The holy month of Ramadan saw several elite footballers fasting and yet contributing vastly on the pitch. Undeterred faith seems to have played a significant role in that.
Tag: Karim Benzema
Zidane stays cool as Real and PSG progress
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane refused to criticise his side after they threw away a two-goal lead as Paris St Germain fought back to secure a dramatic draw in their Champions League clash at the Bernabeu.
Paris St Germain battle back from two down to hold Real Madrid
Paris St Germain fought back with two late goals to earn a dramatic 2-2 draw at Real Madrid in their Champions League clash at the Bernabeu.
Zidane satisfied with Real Madrid display in win at Eibar
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane praised the ruthlessness of his side after they ran out 4-0 winners at Eibar to keep the pressure on at the top of LaLiga.
Karim Benzema scores twice as Real Madrid hammer Eibar
Real Madrid hammered Eibar 4-0 to keep the pressure on at the top of LaLiga.
Rodrygo treble fires Real Madrid into Champions League knockout phase
Brazilian teenager Rodrygo plundered a hat-trick as Real Madrid trounced Galatasaray 6-0 to ease their way towards the Champions League knockout phase.
Zidane delighted with Real Madrid’s ruthless display against Leganes
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane felt his side had given the needed response after outclassing bottom club Leganes 5-0 at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid return to form with comfortable victory over struggling Leganes
Real Madrid closed the gap to within a point of LaLiga leaders Barcelona as bottom club Leganes were swept aside at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid suffer first league defeat as promoted Mallorca take Son Moix spoils
Real Madrid lost their unbeaten LaLiga record to promoted Real Mallorca with a 1-0 defeat at Son Moix.
Hazard opens Real Madrid account in victory over Granada
Eden Hazard scored his first goal for Real Madrid as Los Blancos extended their unbeaten start to the LaLiga season to eight games with a 3-2 win over Granada.
Atletico and Real share spoils in Madrid derby stalemate
It was honours even in the first Madrid derby of the season as Atletico and Real played out a goalless draw at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Zidane hails Real’s unity as they beat in-form Sevilla
Under-pressure Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane hailed the unity among his players after they bounced back from a heavy defeat at Paris St Germain by beating in-form Sevilla.
Benzema helps Real Madrid beat Sevilla to ease pressure on Zidane
Real Madrid eased the pressure on manager Zinedine Zidane by moving level on points at the top of LaLiga following a 1-0 win at in-form Sevilla.
Zidane hails ‘phenomenal’ Real despite second-half scare
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane described his side’s first-half display in their 3-2 win against Levante as “phenomenal”.
Karim Benzema scores twice as Real Madrid hold on to beat Levante
Karim Benzema struck twice as Real Madrid held on for their first home win of the season by beating Levante 3-2.
Real Madrid drop points in surprise home draw to Real Valladolid
A late goal denied Real Madrid victory in their first home LaLiga match of the season.
Second out of Real’s sights after Sociedad setback
Real Madrid saw their hopes of finishing second in LaLiga ended as they crashed to a 3-1 defeat at Real Sociedad and also had defender Jesus Vallejo sent off for handball.
Klopp recalls experience of Champions League comeback attempt before Barca clash
Jurgen Klopp recalled a past experience of being 3-0 down after the first leg of a Champions League tie as he prepared his injury-hit Liverpool side for Barcelona’s visit to Anfield on Tuesday.
Zidane suggests out-of-favour Real Madrid players should look elsewhere
Zinedine Zidane has suggested out-of-favour Real Madrid players should be looking elsewhere for game-time next season and not choosing to stay at the Bernabeu.
Marcelo says Real Madrid are “damaged” by disappointing season
Skipper Marcelo admitted Real Madrid have been “really, really damaged” by a disappointing season after Karim Benzema’s hat-trick secured a 3-0 LaLiga victory over Athletic Bilbao.