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.
Tag: Karim Benzema
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.
Karim Benzema hat-trick earns Real Madrid victory
Karim Benzema claimed a hat-trick as Real Madrid recovered from a lacklustre first half to condemn Athletic Bilbao to a 3-0 defeat at the Bernabeu.
We have to perform better, it’s our duty – Zidane demands more from Real players
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane declared he and his players had a duty to improve after they were held 1-1 at Leganes.
Real Madrid held at Leganes despite Karim Benzema strike
Karim Benzema rescued a point for Real Madrid in a 1-1 draw with Leganes in LaLiga.
Karim Benzema scores twice as Real Madrid rally to beat Eibar
Karim Benzema struck twice as Real Madrid came from behind to win 2-1 against Eibar at the Bernabeu.
Zidane insists Real Madrid are still motivated despite lack of trophy chances
Zinedine Zidane admits it is difficult not to be aiming for trophy success at Real Madrid this season but believes his players showed motivation to come from behind and beat lowly Huesca.
Benzema’s brace fires under-pressure Real to victory at Valladolid
Karim Benzema bagged a second-half brace as Real Madrid got back to winning ways after a dreadful past couple of weeks by coming from behind to defeat Real Valladolid.
Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio on target in Real Madrid victory
Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio were on target as Real Madrid secured a 2-1 win over Ajax in the Champions League last-16 first leg in Amsterdam.
Vinicius and Benzema star as Real see off Alaves
Karim Benzema’s 18th goal of the season set Real Madrid on their way to a 3-0 victory as they finally wore down a stubborn Alaves.
Santiago Solari backs Benzema after striker bags brace for Real Madrid
Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari says he feels for those people who have only just come to realise how good Karim Benzema is.
Benzema at the double as Real Madrid cruise through
Karim Benzema struck a brace as Real Madrid booked their place in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 3-1 second-leg win over Girona.
Bale earns Solari praise after netting on winning Real Madrid return
Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari praised Gareth Bale after he took less than three minutes to mark his return from injury with a goal.
Benzema bags brace as Real Madrid beat Espanyol
A rejuvenated Karim Benzema scored twice in a LaLiga match for the first time in almost five months as 10-man Real Madrid beat struggling Espanyol 4-2.
Solari hails ‘selfless’ Benzema one of the game’s top strikers
Real Madrid boss Santiago Solari believes Karim Benzema is currently one of the world’s leading strikers and someone who makes the players around him better.
Ramos double helps Real Madrid edge closer to Copa del Rey semi-finals
Captain Sergio Ramos scored twice as Real Madrid closed in on a place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a 4-2 win over Girona at the Bernabeu on Thursday.
Ceballos downs former club with late strike as Real Madrid edge past Betis
Former Real Betis player Dani Ceballos stunned his old club with a late free-kick as Real Madrid snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory at the Benito Villamarin Stadium.
Real Madrid coach Solari happy to end 2018 on winning note
Real Madrid head coach Santiago Solari was relieved to have signed off from LaLiga action for the year with a battling home win over derby rivals Rayo Vallecano at the Bernabeu.