Archives for “Real Madrid”

Who would have thought Michael Owen will be training at Old Trafford? The debate on his suitability rages on, at times emotionally charged with disbelief, vitriol and ridicule.


Real Madrid shocked the football community with their audacious raids in the transfer market, bringing in Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo, both winners of Ballon d'Or and FIFA Player of The Year.


Barcelona are on track for a Spanish treble but of late, the euphoria surrounding this scintillating team has fizzled out and they have looked less than invincible. Not to take anything away from the Blaugrana, they remain the most thrilling team in Europe on their day.


There is no smoke without a fire. Amid celebrations of Manchester United's third Champions League success, rumors of Cristiano Ronaldo's departure for Real Madrid intensified.


Meanwhile, the ball is in Real Madrid's court. Though their 1-0 victory over Real Murcia wasn't a high-quality display, it was enough for them to surge nine points clear of Barcelona.


AS Roma came from behind to take a 2-1 advantage over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Stadio Olimpico.


Alfredo Di Stefano will be honored by Real Madrid in a tribute at the Bernabeu Stadium. His statue will be unveiled at Real's training ground Valdebebas, graced by luminaries of football.


The mother of all football clashes: Barcelona against Real Madrid. El Clasico, as it is known in the Spanish press. Adding to the significance is the fact that Real Madrid and Barcelona are currently first and second in the Primera Liga.