Julien Laurens explains why all the big clubs in Europe including Real Madrid want Eduardo Camavinga. Sid Lowe sees a future for Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez with former manager Carlo Ancelotti at Everton. Ale Moreno breaks down whether James Rodriguez or Gareth Bale is the better option for Inter Miami. Sid Lowe responds to comments
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By Rodrigo Faez, Alex Kirkland Ale Moreno says Real Madrid’s “sluggish” performance was a result of pressure after Barcelona’s win. Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane says he is hopeful about Eden Hazard returning from injury this season. Thibaut Courtois is a major doubt for Real Madrid’s next two games — including their crucial Champions League
ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop isn’t convinced Thibaut Courtois is the answer for Real Madrid. ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe dives into Real Madrid’s plans to sign Christian Eriksen and questions his fit at the club. ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti dives into Gareth Bale’s saga at Real Madrid, calling the star’s antics “idiotic.” Alejandro Moreno breaks down
Following Real Madrid’s humiliating 7-3 defeat to Atleti, Stewart Robson thinks the writing is already on the wall for Zinedine Zidane. Diego Costa scored four times before being sent off vs. Real Madrid in New York as Atletico Madrid thumped their arch rivals 7-3. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is confident he can be fit
Alejandro Moreno addresses the latest rumours surrounding Alexis Sanchez, Sadio Mane, Antoine Griezmann and more in Transfer Rater. The transfer window for Europe’s biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world’s media and set correspondents loose to see what’s on the agenda for the
Gareth Bale was a one-man show vs. Kashima Antlers, scoring a hat trick in 11 minutes of game action. Real Madrid strolled to a 3-1 win over Kashima Antlers in Abu Dhabi on Thursday to qualify for Saturday’s FIFA Club World Cup final against hosts Al Ain — with all three Los Blancos goals coming
Alejandro Moreno and Dan Thomas reflect on Real Madrid’s nervy 1-0 over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. Karim Benzema’s goal in the 13th minute was all Real Madrid needed to put away Rayo Vallecano at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and secure three points. ESPN FC’s Ale Moreno breaks down the latest transfers surrounding Zinedine Zidane, Alvaro
The numbers behind Real Madrid’s current goal drought are more shocking than meets the eye. Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui prefers to talk about his whole team after their win over Roma. With a goal for Real Madrid in every competitive game, the FC crew examine what’s led to Gareth Bale’s sublime start to
The numbers behind Real Madrid’s current goal drought are more shocking than meets the eye. Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui prefers to talk about his whole team after their win over Roma. With a goal for Real Madrid in every competitive game, the FC crew examine what’s led to Gareth Bale’s sublime start to
Belgium completely outclassed a limp Scotland team routing them 4-0, in Glasgow. Real Madrid’s Julen Lopetegui refuses to commit to a No. 1 goalkeeper after Thibaut Courtois has yet to start. Thibaut Courtois admitted he is saddened by the hostility he has experienced from Chelsea supporters since leaving Stamford Bridge to join Real Madrid. A
Real Madrid’s Julen Lopetegui refuses to commit to a No. 1 goalkeeper after Thibaut Courtois has yet to start. After Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema continued their goalscoring ways in Real Madrid’s La Liga win over Leganes, boss Julen Lopetegui sought to downplay individual achievements. Real Madrid made quick work of Leganes, getting two goals
Real Madrid head coach Julen Lopetegui insists their goalkeeper situation is not a problem after he once again picked Keylor Navas to start over new signing Thibaut Courtois. Karim Benzema netted two goals and Gareth Bale added another as Real Madrid came from behind to defeat Girona. When Gareth Bale ripped through the Girona defence
FC’s Alexis Nunes and Shaka Hislop go toe-to-toe in predicting a few notable matches in week 2’s action of La Liga. ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop gives his take as to which big name players could still be on the move, but will Kylian Mbappe join Real Madrid? Gab Marcotti details how playing in the United
Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois wishes he can play with Eden Hazard at the club in the future and thanks Chelsea fans for their support. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has insisted Thibaut Courtois’ heart was always in the city with his family and that his World Cup performances merited a move. Thibaut Courtois discusses how
Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois wishes he can play with Eden Hazard at the club in the future and thanks Chelsea fans for their support. Thibaut Courtois discusses how happy he is to finally be able to make his boyhood of playing for Real Madrid a reality. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has insisted Thibaut Courtois’
With Thibaut Courtois set to join Real Madrid, the FC crew assess whether he improves their chances of winning La Liga more than Keylor Navas. Steve Nicol explains the role he thinks Gareth Bale should play in Real Madrid’s attack, and Julien Laurens explains how Karim Benzema factors in. Thibaut Courtois has completed his move
The transfer window is open, and Transfer Talk has the latest rumours making the rounds. Follow along with our daily blog throughout the summer. Real Madrid close in on Chelsea pair Chelsea are set to suffer a double blow less than four weeks before the start of the new season as Real Madrid close in
Twenty years on from their first World Cup title, France are back on top of the footballing world following a 4-2 victory over Croatia. Stewart Robson breaks down France’s World Cup final victory over Croatia, which came on a night when they were often second best to the runners-up. ESPN’s Alison Bender reports from outside
The FC crew react to the news Liverpool’s Loris Karius suffered a concussion after a collision with Sergio Ramos in the Champions League final. Craig Burley is back from vacation, and doesn’t hold back in his analysis of Sergio Ramos’ tangle with Mo Salah, Loris Karius’ nightmare and more from the UCL final. Shaka Hislop
Chelsea No. 1 Thibaut Courtois calls on the Chelsea board to spend big this summer if the club is to compete with Man City and United next season. The ESPN FC guys answer your tweets on Antonio Conte’s future at Chelsea, Gianluigi Buffon’s chances of starting at PSG and more. There’s no shortage of big