Alfredo Relaño

Real Madrid and Barcelona were both beaten on Saturday ahead of the Clásico and the Champons League, while Atlético Madrid profited from the results.

Alfredo Relaño discusses the change to the EuroLeague covid-19 protocols and the decision to allow fans at Segunda B games.

Alfredo Relaño discusses the evolution of the Spain team under Luis Enrique, noting that the head coach has moved on from a promising generation that didn't deliver.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Spain's 1-0 UEFA Nations League defeat to Ukraine in Kiev on Tuesday.

In Spain they say that on Tuesday 13th you don't get married and you don't board a ship, but they said nothing of the Spanish national team so there's no need to worry.

The French Open champion's greatest asset is his ability is to keep waging battle when the war is already won.

Two takeaways from Spain's goalless draw against Portugal on Wednesday night: the first half hour, when they threatened Portugal, and the debut of Adama Traoré.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to a summer transfer window that saw LaLiga clubs spend around a third as much as they did in 2019.

AS columnist Alfredo Relaño looks back on Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Levante on Sunday, as well the 1-1 draw between Barcelona and Sevilla.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to the Champions League draw, Granada's Europa League group-stage qualification and Barcelona's LaLiga win at Celta Vigo.

Real Madrid are still playing like a team in pre-season.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Luis Suárez's two-goal debut for Atlético Madrid, and discusses an Ansu Fati display that brings optimism to Barcelona.

Real Madrid won at the Benito Villamarín, by dint of VAR. Two debatable decisions that reinforce the opinion of those who believe Madrid benefit from the system.

Despite the result against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Super Cup, it is a pleasure to watch Sevilla's gung-ho football on these European nights.

Julen Lopetegui's Europa League winners face the might of Champions League holders Bayern in Budapest with fans returning to European football.

Alfredo Relaño gives his thoughts on Gareth Bale's seemingly imminent return to Tottenham Hotspur after seven years at Real Madrid.

Alfredo Relaño reflects what has been an atypical start to the LaLiga campaign, and discusses Eden Hazard, who has again reported for pre-season overweight.

French football is embarrassed about the incidents that occurred during the closing stages of PSG-Marseille, as five red cards were brandished.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Lionel Messi's return to Barcelona training, after the Argentine abandoned his bid to leave the Camp Nou.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Spain's 4-0 UEFA Nations League win over Ukraine on Sunday, which followed Thursday's creditable 1-1 draw in Germany.

AS columnist Alfredo Relaño says that Barcelona's main problem is dressing room clique formed by Messi, Suarez, Jordi Alba, Piqué and Busquets.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Atlético Madrid's Champions League quarter-final defeat to RB Leipzig on Thursday evening.

Atlético Madrid president Enrique Cerezo told AS yesterday that football owes Los Rojiblancos a European Cup. It’s hard to disagree...

Varane is a great player but last night he had a nightmare. His display in Manchester will undoubtedly leave a stain on his record, writes Alfredo Relaño.

We already knew Iker Casillas wasn’t likely to play again, but the end of his career was officially confirmed yesterday when he announced the beginning of a new chapter in his life...