Person: Karim Benzema

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Irish Examiner View: One night in Paris for Liverpool and Salah to settle old scores

There are some intriguing subplots to what should be a fascinating encounter between two of Europe's most decorated clubs.

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Real Madrid return to LaLiga summit with El Clasico win over Barcelona

Real Madrid ended their long wait for an El Clasico victory with a 2-0 win against Barcelona to move above their fierce rivals and back to the top of LaLiga.

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The Scourge of the Bernabeu returns as superpowers collide

Real Madrid’s clash with Manchester City was always going to be the Champions League tie of the round, but events since the draw have turned this week into a moment of truth for both clubs.

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Graft but little guile as Clasico fails to fire

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European wrap: Messi blasts hat-trick for brilliant Barca

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European wrap: Gareth Bale shines as Real Madrid start LaLiga with a win

Real Madrid embarrassed by CSKA in worst European night at Bernabeu

CSKA Moscow floored Spanish giants Real Madrid 3-0 at the Bernabeu with a dominant Champions League display.

Wed, 12 Dec, 2018

Is this the beginning of the end for Real Madrid’s golden galacticos?

The mood on Real Madrid’s plane home Saturday night must have been quite strange, as the team’s historic third consecutive Champions League success was immediately overshadowed by its two most high profile individual stars talking about leaving this summer.

Mon, 28 May, 2018

Real class and Karius calamity conspire against Klopp and Pool

Real Madrid 3 Liverpool 1

Mon, 28 May, 2018

Liverpool Training Session - NSK Olimpiyskiy Stadium

Laid-back Virgil Van Dijk may need to alter style

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has admitted he may have to adapt his laid-back style to suit the level of the occasion ahead of the Champions League final against Real Madrid.

Sat, 26 May, 2018

Zizou’s magic versus Klopp’s spell

Somehow, despite the great modern hunger for sequels and franchises, there hasn’t yet been a follow-up made to Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait, the 2006 film that trained 17 cameras on its leading man for 90 minutes of a Real Madrid win over Villarreal.

Sat, 26 May, 2018

Heartbreak for fans as flights cancelled

Liverpool were last night working with fans and tour operators in search of a resolution after around 1,000 supporters had their flights to this weekend’s Champions League final cancelled.

Fri, 25 May, 2018

Echoes of Lisbon in inspiring rise of Anfield everyman

In the tunnel underneath the Estadio Nacional in Lisbon moments before the 1967 European Cup final, Celtic’s players lined up alongside their opposition, Inter Milan.

Thu, 24 May, 2018

Van Dijk revels in stunning turnaround

Twelve months ago Virgil van Dijk watched the Champions League final and could only dream, as a Southampton player, what it would be like to play in one.

Fri, 04 May, 2018

Advantage Real as Bayern blunder

Real Madrid’s bid for a third straight Champions League title remained on course after a come-from-behind 2-1 win at Bayern Munich.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo brace edges Real Madrid to victory at Eibar

Real Madrid overcame a shaky performance to maintain their fine recent form to defeat Eibar 2-1 at the Estadio Municipal de Ipurua.

Sat, 10 Mar, 2018

Under-strength Real Madrid shake off slow start to win at Leganes

Skipper Sergio Ramos scored a late penalty clincher as Real Madrid came from behind to win 3-1 at Leganes and ease themselves into third place in LaLiga.

Wed, 21 Feb, 2018

’We need our fans to be with us’; Zinedine Zidane asks Real Madrid fans to back Karim Benzema

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has called on the club’s supporters to get behind Karim Benzema after the France international was whistled.

Tue, 23 Jan, 2018

Real Madrid claim Club World Cup title by narrowest of margins

Cristiano Ronaldo's superb free-kick gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Brazilian side Gremio as they retained their FIFA Club World Cup title in Abu Dhabi.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2017

Antonio Conte will not make January transfer demands

Antonio Conte says he will wait to be asked his opinion rather than make demands to improve his Chelsea squad in January.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2017

Lloris keeps Spurs fans cheering against Real Madrid

Real Madrid 1 - Tottenham 1: Harry Kane was the headline act but Hugo Lloris stole the show as the Frenchman’s stunning save helped earn Tottenham a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.

Wed, 18 Oct, 2017

Here is the Ballon d'Or shortlist for 2017

Tottenham striker Harry Kane has been named on a 30-man shortlist to win the 2017 Ballon d'Or.

Mon, 09 Oct, 2017

Arsenal v FC Koln - UEFA Europa League - Group H - Emirates Stadium

Football rumours: Movement in Manchester and at Arsenal?

What's being rumoured online and in the papers.

Wed, 20 Sep, 2017

Zinedine Zidane insists whole squad have part to play at Real Madrid

Zinedine Zidane insists every member of his Real Madrid squad will have a part to play in any success this season.

Fri, 08 Sep, 2017

Emphatic win for Real Madrid against Barcelona

Marco Asensio and Karim Benzema scored brilliant first-half goals as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-0 on the night to register a resounding 5-1 aggregate Supercopa win.

Thu, 17 Aug, 2017

Alvaro Morata: More Raul than Costa

“To succeed you have to become nastier” Mark Hughes told Tore Andre Flo, soon after the young Norwegian arrived at Stamford Bridge in the summer of 1997.

Fri, 11 Aug, 2017

Neymar walks out of Barcelona training

Neymar has been pictured storming out of Barcelona training following an angry confrontation with new team-mate Nelson Semedo as speculation over the Brazilian’s future intensifies.

Sat, 29 Jul, 2017

Karim Benzema wins appeal to have blackmail charge re-examined

Karim Benzema has won a partial victory in his fight against a charge of conspiracy to blackmail former France team-mate Mathieu Valbuena.

Tue, 11 Jul, 2017

Real chief avoids Ronaldo issue

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez avoided discussing the burning question of Cristiano Ronaldo’s future during the address he gave to mark his re-election last night.

Tue, 20 Jun, 2017

Heart and head says Juventus will win

Real Madrid will have a really difficult job trying to break Juve down, writes Liam Brady.

Sat, 03 Jun, 2017

Grand masters Allegri and Zidane prepare for Cardiff chess match

Both come from old port cities beside the Mediterranean, but the two men arrived at the top of their profession by completely different routes, writes David Shonfield.

Tue, 30 May, 2017

Zinedine Zidane hails greatest day

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 40th goal of the season as Real Madrid claimed a first LaLiga title since 2012.

Mon, 22 May, 2017

Karim Benzema’s brilliance sees Real Madrid through

Atletico Madrid 2 Real Madrid 1 (Real Madrid win 4-2 on agg): Karim Benzema’s brilliance booked Real Madrid a place back in the Uefa Champions League final as the holders lost 2-1 to city rivals Atletico 2-1 at the Vicente Calderon, but comfortably progressed on aggregate.

Thu, 11 May, 2017

Ronaldo hat-trick piles on the pain as Real sweep Atletico aside

Real Madrid 3 - Atletico Madrid 0: Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid swept aside city rivals Atletico 3-0 at the Bernabeu in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final last night.

Wed, 03 May, 2017

Ronaldo hat-trick all but knocks Atletico out

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid swept aside city rivals Atletico 3-0 at the Bernabeu in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.

Tue, 02 May, 2017

Ronaldo leads Real Madrid rally past 10-man Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich 1 - Real Madrid 2: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Real Madrid came from behind to beat 10-man Bayern Munich 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Allianz Arena.

Thu, 13 Apr, 2017

Real Madrid fend off Napoli storm to ease through

Napoli 1 - Real Madrid 3: Real Madrid weathered an early storm before easing through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 3-1 victory over Napoli which gave them a 6-2 win on aggregate.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2017

Real Madrid progress after weathering early storm from Napoli

Real Madrid weathered an early storm before easing through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 3-1 victory over Napoli which gave them a 6-2 win on aggregate.

Tue, 07 Mar, 2017

Real Madrid stage three-goal comeback, including controversial penalty, to reclaim top spot

Real Madrid came from two goals down to swiftly reclaim top spot in LaLiga with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Villarreal.

Sun, 26 Feb, 2017

Real Madrid in control despite Napoli's away goal

Real Madrid 3 - 1 Napoli

Thu, 16 Feb, 2017

Suarez extends Barcelona deal

Luis Suarez will today sign a new deal that will see him remain with Barcelona until June 30, 2021, with a huge buyout clause of €200 million inserted.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2016

Real keep Barca at arm's length thanks to Ramos' Clasico leveller

A last-gasp Sergio Ramos header secured a 1-1 draw for Real Madrid in the Clasico against Barcelona to maintain their six-point lead at the top of LaLiga.

Sat, 03 Dec, 2016