Copa Rey Fútbol

Zinedine Zidane said 'yes' to a Real Madrid return, and in the process banished the spectre of José Mourinho, who a jittery Florentino Pérez had been toying with bringing back...

As Jorge Valdano told Tomás Roncero a few years ago, when Real Madrid were running the risk of ending their Centenary year trophyless, writes Alfredo Relaño.

And so it is, 95-51-95. After 241 Clásicos played since 1902, both teams have recorded exactly 95 wins each, with 51 games ending in draws.

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.