Karim Benzema’s decision to leave Real Madrid after 14 trophy-laden years was a surprise, manager Carlo Ancelotti said, but insisted that the Ballon d’Or winner has earned the right to choose. The 35-year-old striker will exit Real as a free agent in the close season, with the Frenchman linked with a big-money move to Saudi…
Man City Outclass Real Madrid to Reach Champions League Final
MANCHESTER, England—Manchester City marched into the Champions League final for the second time in three seasons after outclassing holders Real Madrid 4–0 for a 5–1 aggregate victory at a raucous Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, May 17. Bernardo Silva’s first-half double put City in control against the 14-time European champions and an own goal by Eder…
Real Madrid Sails Into Champions League SF, Chelsea Adrift
LONDON—Real Madrid’s pursuit of a 15th European Cup marches on. Chelsea, meanwhile, does not know when it will compete on this elite stage again. Madrid’s 2–0 win at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday completed a 4–0 aggregate victory and saw the Spanish giants advance to the Champions League semifinals for the 11th time in 13 seasons….
Vinícius, Benzema Lead Real Madrid Past Chelsea 2–0 in Champions League
MADRID—Karim Benzema struck yet again against Chelsea, and Real Madrid is a step closer to eliminating the English club for the second straight season in the Champions League. Vinícius Júnior thrived with two assists and Marco Asensio also scored in Madrid’s 2–0 win in the first leg of the quarterfinals on Wednesday, April 12, in…
Benzema Nets 7-Minute Hat-Trick as Real Madrid Thrash Valladolid
MADRID—Karim Benzema scored three goals in seven first-half minutes as Real Madrid thrashed Real Valladolid 6–0 on Sunday to cut Barcelona’s lead in LaLiga to 12 points. The hat-trick moved Benzema up to 14 league goals this season and second on the list of top scorers—three behind Barca’s Robert Lewandowski. Rodrygo’s opener from a smooth…
Late Rudiger Header Rescues Draw for Real Madrid Against Shakhtar, Sealing Qualification
WARSAW—A last-gasp header by Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger rescued a 1–1 draw against Shakhtar Donetsk and secured their place in the knockout stage, after the Ukrainian side had taken the lead in the Champions League on Tuesday. Real hold a four-point lead in Group F over second-placed RB Leipzig, who won 2–0 at Celtic….
Real Madrid Beat Eintracht 2–0 for Record-Equalling Fifth UEFA Super Cup Win
HELSINKI—Champions League winners Real Madrid outclassed Eintracht Frankfurt 2–0 on Wednesday to clinch the UEFA Super Cup for a record-equalling fifth time. A first half goal from David Alaba and another from Karim Benzema in the 65th that lifted him to second in Real’s all-time scoring list with 324 goals, wrapped up the title for…
France’s Benzema Drops Appeal Over Sex Tape Conviction
PARIS—France and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has dropped his appeal against a conviction for complicity in blackmail in a sex-tape case that rocked French soccer, his lawyer said Saturday. The Versailles court gave Benzema a one-year suspended jail sentence and a fine of 75,000 euros ($80,000) in last year’s trial, convicting him of involvement…
Real Madrid Wins 14th European Title Over Favored Liverpool 1–0
Real Madrid lifted their 14th European Cup on Saturday at Stade de France in Paris, edging Liverpool 1–0 with tremendous world-class goalkeeping by Thibaut Courtois and a goal by Vinícius Júnior in the 59th minute assisted by Federico Valverde. Madrid’s 14th Euro Championship, eight in the “UEFA Champions League” era, doubling that of the next closest winner AC…
Madrid Wins Champions League Final Marred by Crowd Chaos
PARIS—Yet another Champions League title for Real Madrid, the undisputed king of Europe. Yet another showpiece European soccer game tarnished by chaotic crowd issues and disorder. Madrid became European champion for a record-extending 14th time—double the number of any other team on the continent—after beating Liverpool 1–0 in a final that started 37 minutes late…
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