Real Madrid, Crystal Palace and analysis of using inverted wingers

[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ootball is ever evolving, with tactics, formations and systems developing over the years. One of the modern day crazes of the...

Gareth Bale and the potential for playing centrally for Real Madrid

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t was somehow inevitable that Gareth Bale would score for Real Madrid against former club Tottenham in yesterday’s Audi Cup clash,...

The departure of Iker Casillas and Real Madrid’s perceived lack of respect

[dropcap]N[/dropcap]ext season will see a number of major personnel changes that will take some time to get used to. No longer...

Forget Real Madrid: Fernando Gago and the draw of home

[dropcap]G[/dropcap]iven the amount of money in European football, especially in the major leagues, the inevitability of the best players on the...

Successful at Chelsea and Milan, Carlo Ancelotti leaves Real Madrid with reputation intact

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he harsh reality of football at the highest echelon became painstakingly clear yesterday as Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez confirmed that...

Valencia’s resurgence confirmed as José Gayà rejects Real Madrid and Arsenal

[dropcap]D[/dropcap]espite the continued domination of El Clásico superpowers Real Madrid and Barcelona over Spanish football, there are signs that other teams...

Juventus 2 Real Madrid 1: Five key observations

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]talian giants Juventus made a statement of intent in their Champions League semi-final first leg last night, taking the advantage against...

The Madrid derby and the unsavoury nature of modern football

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]panish capital city rivals Atlético and Real Madrid played out a tense 0-0 draw in the first leg of the Champions League...

Juventus’ Alvaro Morata thriving after turning back on Real Madrid and rejecting Arsenal

[dropcap]M[/dropcap]aking the decision to leave a club with the stature and venerable history of Real Madrid takes a lot of nerve...

Would Gareth Bale prosper without Ronaldo?

[dropcap]M[/dropcap]any Real Madrid fans seem to be unhappy with Gareth Bale of late. If any of them happened to tune into...