Real Madrid beat Valladolid 3-0 in their first game at home this season, with goals from Fede Valverde, Brahim Diaz and a debut goal for Endrick. Carlo Ancelotti, in the presser, talked about Kylian Mbappe’s form, about which he said: “He is a spectacular striker, very fast, very good without the ball, he attacks from …
Full match player ratings: Thibaut Courtois—7: A quiet evening at the office for the Big Belgian who had only two saves to make on the night. Dani Carvajal—7: Never tested defensively and safe in possession. Finished the game with 4 tackles and 3 clearances. Rudiger—7: Found Mbappe with an over the top pass that the …
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has released a statement about his future in international football, saying that he will continue to stay away from the Belgian National Team as long as they are managed by current coach Domenico Tedesco This was the full statement that was posted on Courtois’ social media accounts: “I want to …
Real Madrid played out a 1-1 draw at Mallorca and showed a really frustrating collective performance, and proved that even though this team is phenomenal, there are a few things that need to be figured out. Here are three quick thoughts: Real Madrid’s build-up, for the first time in years, was bad In the Super …
The already crowded group of attacking players in the Chelsea squad is about to get even more crowded, with the Blues reportedly agreeing a deal to sign João Félix, and this time on a permanent transfer rather than just a loan like a couple seasons ago. It’s unclear where exactly the 24-year-old fits in with …
Full match player ratings: Thibaut Courtois—7: A number of good saves despite giving up two goals. Lucas Vazquez—7: Played at both right back and right wing — combining well with Arda and Modric. Takes no blame in goals conceded. Rudiger—6: Pairing of Militao and Rudiger looked fragile with miscommunication between the two. Militao—3: Two moments …
Endrick was presented in front of Real Madrid fans at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday, breaking down in tears as he spoke to the fans, saying, “since I was a kid I have always been a Real Madrid fan, and now I’m a Real Madrid player.” The stadium was packed, with only just over …
In a press conference ahead of Brazil’s international friendly against Mexico, Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli, didn’t hold back his admiration for his fellow countryman, Vinicius Jr. Martinelli’s words were not only filled with respect but also carried a strong endorsement of Vinicius’s potential to reach the pinnacle of football success. “It is a great pride to …
Real Madrid have just proclaimed themselves champions of Spain. Not long ago they sealed a landmark Champions League victory. And now, they’ve got the best player in the world, and the biggest brand in the world too, to put pen to paper on a Real Madrid contract. The year is not 2024, but it’s 2003. …
After nearly seven years of pursuit, Real Madrid have finally got their man. Kylian Mbappe will be a Real Madrid player. The irony of this multi-year pursuit, and all the drama that followed, is that the talented Frenchman now arrives in his peak years, yet the team dynamic is at a point where he is …