Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has heard unusual amounts of malcontent at the Santiago Bernabeu this season, with the ire of the fans for disappointing performances directed not at manager

The midfielder’s comments from early February have come back to haunt him.

The pride of Spain and a titan atop the list of all-time Champions League winners, Real Madrid is known for its dynamic goals and celebrity players. But as we explore, the recent success of the world’s best club owes much to a culture of innovation that extends far beyond the football arena.

Everything you need to know about Real Madrid vs Manchester City in the 2025-26 UCL Ro16, including five key talking points.

The witch seems to be loose in Valdebebas. Real Madrid has confirmed that Álvaro Carreras is the latest absentee. As a result, the left-back is out of the first clash against Manchester City, adding to the coaching staff's headache.

Real Madrid have been handed a major boost ahead of their titanic Champions League quarter-final tie against Manchester City, as Kylian Mbappe was spotted back on the grass at Valdebebas. The France international has been away in Paris undergoing treatment on a knee injury,

Pep Guardiola said he gave Erling Haaland the night off against Newcastle to allow the striker to rediscover his "pace" before the Champions League trip to Real Madrid.

Just 16 teams remain in the UEFA Champions League, each of them returning to action this week as the road to the final in Budapest continues. The eight teams with the best league phase records return to action,

Cristiano Ronaldo boasts supernatural qualities, with former Real Madrid team-mate Marcelo billing the Portuguese GOAT as an "extraterrestrial". Many have suggested down the years that Ronaldo may not be from this world,