December 18, 2011
December 04, 2011
November 26, 2011
Real Madrid 4 - 1 Athletico Madrid Video
Jose Mourinho said the derby against Atletico would be difficult, aware of how the very nature of these games transform the teams that play them. Atletico's intention was to give the game a sort of stop-start nature, especially after Courtois was sent off. Eventually, after 45 minutes they couldn't keep this up any longer and Real Madrid turned the score around and showered them with goals.
Atletico positioned themselves well on the pitch and even tried to score on occasion, eventually netting their only strike of the evening when Adrian defeated Casillas while possibly being offside. Real Madrid reacted and Di Maria served a perfect pass to Benzema, who was tackled in the area by Courtois. Cristiano Ronaldo took the penalty and netted the equaliser.
Atletico decided to try to stop Real with fouls and this kept Mourinho's men from having clear chances on Asenjo's goal. Nevertheless, Benzema had a good one, but Dominguez only just managed to clear his shot.
The Whites truly worked on winning the clash after half-time. Cristiano Ronaldo crossed the ball into the box on the 48-minute mark and Di Maria finished it off beautifully. Atletico stayed close to their box trying to cover spaces as best they could, but in the 64th minute, Godin made a huge mistake in a clearance and Higuain, having just come on for Di Maria, snatched the ball from Asenjo and scored a third for the team.
Godin was sent off on the 82-minute mark, giving another penalty to Real that was again converted by Ronaldo, sealing the match 4-1 and giving the Madridistas a 13th straight win this season.
Atletico decided to try to stop Real with fouls and this kept Mourinho's men from having clear chances on Asenjo's goal. Nevertheless, Benzema had a good one, but Dominguez only just managed to clear his shot.
The Whites truly worked on winning the clash after half-time. Cristiano Ronaldo crossed the ball into the box on the 48-minute mark and Di Maria finished it off beautifully. Atletico stayed close to their box trying to cover spaces as best they could, but in the 64th minute, Godin made a huge mistake in a clearance and Higuain, having just come on for Di Maria, snatched the ball from Asenjo and scored a third for the team.
Godin was sent off on the 82-minute mark, giving another penalty to Real that was again converted by Ronaldo, sealing the match 4-1 and giving the Madridistas a 13th straight win this season.
November 25, 2011
Real Madrid training for Athletico Madrid match (Photo Gallery)
Real Madrid finished preparing for today's 20:00 CET derby against Atletico Madrid at the Bernabeu. Jose Mourinho had 21 of his men on hand plus youth teamer Mejias. Arbeloa and Kaka did recovery exercises.
The 19 outfield players did ball work after tackling stretching and warm-up exercises. Marcelo, Di Maria and Carvalho were amongst them; they trained with their teammates yesterday after missing the match against Dinamo Zagreb due to injuries.
Goalkeepers Casillas, Adan and Mejias trained with goalkeeping coach Silvino Louro. They played a foot-volley game to work on controlling the ball with their feet and head. They then proceeded to do specific goalie exercises.
Goalkeepers Casillas, Adan and Mejias trained with goalkeeping coach Silvino Louro. They played a foot-volley game to work on controlling the ball with their feet and head. They then proceeded to do specific goalie exercises.
November 23, 2011
Nuri Sahin interview after Dinamo Zagreb Match
Nuri Sahin and Antonio Adan were starters against Dinamo Zagreb. Both shared their views on the match in the mixed zone.
Sahin
"It's an important day for me because I played 90 minutes for the first time in six months. We also scored many goals. I'm not 100% fit yet and I have to work hard to improve on my football. I admit I didn't play very well tonight. I need to play more. It's every kid's dream to play for Real Madrid, and it is for me too."
Sahin
"It's an important day for me because I played 90 minutes for the first time in six months. We also scored many goals. I'm not 100% fit yet and I have to work hard to improve on my football. I admit I didn't play very well tonight. I need to play more. It's every kid's dream to play for Real Madrid, and it is for me too."
November 02, 2011
October 22, 2011
October 18, 2011
Mourinho: "Olympique Lyonnais will be as serious and solid as ever"
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho faced the media ahead of the team's Champions League clash with Olympique Lyonnais which will kick-off tomorrow night at 20:45 CET at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
"Real Madrid have always been an attacking-minded team and I hope it will remain a balanced team that plays for winning games either at home or away. It's normal that teams improve when they work a lot. We want to become stronger than we were last season but it's not going to be easy".
"What is important is winning against Olympique Lyonnais. We earned 10 points out of our first four matches last year and they helped us to qualify. It's not easy to win in the Champions League but we now already have 6 points. Winning the group might give us an advantage in the last-16 draw, but we want to qualify as possible as we can and get further than we got last year in the competition".
"It's possible to play with both Higuain and Benzema or only with one of them. Both players are playing well and the competition between the two improves the collective performance of the team. My objective is to unite and not divide. What's in the press is different; it's a debate about who is good and who is poor. My point of view is different, we win and lose as a team. We have different objectives".
"I'm happy with Varane. He already made his debut in the Champions at 19 years old and he could be a starter at Real Madrid. We are all happy with him".
"Real Madrid have always been an attacking-minded team and I hope it will remain a balanced team that plays for winning games either at home or away. It's normal that teams improve when they work a lot. We want to become stronger than we were last season but it's not going to be easy".
"What is important is winning against Olympique Lyonnais. We earned 10 points out of our first four matches last year and they helped us to qualify. It's not easy to win in the Champions League but we now already have 6 points. Winning the group might give us an advantage in the last-16 draw, but we want to qualify as possible as we can and get further than we got last year in the competition".
"It's possible to play with both Higuain and Benzema or only with one of them. Both players are playing well and the competition between the two improves the collective performance of the team. My objective is to unite and not divide. What's in the press is different; it's a debate about who is good and who is poor. My point of view is different, we win and lose as a team. We have different objectives".
"I'm happy with Varane. He already made his debut in the Champions at 19 years old and he could be a starter at Real Madrid. We are all happy with him".
September 27, 2011
September 25, 2011
September 14, 2011
Dinamo Zagreb 0 - 1 Real Madrid Highlights Video
Real Madrid beats Dinamo Zagreb at the first match of Champions League of this season.
September 10, 2011
Real Madrid 4 - 2 Getafe (Highlights Video)
Real Madrid won the second game of La Liga beating Getafe with 4 goals.Goals came from Benzema(2),Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo(pen.)With this win Real Madrid has 6 points.
August 28, 2011
August 08, 2011
August 04, 2011
July 04, 2011
Higuain: "I'm happy at Real Madrid because it is the best club in the world"
"I want to win more titles; I feel loved by the fans"
Gonzalo Higuain talked to AS just hours before his first match in the Copa America.
"I wish to stay on. I want to win more titles and I feel loved by the fans. There's nothing better than being here. This is the best club in the world. I'm aware that, given the great players on the squad at Real Madrid, one has to work hard every day to earn a spot on the team."
"I'm very grateful to the coach. He's been great with me. I've only got nice things to say about him."
Gonzalo Higuain talked to AS just hours before his first match in the Copa America.
"I wish to stay on. I want to win more titles and I feel loved by the fans. There's nothing better than being here. This is the best club in the world. I'm aware that, given the great players on the squad at Real Madrid, one has to work hard every day to earn a spot on the team."
"I won the Copa del Rey last season and played with star players I never thought I'd play with. I will enjoy wearing this shirt while it lasts. We have a humble squad. We are united and we want to achieve many things."
"I'm very grateful to the coach. He's been great with me. I've only got nice things to say about him."
June 17, 2011
Cristiano Ronaldo: "I'd sign to stay on for ten more years"
Cristiano Ronaldo was interviewed by Cadena Cope in Lisbon. The player analysed the season, discussed the team's latest signings, and praised Jose Mourinho.
"We all expect to win important things next season. I'm sure we will, and so is the coach, because his second season on every other team he's coached was always better than the first, just like this was mine thanks to him and my teammates. We will win titles this season. We have the potential to win it all."
"Mourinho has proved to be the best in every league he's participated in. The best are those who prove to be so in several league championships and he's won every previous one he's played in. He has a strong winning mentality. I'm delighted to work with him and I hope he stays on for a long time. The fact he's now in Madrid working proves he is a great professional. I'm sure we will be tactically different this season. Mourinho knows we must improve and I'm sure we will all win something important together."
"I'm not going to leave Real Madrid, at least not for the time being. I chose Madrid over Barcelona for a reason. I feel fine in the city and how people treat you is what's really important. I'd sign on for another ten years and would gladly retire at Real. I had the chance to join Barcelona and other teams, but I chose Real Madrid because I liked them more than the rest. Money isn't the most important thing. I want to see my contract through."
"I will support our new signings when they arrive. Callejon knows the league very well and our two new Turkish/German players have a great mentality."
"I like Adebayor a lot. He is a very good player and an even greater teammate. He is great for the squad. He and Marcelo make everyone happy. He is positive for the team."
"Kun Aguero and Neymar are excellent players. Kun is one of the greats and Neymar could become a star of the future. Coentrao is a friend of mine. He is versatile and may well be the best Portuguese player currently playing in Portugal. He would be a great signing. He is very ambitious. Mourinho knows him well and knows he can help Real Madrid improve."
"I wish to win Real Madrid's tenth European Cup title. I know what's happened in Madrid in the last few seasons and I'm sure the city will come to a standstill if we win the Champions League. We should nonetheless avoid obsessing about it. Things turn out better when there's no mental pressure. We'll win the 'Tenth' sooner or later."
"We all expect to win important things next season. I'm sure we will, and so is the coach, because his second season on every other team he's coached was always better than the first, just like this was mine thanks to him and my teammates. We will win titles this season. We have the potential to win it all."
"Mourinho has proved to be the best in every league he's participated in. The best are those who prove to be so in several league championships and he's won every previous one he's played in. He has a strong winning mentality. I'm delighted to work with him and I hope he stays on for a long time. The fact he's now in Madrid working proves he is a great professional. I'm sure we will be tactically different this season. Mourinho knows we must improve and I'm sure we will all win something important together."
"I'm not going to leave Real Madrid, at least not for the time being. I chose Madrid over Barcelona for a reason. I feel fine in the city and how people treat you is what's really important. I'd sign on for another ten years and would gladly retire at Real. I had the chance to join Barcelona and other teams, but I chose Real Madrid because I liked them more than the rest. Money isn't the most important thing. I want to see my contract through."
"I will support our new signings when they arrive. Callejon knows the league very well and our two new Turkish/German players have a great mentality."
"I like Adebayor a lot. He is a very good player and an even greater teammate. He is great for the squad. He and Marcelo make everyone happy. He is positive for the team."
"Kun Aguero and Neymar are excellent players. Kun is one of the greats and Neymar could become a star of the future. Coentrao is a friend of mine. He is versatile and may well be the best Portuguese player currently playing in Portugal. He would be a great signing. He is very ambitious. Mourinho knows him well and knows he can help Real Madrid improve."
June 02, 2011
Cristiano Ronaldo : "I have no aim to leave Real Madrid"
Cristiano Ronaldo who scored 40 goals in La Liga, is adamant that the allure of winning bigger titles with Madrid following their Copa del Rey triumph last term will keep him busy at the Bernabeu.
Yet, reports of interest from England, including former club Manchester United continue to surface, but the Ronaldo has no doubt over his future.
Ronaldo admits he wanted much more following failed bids to win La Liga and the Champions League which ended in the hands of rivals Barcelona.
"In relation to goals, it was a special season, without doubt. Scoring 50 odd goals is not easy, and I’m extremely pleased about it. But what I wanted more was titles," he added.
Yet, reports of interest from England, including former club Manchester United continue to surface, but the Ronaldo has no doubt over his future.
"I’m happy at Real. I want to win more titles for the club. I’m settled at Real Madrid and I have no intention of moving,"
Ronaldo admits he wanted much more following failed bids to win La Liga and the Champions League which ended in the hands of rivals Barcelona.
"In relation to goals, it was a special season, without doubt. Scoring 50 odd goals is not easy, and I’m extremely pleased about it. But what I wanted more was titles," he added.
May 25, 2011
Ujfalusi: Sergio Aguero wants to join Real Madrid
Argentine's team-mate has stated that the player has his sights set on a move to the Santiago Bernabeu giants
Tomas Ujfalusi has revealed to the Spanish media that Atletico Madrid team-mate Sergio Aguero wants to sign for Real Madrid next season.
The Argentinian frontman announced on his official website his intention to leave the Vicente Calderon, while the player also requested that the club respect his wish to further his career.
The Czech defender has stated that this is due to a desire from Aguero to move across the Spanish capital, telling Radio Sportiva. "For three or four months we [have] known he wanted to go. What is clear is [that] he has chosen to [go to] Real Madrid.
The 22-year-old has been at Atleti since joining from Independiente in 2006 and is the club's top scorer this season with 26 goals in all competitions.
'Kun' has been linked with moves to some of Europe's top clubs including Chelsea, Inter and Juventus, but Ujfalusi is certain that a move to the Santiago Bernabeu is imminent, and added that he is unsure as to what the fan response will be to such a transfer.
"We do not know how fans will react, because there is a great rivalry. It will be a difficult decision for him," he concluded.
Tomas Ujfalusi has revealed to the Spanish media that Atletico Madrid team-mate Sergio Aguero wants to sign for Real Madrid next season.
The Argentinian frontman announced on his official website his intention to leave the Vicente Calderon, while the player also requested that the club respect his wish to further his career.
The Czech defender has stated that this is due to a desire from Aguero to move across the Spanish capital, telling Radio Sportiva. "For three or four months we [have] known he wanted to go. What is clear is [that] he has chosen to [go to] Real Madrid.
The 22-year-old has been at Atleti since joining from Independiente in 2006 and is the club's top scorer this season with 26 goals in all competitions.
'Kun' has been linked with moves to some of Europe's top clubs including Chelsea, Inter and Juventus, but Ujfalusi is certain that a move to the Santiago Bernabeu is imminent, and added that he is unsure as to what the fan response will be to such a transfer.
"We do not know how fans will react, because there is a great rivalry. It will be a difficult decision for him," he concluded.
May 24, 2011
Mesut Özil:"We will be better than Barcelona"
German international Mesut Ozil has claimed that Real Madrid will be stronger than Barcelona next season.
The capital giants finished four points behind Barca in the race for La Liga, and were also elminated from the Champions League at the hands of their rivals.
Speaking with Marca, however, Ozil claimed that Madrid have the capability to topple the Catalans next year, stating: "Barcelona have been playing together for several years, but next season we will be stronger than them. I am convinced we will win more than one title."
The 22-year-old, signed from Werder Bremen in 2010, is satisfied with life in La Liga, and praised coach Jose Mourinho for his role in helping to assist his integration into the team.
"At no time did I regret my decision, I really appreciate my participation for this club," Ozil said.
"He [Mourinho] is someone who talks a lot with great players, especially young people. He is not just the coach but also a friend."
The capital giants finished four points behind Barca in the race for La Liga, and were also elminated from the Champions League at the hands of their rivals.
Speaking with Marca, however, Ozil claimed that Madrid have the capability to topple the Catalans next year, stating: "Barcelona have been playing together for several years, but next season we will be stronger than them. I am convinced we will win more than one title."
The 22-year-old, signed from Werder Bremen in 2010, is satisfied with life in La Liga, and praised coach Jose Mourinho for his role in helping to assist his integration into the team.
"At no time did I regret my decision, I really appreciate my participation for this club," Ozil said.
"He [Mourinho] is someone who talks a lot with great players, especially young people. He is not just the coach but also a friend."
May 23, 2011
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May 19, 2011
Hamit Altıntop signs for Real Madrid
Hamit Altıntop transfer has been announced from Real Madrid Official website realmadrid.com.According to announcement Hamit will be at Madrid for following four seasons.
Here is the announcement:
Here is the announcement:
Realmadrid.com
Real Madrid CF and Bayern Munich's Hamit Altintop have reached a deal that will see the player spend the next four seasons with the Spanish club.
- Hamit Altintop joins Real Madrid by way of Schalke 04 and most recently Bayern Munich.
- He won one German League Cup (DFL-Ligapokal) with the first and two Bundesliga titles, two German Cups (DFP-Pokal) and two German Super Cups (Premiere Ligapokal / DFL-Ligapokal) with the Bavarian powerhouse.
- In 2010 the now 28-year old earned the FIFA Puskas Award for his volley against Kazakhstan in a Euro 2012 qualifier.
- Other individual accolades include being named to the UEFA Euro 2008 Team of the Tournament.
- Altintop was born on 8 December 1982 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, but as a Turkish citizen has been capped 64 caps times and scored six goals for Turkey.
- He is a versatile midfielder who can play on either end of the pitch as well as on either flank.
- Altintop spent his early days Schwarz-Weis Gelgenkirchen, Tus Rotthausen and Wattenscheid 09 before spending four seasons at Shalke 04 and later signing for Bayern Munich is 2007.
- In 2005/06 he scored his only Champions League goal while on duty with Schalke, and four seasons later with Bayern he was named Man-of-the-Match in the first leg of the quarterfinal tie against Manchester United.
- The first time Altintop set foot on the Bernabeu turf was for the 2009/10 Champions League final against Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan. He has played in 14 matches and scored two goals for Bayern this season.
HONORS
W/ Bayern Munich:
Bundesliga: 2008, 2010
German Cup: 2008, 2010
German Super Cup: 2010
German League Cup: 2007
W/ Schalke 04:
German League Cup: 2005
May 18, 2011
Real Madrid Players visit hospital (Photo Gallery)
Casillas, Ramos and Ronaldo spend time with injured surviving quake victims
After visiting Town Hall and areas most affected by last week's earthquake, Iker Casillas, SergioRamos, Cristiano Ronaldo and Emilio Butragueño visiting injured survivors at Virgen de la Arrixaca Hospital in Murcia. Following a brief visit with Managing Director of Health, Maria Angeles Palacios, the Madridistas made their way from room to room to encourage the patients to stay strong.
After visiting Town Hall and areas most affected by last week's earthquake, Iker Casillas, SergioRamos, Cristiano Ronaldo and Emilio Butragueño visiting injured survivors at Virgen de la Arrixaca Hospital in Murcia. Following a brief visit with Managing Director of Health, Maria Angeles Palacios, the Madridistas made their way from room to room to encourage the patients to stay strong.
May 17, 2011
Iker Casillas:"Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players in the world"
Iker Casillas attended a publicity event on Monday afternoon, during which he hit on two main points of interests: Cristiano Ronaldo's scoring record and UEFA's dismissal of the report concerning racial abuse by Sergio Busquets.
Cristiano Ronaldo:
"He is a decisive and influential player. Very few are capable of putting up the numbers he has. Only three players have ever done it, which speaks of the talent he possesses. There are no more team titles that we can win this year, but we can help him win an individual award. We feel it is important for him to win an award when he is so deserving of it. He is one of the best players in the world."
UEFA:(Sergio Busquets)
"If UEFA made the decision not to punish Busquets, they must know what they saw and what happened. Everyone saw it. There is no alternative."
Spanish national team:
"It was an intense 19 days with four matches that both clubs wanted to win. Anything that happened is in the past. Each team did what was in its best interest. It is normal that there be tense moments. It would be terrible if the players stopped getting along after accomplishing what we did. When we are playing together for La Roja we have the interests of all Spaniards in mind."
Champions League final:
"I hope it is football that comes out as the big winner and that fans are well-behaved and respectful of one another. The two teams have earned the right to play in the final for one reason or another."
Cristiano Ronaldo:
"He is a decisive and influential player. Very few are capable of putting up the numbers he has. Only three players have ever done it, which speaks of the talent he possesses. There are no more team titles that we can win this year, but we can help him win an individual award. We feel it is important for him to win an award when he is so deserving of it. He is one of the best players in the world."
UEFA:(Sergio Busquets)
"If UEFA made the decision not to punish Busquets, they must know what they saw and what happened. Everyone saw it. There is no alternative."
Spanish national team:
"It was an intense 19 days with four matches that both clubs wanted to win. Anything that happened is in the past. Each team did what was in its best interest. It is normal that there be tense moments. It would be terrible if the players stopped getting along after accomplishing what we did. When we are playing together for La Roja we have the interests of all Spaniards in mind."
Champions League final:
"I hope it is football that comes out as the big winner and that fans are well-behaved and respectful of one another. The two teams have earned the right to play in the final for one reason or another."
May 15, 2011
May 11, 2011
Mesut & Ronaldo Inc. Goal King Ronaldo , Assists King Mesut Ozil
Mesut Ozil and Cristiano Ronaldo has been a great two-player team during the all season.Mesut feeds Ronaldo with his assists and Ronaldo finishes the job.
Ronaldo has scored 49 goalsin this season.36 goals in LA Liga,6 Goals in Champions League nad 7 goals in Copa del Rey.
He scored the goal that brings the Copa del Rey to Real Madrid against Barcelona.
Ronaldo scored 9 of his goals with a penalty shot.
He scored 5 goals with his head.
He also scored 3 freekick goals.
He scored 32 of his 49 goals at Santiago Bernabeu.
He finally scored 3 goals against Getafe.
Mesut has a great intelligence of football and is a master in passing and controlling.He is fast when needed.
Mesut made 157 assists this season and 26 of them resulted with goal.
Mesut also scored 10 goals in this season so far.
Goal King Ronaldo
He scored the goal that brings the Copa del Rey to Real Madrid against Barcelona.
Ronaldo scored 9 of his goals with a penalty shot.
He scored 5 goals with his head.
He also scored 3 freekick goals.
He scored 32 of his 49 goals at Santiago Bernabeu.
He finally scored 3 goals against Getafe.
Assist King Mesut Ozil
This is the first season of Young Mesut Ozil at Real Madrid.Altough he joined the team this year,he has performed so well so far.He has become an important part of the team and he is included very big part of the goals.Mesut has a great intelligence of football and is a master in passing and controlling.He is fast when needed.
Mesut made 157 assists this season and 26 of them resulted with goal.
Mesut also scored 10 goals in this season so far.
May 09, 2011
Nuri Sahin interview after Real Madrid Transfer
After Official Announcement of Nuri Sahin ,He interviewed with a Turkish Spor Channel.
"I hope after this,Turkish players who plays abroad choose Turkish National team"
He also told the phone conversation between him and Mourinho
"We spoke with Mourinho before the transfer,He said he follows me and He is impressed by my leadership despite my young age and said He wants to see me in his team.At first I couldn't believe he was him.I was so excited.After closing the phone I asked my manager"Who did I talk to?" "
After "Will you learn Spanish" question he said that he has been going to Spanish for 14 months.He also said he wont live any kanguage problem at Real Madrid.
About Hamit Altıntop he said "I hope he joins as well."
I couldn't believe I was talking to Mourinho on the phoneHe said, "Thank you very much,Firstly I am so excited right now,I signed for 6 years I hope I will represent Turkey in the best way at Real Madrid."
"I want to represent Turkey in Europe.My dreams have come true.Everyone can be proud of Mesut and me.It is a great honour choosing Turkish National team and playing for Real Madrid."
"I hope after this,Turkish players who plays abroad choose Turkish National team"
He also told the phone conversation between him and Mourinho
"We spoke with Mourinho before the transfer,He said he follows me and He is impressed by my leadership despite my young age and said He wants to see me in his team.At first I couldn't believe he was him.I was so excited.After closing the phone I asked my manager"Who did I talk to?" "
After "Will you learn Spanish" question he said that he has been going to Spanish for 14 months.He also said he wont live any kanguage problem at Real Madrid.
About Hamit Altıntop he said "I hope he joins as well."
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