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# Real Madrid

Last month
March 2023
# Not good enough
'The right team went through to next round' - Klopp laments Liverpool defeat
Liverpool were outgunned by Real Madrid last night.
# bogey side
Toothless Liverpool bow out of Europe in Madrid defeat
Karim Benzema scored to seal a 1-0 win for Madrid on the night.
# Justice
Uefa to reimburse all Liverpool fans who attended Paris Champions League final
The refund scheme is intended to cover the entire Liverpool allocation of nearly 20,000.
# Advantage
Own goal secures semi-final first leg win for Barcelona over Real Madrid
The Catalans were somewhat depleted going into the Copa del Rey tie against their rivals.
This year
2023
# talking point
Real Madrid deliver the final, brutal blow to Liverpool's broken team
A 5-2 hammering from their nightmare opponents marked a shattering end for a once-great Liverpool team.
# Probe
Uefa bears 'primary responsibility' for Champions League final failures, report finds
There were chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France on the night of the final.
# Wrap
Real Madrid reduce Barcelona's La Liga lead while Juventus advance in Italian Cup
Juventus will face Inter Milan in the last four of the Italian Cup.
# Copa del Rey
Lewandowski hits two for Barca, Real Madrid stun Villarreal with comeback
Both Spanish soccer giants progressed tonight.
Last year
2022
# euro wrap
Kroos stunner helps Madrid cut gap on Barca, Kean fires Juve into top four at outraged Verona
Real Madrid beat Cadiz 2-1, while Juventus triumphed by the minimum.
# Cruise Control
Real Madrid hammer Celtic 5-1 and storm into Champions League last-16 as group winners
The holders converted two penalties on the way to a comprehensive win.
# Last Hurrah
Ange Postecoglou wants to give Celtic 'memorable' night in Bernabeu
The Hoops conclude their Champions League campaign with a historic match away to 14-time champions Real Madrid.
Real Madrid drop points to Girona, Milan stunned by Torino to hand Napoli advantage
Rodrygo had a goal ruled out late on.
# mind the gap
Madrid turn on the style to beat Sevilla and increase Liga lead
Carlo Ancelotti’s unbeaten side moved six points clear of rivals Barcelona, who host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.
# back on top
Real Madrid top La Liga with Clasico win over Barcelona
Carlo Ancelotti’s side beat their fierce rivals 3-1 at the Bernabeu.
# god's plan
Barcelona to celebrate rapper Drake's Spotify milestone with shirt logo for Clasico
The move is part of a sponsorship deal as Drake becomes the first artist to reach 50 billion plays on the music streaming platform.
# real deal
Militao takes Real Madrid top of La Liga, Sergio Ramos sent off for PSG
Carlo Ancelotti’s side now lead Barcelona by three points.
# FLUFFEDLINES
Benzema misses from the spot as Madrid finally drop points this season
After Barcelona beat Real Mallorca on Saturday, Real knew they had to win to stay top
# STILLLURKING
Real Madrid president Perez says football is "sick" and Super League can save it
He believes it is “staggering” that Real and Liverpool, two of Europe’s most decorated teams, have faced each other just nine times in 67 years.
# Pole Position
Rodrygo and Valverde on target as Real Madrid edge out heated derby to reclaim top spot
Carlo Ancelotti’s side have started their title defence in perfect fashion.
# Regrets
Ange Postecoglou rues missed chances after Celtic lose to Real Madrid
The hosts passed up a few opportunities before the Spanish giants scored three goals in the second half.
# match-ups
Real Madrid to begin Champions League defence against Celtic as fixtures announced
The 14-time victors travel to Glasgow for their Group F clash on 6 September.
# New Signing
Casemiro could make Man Utd debut at Southampton but setback for Martial
The 30-year-old Brazilian could feature in this weekend’s trip to St Mary’s.
# together again
Varane thrilled to be reunited with 'warrior' Casemiro at Man United
The pair were teammates at Real Madrid before linking up again at Old Trafford.
# hala madrid
Stunning Modric strike helps Real Madrid to 4-1 win as champions maintain winning start
Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde were also on target for Real Madrid.
# Transfer
Manchester United confirm agreement to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid
The 30-year-old midfielder is understood to have agreed a four-year contract at Old Trafford.
# in negotiations
'He wants a new challenge' - Ancelotti confirms Man United target Casemiro is keen to leave
Real Madrid’s holding midfielder is reportedly close to a €60 million move to Old Trafford.
# Off the Mark
David Alaba free-kick gives Real Madrid win to start title defence
Carlo Ancelotti’s side trailed to an early goal by Largie Ramazani away against their newly-promoted opponents, but Lucas Vazquez equalised just after the hour mark.
# new chapter
Real Madrid's five-time Champions League-winner finds new club
Spanish midfielder Isco has agreed a two-year deal with Sevilla.
# Climbdown
French interior minister apologises to Liverpool fans for ‘bad management’ in Paris
The Champions League final was marred by incidents before the match.
# On The Dotted Line
Real Madrid sign France midfielder for reported fee of over £85million
Aurelien Tchouameni joins the Spanish side from Monaco.
# evidence
Stade de France CCTV footage from Champions League final already deleted
Liverpool fans have been blamed by the French authorities for the chaos outside the ground ahead of the 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid, but eye witness accounts tell a different story.
# Probe
Real Madrid question decision to hold Champions League final at Stade de France
The Spanish club has also called for answers on the chaotic scenes outside before kick-off.
# business is business
Real Madrid sign Rudiger on a free transfer after defender turned down new Chelsea deal
The German international says he can’t wait to get started with the European champions.
# out the gap
Gareth Bale thanks Real Madrid for ‘dream’ nine years in Spain
The Wales captain became the first British player to win the Champions League five times.
# top dog
Real Madrid star Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or - Messi
Benzema was crucial in Real Madrid’s Champions League victory this season.
# Blame Game
French government blames 'massive' ticket fraud for ugly Champions League scenes
The policing of the final between Liverpool and Real Madrid has been heavily criticised.
# Probe
Uefa announce 'independent report' into Champions League final chaos
There were shocking scenes outside the stadium before the clash of Liverpool and Real Madrid.
# allez allez allez
Another Champions League can make this Liverpool feel like the greatest, even if they already are
Ahead of tonight’s final in Paris, there is a realisation that Jurgen Klopp’s team is probably the best in the club’s illustrious history, writes John Brewin.
# Champions League Final
Carlo Ancelotti knows Real Madrid will not be lacking support on Merseyside
The Real Madrid manager plans to defeat Liverpool – and give Evertonians a boost.
# pitch (not) perfect
Jurgen Klopp raises concerns over new pitch for Champions League final
The Reds face Real Madrid in a rematch of their 2018 encounter at the national stadium in Paris.