With seasons riding on UCL tie, Guardiola and Zidane put mutual admiration aside
Pep Guardiola raved about Zinedine Zidane as a player. The latter learned to coach from the former. When Madrid host City, that'll all be put aside.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
15-8-2, 2nd in Spanish Primera División
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Why Man City's defence could be their UCL X-factor (2:10)
Time for Real Madrid, Zidane to show us if they're for real
After losing top spot in La Liga, now is the time for Real Madrid to show us what they're made of. PLUS: How Lampard outdueled Mourinho.
No Hazard, so will Zidane turn to Bale vs. Man City? (1:22)
Hazard out for season - Belgium boss Martinez
Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard will be sidelined for the remainder of the La Liga season, Belgium national team coach Robert Martinez has said.
Real's Rodrygo out of 'Clasico' after Castilla red
Real Madrid's plan to give Brazilian Rodrygo some extra playing time in the reserves backfired badly after the forward was sent off on Sunday.
Did Eden Hazard blow his shot at Real Madrid? (1:04)
Hazard to miss City, Barca with fibula fracture
Eden Hazard will miss Real Madrid's Champions League game vs. Manchester City and their El Clasico clash vs. Barcelona with a right fibula fracture.
Hazard injured, Benzema 6/10 as Madrid surrender top spot in La Liga
Real Madrid dropped points for the second straight week, as Levante snatched a late victory to drop Madrid two points behind Barcelona in La Liga.
Were Real Madrid complacent vs. Levante? (1:19)
Hazard hobbles off as Real Madrid fall to second
Real Madrid dropped to second place in La Liga with a 1-0 defeat at 10th-placed Levante in a match that saw Eden Hazard limp off with an injury.
Ronaldo equals Italy goal record in 1,000th game
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo equalled a Serie A record of scoring in 11 consecutive matches against SPAL.
Will Man City's UEFA ban push Sterling to Real Madrid? (1:32)
Adama Traore 'needs consistency' before Real Madrid move (1:05)
Sources: Casillas wants peace in Spanish football
Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has announced his intention to run for the role of president for Spanish FA.
Zidane escapes injury after boot to the face
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane escaped injury after being accidentally hit in the face by the boot of opposing defender Joseph Aidoo on Sunday.
If my partying proven I'll quit - Almeria boss Guti
Almeria coach Guti has offered to step down and give back all the money he has earned at the club if he is pictured partying.
Hazard 8/10, Bale 6/10 as Madrid drop points vs. Celta Vigo
Eden Hazard returned but Real Madrid saw Barcelona gain ground on them as Los Blancos conceded in the 85th minute in a 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo.
Real Madrid falter as Celta Vigo grab draw
Real Madrid's La Liga title bid took a dent after Zinedine Zidane's leaders were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Celta Vigo.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Real Madrid will pay £180m for Sterling
Real Madrid have been linked with Kylian Mbappe, but they also want to move for Man City's Raheem Sterling. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Hazard to make long-awaited Real Madrid return
Eden Hazard has returned to Real Madrid's squad after being sidelined since November with an ankle injury.
Barca level on points with Real after Getafe win
Barcelona went level on points with rivals Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Saturday with a 2-1 win against Getafe.
Zidane expects Man City to be extra motivated after ban (0:46)
Sources: Barca, Madrid want Clasico in U.S.
Barcelona and Real Madrid have been working for several weeks to organise a Clasico friendly match in the U.S. this summer, sources have told ESPN.
Sources: Madrid rival Barca to sign Lautaro
Real Madrid are prepared to compete with rivals Barcelona to sign Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez this summer, sources have told ESPN.
2019-20 La Liga Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 25 | 17 | 4 | 4 | +33 | 55 |
| Real Madrid | 25 | 15 | 8 | 2 | +29 | 53 |
| Atletico Madrid | 25 | 11 | 10 | 4 | +10 | 43 |
| Sevilla FC | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | +9 | 43 |
| Getafe | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | +11 | 42 |
| Real Sociedad | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | +11 | 40 |
| Villarreal | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | +8 | 38 |
| Valencia | 25 | 10 | 8 | 7 | -2 | 38 |
| Granada | 25 | 11 | 3 | 11 | +1 | 36 |
| Levante | 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | -5 | 32 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 25 | 7 | 10 | 8 | +2 | 31 |
| Osasuna | 25 | 7 | 10 | 8 | -4 | 31 |
| Real Betis | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | -5 | 30 |
| Alavés | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | -8 | 30 |
| Real Valladolid | 25 | 6 | 11 | 8 | -6 | 29 |
| Eibar | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -15 | 24 |
| Celta Vigo | 25 | 5 | 9 | 11 | -12 | 24 |
| Mallorca | 25 | 6 | 4 | 15 | -16 | 22 |
| Leganes | 25 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -19 | 19 |
| Espanyol | 25 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -22 | 19 |
2019-20 Team LeadersSpanish Primera División
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsSpanish Primera División
Goal Difference292nd
Goals Scored462nd
Assists362nd
Goals Conceded171st