The Irish Times

Enigma that is Karim Benzema a unique fooballing maverick

Real Madrid’s hopes rest on striker’s shoulders in Champions League final against Liverpool

Fri May 27 2022 - 13:00

Real Madrid survive Chelsea comeback to reach semi-finals

Benzema guides Spanish side to the last four after extra time

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 22:44

Ancelotti defends leaving Everton for Madrid as Casemiro urges Bale 'support'

Casemiro warns Tuchel cannot be trusted ahead of second-leg clash with Chelsea

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 22:40

Spectacular mauling of Madrid signals a new era for Xavi’s Barcelona

New manager has overseen a remarkable transformation since he took the reins

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 17:10

Real Madrid rediscover their belief as Neymar and PSG set sights on history

Spanish side lost 1-0 in Paris but a 4-1 win over Sociedad has instilled confidence

Wed Mar 09 2022 - 06:00

Karim Benzema extends Real Madrid contract to 2023

Spanish club inserts release clause of €1bn into deal for 33-year-old striker

Fri Aug 20 2021 - 21:47

Michael Walker: How Ian St John helped turn Liverpool all red

The Scottish striker changed Liverpool and of how many can that be said?

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 08:00

Gareth Bale left out of Real Madrid squad to face Manchester City

Welsh forward’s future at the Spanish club under the spotlight again

Wed Aug 05 2020 - 19:41

Real Madrid go top as Zidane finally gets Bernabéu win over Barca

Zinedine Zidane wins his first match as manager against Catalans at Bernabéu

Sun Mar 01 2020 - 22:13

Zidane accepts share of blame as Real Madrid lose 12th La Liga game

Manager insists club will ‘compete from the off’ next season following disastrous campaign

Sun May 19 2019 - 16:25

‘Absolute failure’ - Spanish and Catalan media react to Real’s exit

‘A humiliating end to an unrepeatable era’ as Real Madrid beaten 4-1 by Ajax at Bernabeu

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 13:50

Barcelona set down marker as they raid Bernabeu in Copa del Rey

Victory in second leg of semi-final comes three days before league meeting

Wed Feb 27 2019 - 22:47

Benzema gives Madrid win over Rayo amid more Bernabeu boos

Santiago Solari’s side rise to third in the table but fans unhappy with performance

Sat Dec 15 2018 - 20:41

Julen Lopetegui is Real Madrid’s dead man walking

After another defeat the former Spain manager’s days look numbered at the Bernabéu

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 18:49

Juventus increasingly confident of signing Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugese set to earn €30 million a season in Turin with Real Madrid receiving €100m

Fri Jul 06 2018 - 15:01

Real Madrid put Mauricio Pochettino top of their list

Tottenham manager is a target for the Spanish club after Zinedine Zidane’s exit

Thu May 31 2018 - 20:22

Battling Bayern come up short as Real Madrid reach another final

Gifted second-half goal will haunt German side after Bernabeu thriller

Tue May 01 2018 - 22:07

Bayern Munich out to prove they have no Real Madrid complex

Jupp Heynckes calls for a more clinical display at the Bernabéu

Mon Apr 30 2018 - 22:41

It’s all in the mind as PSG put Barcelona defeat behind them

Emery insists his team is better prepared to face Real Madrid after collapse in Catalonia

Tue Feb 13 2018 - 22:00

Cristiano Ronaldo warms up for PSG clash with hat-trick

Lucas Vazquez and Toni Kroos also on target in rout of Real Sociedad

Sat Feb 10 2018 - 21:49

Ronaldo rubs Real Madrid fans up the wrong way

How is it possible that this club’s prolific striker can be taunted by section of supporters?

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:45

Arturo Vidal: ‘This robbery can’t happen in Champions League’

Bayern Munich midfielder shown controversial red card in defeat

Wed Apr 19 2017 - 06:53

Real Madrid rally around Ronaldo

‘He is one of the great legends of Real Madrid and one of the greatest in the history of football’

Mon Oct 24 2016 - 17:44

Real Madrid go clear as Barcelona lose at home to Alaves

Ronaldo scores on return as Real equal club record to make it 15 successive La Liga wins

Sat Sept 10 2016 - 22:42

Plenty of work for Pep Guardiola in Man City project

The challenge for the Catalan is to send a shock wave through the club

Fri May 06 2016 - 08:36

Manchester City poised for daunting Bernabéu assignment

Pellegrini says they will have to be at their best to overcome Real

Tue May 03 2016 - 23:00

Real Madrid give full backing to Rafa Benitez

‘Benitez has all the ability and has only just started his job here . . . let him keep working’

Mon Nov 23 2015 - 19:38

Real Madrid complete €35m deal for Internazionale’s Mateo Kovacic

Roberto Mancini claims Financial Fair Play rules necessitated the sale of 21-year-old

Tue Aug 18 2015 - 16:19

Manchester United won’t let De Gea force Real Madrid move

Goalkeeper will be forced to see out contract unless Sergio Ramos heads to Old Trafford

Fri Jul 17 2015 - 19:54

Real loser in Madrid is Carlo Ancelotti

Champions League win last season is unlikely to keep Italian in his job

Thu May 14 2015 - 23:00

Carlo Ancelotti casts doubt over Real Madrid future

Reigning European champions out of Champions League and second in La Liga

Thu May 14 2015 - 11:11

Juventus dispatch Real Madrid to book place in final

Old Lady’s rise from the ashes continues as Italian side gather momentum

Wed May 13 2015 - 22:01

Carlo Ancelotti says Juventus caught his team out on the counter-attack

Tevez relishing his leadership role as he shows up Galacticos

Wed May 06 2015 - 09:47

Atlético Madrid hero Fernando Torres will have to be patient

Diego Simeone starts with Mandzukic against old enemy

Mon Apr 13 2015 - 23:15