Rodrigo de Paul and Vinicius Junior are no strangers. One plays for Atletico Madrid and Argentina, the other for Brazil and Real Madrid, divided by two of the fiercest rivalries in football. It’s no surprise that the two have a bit of back and forth during games, and the Copa del Rey clash on Thursday […] The post WATCH: Rodrigo de Paul caught making incredible response to Vinicius Junior during Madrid derby sledging appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid are definitely interested in Kylian Mbappe this summer, but there has been a tone of reporting coming out of the Spanish capital that they are much less keen than in 2022. A consistent line has been that Real Madrid will not throw everything into a deal, nor will they be messed around by […] The post Real Madrid board members backing Victor Osimhen deal over Kylian Mbappe move – report appeared first on Football España.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has launched a thinly veiled attack on the Spanish Supercup being hosted in Saudi Arabia, mocking the fact that their clash with Real Madrid saw an almost exclusively partisan crowd. Los Rojiblancos lost 5-3 after extra time at Al Hilal’s Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, where less than 24,000 fans […] The post Atletico Madrid manager gives sarcastic praise of Saudi Arabian fans following Supercup defeat appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has been in inspired form this season, and while Los Blancos did concede thrice for just the second time this season, he continued to make the difference against Atletico Madrid in their 5-3 Spanish Supercup semi-final win. Not to mention finding time to make Alvaro Morata‘s night particularly uncomfortable. Rudiger […] The post WATCH: Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger escapes punishment for nipple twist on Alvaro Morata appeared first on Football España.

The move to take the Spanish Supercup to Saudi Arabia has been controversial in Spain since its inception, but there was general outrage online during Real Madrid’s 5-3 win over Atletico Madrid in the semi-final. Ahead of the match, Germany and Bayern Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer was honoured with a minute’s silence (although it did […] The post Why Saudi Arabian fans booed Franz Beckenbauer’s death according to local journalist appeared first on Football España.

Carlo Ancelotti praised Arda Güler after the playmaker finally made his Real Madrid debut in their 3-1 Copa del Rey win at Arandina, saying the 18-year-old "has everything you need to play for Real Madrid."

Real Madrid kicked off the defence of their Copa del Rey title defence on Saturday evening with a comfortable 3-1 victory over fourth-tier Arandina. Joselu Mato, Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo got the goals for Los Blancos, but the big story was Arda Guler, who finally made his long-awaited debut for the club. Guler was the […] The post Real Madrid star delighted with teammate after impressive debut – “He’s a diamond” appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid easily handled fourth-division club Arandina 3-1 and moved into the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey on Saturday.

It wasn’t overly straightforward for Real Madrid, but they have begun the defence of their Copa del Rey crown in accomplished style on Saturday evening, seeing off a brave Arandina side with a 2-0 scoreline. Carlo Ancelotti handed debuts to Vinicius Tobias, Alvaro Carrillo and Arda Guler for the match. It was the latter that […] The post Reigning champions Real Madrid into last 16 of Copa del Rey after seeing off brave Arandina resistance appeared first on Football España.

It was a poor first half showing for Real Madrid against Arandina. Carlo Ancelotti’s side dominated possession without creating many clear chances in the opening 45 minutes, which would have been a big disappointment for the Italian. Fortunately, they have came out firing in the second half, scoring two quickfire goals. Ancelotti handed debuts to […] The post WATCH: Real Madrid settle their nerves after scoring two goals in two minutes against Arandina appeared first on Football España.

King of Europe and La Liga, but no Real Madrid coach has ever won the treble.  Leer

Real Madrid begin the defence of their Copa del Rey crown this evening when they take on fourth-tier side Arandina. The match allows head coach Carlo Ancelotti to make changes ahead of next week’s Spanish Super Cup, and the Italian has done just that. The most notable change sees Arda Guler come into the starting […] The post Real Madrid makes long-awaited debut as Carlo Ancelotti rings changes for Copa del Rey clash appeared first on Football España.

Kylian Mbappe will likely dominate the headlines over the coming months, as his future will be put under a microscope. His contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires at the end of the season, meaning that he is now able to agree terms with any interested clubs, one of which is Real Madrid. Los Blancos have been […] The post Paris Saint-Germain planning for life without Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid decision could come this month appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid will begin their defence of the Copa del Rey title on Saturday evening when they travel to face fourth-tier side Arandina CF. The Castille and Leon-based side have already defeated La Liga opposition (Cadiz) in this season’s competition, and they will be aiming for a giant killing once again. Los Blancos won’t be […] The post Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti aiming to end 49-year Copa del Rey streak in 2024 appeared first on Football España.