On Friday, Xabi Alonso announced that he would be remaining as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen for next season. It comes amid strong interest from Liverpool and Bayern Munich, who had hoped to convince the Basque coach to become their respective manager in the summer. Alonso’s decision had delighted Real Madrid officials. Los Blancos are […] The post Xabi Alonso favourite to succeed Carlo Ancelotti as manager of Real Madrid appeared first on Football España.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti said he's "never seen a player persecuted like Vinícius [Júnior]" in an impassioned defence of the Real Madrid star on Saturday.

Last summer saw a changing of the guard at Barcelona. Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba left the club after long, successful spells, with both players ending up at Inter Miami alongside Lionel Messi (and now Luis Suarez). It can be argued that Barcelona are missing the experience of Busquets and Alba, as well as others […] The post Ivan Rakitic believes Barcelona can learn lessons from Real Madrid on particular topic appeared first on Football España.

On Friday, it was reportedly that the Spanish Football Federation’s Competition Committee had rejected a second appeal from Real Madrid over the two-match suspension handed out to Jude Bellingham. The 20-year-old was sent off in the aftermath of last weekend’s controversial draw with Valencia for approaching referee Jesus Gil Manzano “in an aggressive manner”. It […] The post “I hope they didn’t take his license plate” – Carlo Ancelotti confirms third appeal over Jude Bellingham suspension appeared first on Football España.

There has been plenty of talk surrounding Vinicius Junior this week, after the Real Madrid man was involved in a controversial incident with Will Orban during the Champions League clash with RB Leipzig on Wednesday. Vinicius was perhaps lucky to avoid being sent off for pushing Orban to the floor in a seemingly unprovoked attack. […] The post “Everyone needs to change their attitude” – Carlo Ancelotti hits out at criticism of Vinicius Junior appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid star Eder Militao will be fit to face El Clasico rivals Barcelona on April 21. Militao has been absent from the Los Blancos squad since the opening weekend of the season after suffering a serious knee injury just 50 minutes into the new campaign. Despite early concerns that he would not play again until 2024/25, […] The post Carlo Ancelotti confirms El Clasico return for Eder Militao appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid will continue to keep a close eye on Erling Haaland’s transfer picture at Manchester City. Los Blancos have been long term admirers of the Norwegian international prior to his 2022 move to Manchester from Borussia Dortmund. Haaland remains central to City’s plans in the coming years with the potential for a ‘double treble’ […] The post Erling Haaland to keep ‘Real Madrid exit clause’ in Manchester City renewal appeared first on Football España.

Jude Bellingham will serve a two-game La Liga ban after the Real Madrid star saw his appeal rejected. Bellingham reacted furiously to match referee Jesus Gil Manzano’s decision to blow for full time in the final seconds of Los Blanocs 2-2 draw at Valencia last weekend. The outburst from Bellingham was based on the fact […] The post Jude Bellingham’s La Liga suspension upheld as two match ban starts appeared first on Football España.

The Xabi Alonso managerial saga has taken another twist with the former Real Madrid star advised to stay at Bayer Leverkusen. Alonso has been heavily linked with a return to Liverpool this summer to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield. The Basque coach has consistently rejected questions over his next move as Bayer Leverkusen chase down […] The post Xabi Alonso advised to reject Liverpool and wait for Real Madrid job appeared first on Football España.

The latest slate of knockout games featured breakouts from new stars and a throwback performance from an old hand The first tranche of the last-16 second legs did not thrill but there were plenty of outstanding individual displays. This selection comes in a 3-4-3 formation. Goalkeeper: Real Madrid did not have it easy against RB Leipzig. Not at all. Rather like the first leg, in fact. As so often down the years in the competition, Madrid’s back line lead the way. Andriy Lunin continued his breakout season, making save after save, narrowing angles and organising his defenders, as Leipzig attacked in waves. Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško, who had multiple chances in Madrid, will probably never forget Lunin, who won their personal duel, including one, dominant, smothering early save that set the tone. Continue reading...

Given the fact that their season has been utterly spectacular so far (aside from the last few weeks), it’s incredibly likely that a large number of Girona’s players are wanted by clubs during the summer transfer window. Savio will depart at the end of his loan spell to join Manchester City, while the likes of […] The post Bayern Munich consider move for La Liga star as replacement for Real Madrid target Alphonso Davies appeared first on Football España.

Carlo Ancelotti admitted his Real Madrid team underperformed in their Champions League round-of-16 second leg with RB Leipzig on Wednesday, saying the team "must improve."

Kylian Mbappé might be incoming this summer, but Real Madrid showed that they could do with some of his magic sooner after eking past Leipzig in the Champions League.

Real Madrid produced a very disappointing performance against RB Leipzig on Wednesday night, but they are still able to walk away from the Santiago Bernabeu with a 1-1 draw, which ensured a 2-1 victory on aggregate, meaning that they have progressed to the quarter-final stage of the competition. It’s been a difficult few weeks for […] The post Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti addresses tax fraud case – “Let’s see what the judge says” appeared first on Football España.