Atletico win Madrid derby to move closer to next season’s Champions League
Real Madrid made seven changes to the team that defeated Manchester City on Wednesday night, and it showed, particularly in a disjointed first-half performance.
Real Madrid made seven changes to the team that defeated Manchester City on Wednesday night, and it showed, particularly in a disjointed first-half performance.
Last Saturday saw Carlo Ancelotti's men crowned La Liga champions with four games left to play, while Wednesday saw them produce yet another miracle comeback in the Champions League with two goals in the last two minutes to book their place in the tournament final.
FC Barcelona had never lost four consecutive games at the Nou Camp, and goals from Memphis Depay and Sergio Busquets ensured that history was not made.
Marcelo is in his sixteenth season at Real Madrid, making him the club's foreigner with the most appearances. He has made 545 appearances and scored 38 goals for the Los Blancos since making his debut on January 7, 2007, against Deportivo.
Ancelotti has now led clubs to league titles in Spain (Real Madrid), Italy (AC Milan), England (Chelsea), France (Paris Saint-Germain), and Germany (Bayern Munich).
Will the 26-year-old get his way and become a Real Madrid player before the transfer deadline shuts?
Bale may have won four Champions League titles, but he can still be flummoxed by a little lass it seems.
In July, Ronaldo joined Serie A giants Juventus for €100 million fee in a move that sent shockwaves around the footballing world.
The Special One wasn't exactly buzzing, but he did look pleased with himself and his team for a change.
Ramos was involved in two contentious incidents with Liverpool players, yet escaped without even a caution.
