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Jimenez Hails Electric Madrid

Jimenez Hails Electric Madrid

Sevilla coach Manolo Jimenez heaped glowing praise on Real Madrid following his side's defeat at the Bernabeu, describing them as "electric". 8 Mar 2010
Late Show Delights Pellegrini

Late Show Delights Pellegrini

REAL Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini hailed his side's last-gasp victory over Sevilla as "psychologically important". 7 Mar 2010
Higuain Gives Credit to Van Nistelrooy

Higuain Gives Credit to Van Nistelrooy

REAL Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain has revealed he received a valuable piece of advice from former team-mate Ruud van Nistelrooy when he arrived at the Bernabeu - to treat goals like ketchup. 6 Mar 2010
Galatasaray Stunned By Madrid

Galatasaray Stunned By Madrid

SUBSTITUTE Diego Forlan struck a last-gasp winner as Atletico Madrid stunned Turkish giants Galatasaray at the Ali Sami Yen stadium to progress through to the last 16 of the Europa League. 26 Feb 2010
Madrid Aim to Maintain Momentum

Madrid Aim to Maintain Momentum

REAL Madrid will hope to put more pressure on out-of-sorts leaders Barcelona by replacing them at the top of the Primera Division standings this weekend - if only for a couple of hours. 26 Feb 2010
Valdano Wants End to Pellegrini Debate

Valdano Wants End to Pellegrini Debate

REAL Madrid's 6-2 demolition of Villarreal earned the thumbs-up from director general Jorge Valdano, who hopes the victory will lift some of the pressure on coach Manuel Pellegrini and his team. 22 Feb 2010
Ronaldo Shines In Real Madrid Romp

Ronaldo Shines In Real Madrid Romp

A CRISTIANO Ronaldo-inspired Real Madrid answered their critics following the midweek Champions League defeat at Lyon and eased some of the pressure on coach Manuel Pellegrini with a thumping 6-2 victory over Villarreal tonight. 22 Feb 2010
Barca Go Down To Defeat

Barca Go Down To Defeat

BARCELONA failed to re-establish their five-point lead at the top of the Primera Division tonight after slumping to a 2-1 defeat at Atletico Madrid. 15 Feb 2010
Ronaldo: Red Devils Return Possible

Ronaldo: Red Devils Return Possible

CRISTIANO Ronaldo may play for Manchester United again one day, saying: "Maybe in the future I could return." 14 Feb 2010
Ronaldo At The Double For Madrid

Ronaldo At The Double For Madrid

CRISTIANO Ronaldo struck twice on his return from suspension as Real Madrid flourished late in the game to thrash bottom club Xerez 3-0 and put pressure on leaders Barcelona. 14 Feb 2010
Ronaldo Rejected Barcelona Bid - Calderon

Ronaldo Rejected Barcelona Bid - Calderon

Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon claims Cristiano Ronaldo rejected a move to Barcelona in order to join their bitter rivals. 10 Feb 2010
Real Madrid See Off Espanyol

Real Madrid See Off Espanyol

REAL Madrid continued their 100 per cent home record in La Liga and kept the gap on leaders Barcelona at five points after recording a comfortable 3-0 victory over Espanyol. 7 Feb 2010
Pellegrini Delighted With Win

Pellegrini Delighted With Win

REAL Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini was delighted to see his side end their 18-year hoodoo at the Riazor but played down suggestions the 3-1 victory might have been their best performance of the season. 31 Jan 2010
Madrid Keep Pressure On Barca

Madrid Keep Pressure On Barca

REAL Madrid recorded their first victory at Deportivo La Coruna in almost two decades to keep the pressure on Primera Division pace-setters Barcelona. 31 Jan 2010
Ruud: I Need First-Team Football

Ruud: I Need First-Team Football

Ruud van Nistelrooy admits opting to leave Real Madrid was one of the toughest decisions of his career but felt that moving to Hamburg would increase his chances of first-team football. 25 Jan 2010
Ronaldo Double Then Sees Red For Real

Ronaldo Double Then Sees Red For Real

Cristiano Ronaldo scored both goals before being sent off as Real Madrid trimmed the gap to leaders Barcelona back to five points with a 2-0 victory over Malaga. 25 Jan 2010