Ahead of Xabi Alonso’s first UEFA Champions League game as coach of Real Madrid, the manager spoke to the media before the tie with Olympique Marseille. Alonso spoke in particular about Kylian Mbappé, saying that, “the Club World Cup was light for Kylian because of gastroenteritis. We were getting to know each other. Kylian really…

UEFA have appointed Bosnian referee Irfan Peljto as the man in charge of Tuesday’s match between Real Madrid and Olympique Marseille, which will be the first European game of the season for both teams. Per Realmadrid.comIrfan Peljto will referee the game between Real Madrid and Olympique de Marseille, on matchday one of the Champions League, which will…

Welcome to our drawing board, where our resident cartoonist, Finn (@Finn_Madridista), will sling out some dope and exclusive art for you — usually on the back of a big moment that’s captured our attention in the Real Madrid world. Here’s Finn’s latest drawing, and if you ever want to look back at Finn’s previous (and amazing) work,…

After 90 gruelling minutes on a Saturday afternoon, Real Madrid somehow just got it done. That used to happen quite often in Carlo Ancelotti’s era. Under Xabi Alonso, it is less common — at least, so far it is. Goals from Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler were crucial as Los Blancos battled with a man…

Preview Real Madrid face Madrid CFF on matchday 3 of Liga F. Las Blancas play the first home game of the season against their city rivals. Las Blancas have won only 1 point in the first two matches of the league campaign—losing against Atlético Madrid and drawing against DUX Logroño. In the midweek game, Real…