It’s often forgotten that Dani Ceballos plays for Real Madrid. That he even plays football is not too far away from being a valid question. That’s not to say, Ceballos is not a quality player. It couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s simply a case of the quality that is stacked at Real Madrid …
While it is a path to success for Los Blancos, they have often been criticised for their use of their own academy players, or actually the lack of it. Like top and elite clubs, Real Madrid too have their own academy in La Fabrica. In English it means ‘The Factory’. The academy has produced some …
Real Madrid are determined to cap off their 2023/24 season with a European double and their 16th UEFA Champions League trophy. Los Blancos already have one hand on the La Liga title, which can be sealed with a few more victories, but face a daunting task in Europe. First, Carlo Ancelotti’s side must defeat an …
Arda Guler is playing life in easy mode. The 19-year-old Turkish prodigy lit up the Turkish Super Lig in the 22/23 season and earned himself a transfer to Real Madrid. And even at the Bernabeu, he has been a fan-favourite from the very onset. One might feel that with all that is happening around him, …
Real Madrid are eyeing an ambitious European double to cap off a memorable and intense 2023/24 season. Despite awful injuries to key players like Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao and David Alaba, Carlo Ancelotti’s side have kept going strong. A reason why they overcame the defensive crisis is because of French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni – a …
It’s that time of the season, where kits leaks and reveals are in full flow. Over the last few days, we have gotten a look at the rumoured kits for next season of many top clubs such as Arsenal’s much debated home shirt. While nothing is made official this early, fans love this part of …
Eder Militao has been an astute signing for Real Madrid. Signed from Porto back in 2019, Militao has established himself as one of the starting centre-backs for the record Champions League holders and one of the best in the world. With another impressive campaign by Real Madrid underway, qualifying for the Semi-Finals of the Champions …
Jude Bellingham is a world phenomenon. A force of nature. Signing for Real Madrid last summer from Borussia Dortmund with a lofty price tag for 100 million euros, it’s fair to say, he has hit the ground running almost immediately. Bellingham has wasted absolutely no time in making his presence felt for Real Madrid. He …
Fans of all sports worship their heroes and football fans are nothing different. Videos of budding players being touted for greatness replicating similar movements of other greats are almost always readily available. Sometimes, the players do it intentionally to gather clout and sometimes, all the stars line up to make it happen. Recently, two situations …
In a chilling turn of events, the entire footballing fraternity was sent into chaos as radicalist terrorist organisation, ISIS, issued a threat to major UCL venues on Tuesday. The UCL quarter finals are scheduled to begin on Wednesday and all the matches would be extremely high profile. The ISIS threat has reduced significantly in recent …
Toni Kroos embodies elegance and oozes class on the pitch. His technique and ability are a style in itself, defining a profile of players and leading them such as Gundogan and Fabian Ruiz, whilst inspiring the next generation of talents. A true showman in his ways and a master of his craft, Toni Kroos is …
Delightful through-balls, scenic long-range passes and pings, crisp shots from distance, impeccable control and passing accuracy with utmost press resistance, Toni Kroos is a master of his craft. Probably one of the most-appreciated yet underrated players of his generation. If not of all-time. There is nothing wrong with that claim. Putting Europe on notice whilst …
It has not been an easy season for FC Barcelona. They’re way off the table-topping Real Madrid in LaLiga, are out of the Copa del Rey, and have tough ask ahead of them in the Champions League, with their manager and club legend Xavi all but set to leave come the end of the season. …
Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa. 17 years old. Real Madrid-bound. World at his feet. Endrick’s celebrity has been in the making long before his move to Los Blancos was confirmed. Having barely broken through the ranks at Palmeiras, the 2006-born Brazilian became the next big hope for his country. Endrick’s looks play almost just an …
The European Super League (ESL) project was announced in April 2021 and was initially designed to rival UEFA’s Champions League. However, the initiative took a nosedive as it swiftly crumbled under the weight of disapproval from fans, national governments, and domestic leagues. The original 2021 Super League concept faced backlash for its ‘closed’ design, where …
Vinicius Jr spectacularly shut up his doubters with an outstanding performance in Real Madrid’s 4-1 thrashing of Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa final in Saudi Arabia. The Brazilian forward had a pretty dismal record in El Clasicos ahead of that clash, having only scored three goals in the past against Barca, but matched that in …
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak had a night to forget as he conceded five goals in his side’s 5-3 loss to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final. In what was a heavily entertaining, action-packed game with thrills and spills, Oblak was made to look like a fool. He couldn’t really do much about …