Emmanuel Petit has launched a scathing attack on Kylian Mbappe, claiming the forward has infected the Real Madrid dressing room with "selfishness". The former Arsenal and Chelsea star believes the Frenchman's arrival has disrupted the team's harmony following their shock Champions League exit.
Jude Bellingham has broken his silence following Real Madrid's devastating Champions League elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich. The English midfielder took to social media to express his profound disappointment, acknowledging that the Spanish giants let their passionate fanbase down during a chaotic encounter marred by a controversial red card.
Ajax are preparing an ambitious swoop for Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos this summer. Led by sporting director Jordi Cruyff, the Dutch giants view the 29-year-old Spain international as the perfect experienced leader to help the club reclaim their Eredivisie crown. Ceballos has struggled for minutes in Spain, making this transfer window crucial for his future.
Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have been hit with a formal UEFA warning following a delayed kick-off in the Champions League last week. The disciplinary move comes as Real Madrid were slapped with a €20,000 fine for a similar breach during their recent quarter-final tie with Bayern Munich.
Following Bayern Munich’s spectacular quarter-final against Real Madrid, pundit Ewald Lienen reserved scathing criticism for Vinicius Junior and also took aim at Antonio Rüdiger, going so far as to demand consequences for the pair ahead of the World Cup.
Nico Paz has poured cold water on reports linking him with a blockbuster move to Inter and discussed the possibility of his return to Real Madrid. The Argentine playmaker insisted his focus remains entirely on Como as they prepare for a historic cup showdown at San Siro.
France legend Marcel Desailly has told GOAL that Kylian Mbappe will have “had nightmares” about Paris Saint-Germain winning the Champions League without him and Ousmane Dembele landing the Ballon d’Or. Mbappe headed to Real Madrid in a bid to collect those honours, but has been warned that a trophy drought in Spain could last up to four years.
Wesley Sneijder has launched a scathing attack on Real Madrid's players following their explosive Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich. The former Bernabeu midfielder criticised the squad's decision to target the referee instead of holding Eduardo Camavinga accountable for his "stupid" dismissal during the quarter-final second leg.
Kylian Mbappe has addressed Real Madrid supporters after their Champions League elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich. The French forward admitted the pain of the defeat but insisted the squad must take responsibility and respond. He also promised fans that success will return to the Santiago Bernabeu soon.
Former Real Madrid scout Manolo Romero has launched a scathing attack on Vinicius Junior following the Spanish giants' dramatic Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich. The veteran talent-spotter questioned the Brazilian’s footballing intelligence and clinical edge after a chaotic 6-4 aggregate defeat ended Madrid’s European campaign.
Eduardo Camavinga has apologised to Real Madrid supporters after his red card in the Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich. The French midfielder accepted responsibility following Madrid’s quarter-final exit as his dismissal proved a decisive moment in a chaotic night in Munich.
Real Madrid have reportedly identified Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino as their primary targets should they decide to move on from Alvaro Arbeloa. The Spanish giants are reeling from a disappointing Champions League exit and a significant deficit in the domestic title race, with pressure building on Arbeloa with each passing game.
Florentino Perez has delivered a scathing assessment of Real Madrid’s current predicament, visiting the dressing room in Munich to label the club's trophy drought as an "intolerable failure". The club president made his feelings known directly to the players and coaching staff following their Champions League elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich.
Referee Slavko Vincic has come under scrutiny from Real Madrid officials following their Champions League exit. Former Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman can only partly understand their criticism.
Martín Zubimendi has dismissed ongoing rumours linking him with a move to Real Madrid, insisting his focus is entirely on securing silverware with Arsenal. The midfielder, who arrived at the Emirates from Real Sociedad for £61 million ($83m) last summer, says he is "very happy" in London as the Gunners prepare for a Champions League semi-final and a decisive Premier League run-in.
Celebrating FC Bayern Munich’s win over Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena, a group of fans surged towards the pitch, an uncontrolled surge that nearly had fatal consequences for a photographer.
Real Madrid’s defeat to Bayern Munich has laid bare the club’s less appealing side. The Merengues have reacted like spoilt children, venting frustration at every turn. Their insistence that they were “robbed” in Munich only confirms their status as football’s most unsympathetic outfit, even though it was the record champions who had genuine cause for complaint for long periods of the contest.
Michael Olise produced a moment of interview gold following Bayern Munich’s dramatic Champions League quarter-final victory over Real Madrid. The French winger appeared genuinely baffled when a reporter referred to the Spanish giants as the "kings of the competition" just moments after they were dumped out at the Allianz Arena.
Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior were involved in a furious on-field spat as Real Madrid crashed out of the Champions League against Bayern Munich. The England international was left incensed by his team-mate's decision-making during a pivotal moment of the second half, leading to a blunt verbal exchange between the two superstars.
Bayern Munich may have secured a famous victory over Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals, but they will have to navigate the first leg against Paris Saint-Germain without Vincent Kompany. The Belgian coach has been hit with a touchline ban following a night of high tension and disciplinary drama at the Allianz Arena.
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