5 talking points as the Champions League returns
The Champions League group stage gets under way this week as Liverpool start the defence of the title they won with victory over Tottenham in Madrid.
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‘I didn’t expect to cry’ – Ronaldo breaks down after seeing footage of dad
Cristiano Ronaldo has broken down in tears after being shown footage of his late father during a television interview.
Zidane hails ‘phenomenal’ Real despite second-half scare
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane described his side’s first-half display in their 3-2 win against Levante as “phenomenal”.
Karim Benzema scores twice as Real Madrid hold on to beat Levante
Karim Benzema struck twice as Real Madrid held on for their first home win of the season by beating Levante 3-2.
Zinedine Zidane says Real Madrid cannot dwell on Luka Modric injury
Zinedine Zidane admits there is not much Real Madrid can do but press on without Luka Modric after the midfielder suffered an injury over the international break.
Bale: I’m stronger now
Gareth Bale has broken his silence on his difficult summer at Real Madrid by saying he feels stronger than ever.
Gareth Bale sent off after ending Real Madrid goal drought
Gareth Bale scored his first goals since March and was shown a late red card as Real Madrid were held to a 2-2 LaLiga draw at Villarreal.
Zidane won’t rule out ‘surprise’ late signing
Zinedine Zidane claimed Real Madrid could still make a late move in the transfer market despite hopes of a deal for either Paul Pogba or Neymar fading.
Top two Spanish divisions will fall silent for tragic Xana Enrique
A minute’s silence will be held in memory of Luis Enrique’s daughter ahead of all matches in Spain’s top two divisions this weekend, La Liga has announced.
Real Madrid deserved more from draw against Real Valladolid – Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane thought his Real Madrid side “deserved more” after they dropped points in a surprise 1-1 home draw against Real Valladolid.