A New Dawn at the Bernabéu: Xabi Alonso’s Arrival On May 25, 2025, Real Madrid officially appointed Xabi Alonso as their new head coach, signing him on a three-year contract running until June 2028. A celebrated former midfielder, Alonso returns to the club where he made 236 appearances and won six trophies as a player. […]
1. Real Madrid’s 2024–25 Season: A Campaign of Missed Opportunities The 2024–25 season was a rollercoaster for Real Madrid. Despite clinching the UEFA Super Cup and the inaugural FIFA Intercontinental Cup, Los Blancos fell short in major competitions. They finished second in La Liga, were runners-up in both the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa […]
Match Overview On April 5, 2025, Real Madrid faced Valencia CF at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Despite dominating possession and creating several opportunities, Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat. Valencia opened the scoring in the 15th minute through Mouctar Diakhaby, who headed in a corner from André Almeida. Real Madrid responded early in the second […]
The Champions League returns with a heavyweight clash as Arsenal welcome Real Madrid to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. This first-leg showdown brings two top-tier sides face-to-face in what promises to be an explosive night under the lights in North London. What to Expect Arsenal come into this tie with defensive worries. […]
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