55 AM
Real Madrid defeat Eintracht Frankfurt to win fifth UEFA Super Cup
Goals from David Alaba and Karim Benzema gave Real Madrid a 2-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt and a fifth UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.
11 August 2022, 03:24 AM
'Always believe, never give up'
Real Madrid are determined not to be knocked off their perch at the summit of European football this season as they prepare to start their campaign against Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Super Cup in Helsinki on Wednesday.
9 August 2022, 01:49 AM
Benzema, Asensio on target as Real down Juve 2-0
Karim Benzema converted an early penalty and Marco Asensio added a second-half insurance goal as Real Madrid beat Juventus 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at California's Rose Bowl on Saturday.
31 July 2022, 05:53 AM
Real held by America in US friendly
Karim Benzema and Eden Hazard were on target as Spanish giants Real Madrid were held to a 2-2 draw by Mexican side Club America in their pre-season friendly on Tuesday.
27 July 2022, 05:12 AM