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Alex Kirkland

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Articles by Alex Kirkland

After Real Madrid's UCL comeback falls short, can their project be salvaged?

Big questions lie ahead for Real Madrid following their defeat to Bayern Munich in an instant UCL classic.

'Joke': Madrid fume at costly red card in UCL exit

Coach Álvaro Arbeloa said it was "obvious" that Eduardo Camavinga's red card was crucial in Real Madrid's Champions League quarterfinal elimination by Bayern Munich on Wednesday, while midfielder Jude Bellingham called the decision "a joke."

Despite Barça's strong effort, Atléti end their Champions League hopes

Barcelona looked to stage a huge comeback, but Atlético did enough to prevent them from advancing.

Simeone 'emotional' as Atleti return to UCL semis

Diego Simeone said watching his Atlético Madrid team compete still makes him "emotional" after eliminating Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2017.

Bellingham defends connection with Mbappé, Vini

Jude Bellingham has said that he, Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior can deliver together on the pitch for Real Madrid ahead of an "all-or-nothing" Champions League quarterfinal second leg at Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Madrid slam Mbappé penalty denial in costly draw

Álvaro Arbeloa said Real Madrid should have been awarded what might have been a decisive penalty in their 1-1 draw with Girona

Simeone gets 'difficult' first-ever win at Camp Nou

Diego Simeone called his Atlético Madrid team "extremely clinical" after a 2-0 Champions League quarterfinal first leg win at Barcelona, which was the club's first victory at Camp Nou in 20 years.

Fab 40: Veteran Neuer stops Madrid on MVP night

Vincent Kompany said he's "impressed every day" by Manuel Neuer after the veteran goalkeeper made nine saves in Bayern Munich's 2-1 Champions League win over Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Real Madrid say they can beat Bayern Munich after poor Champions League first leg. Are they right?

Lacking Bernabéu magic, Real Madrid can tee up a more spectacular comeback in Munich in the Champions League. They've done it before.

Madrid grateful as Mbappé keeps Bayern tie 'alive'

Coach Álvaro Arbeloa said Real Madrid's chances of progressing in the Champions League are "still alive" after Kylian Mbappé's second-half goal saw Madrid beaten 2-1 by Bayern Munich in their quarterfinal first leg.

Vinícius: 'Important' Yamal speaks out on abuse

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior praised Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for publicly condemning anti-Muslim chants in a recent match, saying players need to stick together in the fight against discrimination.

Arbeloa denies Mbappé return a Madrid problem

Coach Álvaro Arbeloa has denied that Kylian Mbappé's return is a problem for Real Madrid, ahead of the team's Champions League quarterfinal clash with Bayern Munich at the Bernabéu on Tuesday.

Arbeloa: Blame for Real Madrid loss 'all mine'

Coach Álvaro Arbeloa said responsibility for Real Madrid's dramatic 2-1 defeat at Mallorca was "absolutely, all mine."

Atlético rue VAR 'mistake' to overturn Barça red

Diego Simeone criticised the controversial decision to overturn Gerard Martín's red card during Atlético Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Barcelona on Saturday.