Real Madrid will play Juventus in the Champions League final after battling past Atletico in their semifinal derby. Already 3-0 up from the first leg after Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat trick, Real lost 2-1 on the day but went through 4-2 on aggregate. More
There is a theory in football, much propagated after Sir Alex Ferguson’s first–aborted–retirement, that managers should never let players know when they’re leaving because to do so makes them lame ducks. More
Sergi Roberto scored a dramatic 95th-minute goal to complete a stunning comeback for Barcelona against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday, as the La Liga side won 6-1 on the night at the Camp Nou and 6-5 on aggregate. More
Reports that Real Madrid and Barcelona are playing a “Clasico” next summer in Miami at Hard Rock Stadium are premature, according to two stadium sources. More
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal each to help Real Madrid beat Mexican side Club America 2-0 Thursday to advance to the Club World Cup final.