Poor Real Madrid. Despite its public pursuit, the Spanish titans walked away from the transfer window without its new number one goalie. David De Gea was destined to be the heir to Iker Casillas for club and country, but for the time being it seems that this will not be the case.
Now the team will have to go through January without an elite keeper. Or will they?
Manchester United continued to embarrass itself at the close of the transfer window with a rather shocking move. David De Gea was about to fulfill his destiny to go to Real Madrid. The deal was made, and in return, it seemed that the Red Devils would acquire the services of elite keeper Keylor Navas.
Something unexpected happened this weekend. For the first time in history, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score goals in two consecutive league games.
The Champions League draw is set. The schedule is also set in coming weeks. Which team is going through to the next round. Here is a group by group breakdown of what is to come.
The Champions League draw took place on Thursday and all the teams are paired up in their respective groups. As usual there were big winners as well as big losers. Here is a rundown of the teams that should be happy and upset with their situation.
The Champions League draw is just a few days away and there are a number of teams that look like big favorites for the title. Which side is the runaway contender?
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.
Cristiano Ronaldo will play another La Liga season with Real Madrid, and the Portuguese superstar will more than likely become the all-time leading scorer in Real Madrid history.
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.
The Messi Ronaldo rivalry is always one of the highlights of the soccer season. For years the two titans have come at one another from a distance. Goals and titles were always their main means of doing battle. For years, Lionel Messi was the undisputed winner in both areas, but of late he has lagged a bit in the former department despite being the runaway winner in the latter.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are by far the two best players in the Spanish Premier League today, but who will have more goals this season? Vote in our fan poll and give us your opinion.
Last winter Real Madrid seemed to have the Spanish League title in the bag. The team's offensive prowess, coupled with a sturdy and consistent starting XI, led the team to a 22-game unbeaten run. It looked like an unstoppable force.
