Federico Valverde

Diego Simeone's team had a plan against Real. Then they came up against Valverde

Brahim's fine finish ensures Real take a narrow lead to the other side of Madrid for the second leg next week

Madrid's right-back suffers a serious knee ligament injury and will undergo surgery, but Kylian Mbappe is a surprise starter in victory

After last weekend's disappointing 1-1 draw at Mallorca, champions Madrid got their first win of the new La Liga season

After 10 years, 463 appearances and 21 trophies — with the potential for a 22nd — Kroos is retiring. He will leave a big hole at Madrid

Federico Valverde has shown his versatility and continues to demonstrate he is a player Carlo Ancelotti can rely on in all circumstances

It has been a mixed year for Real Madrid. Our writer has been there for all of it and takes a look back on 2023

Alex Baena’s legal case against Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde has been dismissed by a magistrates’ court as it is claimed there is no evidence of criminality. Valverde, 24, was accused of punching Villarreal’s Baena, 21, during a furious confrontation in the aftermath of Real Madrid’s 3-2 home defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu in April. The Uruguayan is alleged to have confronted Baena – a Spain under-21 international – in the area where the team buses park up at the stadium and threw a punch at him. Baena, who was later seen with a bruised and swollen cheekbone, filed a...