Clásico Real Madrid

Mbappé's El Clásico debut a disaster for Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappé set a dubious new record as Real Madrid were trounced by a superior Barcelona.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

As Clásico nears, Real Madrid are still taking time to adapt to Mbappé

Has Mbappé's impact been more positive or negative? And can they hit top gear vs. Barça?

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Coaching in a Clásico: What's it like in the dugout for Real Madrid vs. Barcelona?

As Barcelona boss Hansi Flick prepares for his first trip to Real Madrid, those who've coached in a Clásico tell ESPN about the game's unique pressure.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Real Madrid and Barcelona meet in a ‘spectacular’ clásico like those of old

Hansi Flick’s reinvented league leaders head to Spanish capital as equals after re-emerging from Real’s shadow. Once upon a time there was a football match. They called it el clásico and it was a ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Robert Lewandowski’s double sparks Barcelona’s clásico rout of Real Madrid

. Life is good lived on the edge. Barcelona played the clásico atop a high-wire, a fearless plan executed with perfect precision, and finished at the top of the table, six points clear. Three days ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

What to know about El Clásico: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona tale of the tape

The stage is perfectly set for this season's first Clásico. How do Real Madrid and Barcelona's teams compare? What are the key clashes? Who will win?

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Real Madrid's Galácticos humbled in El Clásico by Barcelona's bold trap and rampant attack

Barcelona won 4-0 at Real Madrid with a bold strategy that pundits insisted it couldn't play.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Erik ten Hag sacked, Vinicius Jr. Ballon D’or snub & Real Madrid embarrassed in El Clásico | The Cooligans

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the news that Manchester United sacked Erik ten Hag, review the MLS playoff matches from the weekend, and recap Barcelona's El Clásico victory.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28

The Crisis at Real Madrid

The European champions have suffered 25 injuries this season, and there is friction in the locker room.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Real Madrid 0-4 Barcelona: La Liga – live reaction

Barcelona humiliated Real Madrid on their own turf with a relentless second-half display. 4 min: Vinicius dribbles down the left and wins the first corner of the evening. Valverde swings it to ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Real Madrid fan Topuria emerges as UFC's 'Galactico'

Ilia Topuria - a big Real Madrid fan - emerges as a UFC 'Galactico' after stunning Max Holloway to retain his featherweight title.

La Liga and Real condemn Yamal racist abuse

Real Madrid and La Liga condemn racist abuse aimed at Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal during Saturday's El Clasico at the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe and an Unwanted Record

The France striker was caught offside an unprecedented eight times against Barcelona.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

Vinícius, Real Madrid skip Ballon d'Or awards

Vinícius Júnior and his Real Madrid teammates will not travel to Paris for the Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday, sources told ESPN, because they believe Manchester City midfielder Rodri will receive ...

Sports - ESPN - October 29

'Not respected' Real Madrid absent from Ballon d'Or

European champions Real Madrid were awarded best club but chose not to attend Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony over a perceived lack of respect.

Transfer Talk: Real Madrid eyeing Tottenham's Porro

Real Madrid could see Pedro Porro as a potential alternative to Trent-Alexander Arnold. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Pulisic helps Milan to 'special' win at Real Madrid

Christian Pulisic hailed AC Milan's win at the home of Champions League holders Real Madrid as a "really special night" after the United States star helped set the Italian side on the path to a ...

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Why Real Madrid and Mbappe are struggling to find form

Watch Match of the Day pundits Theo Walcott, Stephen Warnock and Julien Laurens analyse Real Madrid's poor form since the arrival of summer signing Kylian Mbappe after their 3-1 defeat to AC Milan ...

Galacticoaster: Real Madrid World opens in Dubai

A Real Madrid theme park officially opened in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, with the LaLiga giants calling the destination "the world's first football club theme park."

Sports - ESPN - November 14

Vinícius is a star for Real Madrid, but why not for Brazil?

Vinícius is stellar for Madrid and is reaching his peak. So why has he not yet been able to translate his club form, and status, into success with Brazil?

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Laporte open to joining injury-hit Real Madrid

Al Nassr defender Aymeric Laporte has said he would listen to an approach by Real Madrid.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

Classy Casadó the real gem as Barça's academy stars humble Real Madrid

Marc Casadó has started just seven LaLiga games, but his performance showed maturity.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

A comparison of Mbappé's Real Madrid and Yamal's Barcelona ahead of their first clasico

When Real Madrid added Kylian Mbappé, Barcelona looked doomed to becoming a regular runner-up to its fierce rival

Sports - ABC News - October 24

Real Madrid investigate alleged racist insults directed at Barcelona players

Spain’s supreme sports council to discuss racist incidents Bristol Rovers ‘sickened’ by racist abuse aimed at Forde The Spanish government, La Liga and Real Madrid reacted strongly on Sunday ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Transfer Talk: Are Real Madrid going to move on Tchouaméni already?

Real Madrid would consider offers to let midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni leave. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye Mbuemo to replace Salah

Bryan Mbuemo is among the forwards that Liverpool are looking at to replace Mohamed Salah. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Champions League as it happened: Sporting crush Man City, Madrid fall

ESPN relives all the action from matchday four of the Champions League as Sporting crushed Man City, Madrid fell to Milan and Liverpool trounced Leverkusen.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Álvaro Morata silences Bernabéu as Milan capitalise on Real Madrid malaise

For one brief moment, you wondered if it might happen again. With eight minutes to go between the clubs who have won this competition more than anyone else, and Real Madrid 3-1 down, Antonio ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Real Madrid's Mbappé project isn't getting better; it's getting worse

Another toothless display from Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid has the European champions staring down a surprise Champions League exit.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

‘Fallen so fast’: Ancelotti admits Real Madrid struggles but keeps faith

Coach not shying away from difficulties after Milan defeat, with players like Jude Bellingham far from their best. “The reality is what was seen on the pitch,” Carlo Ancelotti said, and what was ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Why Real Madrid should push to sign Joshua Kimmich in January

Kimmich turns 30 in February and has won it all at Bayern Munich.

Sports - ESPN - November 10

Militão tears ACL as Madrid suffer 3 more injuries

Éder Militão, Rodrygo and Lucas Vázquez all had to be substituted during Real Madrid's 4-0 LaLiga win over Osasuna on Saturday, adding to the club's extensive injury list.