Xabi Alonso
Sami Khedira to start Champions League final?
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti hints at a starting role for Sami Khedira in Saturday's Champions League final against Atletico Madrid this weekend.
May 20, 15:43
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
Celta Vigo defeat ends Real Madrid's title hopes
A brace from Charles secures a 2-0 victory for Celta Vigo over Real Madrid, a result which ends Carlo Ancelotti's side's title hopes.
May 11, 19:58
Pepe doubtful for Champions League final
Real Madrid defender Pepe could miss the Champions League final after picking up a calf problem.
May 9, 12:43
Carlo Ancelotti has faith in Asier Illarramendi
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti compares Asier Illarramendi to Xabi Alonso.
May 6, 13:43
Report: Real Madrid to appeal Xabi Alonso suspension
A report claims that Real Madrid will launch an appeal in an attempt to have Xabi Alonso's suspension for the Champions League final overturned.
May 4, 14:10
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Asier Illarramendi will start Champions League final'
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti confirms that Asier Illarramendi will start the Champions League final later this month in place of the suspended Xabi Alonso.
May 3, 14:08
On this day: Liverpool beat Chelsea in Champions League semi-finals
On this day in 2007, Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties at Anfield to reach the Champions League final.
May 1, 10:06
Carlo Ancelotti urges players to win Champions League for Xabi Alonso
Carlo Ancelotti believes that Real Madrid should win the Champions League for Xabi Alonso, who will miss the final due to suspension.
May 1, 03:20
Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso labels UEFA rules "unfair" ahead of final suspension
Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso labels the UEFA rules as "unfair" following the midfielder's yellow card against Bayern Munich, which will see him miss the Champions League final.
Apr 30, 13:20
Xabi Alonso appeals for change of rules after suspension
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso slams UEFA's rules after being suspended for the Champions League final.
Apr 30, 04:59
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
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
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
Xabi Alonso hints at counter-attack
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso hints that his side will counter-attack Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final first leg this evening.
Apr 23, 18:08
Xabi Alonso: 'We need Cristiano Ronaldo'
Xabi Alonso hopes that Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo will be fit for tonight's Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich.
Apr 23, 13:57
Xabi Alonso: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is crucial'
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso says that Cristiano Ronaldo is "crucial" to the team's chances of success this season.
Apr 22, 13:44
Xabi Alonso hails "incredible" Gareth Bale winning strike
Xabi Alonso describes Gareth Bale's goal against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final as "incredible".
Apr 17, 06:59
Team News: Barcelona make four changes for Copa del Rey final
Barcelona name a much-changed starting lineup for the Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid.
Apr 16, 19:48
Report: Isco to start against Barcelona
A report claims that Isco will start for Real Madrid in tonight's Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.
Apr 16, 12:38
Preview: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Mestalla.
Apr 14, 17:25
Match Analysis: Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Real Madrid (2-3 on aggregate)
Sports Mole reviews events as Borussia Dortmund exit the Champions League to Real Madrid despite winning 2-0 in the second leg of their quarter-final.
Apr 8, 22:26
Match Analysis: Real Sociedad 0-4 Real Madrid
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Real Madrid's crucial 4-0 win over Real Sociedad this evening.
Apr 5, 21:40
Xabi Alonso: 'We will keep fighting'
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso insists that the club can still win the La Liga title.
Apr 4, 08:40
Report: Angel di Maria out of Borussia Dortmund clash
Illness has reportedly ruled Angel di Maria out of Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final first leg with Borussia Dortmund this evening.
Apr 2, 17:43
Xabi Alonso returns to Real Madrid training
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso returns to training ahead of tonight's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Borussia Dortmund.
Apr 2, 13:19
Xabi Alonso a doubt for Borussia Dortmund?
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso emerges as an injury doubt for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Borussia Dortmund.
Apr 1, 13:45
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 3-4 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona record a 4-3 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.
Mar 23, 22:40
Lionel Messi scores three as Barcelona beat Real Madrid in thriller
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 4-3 in a thrilling El Clasico encounter.
Mar 23, 21:54
Xabi Alonso predicts "intense" Clasico
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso predicts a "very intense" Clasico against Barcelona.
Mar 22, 12:39
On this day: Liverpool run riot at Old Trafford
On this day in 2009, Liverpool beat Manchester United 4-1 at Old Trafford as Nemanja Vidic sees red.
Mar 14, 09:57
Xabi Alonso open to MLS move
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso refuses to rule out a move to the MLS.
Mar 5, 13:05
Xabi Alonso: 'Madrid derby always intense'
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso admits that ill-tempered Madrid derbies with Atletico Madrid are 'normal'.
Mar 3, 16:08
Xabi Alonso: 'We are in a good moment'
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso praises the team's recent form.
Feb 25, 18:16
Raul: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is the best around'
Real Madrid legend Raul talks up Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Los Blancos' meeting with Schalke 04.
Feb 25, 05:32
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 3-0 Elche
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid record a 3-0 win over Elche in La Liga.
Feb 22, 17:13
