Alfredo Relaño

Alfredo Relaño reflects on the chain of events that led to Real Madrid and Spain captain suffering another injury - one that rules him out of season-defining games for Los Blancos.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Spain's 3-1 World Cup qualifying win over Kosovo on Wednesday night.

The Spain coach has yet to construct an XI of guaranteed starters and doesn’t even have a concrete group of 16 or 18 who he can mix and match depending on who is fit.

Alfredo Relaño looks back on Spain's last-gasp win over Georgia thanks to Dani Olmo's wonder strike, which La Roja's World Cup qualifying campaign back on track.

Teams that finish second in UEFA World Cup qualifying groups face an arduous route to Qatar and Sweden took the early advantage.

Many will lament the interruption of Real Madrid and Barcelona's pursuit of Atlético, but seeing Pedri in action for Spain is an exciting alternative.

One of the many things for which I owe Jorge Valdano a debit of gratitude is introducing me some years back to the book Dynamics of the Unthinkable...

Spain reported for duty on Monday with just one Real Madrid player in their ranks, something that always feels a little strange...

Atlético Madrid held on for a vital win against Alavés. Suárez grabbed their goal, and Oblak saved a late penalty to ensure all three points.

Two goals and an assist for Asensio was Karim Benzema's contribution for Real Madrid today as they beat Celta 1-3

Atlético Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League by a Chelsea side who dominated the LaLiga leaders over two legs.

Real Madrid sealed their passage into the last eight of the Champions League with a comfortable 4-1 aggregate win over Atalanta.

The Real Madrid attacking midfielder is out injured again, on the eve of the Champions League second leg tie against Atalanta.

Real Madrid would no doubt love to have Haaland or Mbappé but a more realistic possibility financially is the return of striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

Benzema's goals are keeping Zidane's side in the hunt for the title, with Atlético Madrid now just six points ahead and without a game in hand.

Alfredo Relaño evaluates the recent rise of Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, but is not optimistic that either Real Madrid or Barcelona are in a position to sign either player.

PSG and Barcelona played out a 1-1 draw in Paris in their second leg last 16 Champions League match, which saw the French side go through 5-2 on aggregate.

Alfredo Relaño looks at the life and works of Carlos Matallanas who passed away on Tueday, 9 March 2021 after living with ALS for seven years.

Laporta won the Barcelona presidential election and takes over a club in a financial mess, with doubts over the squad structure. Alfredo Relaño takes a look

Zidane's side scored late at the Wanda Metropolitano to equalise against Atleti and keep their slender title hopes alive.

Athletic Bilbao overcame Levante in extra-time to book their place in the Copa del Rey final where they’ll play Barcelona. Analysis from Alfredo Relaño.

Barcelona came back to beat Sevilla 3-0 and knock them out of the Copa del Rey. Alfredo Relaño looks at the match.

Alfredo Relaño looks at the new Laws of the Game brought in by the IFAB since David Elleray took over along with the problems caused by the VAR.

Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Real Sociedad in LaLiga at home leaving them still five points behind Atlético Madrid at the top of the LaLiga table.

Atlético Madrid have a five point lead over Barcelona and six over Real Madrid, who play today against Real Sociedad, after their 2-0 win over Villarreal.