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Real Madrid 3-0 Galatasaray: Ronaldo’s Turkish delight

RESULT: Real Madrid 3 (Ronaldo 9′, Benzema 29′, Higuain 73′) Galatasaray 0 Galatasaray paid the price for an admirable but ultimately reckless attacking approach as they suffered an almost certainly fatal 3-0 defeat in the first leg of their quarter-final … read more »

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Real legends: Di Stefano presents Ronaldo with La Liga best player award in Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo was today awarded the Alfredo Di Stefano trophy for the best player in last season’s Liga but refused to confirm if he is to remain with Real Madrid. The Portugal international was Real’s key player when they beat … read more »

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La Liga: Supersub Ozil inspires five-star Real Madrid

Real Madrid 5 (Higuain 14′, 57′, Ronaldo 51′, Modric 54′, Benzema 90′) Real Mallorca 2 (Nsue 14′, Alfaro 21′) Mesut Ozil once again proved his value to Real Madrid as he rose from the bench to inspire a comeback victory … read more »

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Real ready to offer Modric plus £30m in bid to persuade Spurs to part ways with Bale

Real Madrid have stepped up their interest in Gareth Bale by telling Tottenham they are willing to offer ex-Spurs star Luka Modric and £30million for the Welshman. The La Liga champions are keen to land the Tottenham man in the … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Fergie and players distraught over controversial defeat to Real Madrid

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson reacts angrily to Nani’s red card Jose Mourinho admitted Real Madrid did not deserve to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a controversial 2-1 win (agg 3-2) over 10-man Manchester United. The … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Nani sent off as United succumbs to Madrid

A Nani red card turned Manchester United’s tense clash with Real Madrid on its head as Cristiano Ronaldo returned to knock his old side out of the Champions League on Wednesday morning. Trailing 1-0 at the break thanks to a … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Manchester United 1 v 2 Real Madrid Live

Follow IndepthAfrica’s coverage of the Champions League as Manchester United host Real Madrid at Old Trafford in the second leg of their last 16 clash. Manchester United 1 v 2 Real Madrid FULL-TIME: Manchester United 1-2 Real Madrid 90 +4 … read more »

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Fergie warns against Ronaldo

Manchester – Manchester United must not obsess themselves with trying to stop Cristiano Ronaldo when he returns to Old Trafford with Real Madrid on Tuesday, manager Alex Ferguson has warned. Ronaldo spent six seasons with United after signing from Sporting … read more »

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UEFA Champions League 2013: Manchester United FC v Real Madrid Preview

RYAN GIGGS has told Manchester United fans to strap themselves in and get ready for the ride of their lives at Old Trafford tonight. United entertain Real Madrid in a Champions League last-16 second-leg clash knowing a goalless draw will … read more »

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Ramos heads Madrid to victory against Barca in a second consecutive El Clasico

A late Sergio Ramos goal earned Real Madrid a 2-1 win against Barcelona at the Bernabeu on Saturday as the La Liga leaders slumped to a second consecutive El Clasico defeat. Five days after being dumped out of the Copa … read more »

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El Clasico 2013: Real Madrid 2 v 1 Barcelona Live!

So what did you lot think of that first half? Throw your views to me over on Twitter at @charliefscott or post them in the comments box to the right of this LIVE commentary. HALF-TIME: REAL MADRID 1-1 BARCELONA Los … read more »

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Barcelona may have to mix attacking blend to find right solution

It’s strange to be talking about goalscoring problems for a team that’s scored 82 in only 25 league games so far this season, but the biggest issue facing Barcelona coach Jordi Roura is how to address the alarming lack of … read more »

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Kaka out to prove he’s the Real deal in 2nd La Liga El Clasico

Kaka is hoping to use today’s Clasico meeting with Barcelona as an opportunity to stake his claim for a place in Real Madrid’s starting line-up for Tuesday’s Champions’ League tie with Manchester United. The Brazilian playmaker has shown good form … read more »

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La Liga El Clasico: Real Madrid v Barcelona Preview

Five days after its biggest win at Camp Nou in more than a decade, Real Madrid hosts Barcelona again in the Spanish league with its decisive Champions League match at Manchester United looming. Madrid’s defense did a masterful job of … read more »

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Real Madrid crush Barcelona in another El Clasico

Cristiano Ronaldo is tripped by Gerard Piqué for the penalty that set up Real’s win at Barcelona. Photograph: Angel Martinez/Real Madrid via Getty Images Real Madrid are in the final of the Copa del Rey. These were set to be … read more »

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Real Madrid’s Kaka awaits chance in Spanish Cup El Clasico against Barcelona

Madrid: Playmaker Kaka is hoping to be involved as Real Madrid try to salvage their season when they travel to face Barcelona in the second leg of their Spanish Cup semi-final Tuesday with the tie finely poised at 1-1. The … read more »

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2013 El Clasico: FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid Preview

A preview of tomorrow’s Copa del Rey semi-final second-leg El Clasico clash between La Liga leaders FC Barcelona and Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid at the Camp Nou For the fifth time this season, FC Barcelona prepare to take on Real … read more »

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Cristiano Ronaldo: “We have a better team than United”

Cristiano Ronaldo has pride of place in the latest issue of ‘Champions’, the official UEFA Champions League magazine. Unsurprisingly, the focus is on the mouth-watering upcoming clash between Cristiano’s current club, Real Madrid, and his former employers, Manchester United. “I … read more »

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Real Madrid slumped to a shock 1-0 defeat as Ronaldo scored in his own net

Cristiano Ronaldo sensationally scored in his own net as Real Madrid slumped to a shock 1-0 defeat away to Granada on Saturday night. In trying to head clear a corner from Nolito, the Portugal international inadvertently deflected the ball past … read more »

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1st El Clasico 2013 Real Madrid, Barcelona ended in 1-1 draw

The shares were spoiled in a pulsating El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu, as a thumping late header from Raphael Varane earned Real Madrid a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final against Barcelona. The Catalan … read more »

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El Clasico 2013: Real Madrid v Barcelona Live!

El Clasico 2013: Real Madrid 1 v 1 Barcelona The shares were spoiled in a pulsating Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu, as a thumping late header from Raphael Varane earned Real Madrid a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their … read more »

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2013 El- Clasico: Real Madrid v Barcelona – Critical for Mourinho

2013 El- Clasico: Real Madrid v Barcelona Huge queues snaked away from Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium on Monday morning, a sign of optimism around the club which has been absent in recent months. Football’s finest venue will stage some huge … read more »

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Lionel Messi, Ronaldo lead AP player rankings

Lionel Messi’s four-goal burst ensured that he and Barcelona returned to the top of the Associated Press Global Soccer rankings this week. The romance of England’s FA Cup produced some unlikely names in the Top 10 teams and a previously … read more »

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Messi Upstages Ronaldo Again Before Wednesday’s 2013 First El Clasico

By Vladimir Moraru In a shot-in-the-arm tune-up for Wednesday’s clash with eternal rival FC Barcelona in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey (Spanishd Cup) Cristiano Ronaldo scored three goals in Real Madri’s 4-0 trashing of Getafe in the 21st … read more »

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Cristiano Ronaldo scores 10-minute hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Getafe

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his team’s third, and his second, goal against Getafe. Photograph: Denis Doyle/Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo hit a hat-trick as Real Madrid warmed up for their Copa del Rey clash with Barcelona with a … read more »

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El Clasico Preview: Barcelona v Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho has changed his tune. Earlier this season the Real Madrid boss was surprisingly scathing about his team’s level of performance, including the memorable comment after a 1-0 defeat against Sevilla: “At the moment I don’t have a team.” … read more »

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No rivalry with Ronaldo – Messi

Lionel Messi has played down the idea he has a big personal rivalry with Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo. The 25-year-old Argentine striker had been speaking to the media ahead of Argentina playing Germany in a friendly on Wednesday in … read more »

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Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo shows off after a training session in Los Angeles

The weather in Los Angeles might be scorching hot right now, but it’s not the only thing sizzling – thanks to the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Real Madrid football star sent pulses racing as he flashed his toned and … read more »

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You wanted the glory! Nani hits out at Ronaldo over penalty shootout defeat

Nani has hit out at Cristiano Ronaldo and accused his country’s captain of lying over the penalty debacle in the Euro 2012 semi-final. Ronaldo has come under attack for not stepping up sooner in the shootout defeat to Spain, which … read more »

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Ronaldo causes luck as Portugal pay the Penalty

Cristiano Ronaldo insists he can return home with his head held high after Portugal were knocked out of Euro 2012 by Spain on penalties, despite saving himself for the ‘glory’ spot-kick and not having the chance to take it. After … read more »

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