Real Madrid suffered yet another embarrassing defeat, this time at home against its crosstown rival Atletico Madrid. The game made it clear that there is clearly something wrong with this team. Here are some things that Madrid needs to do to fix things.
The Madrid derby returns this weekend in what will undoubtedly be one of the first crucial matches of the 2014-15 season as Champions League titleholders Real Madrid take on its biggest rivals in Real Madrid in a match that could define their season.
The departure of Xabi Alonso has left a huge void in Real Madrid's midfield. Asier Illarramendi was a major purchase last summer for Real Madrid, but is he ready to be Alonso's replacement?
Real Madrid opened the 2014-15 season Monday with a 2-0 win over newly promoted side Cordoba. Despite the scoreline the team was rightfully booed by its fans at the Santiago Bernabeu for what turned out to be a mediocre showing from the team. Latin Post.com breaks down the game and makes observations on the opening match.
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid battled to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup. The second leg is scheduled for Friday and will decide the winner of the tournament.The matchup featured a rematch of the Champions League final from last May and revealed quite a few things about both sides ahead of the 2014-15 season. Here are the major points we learned from each team thanks to the game.
Iker Casillas will make his last stand for Real Madrid. According to reports, the Spanish netminder will be the number one keeper for Los Blancos in 2014-15 while new acquisition Keylor Navas will serve as his backup. Navas will get to compete in the Copa del Rey while Casillas gets the Champions League and Spanish League.
Cristiano Ronaldo, James Rodriguez and company led Real Madrid to its first trophy of the 2014-15 season after defeating Sevilla 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup. Here are some observations from the first major game of the season.
