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Style is non-negotiable, something sovereign… This is often heard in football and hangs on the lips and keyboards of the many Barcelona journalists that monitor the life of the club.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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With the attacking trio of Bale-Benzema-Hazard all missing, Zidane opted to go into the semi-final playing with five midfielders and Jovic playing as a lone striker...
ByAlfredo Relaño
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In Friday's press conference, ahead of Madrid's game against Getafe, the Madrid boss admitted he "identified with Isco".
ByFrédéric Hermel
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BARCELONA 0-REAL MADRID 0
Real Madrid player ratings vs Barcelona
Manu de Juan
After putting in a good performance on Tuesday at the Bernabéu, Real Madrid - with Isco and Bale, put in another decent display at Mendizorroza, writes Alfredo Relaño.
ByAlfredo Relaño
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ALAVÉS 1 - REAL MADRID 2
Real Madrid players ratings vs Alavés
Mario de la Riva
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REAL MADRID
Real Madrid: Zidane's Isco plan
Marco Ruiz