Real Madrid endured a disappointing 0-0 loss in week one of La Liga. The defense was solid throughout, although rather lucky to overcome a shocking deficit thanks to the lack of goal line technology in Spain.
Real Madrid or Barcelona? The Spanish league season gets underway in one day, and that is the question likely to dominate from this weekend all the way through the spring. Though Atlético Madrid and Valencia are capable contenders, most would agree that the perennial rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona is what will likely determine the title at the end of the season. Which side is better? Here is a breakdown of the two teams.
It has now been three seasons since Real Madrid has won the Spanish league title. Moreover, the team has only won the league once in the last seven years. This is a startling statistic when one considers that Madrid leads all teams with 32 Spanish League titles throughout its history.
After two straight failed title runs under Carlo Ancelotti, President Florentino Pérez opted for a new coach - Rafa Benítez. Benítez has not won any championship in years, but he might be the man to finally put the Madrid puzzle together. Here are some reasons why Los Blancos can win the Spanish league title in 2015-16.