Real Madrid’s struggles in the knockout stages of the Champions League continue as they were held to a 1-1 draw in France. Karim Benzema scored against his former club in the 65th minute and seemed to give Real Madrid a morale boosting away victory. But Lyon’s Bafetimbi Gomis tied the score in the 83rd minute […]

Lyon coach Claude Puel said his side would face a “better balanced” team than the Real Madrid that they beat at this stage of last season’s UEFA Champions League yet, despite the absence of Lisandro, he believes they are in the mood to repeat that success. Madrid have lost in the round of 16 six […]

Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes is expected to miss the crucial Champions League match against Arsenal after injuring his knee in training over the weekend. The early indication is that Valdes will be out of action for between three to four weeks . Valdes injured his left knee training ahead of the weekend game against Athletic Bilbao. […]

Barcelona restored their five-point advantage over Real Madrid CF thanks to a 2-1 win against Athletic Bilbao. Beaten in midweek by Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie, Barcelona took only four minutes to settle back into their stride at the Camp Nou. David Villa provided the finish, and […]

Real Madrid rested players and still eased to a 2-0 win over Levante at the Bernabeu to close to within two points of La Liga leaders Barcelona. Karim Benzema and Ricardo Carvalho scored first-half goals to put the pressure on Barca, who host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday after suffering a league draw and a Champions […]

A win or a draw against Levante this weekend and Jose Mourinho will have gone nine years without losing a league game at home. That is a streak that stretches back over 148 home game. The last time the s”Special One” experienced a league defeat with a side that he coached was on 23 February, […]