Only one of Bayern Munich's Thomas Tuchel and Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti -- polar opposites as managers -- can make the Champions League final.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Andry Lunin will be in goal for their Champions League semi-final return leg against Bayern Munich, despite Thibaut Courtois‘ excellent showing against Cadiz. Ancelotti also explained that the confirmation of their La Liga title would not get in the way of their preparations. Ahead of the Cadiz […] The post Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti confirms Thibaut Courtois will be left out of Bayern Munich clash appeared first on Football España.

The signing Kylian Mbappe for Real Madrid, assumed by all, will be official in the next few months at the latest, but an announcement could come as soon as this week too. It’s a delicate topic at the Santiago Bernabeu. The dressing room at Real Madrid are delighted by the prospect of Mbappe arriving, as […] The post Kylian Mbappe signing causing tension in Real Madrid dressing room amid announcement uncertainty appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona’s season could be all-but ended on Sunday when they make the trip to the Santiago Bernabeu for the third and final Clasico of the campaign. Real Madrid have won the previous two, and if they were to continue their 100% record, it would leave them 11 points clear with six matches to go. Barcelona […] The post “We have to be able to change” – Xavi Hernandez calls on Barcelona players to use anger as motivation for El Clasico appeared first on Football España.

Sunday could be the day for Eder Militao, as he edging ever closer to starting his first match of the season for Real Madrid. The Brazilian defender has been eased back very slowly after recovering from an ACL tear in August, having only been given a few minutes here or there in the last four […] The post “He’s ready” – Carlo Ancelotti confirms Real Madrid have key player available to start against Barcelona appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid may have secured their place in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday, but their performance against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium drew significant criticism from all quarters. Los Blancos took the lead early on through Rodrygo Goes, and after that moment, they sat in a low block and invited the hosts to […] The post Carlo Ancelotti addresses criticism of Real Madrid’s style against Manchester City – “I’m not surprised” appeared first on Football España.

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Matteo Moretto gives Football España exclusive information on the latest deals dominating the papers in Spain, as revealed in Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing. The keys to the Luka Modric decision and why it hasn’t been made yet Luka Modric has not made a decision 100% yet. There are possibilities outside of Europe for Modric, and there was […] The post Matteo Moretto Transfer Column: Xavi future, Barcelona contract talks and Luka Modric’s Real Madrid decision appeared first on Football España.

Carlo Ancelotti has warned those writing off Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, as well as Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham to "watch out" for the superstars.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has addressed Jude Bellingham’s perceived poor form in his pre-match press conference ahead of their clash for Real Mallorca. The 20-year-old has just three goals in 2024, a significant drop from his form in the first half of the season. The Italian manager was confident that Bellingham was still playing […] The post “Careful with them – the 3 you just mentioned’ – Carlo Ancelotti warns of underestimations in Champions League appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has calmed fears about the fitness of Rodrygo Goes ahead of a crucial eight-day stretch, which sees them travel to Mallorca, Manchester City and then host Barcelona. The Brazilian forward was absent from training on Friday morning, but Ancelotti had faith in his fitness for Saturday’s game. Ancelotti made little […] The post Carlo Ancelotti explains Rodrygo Goes absence from training four days away from Manchester City return appeared first on Football España.

La Liga chief Javier Tebas has continued his war of words with Real Madrid club president Florentino Perez. The pair have clashed frequently in recent years of issues which have dominated Spanish football from the role of the RFEF to the proposed European Super League. However, Tebas’ latest dig at Perez focuses on his relationship […] The post Javier Tebas: Florentio Perez is not good for Spanish football appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid will test Eder Militao this weekend ahead of their crunch UEFA Champions League trip to Manchester City. Los Blancos secured a thrilling 3-3 quarter final first leg draw against the defending champions in midweek with the tie now evenly balanced. A clash at the Etihad Stadium will decide Real Madrid’s fate in the […] The post Eder Militao set for Real Madrid ‘audition’ ahead of Manchester City clash appeared first on Football España.

Luka Modric looks certain to end his time at Real Madrid this summer. Modric is expected to change his long standing pattern of signing one year contract extensions as he seeks a new challenge away from Madrid. The Croatian international is rumoured to be annoyed by his lack of playing team in recent months with […] The post Former La Liga star offers fresh Luka Modric transfer option appeared first on Football España.