The new sensation at the Santiago Bernabeu – Vinicius Junior

Believe it or not, 13th time European champions; a team with FIFA World Cup winners – Sergio Ramos, Toni Kroos and Raphael Varane; 2018 Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric and several world class players including Gareth Bale, Marcelo, Casemiro and Isco has been relying on a teenager – Brazilian starlet Vinicius Jr. in the past… Continue reading The new sensation at the Santiago Bernabeu – Vinicius Junior

Is Lopetegui the only one to blame for Real Madrid failure?

For the first time since November 2010, Real Madrid conceded five goals in a league match against eternal rivals Barcelona at the Camp Nou in yesterday’s 5-1 thrashing. Barcelona went into the break yesterday two nil up but Brazilian full back Marcelo halved the deficit with his 50th minute strike. Perhaps if Luka Modric’s effort… Continue reading Is Lopetegui the only one to blame for Real Madrid failure?

2018/19 Spanish La Liga Preview – Can Real or Atletico Madrid overthrow Barca?

The biggest news from Spain this summer is the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo who like Zinedine Zidane have left the Santiago Bernabeu. The huge question from Primera Division faithful is; who will Real Madrid sign to replace Cristiano Ronaldo? How will Los Blancos replace Ronaldo and his goals? That is the conundrum for Florentino Perez… Continue reading 2018/19 Spanish La Liga Preview – Can Real or Atletico Madrid overthrow Barca?

Will Real Madrid new approach guarantee continued success?

Since the era of Real Madrid illustrious president Santiago Bernabeu Yeste who led the club between 1943-1978, Real Madrid have always singed the best players in the world. He embarked on an ambitious strategy of signing world-class players from abroad, the most prominent of them being the signing of Alfredo Di Stéfano, and built the… Continue reading Will Real Madrid new approach guarantee continued success?

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Real Madrid to join Juventus

The biggest rumor of the European transfer window was confirmed yesterday when Real Madrid announced the departure of the club’s all-time goal scorer Cristiano Ronaldo to Italian giants Juventus in what is suggested to be the highest transfer fee for a player above 30 years. Ronaldo’s departure marks the end of an era. In 2009,… Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Real Madrid to join Juventus

UEFA Champions League Final Preview

Champions League holders, Real Madrid meet five-time winners Liverpool in the 2018 UEFA Champions League final on Saturday 26 May, 2018 at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kyiv with Serbian referee Milorad Mažić as the man saddled with the responsibility to officiate the game. Former Ukraine striker and current national team coach Andriy Shevchenko is UEFA… Continue reading UEFA Champions League Final Preview