AS Editor Alfredo Relaño argues that the renovation of the Bernabéu is having an effect in terms of Real Madrid's ability to score goals.
In a different era, Barça’s fear of Gento was well documented and you could see them retreat when he received the ball.
As the game against Levante ended, Solari had to go through the embarrassment of praising Bale. He did not suggest that he was offended by his star's attitude.
If it is possible for a victory to leave a bad taste in the mouth, Real Madrid's at Levante was such a case in point, writes AS Editor Alfredo Relaño.
Mendilibar's observation about Leo Messi's ability to suddenly pop up and find spaces out of nowhere was in evidence again yesterday in Seville, writes Alfredo Relaño.
First Barça, Madrid and Atlético, now Chelsea.
Alfredo Relaño looks back over a productive week for Spanish clubs in European competiton, with Atlético beating Juventus at the Metropolitano.
Cristiano Ronaldo arrived back in Madrid yesterday ahead of one of the most appealing ties in the Champions League Round of 16, the very same day that Luis Rubiales outlined a new proposal for Spanish football...
It's a shame that the talking point from the final of the 2019 Copa del Rey basketball final is a series of catastrophic refereeing decisions in the last minute of the game.
Girona, who had gone ten matches without winning, gave an excellent showing at the Bernabeu on Sunday, one that saw them leave with all three points...
Alfredo Relaño reflects on a dismal Barça display at Camp Nou - one which Gerard Piqué admits they cannot afford to repeat against Lyon on Tuesday.
De forma significativa, porque ambos vienen de resultados que pueden crear dudas, Atlético y Barça han aprovechado la misma semana para renovar a sus entrenadores.
Sergio Ramos had everything well planned, the game was into the final minutes and with his side winning 1-2, the Camas born defender commits a blatant trip and immediately helps his rival to his feet.
There had been an hour of play and the game was tight when Reguilón put a long pass to Vinicius, down his side. The Brazilian then unravelled the Ajax defence...
I am filled with respect and admiration for Ajax, Real Madrid’s Champions League last 16 opponents, although the current side is a long way from the ...
VAR or no VAR, that is the question...? Actually it's not a question anymore as tonight, for the first time in the Champions League, as the competition reaches the Round of 16 stage, we´ll see the debut of the VAR system.
Just six points separate Barça from second placed Real Madrid, with Solari's men making ground after we all felt the title race was a foregone conclusion some weeks ago
I like the Madrid derby. To some degree, more than the Clásico, perhaps because that game has become so global that it doesn't really feel like it's mine.
Last night's Copa del Rey clash was a delight to watch, a classic full blooded cup tie. Betis went two goals ahead against a Valencia side who reused to roll over ended up securing a creditable 2-2 draw.
Let's be honest: there have been better Clásicos. But this one was not short on excitement and emotion, either...
One hundred days is generally accepted as a reasonable bedding-in time for politicians when they accept a new role and has been deemed enough time for the rest of us to see intentions and working methodology.
There is a tradition at AS where we try and meet up almost every Monday for lunch with representatives from a sports federation (tennis, handball, rugby etc).
Alfredo Relaño takes a look at how things are shaping up at the top of LaLiga, with Barcelona and Atlético dropping points and Real Madrid beating Alavés.
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