Real Madrid: Diego Lopez, Coentrão, Sergio Ramos, Raul Albiol, Essien; Xabi Alonso, Khedira; C. Ronaldo, Modric, Ozil; Benzema Atletico Madrid: Courtois, Felipe Luis, Godin, Miranda, Juanfran; Arda Turan, Mario Suarez, Gabi, Koke; Diego Costa, Falcao
Regardless of how the English Premier League finishes, it is obvious that Chelsea needs help going into next season. While the club was productive for most of the year, it had an early exit in the Champions League and is far behind Manchester United at the top of the standings. Show More Summary
Also in the papers: Gareth Bale is staying at Spurs, Javier Hernandez looks done at Old Trafford & Higuain leaving Madrid
The gossip scribes simply cannot make up their minds. One day, Robert Lewandowski is reportedly heading one place. The next day, he's thought to be going someplace else. What is his ultimate destination today? That story leads this Thursday edition of the B/R World Football Gossip Roundup. Show More Summary
Real Madrid starting XI: Diego López; Essien, Varane, Ramos, Coentrao; Xabi Alonso, Modric; Di María, Özil, Cristiano; Higuaín. Borussia Dortmund starting XI: Weidenfeller; Piszceck, Subotic, Hummels, Schmelzer; Bender, Gundogan; Kuba, Götze, Reus; Lewandowski. Show More Summary
Twenty-four hours after laughing themselves into a stupor, Real Madrid received a whippin’ from Robert Lewandowski & Friends. This means an exercise in the impossible this evening, attempting to overturn the 4-1 scoreline. They’ve released a video imploring the fans to be their strength, et cetera, et cetera. But mostly what we learn is that Serious [...]
Despite starting the game without mainstays in the lineup, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Mesut Ozil, Xabi Alonso, Luka Modric and Sergio Ramos, Real Madrid managed to earn a 2-1 win in the Madrid Derby over rivals Atletico Madrid and all but wrapped up a second-place finish on La Liga's table. Show More Summary
Despite the changes, it was never particularly in doubt; Real Madrid kept their unbeaten record in La Liga at the Bernabeu since December 2011 intact. Sergio Ramos, Xabi Alonso and Angel di Maria were among those not to feature. Of those...Show More Summary
"Do you know Cristiano Ronaldo?," Xabi Alonso revealed his son asked him in a recent interview with the Spanish edition of Vanity Fair. Jon Alonso, who is only five, had come home from school having been told by his classmates that his dad knew Real Madrid's No. Show More Summary
Dortmund must be more potent in front of goal. Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso "coincidentally" picked up late yellow cards to get themselves suspended for Real Madrid's redundant second leg.
The Reds were set to bring Xabi Alonso back to Anfield...until Real Madrid offered him a contract extension. According to the Mirror, Real Madrid has offered the 31-year-old midfielder a raise and two more years with the squad. Alonso...Show More Summary
Real Madrid are risking a UEFA investigation after Xabi Alonso and Sergio Ramos picked up late yellow cards during Wednesday’s 3-0 defeat of Galatasaray in the Spanish capital. As both players came into the first leg of the Champions...Show More Summary
Nothing like a good conspiracy theory to liven up your dreary post-Champions League Thursday. All in all, Real Madrid had a pretty good night on Wednesday in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal. Cristiano Ronaldo scored again and Real routed Turkish champs Galatasaray 3-0 at the Bernabeu. Show More Summary
We have been here before with Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho, so the latest allegations look easier to prove but whether UEFA take any action seems open to debate. In the closing stages of Real Madrid’s 3-0 win over Galatasaray on Wednesday night, both Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso picked up bookings that rule them [...]
It was a brilliant night for Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid as they cruised to a crucial 3-0 home win over Galatasaray. However, questions were asked over late yellow cards for Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso who were carded late on meaning they will miss the (almost meaningless) second leg. The same pair were both sent [...]
Spain starting XI v France: Valdés – Arbeloa, Piqué, Ramos, Monreal – Busquets, Xabi Alonso, Xavi – Pedro, Iniesta, & David Villa.
Real Madrid will have a very important decision on their hands this summer. Arguably the most important player in the Madrid squad, Xabi Alonso, has yet to sign a contract extension, and the powers that be have begun to search for his replacement, according to the Daily Mail. Show More Summary
Even though Liverpool are still focused on securing a European spot for next season, talk is already underway about potential offseason moves at Anfield. It only took about a month after the winter window closed for the rumor mill to start picking up again. Show More Summary
For 56 minutes, Manchester United had Real Madrid right where they wanted them. Cristiano Ronaldo and Xabi Alonso had been largely shackled; Michael Carrick was calmly conducting things from the base of United's midfield; Nani, Ryan Giggs and Danny Welbeck were everywhere. Show More Summary
Luka Modric was an unused substitute during Real Madrid’s 3-1 win at Barcelona on Tuesday and the performances of Xabi Alonso and Sami Khedira are likely to keep the Croat out of Jose Mourinho’s side for a while yet. Things might not have gone according to plan for the Croatian playmaker at the Bernabeu so [...]