Although Real Madrid's emphatic 8-1 victory over Almeria was only seven weeks ago, it is understandable to eagerly await the onset of a new campaign. Before La Liga starts, however, Real Madrid is set ...

Real Madrid hadn’t advanced to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League since 2004, nor had they ever defeated Lyon, but both of those streaks were broken tonight at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los ...

Luck may well be less necessary this season, with Madrid a much improved side and in fantastic form to boot, but it will still play a big part. The hosts might be slight favourites for the match on ...