Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso: "I haven't yet decided my future"
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso says that he is unsure if he will sign a new contract with the club.
Apr 21, 12:07
Xabi Alonso stalls contract talks
The father of Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso admits that his son is not ready to sign a new deal with the Spanish club.
Apr 17, 14:13
Real Madrid's Xabi Alonso will "miss" San Mames
Xabi Alonso admits that he will "miss" playing at Athletic Bilbao's San Mames that will be demolished at the end of the season.
Apr 15, 10:51
Real Madrid ease past Athletic Bilbao
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Real Madrid comfortably beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 at the San Mames in La Liga.
Apr 14, 21:51
Jose Mourinho: "Anything is possible"
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho insists that "anything is possible" in tonight's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Galatasaray.
Apr 9, 05:55
Preview: Galatasaray vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews Real Madrid's Champions League trip to Turkish outfit Galatasaray.
Apr 7, 19:59
Real Madrid offer Xabi Alonso new deal?
Real Madrid reportedly offer Xabi Alonso a new two-year contract extension amid reports of interest from Liverpool.
Apr 7, 05:07
Aitor Karanka denies deliberate bookings
Aitor Karanka denies that any players were asked to pick up bookings against Galatasaray.
Apr 5, 15:59
Xabi Alonso: "It's the result that we wanted"
Xabi Alonso says that Real Madrid must play with intensity to finish off Galatasary at the Turk Telekom Arena.
Apr 4, 02:38
Real Madrid gain Galatasaray advantage
Real Madrid defeat Galatasaray 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Apr 3, 21:36
Team News: Real Madrid make seven changes
Real Madrid make seven changes to their side for tonight's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Galatasaray at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Apr 3, 18:56
Liverpool to launch Xabi Alonso bid?
Liverpool are reportedly ready to offer Real Madrid £8.5m for Xabi Alonso this summer.
Mar 31, 06:14
Xabi Alonso targets Champions League final
Xabi Alonso targets a Champions League final for Real Madrid to distract attention from their poor league showing.
Mar 28, 11:39
Paul Pogba: 'Red card was harsh'
Paul Pogba bemoans the decision to send him off during France's 1-0 defeat to Spain last night.
Mar 27, 12:24
Pedro strike downs 10-man France in Paris
A 58th-minute strike from Pedro is enough to move Spain above France in their World Cup qualifying group.
Mar 26, 21:55
Xabi Alonso heading back to Liverpool?
Liverpool are reportedly planning a move to bring Xabi Alonso back to the club.
Mar 9, 22:47
Xabi Alonso stalls on Real Madrid contract?
Xabi Alonso reportedly stalls over signing a new contract with Spanish champions Real Madrid.
Mar 9, 01:34
Michael Owen: 'Liverpool will do everything to keep Luis Suarez'
Michael Owen is confident that Liverpool will "move heaven and earth" to keep striker Luis Suarez at Anfield.
Mar 7, 10:22
Xabi Alonso: 'Real Madrid better after sending off'
Xabi Alonso says that Real Madrid produced their best football after Manchester United were reduced to 10 men.
Mar 5, 22:45
Xabi Alonso expects tight match
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso believes that tomorrow's Champions League tie against Manchester United will be a close game.
Mar 4, 21:41
Xabi Alonso: 'Cristiano Ronaldo focused on win'
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso insists that Cristiano Ronaldo will be fully focused on helping his side win when he returns to Old Trafford to face former club Manchester United tomorrow night.
Mar 4, 20:43
Xabi Alonso: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is a complete player'
Xabi Alonso says that his Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo is "a complete player" and the most ambitious footballer he has ever come across.
Mar 4, 10:20
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo rested by Real Madrid
Real Madrid rest a number of key players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, for today's La Liga clash with rivals Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Mar 2, 14:18
Xabi Alonso: Jose Mourinho is "a leader"
Xabi Alonso praises Jose Mourinho's leadership qualities and Real Madrid's style of football.
Mar 1, 09:17
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga encounter between bitter rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Feb 28, 18:18
Match Analysis: Barcelona 1-3 Real Madrid (2-4 on aggregate)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid advance to the final of the Copa del Rey with a 3-1 win over Barcelona in the second leg of their semi-final clash.
Feb 26, 22:12
Preview: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Feb 25, 16:50
Xabi Alonso: Liverpool are a "building project"
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso says that Liverpool are a work in progress under Brendan Rodgers.
Feb 16, 20:11
Xabi Alonso excited by Old Trafford trip
Xabi Alonso admits that he is excited by the second leg of Real Madrid's Champions League last-16 tie with Manchester United following Wednesday's draw in Spain.
Feb 13, 23:18
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'We have a great chance of progression'
Sir Alex Ferguson reacts to Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Real Madrid.
Feb 13, 22:39
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester United
Sports Mole picks apart the Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Feb 13, 22:14
Manchester United earn draw in Madrid
Real Madrid and Manchester United play out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Feb 13, 21:37
Team News: Nemanja Vidic misses out for Man United
Reports suggest that injury forces Nemanja Vidic out of Manchester United's match against Real Madrid, with Jonny Evans coming into the side.
Feb 13, 18:46
Jurgen Klopp: 'To stop Real Madrid, stop Xabi Alonso'
Jurgen Klopp claims that Real Madrid cannot play their football if Xabi Alonso is taken out of the game.
Feb 13, 12:25
Real Madrid vs. Manchester United: Five key battles
Sports Mole casts its eye over five key battles in Wednesday's Champions League last-16 clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United.
Feb 12, 15:32
Michael Carrick relishing Real Madrid midfield battle
Michael Carrick believes that his midfield battle with Xabi Alonso will be key when Manchester United face Real Madrid in the Champions League tomorrow night.
Feb 12, 02:32
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the last-16 Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United on Wednesday.
Feb 11, 12:43
Xabi Alonso: 'Real Madrid players still back Jose Mourinho'
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso says that Jose Mourinho has the backing of the players.
Feb 8, 15:18
Xavi out of Spain game with hamstring injury
Xavi is out of Spain's friendly international against Uruguay on Wednesday with a hamstring injury he picked up on Sunday.
Feb 4, 07:52
Match Analysis: Valencia 1-1 Real Madrid (Madrid advance 3-1 on aggregate)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Valencia and Real Madrid draw 1-1 in the second leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final tie.
Jan 23, 22:40
