The Irish Times

Carlo Ancelotti makes history as Real Madrid wrap up La Liga title

Italian becomes the first manager to capture titles in each of Europe’s top five leagues

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 17:52

Karim Benzema’s hat-trick puts Real Madrid in box seat against Chelsea

Defending European champions all at sea during quarter-final first leg

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 22:16

‘Neither Ramos nor Madrid’ - How Luis Enrique dropped a bomb with Spain’s Euro selection

Coach failed to pick a single Real Madrid player in his 24-man squad for Euros

Wed May 26 2021 - 06:00

Liverpool rue string of missed chances as Real Madrid set up Chelsea semi-final

Wasteful night in front of goal sees Jürgen Klopp’s side exit at quarter-final stage

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 22:16

Toni Kroos masterclass has subdued Liverpool in a spin

German midfielder uses space and time to hand Real Madrid the initiative

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 09:19

Vinícius Júnior double punishes careless Liverpool as Real Madrid take control

Toni Kroos orchestrates victory as Jürgen Klopp’s side picked apart in Spain

Tue Apr 06 2021 - 22:29

Real Madrid make light work of Atalanta to reach quarter-finals

13-times champions into last eight for the first time since 2018

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 22:27

Ferland Mendy’s late stunner gives Real Madrid edge over 10-man Atalanta

Defender’s free-kick finally breaks Italian side’s brave resistance

Wed Feb 24 2021 - 22:29

Asensio marks return in style as Real Madrid close gap on Barcelona

After eight months out injured he comes on against Valencia and scores with first touch

Fri Jun 19 2020 - 08:24

Real Madrid’s Asensio wins Playstation tournament as over 17,000 watch

La Liga’s Fifa 20 video game tournament raised over €140,000 to fight coronavirus

Mon Mar 23 2020 - 10:11

Injuries and poor form lead to low-key Clasico build-up

‘This Clasico is like a race between two injured people,’ says Jorge Valdano

Thu Feb 27 2020 - 16:42

Di Maria’s double helps PSG make light work of Real Madrid

Atletico battle back for Juventus draw; Bayern too strong for Red Star

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 22:27

Zidane praises Gareth Bale as he inspires comeback win

Arsenal were beaten by Real Madrid and Laurent Koscielny looks to be on his way

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 09:20

Here’s how to beat Barcelona in the Catalan capital

A look back over their 10 home defeats in 15 years of matches at Camp Nou in Catalonia

Tue Apr 16 2019 - 13:00

Real Madrid’s lacklustre displays go on with draw at Leganes

Karim Benzema equalises at the start of the second-half away to their local rivals

Mon Apr 15 2019 - 22:37

Real Madrid rally to avoid another embarrassing defeat

Zinedine Zidane’s team avoid back to back La Liga defeats thanks to second half comeback

Sat Apr 06 2019 - 18:07

Ajax storm Bernabeu to send champions Real Madrid crashing out

Three-times defending champions humiliated as Dutch side put on masterly display

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 22:17

Ivan Rakitic secures Barcelona another El Clasico victory

Catalans now 12 points clear of Real Madrid after second Bernabeu win of the week

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 21:59

Bale makes hay against Kashima in Club World Cup

Real Madrid forward scores quick-fire hat-trick in semi-final against Japanese side

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 19:22

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

Real Madrid start life after Lopetegui with a win in Africa

Santiago Solari took temporary charge as Madrid cruised past Melilla in Copa Del Rey

Wed Oct 31 2018 - 21:42

Real Madrid crisis continues as they lose at at home to Levante

Pressure grows on Julen Lopetegui after Bernabeu defeat sees Real drop to fifth

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 14:18

Catalan clash going international as Spanish football feels the heat

The debate rages on over Miami fixture, four-day weekends, and new kick off times

Mon Sept 24 2018 - 17:01

Ramos on the offensive as Real start Champions League defence

Captain says hole Cristiano Ronaldo left behind has been filled

Wed Sept 19 2018 - 01:00

Nations League: Spain hit World Cup runners-up Croatia for six

Six different scorers for Enrique’s side, Lukaku brace sees Belgium past Iceland

Tue Sept 11 2018 - 21:59

Gareth Bale on target as Real Madrid overcome early scare

Julen Lopetegui’s team maintain perfect start to La Liga with win in Catalunya

Mon Aug 27 2018 - 08:56

Michael Walker: Ronaldo has left Real Madrid but his presence is still felt

Ronaldo soaked up the pressure of Real Madrid in full-on Galactico mode and stuck in the goals

Sat Aug 18 2018 - 08:00

Atlético Madrid sink Real in extra-time to take Super Cup

Real’s life after Ronaldo begins with late loss to rivals in Tallinn

Thu Aug 16 2018 - 06:25

World Cup 2018: Day 17 and 18 at a glance

France’s mouthwatering clash with Argentina signals the start of the knockout stages

Sat Jun 30 2018 - 06:00

Group B: Spain looking like serious contenders again

Andrés Iniesta readies himself for last waltz while David de Gea could be the difference

Fri Jun 01 2018 - 00:00

Zinedine Zidane’s player empathy compensates for lack of coaching nous

Real Madrid coach has led Real to eight trophies – which could become nine in Kiev

Wed May 23 2018 - 22:26

Barcelona stay unbeaten as Iniesta plays final El Clásico

Cristiano Ronaldo scores but is forced off as Real Madrid come from behind twice

Sun May 06 2018 - 22:25

TV View: Bayern and Real prove there’s no show like a Mo show

Fare from Munich was ‘chalk and cheese’ compared to Anfield

Thu Apr 26 2018 - 06:00

Holders Real Madrid get the road work done in Munich

Goals from Marcelo and Asensio hand Real the advantage

Wed Apr 25 2018 - 22:06