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Real Madrid vs Galatasaray

2013-03-17T05:47:00.001-07:00

Real Madrid will be facing Turkish team Galatasaray to reach the Champions League semi final.
Galatasaray is one of the most famous Turkish team with an UEFA Cup championship and a Super Cup.
Galatasaray recently added great players to the team.Mourinho's three old students Drogba, Sneijder and Hamit Altintop are now playing for Galatasaray and they will be key players during these matches.
Other key player for Galatasaray is Burak YILMAZ who is currently is the top scorer of the Champions League with C.Ronaldo with 8 goals.
Galatasaray has a very experienced coach Fatih TERİM who worked for AC Milan and Fiorentina before.He has great succeses with both national team and Galatasaray.He won the UEFA Cup with Galatasaray.
The first match is at Santiago Bernabeu on 3-4 April 2013

Real Madrid 5 - 1 A.Bilbao (Highlights)

2012-11-18T06:34:00.000-08:00

Real Madrid [5 - 1] Athletic Bilbao
12' [1 - 0] Aurtenetxe (OG)
30' [2 - 0] S. Ramos
32' [3 - 0] K. Benzema
42' [3 - 1] I. Gomez
56' [4 - 1] M. Özil
72' [5 - 1] S. Khedira

Barcelona 2 - 2 Real Madrid

2012-10-08T03:18:00.002-07:00

Real Madrid 5 - 1 Deportivo La Coruna (Video)

2012-10-01T00:38:00.003-07:00

Real Madrid 2012 / 2013 Home Away Kits

2012-06-03T23:02:00.000-07:00

Casillas: "We want people to enjoy watching Real Madrid"

2012-05-16T00:07:00.000-07:00

Jose Mourinho and Iker Casillas gave a press conference at Kuwait's Regency Hotel ahead of tomorrow's friendly with the country's national team.

Mourinho

"This is the first time I visit this country, but we're not here as tourists; we're here to play and try to win the match. We know it's a friendly, but Real Madrid always have to elevate their prestige as much as possible. That's why we've travelled with the entire team. Everyone will play tomorrow to honour their names and the prestige of Real Madrid. They are a little tired because of the tough season we had, but everyone's in good form."

"We have respect for Kuwait's national team, but people should realise we just celebrated winning the league title, we had a seven hour flight and we've hardly trained for this. It's important no one sustains any injuries tomorrow because many of my men are already thinking about the Euro. We intend to play a good game and we'll try to win."

"We won the championship thanks to all the players on the squad, but Ronaldo is special because he scores goals in all sorts of ways and in every position. He and Messi are above the rest and, if there is any justice in football, Cristiano will win the Ballon d'Or this year."

"Real Madrid wanted to play in Kuwait and it would have been difficult to do so in the preseason due to short holidays and the weather. My men would have liked to be on holiday now, but they responded well to this venture for the prestige of Real Madrid. We're here to do a good job."

Casillas

"We intend to play a friendly that will have a party atmosphere. We want to give a great performance so that people enjoy watching Real Madrid play. We want to win."

"Ronaldo is one of the two most influential players in the world. He is an important pillar at Real Madrid and he is symbolising an era."

Real Madrid 4 - 1 Mallorca

2012-05-14T04:28:00.000-07:00

Mourinho : " It is impossible to improve on our numbers"

2012-05-13T08:15:00.000-07:00

Jose Mourinho was accompanied by his staff in the press conference ahead of the clash with Mallorca.

"We're all here today because we all work on the team. There are others who aren't here today that have also been part of a coaching staff that has given its all to help the players achieve success. We've all won and lost together. I said we would all either laugh or cry together in the end and we've eventually laughed because things went our way."

"I think we've had a very good season. We've grown as a team and as a group of people. We want to do better and improve. We've established difficult records and won the most important title. We've also been in the Champions League semifinals a second straight year, which means we're strong there also. We also had great respect for the Copa del Rey. We fought for the title. It's been a very good season and I believe it is impossible to improve on our numbers. We want to win the league title again next season, but we know it will be very difficult to earn these numbers again."

"I would give the team as a whole a nine out of ten, but I would award some players a ten. I think it will be very difficult to improve on our performance level next year. Even though there are some who say there is only one way of playing football, I believe there are many ways, and I think no one plays ours like we do. We will add qualities to make the team stronger and we will aslo work on psychology. It isn't easy to do better in the Champions League, but it's possible, so we'll try. We don't want or need a new squad. Two players will suffice to make the team stronger."

"We want to give a serious performance against Mallorca and enjoy ourselves. It would be great to add taking 100 points to our list of records this year, but we just want the fans to have fun."

"There'll be nothing to do if someone pays Higuain's rescission clause. Everyone knows I'd like him to stay, but that's what clauses are for. Gonzalo is one of the best centre forwards in the world."

"I believe all my men have worked towards winning the title and Kaka is one of them. He's been decisive in some games and he's also given less positive performances, but he's had a great season overall. My opinion regarding Carvalho is that he is too good not to be a starter. He's won the league title in Portugal, England and Spain with me and we'll decide what's best for him."

Real Madrid Celebrations at Cibeles (Video)

2012-05-10T06:22:00.002-07:00

Mourinho to Guardiola : "Nobody is perfect"

2012-05-10T01:26:00.000-07:00

Mourinho and Guardiola have had a number of public spats since the Portuguese's arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2010, and the Madrid boss has now taken another dig at his counterpart as the Catalan gets set to step down in the summer.

"It is not normal to sell an image of perfection, because at the end of the day nobody is perfect. I have never sold an image of perfection," Mourinho was quoted as saying by ABC.

The former Inter boss then went on to hail his own accomplishments in the game, while underlining the importance of beating Barcelona to the Liga title this term.

"No coach has won a league title in the three major leagues [England, Italy, Spain]. It was an objective that I had. It is an unbelievable achievement both professionally and on a personal level.

"My target in life is not to beat Barca. I have also lost to Barca and to lose to them doesn't make me any sadder than to lose against Bayern.

"Winning the Liga title this year was important in terms of interrupting their winning cycle, though."

Mourinho concluded by once more insisting that he is keen to stay in the Spanish capital.

"I have two seasons left with Real Madrid and myself and my family are happy to have that stability."

The 49-year-old coach has won a Primera Division crown and a Copa del Rey title during his two years at the Santiago Bernabeu side.

Mourinho : Higuain is not leaving anywhere

2012-05-07T10:29:00.000-07:00

The Argentina international has continually been linked with a move away from the Liga champions, and Paris Saint-Germain star Javier Pastore revealed earlier this weekend that Higuain has been in touch with him over a potential move.

Nevertheless, Mourinho has stressed that the 24-year-old is not for sale at any price.

"Higuain is staying here. He will stay at Madrid because I don't want him to go. He has an excellent contract here that runs for many more years," Mourinho stated to ABC.

"And Madrid have no intention to sell either. Even if clubs offer 40, 50 or €60 million, we will not sell him. My two strikers for next season will be [Karim] Benzema and Higuain."

Higuain has netted 22 goals in 34 Primera Division appearances this season.

Granada 1 - 2 Real Madrid Highlights

2012-05-06T01:55:00.001-07:00

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Ramos: "I'm very happy"

2012-05-05T05:15:00.003-07:00

Ramos

"The act at Cibeles was beautiful. We have to be grateful for the weather because the sun finally shone through; Real Madrid deserve nothing less. I'm very happy; this is my third league title with Real Madrid. Titles are enjoyed and savoured differently as the years go by."

Arbeloa

"The best thing about this is making people happy. I'm very happy because our hard work has been fruitful, but celebrating with our supporters tops everything."

Granero

"We came here with the Copa del Rey last year, but the league title is very special. It is amazing to be with the entire Madridista family. We had a perfect run in the championship and we deserve the title. We have to try to keep up the good work next year to continue making people happy and return to Cibeles."

Di Maria: "We'll make these fans even happier in the future"

2012-05-05T05:14:00.000-07:00

Di Maria

"I am very happy with my first Spanish league title, but there's much more to come. I want the fans to enjoy this as much as we do. I'm sure we'll make them even happier in the future. I hope we win more titles every year and that one of them is the Champions League."

Kaka

"This is immense joy, especially after the blow in the Champions League last week. This is a great and very personal feeling, so celebrating is very important. The secret to our success is that we are a true team. Some play more than others, but the group is what really matters."

Callejon

"This is a dream come true. It's been very important for all of us and I hope it all stays like this. This is a great year and we're very happy. I expected us to win a title this season."

Casillas: "Our supporters deserve this"

2012-05-05T05:10:00.000-07:00

Casillas

"Our supporters deserve this, so it's all for them. We've fought very hard in this league championship, but we won."

Higuain

"We're very happy about winning the league title after months of hard work."

Ozil

"I am very happy. We won all together and this is my first league title with Real Madrid. It's time to celebrate."

Cristiano Ronaldo: "We've had a spectacular season"

2012-05-05T05:08:00.000-07:00

"I feel incredibly happy. This is my first Spanish league title and I'm delighted about it. We've had a spectacular season and the fans deserve this. The team also deserves the title because we've played phenomenally well. I am very happy."

"I wish to thank everyone here. We're having a lot of fun and we want to win again next year to return."

"There are two games left in the championship and we've achieved our objective of winning the league. I'm not too worried about not winning the Pichichi this year. We'll see what happens in the end."

Real Madrid is the Champion (Celebration photo gallery)

2012-05-03T01:12:00.000-07:00

Cristiano Ronaldo interview after the Championship

2012-05-02T21:55:00.000-07:00

Cristiano Ronaldo shared his happiness for winning his first La Liga title with the media.

“I am incredibly happy. This is my first league title in Spain and I am delighted. We’ve achieved our objective and we were all very excited about winning La Liga.”

“We all experience great joy for achieving our objective after fighting for ten months.”

“The league is even harder when you fight for it with a team like Barcelona, but you feel great when you beat one of the best teams around. We were better than them.”

“The league title is what I wanted most. I have two Golden Boot awards at home. It would be nice to win another, but I wouldn’t mind it if I didn’t.”

Mourinho press conference after the Champpionship

2012-05-02T21:52:00.000-07:00

Jose Mourinho analysed what it means to win the league title for RealmadridTV.

“We have to celebrate this championship. We have to continue working after tomorrow because next season will also be tough and we have games to play still in this campaign. This team deserves even more emotion and affection, and I expect the Bernabeu to give it to them in our match against Mallorca.”

“A 107 goal record is one of those details you focus on more when you win a title that belongs to all.”

“The fans, who suffer with this team, have given us their undying support. I want to congratulate all of them, especially our families, who suffer most of all. You can be a great fan of a club or one of the professionals that work in it, but our families suffer for us and for the club in the hardest moments. They’re there for us every day and experience our emotions throughout a very long season. My wife and children have given me all the support I need to be in top form.”

“I won the league title in Portugal, Italy and England, but this one has been the toughest. I’ve won seven league titles overall and I know what it feels like. Barcelona won all their games, as befits the great team that they are. They’ve been winning to the very last day. They are a club with great tradition that knows we deserved to win this title.”

Ronaldo moving to Italy?

2012-04-30T23:13:00.002-07:00

Despite claiming he is happy in Spain, the 27-year-old did concede that he would not rule out a switch to the Italian top flight and revealed his admiration for the 'big three' in Serie A.

"I respect the Italian league but right now it is third behind Spain's [La Liga] and England's [Premier League]. But never say never. Someday, why not In Italy? There are fantastic teams like Inter, AC Milan and Juventus," the forward told Mediaset.

"I'm proud to play for Real Madrid because I have fun; when you no longer have fun it's a sign that it's time to leave. For now though, I'm happy here at the greatest club in the world."

Ronaldo also spoke positively of his coach and compatriot, Jose Mourinho, stating that the 49-year-old is the No.1 trainer in the world.

"Mourinho is an amazing coach and his trophies say it all: he's won in Portugal, England and Italy, and this makes him the best," he added.

"To me, being the best means proving it in different countries and championships, Unlike others, Mourinho has done exactly that; it's simple."

The Madeira-born star is expected to be in action for Los Blancos on Wednesday evening when the Spanish giants can be crowned Liga champions with victory away at Athletic Bilbao.

Casillas : "We should look ahead"

2012-04-28T00:24:00.001-07:00

"We played well and had chances to score. Bayern Munchen are a good team and we wish to congratulate them and wish them luck. It was a vibrant match. Penalty shootouts are like the lottery and we lost due to bad luck. That's all there is to it."

"We have to thank everyone here for their support. It's been a harsh blow and it's hard to get back on our feet after tonight, but we must carry on and focus on what remains of the season. We should have fought harder to keep the 2-0 score, but we can't ask more of the team than it did tonight."

Mourinho's press conference after Bayern Munich match

2012-04-26T04:48:00.000-07:00

"I think it's difficult for any team to reach the semifinals two straight campaigns and it's also difficult for a coach to reach them six times in eight years. We deserved to win because both games were tight. It is more difficult to play this match when you're still in the fight to win the league title than when you're not. I remember the semifinals I lost with Chelsea against Liverpool. They faced Fulham in the previous clash with their reserve players, while we used our main men in our weekend clash and ended up suffering from that."

"It's our fault because we would have used different players in our previous game if we weren't fighting to win the league title. My men gave a fantastic performance. It is difficult to overcome a 2-1 result. They knew they couldn't make any mistakes and felt great pressure. They were also exhausted in the penalty shootout. Together, both sides missed five penalties. Only those who shoot miss. I don't miss because I don't shoot them. Those who miss have balls and aren't selfish. They do their best for the team. I am incredibly proud of my men."

"Everyone makes mistakes. Superhumans only exist in the movies. These men are the best at their level, but people criticise them when they miss a shot. These critics are like people who get exhausted by climbing two flights of stairs and badly need a lift. My men ran like animals despite the pressure and missed in the final stretch, but what do you expect them to do? Would you rather see them die or see Bayern drawing the match? They played to the limit. I'm not here to make excuses, especially for our opponent. Teams that win two or three titles in one season achieve something incredible, but it is very difficult to reach the semifinals in two consecutive campaigns."

"The final will be disputed between the fifth team in the Premier League and the runners-up in the Bundesliga, and both used their reserve players this weekend, while Real Madrid and Barcelona faced each other in the most important match of the season in the Spanish league. People listened to me when I said the calendar had to be adjusted in these circumstances in Italy, and it made me happy. I don't have that power or enjoy such respect for my opinions here in Spain. We've started the most important month of the season with mid-week games and it's resulted in yesterday's and tonight's results. Bayern won and were luckier than us."

"The squad feels proud. The players know they have nothing to be sorry for. I've told them to go home to their wives and girlfriends and not hide because they have nothing to be ashamed about. I will absolutely try to win this title again with this team. I want to win with these players. It was important for the club and for us to win the Copa del Rey last season. We need six points to win the league and it would be fantastic to do so. This team has great room for improvement and so does the club. Clubs have to adapt to the times. If they believe I can continue to add to the team by staying on, and my players believe so too, then I feel I will stay."

"I feel the pressure of knowing my players are subjected to great pressure. I currently enjoy the joy of others more than my own, and the same goes during bad times. That's why this hurts. These players have worked very hard. There are four games left in the season and we have to take the six points we need like we've done till now: on our own. We worked hard and fought mightily. We will have had a good season if we win the league title and it will allow my men to feel they've done a good job. We will be here fighting for the Champions League again next season."

"The final will be a good match and I would like Chelsea to win, but I have great respect for Bayern Munchen. Chelsea were heroic yesterday and I know some people believe they are the lords of the game and therefore entitled to criticise Chelsea or Inter Milan's victory two years ago. I know the Blues behaved like heroes. Chelsea deserve it and Bayern are there too."

Mourinho press conference before Bayern Munich Match

2012-04-25T10:27:00.000-07:00

"Every player has to know that Real Madrid reaching the final is more important than them being there," the Portuguese told reporters at a press conference on Tuesday.

“Players can't be selfish. I would take a suspension now so that we make a final. A player has to be the same.”

However, Mourinho argued that each and every member of his squad warrants the right to grace May's showpiece event at the Allianz Arena.

"We want and believe that we deserve to be in the final," he declared. "Now we just have to do it.

"But Bayern are a very good team: the coach, the players. They all have the right to think they can reach the final.

"However, when I look at my players all I see is excitement. We want to win and that's the most important thing. Tomorrow [Wednesday], we are going to try to reach the final. These players deserve it."

Madrid's much-vaunted forwards were not at their best in Munich last Tuesday but Mourinho is expecting them to be firing on all cylinders in the Spanish capital.

"Bayern know the offensive potential that Real Madrid have and that it is normal that we score at home," the two-time Champions League winner argued.

"We will stick to our style of play and philosophy to the end. We know what we want to do.

"The most important thing is knowing the character of the players and what they are capable of and our players are as calm as they have to be for a match like this."

Madrid's eagerly awaited clash with Bayern gets under way at 20.45CET.

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes top scoring Madridista in one season

2012-04-23T06:18:00.000-07:00

His goal against Barcelona allowed him to break his own 53 strike record from the previous campaign
Margarita Perez / Translation by Michael J. O'Donnell
Cristiano Ronaldo scored one goal against Barcelona and therefore broke his own 53 strike record of the previous campaign, becoming the team's all-time top scorer in one single season.

Ronaldo is having an incredible run in La Liga. He has currently scored 42 goals in the championship, breaking his own 40 strike record from last year.

So far, Cristiano has netted eight goals in the Champions League, equalling his previous best run from the 2007/08 season when he was still at Manchester United.

Barcelona 1 - 2 Real Madrid Highlights Video

2012-04-21T13:37:00.000-07:00

Real Madrid beated Barcelona at Camp Nou with two goals against one.With this win Real Madrid is now seven points ahead of Barcelona and so close to be the Champion.

Real Madrid's goals came from Khedira and Cristiona Ronaldo.Alexis Sanches scored the Barcelona's only goal.
Hala Madrid!!!!!!!!!!!!