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Protests in Spain to demand funds to fight domestic violence

May 17, 2018 | 09:17

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Madrid and Barcelona on Wednesday (May 17) to demand the Spanish government fulfil its promise to finance an ambitious plan to fight domestic violence.

Bayern need 'cool heads and hot hearts' to shock Real

May 01, 2018 | 10:03

Bayern Munich need "cool heads and hot hearts" if they are to learn from Juventus and pull off an unlikely Champions League victory at Real Madrid, says chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.

Real must heed Juventus lesson to beat Bayern, says Zidane

April 26, 2018 | 08:45

Zinedine Zidane says Real Madrid must heed the lessons from their Juventus scare in order to finish off Bayern Munich in next Tuesday's Champions League semi-final, return leg.

Coutinho opens account as Barcelona reach Copa del Rey final

February 09, 2018 | 09:35

Philippe Coutinho came off the bench to score his first goal for Barcelona in a 2-0 win at Valencia on Thursday (Feb 8) that saw his new club ease into another Copa del Rey final.

Madrid to keep Catalonia reins if Puigdemont seeks remote rule

January 16, 2018 | 11:00

MADRID: Spain warned on Monday (Jan 15) that Madrid would maintain its unpopular direct control over Catalonia if former regional leader Carles Puigdemont tries to govern again from exile in Belgium.

Real survive Galatasaray fightback

April 10, 2013 | 09:40

Real Madrid survived a stirring Galatasaray second-half fightback to reach the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday despite a 3-2 defeat in Istanbul.

Real Madrid cruise to 3-0 win over Galatasaray

April 04, 2013 | 09:00

Real Madrid took a huge step towards reaching the Champions League semi-finals for the third consecutive year as they beat Galatasaray 3-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Ronaldo sends United out of Champions League

March 06, 2013 | 09:46

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive goal as Real Madrid controversially came from behind to win 2-1 at Manchester United on Tuesday and reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

Madrid beat Barca 2-1 to lift Spanish Super Cup

August 30, 2012 | 07:48

Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo struck first-half goals as Real Madrid beat 10-man Barcelona 2-1 to lift the Spanish Super Cup before a full house at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Messi and Ronaldo back as La Liga begins

August 18, 2012 | 15:58

The Spanish league season kicks-off this weekend with Barcelona star Lionel Messi insisting it is not just a battle between himself and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Delighted Ronaldo shades Messi as Real eye title

April 22, 2012 | 09:38

Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed his 54th goal of the season as Real Madrid moved closer to a 32nd La Liga title with a 2-1 win at Barcelona for whom Lionel Messi was reduced to a bit-part role.

Madrid face derby clash to defend lead over Barca

April 10, 2012 | 11:02

A midweek programme brings no respite to the battle for La Liga, as Barcelona entertain Getafe on Tuesday while leaders Real Madrid make the short trip to city rivals Atletico on Wednesday.

Barcelona out to close gap on leaders Madrid

March 20, 2012 | 08:49

Barcelona take on Granada at the Camp Nou on Tuesday, knowing a win will take them to within five points of Real Madrid and pile the pressure on the leaders before they go to Villarreal on Wednesday.

Messi ban adds to Barca pressure

March 03, 2012 | 15:38

Barcelona must live without the inspirational presence of Lionel Messi when they tackle Sporting Gijon on Saturday as the Argentine superstar serves his first La Liga suspension.