Gareth Bale
Sports Mole's La Liga team of the season
Sports Mole picks out its 11 star performers in La Liga this season.
May 19, 13:34
Tim Sherwood criticises Tottenham Hotspur expectations
Former Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood believes that the club's expectations of a top-four finish last season were 'unrealistic'.
May 18, 15:32
Gareth Bale relishing Champions League final
Gareth Bale says that he is relishing the prospect of his first Champions League final ahead of next week's clash with Atletico Madrid.
May 18, 11:31
Alvaro Morata double helps sink Espanyol
Two goals from Alvaro Morata helps Real Madrid to overcome Espanyol in their final La Liga match of the season.
May 17, 17:16
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 3-1 Espanyol
Sports Mole looks back over Real Madrid's 3-1 victory at the expense of Espanyol at the Bernabeu.
May 17, 17:05
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 3-1 Espanyol - as it happened
Find out how Real Madrid recorded a final day win over Espanyol with Sports Mole's text updates.
May 17, 14:30
Team News: Eight changes for Real Madrid against Espanyol
Carlo Ancelotti makes eight changes to his Real Madrid lineup for this afternoon's final La Liga game of the season against Espanyol.
May 17, 14:24
Cristiano Ronaldo hails Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo hails teammates Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema.
May 17, 12:52
Gareth Bale: 'Luka Modric helped me settle at Real Madrid'
Gareth Bale recalls how Luka Modric helped him settle after making the move from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid last summer.
May 15, 21:21
Gareth Bale struggling to learn Spanish nine months after Real Madrid move
Gareth Bale admits that he still struggles to fully understand the Spanish language nine months after signing for Real Madrid.
May 15, 13:45
Report: Clubs preparing Angel di Maria bids
A report claims that Angel di Maria could still leave Real Madrid this summer.
May 13, 15:57
Carlo Ancelotti: 'No new Galacticos at Real Madrid this summer'
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti plays down spending expectations this summer.
May 13, 05:15
The Sports Mole team's Premier League awards
The Sports Mole team react to the end of the Premier League season by dishing out a selection of awards.
May 12, 16:10
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo fit for Champions League final'
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is confident that Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo will both be fit for the Champions League final later this month.
May 12, 15:42
Match Analysis: Real Valladolid 1-1 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Valladolid hold Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw in their La Liga clash at the Jose Zorrilla.
May 7, 22:41
Dani Carvajal, Gareth Bale both to miss Real Valladolid clash
Dani Carvajal and Gareth Bale will both miss Real Madrid's La Liga clash against Real Valladolid on Wednesday.
May 6, 12:51
Cristiano Ronaldo rescues draw for Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo scores in stoppage time to give Real Madrid a 2-2 draw with Valencia in La Liga.
May 4, 21:56
Half-Time Report: Jeremy Mathieu gives Valencia lead
A late header from Jeremy Mathieu gives Valencia a 1-0 lead over Real Madrid at the halfway stage of their La Liga encounter.
May 4, 20:50
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Ecuadorian footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of Ecuador.
May 4, 12:06
Gareth Bale delighted with first season at Real Madrid
Gareth Bale admits that he did not envision his first season at Real Madrid going so well after they thrashed Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final.
Apr 30, 00:08
Gareth Bale: 'Cristiano Ronaldo proved that he is world's best player'
Gareth Bale insists that teammate Cristiano Ronaldo proved he was the best player in the world by firing Real Madrid into their first Champions League final since 2002.
Apr 29, 23:50
Match Analysis: Bayern Munich 0-4 Real Madrid
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Real Madrid's remarkable 4-0 win over Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final second leg this evening.
Apr 29, 22:32
Gareth Bale hails "fantastic result" for Real Madrid
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale says that the team's 5-0 aggregate win over Bayern Munich in the semi-finals of the Champions League is a "fantastic result" for the team.
Apr 29, 22:16
Real Madrid thrash Bayern Munich to reach Champions League final
Real Madrid are through to the Champions League final after thrashing defending champions Bayern Munich 4-0 at the Allianz Arena.
Apr 29, 21:39
Half-Time Report: Real Madrid close in on Champions League final
Real Madrid score three first-half goals to leave themselves 4-0 up on aggregate in their Champions League semi-final.
Apr 29, 20:37
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale in Real Madrid XI
Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo both start for Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.
Apr 29, 18:43
Carlo Ancelotti has no Sergio Ramos, Xabi Alonso fears
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is not concerned that either Sergio Ramos or Xabi Alonso could potentially miss the final of the Champions League this season.
Apr 29, 17:52
Gareth Bale: 'Real Madrid will attack Bayern Munich'
Gareth Bale insists that Real Madrid will look to take the game to Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.
Apr 29, 11:32
Gareth Bale: 'I am fit for Bayern Munich clash'
Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale declares himself available for tomorrow's Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich in Germany.
Apr 28, 17:52
Pep Guardiola "sure" Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo will play
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola is "sure" that Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo will both play for Real Madrid in tomorrow's Champions League semi-final second leg.
Apr 28, 14:36
Ian Rush: 'Luis Suarez deserves to win PFA award'
Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush believes that Luis Suarez deserved to win the PFA Player of the Year award.
Apr 28, 10:46
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Champions League semi-final second-leg tie between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Apr 27, 17:15
Football Association of Wales bid for Cardiff to be Euro 2020 host city
The Football Association of Wales bids for Cardiff to be chosen as one of 13 host cities for the 2020 European Championships.
Apr 25, 11:31
Harry Kane hoping to emulate 'role model' Teddy Sheringham
Tottenham Hotspur youngster Harry Kane reveals that Teddy Sheringham was his idol growing up.
Apr 24, 23:54
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti lavishes praise on Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says that Cristiano Ronaldo made "sacrifices" for the team during their win over Bayern Munich.
Apr 24, 01:21
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 1-0 Bayern Munich
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid record a 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final in Madrid.
Apr 23, 22:24
Karim Benzema strike gives Real Madrid first-leg advantage
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema scores the only goal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich.
Apr 23, 21:37
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo returns for Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo returns after a four-game absence to start against Bayern Munich in Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich.
Apr 23, 19:11
Gareth Bale's inclusion remains in doubt
Gareth Bale remains a major doubt for Real Madrid's Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu this evening.
Apr 23, 15:04
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Gareth Bale is confident'
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti declares Gareth Bale fit for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich.
Apr 22, 15:55
