Real Madrid’s under-pressure coach Wanderley Luxemburgo looks set to remain at the club for the time being after his position was not discussed at a board meeting.

England captain David Beckham has pleaded with Real Madrid fans to show patience with Wanderley Luxemburgo after the midfielder’s late substitution against Lyon prompted a chorus of boos and whistles aimed at the coach.

COACH Wanderley Luxemburgo read the riot act to his Real Madrid players following their 3-1 defeat at the hands of Deportivo La Coruna.

David Beckham’s credentials to captain England at the World Cup next summer are again in question following his sending-off for Real Madrid last night.

Real Madrid coach Wanderley Luxemburgo poured lavish praise on David Beckham following the England captain’s man-of-the-match performance in last night’s 2-1 victory over Olympiacos.

RONALDO returned to the type of form that won him three World Player of the Year awards by getting two goals in Real Madrid’s emphatic 3-0 victory at bottom club Alaves on Sunday.

REAL MADRID captain Raul says his side have to learn from their mistakes after they were swept aside 3-0 by Olympique Lyon in their opening Champions League tie on Tuesday.

Real Madrid captain Raul is hopeful Michael Owen will spurn the chance of a Premiership retun and stay for a second season in Spain.

Jonathan Woodgate could finally make his first senior appearance for Real Madrid tomorrow after being called into their squad to face an All-Star team from the US Major League Soccer.

The majority of Liverpool supporters would warmly welcome Michael Owen back to Anfield should he decide to leave Real Madrid.

RONALDO may be delighted to see young Brazil international Robinho arrive at Real Madrid, but the signing of the 21-year-old striker is not such good news for Michael Owen.

Real Madrid boss Wanderley Luxemburgo has warned his players to expect time on the substitutes' bench next season.

REAL MADRID coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo has warned that players unhappy with not being guaranteed first-team football should leave the club.

England captain David Beckham believes Real Madrid team-mate Michael Owen wants to stay at the Bernabeu despite ongoing speculation linking him with a move away from the club.

FORMER Liverpool coach Gerard Houllier has been named the new coach of reigning French champions Lyon. Houllier, ousted from the Liverpool hot seat last summer, will replace Paul Le Guen, who announced he was leaving the club after three seasons in charge during which time he won three league titles.

ENGLAND captain David Beckham has scoffed at rumours of his possible departure from Real Madrid.

Real Madrid coach Wanderley Luxemburgo has admitted he is an admirer of Manchester United’s winger Cristiano Ronaldo.

A SLIMLINE Diego Maradona arrived in Madrid yesterday saying he had put all his problems behind him and had come to Spain to catch up with old friends at Real Madrid.

David Beckham has confirmed he will play at right-back when Real Madrid visit Real Sociedad tomorrow.

REAL MADRID coach Wanderley Luxemburgo has strongly defended the work of England captain David Beckham amid criticism from fans following the side’s recent poor results.

David Beckham has scotched rumours of a return to the Premiership by insisting he would like to finish his career at Real Madrid.

David Beckham tonight vowed to end his playing days in Spain and told Real Madrid: “You’ve yet to see the best of me.”

REAL MADRID are anxious to avoid the mistake they made in their previous Champions League meeting with Juventus when the two heavyweights go head-to-head again tonight.

BARCELONA extended their first division lead to seven points with a 2-0 win over Real Mallorca, as their rivals Real Madrid crashed 2-0 at home to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.

REAL MADRID coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo believes the media interest surrounding Ronaldo’s Valentine’s Day engagement celebrations has damaged his team’s preparations on the eve of crucial domestic and European games.

Real Madrid may have enjoyed six straight wins following the appointment of Wanderley Luxemburgo but defender Ivan Helguera insists there is still much work to do.

Soccer superstar David Beckham is devastated his new coach banned him from making his Hollywood debut in blockbuster movie Goal!

England striker Michael Owen claims he is enjoying a successful season with Real Madrid despite the lack of first-team opportunities he has been afforded.

David Beckham is eager for Liverpool target Fernando Morientes to stay at Real Madrid.

Wanderley Luxemburgo saw his Real Madrid tenure get off to a winning start as Zinedine Zidane netted a last-gasp penalty to hand the hosts a crucial three points in their resumed game against Real Sociedad.

REAL MADRID could block Fernando Morientes’ switch to Liverpool if new coach Wanderley Luxemburgo decides he wants to keep the striker.

Real Madrid supremo Florentino Perez has left the fate of wantaway striker Fernando Morientes in the hands of new coach Wanderley Luxemburgo.

Wanderley Luxemburgo was appointed as Real Madrid’s third coach of the season today – and immediately outlined his determination to turn around the club’s faltering season.

Real Madrid have called a press conference for later today at which the club are expected to announce the appointment of Wanderley Luxemburgo as coach.

BRAZILIAN star Rivaldo has terminated his contract with Cruzeiro to protest the firing of coach Vanderley Luxemburgo.