Real Madrid

Alfredo Relaño discusses Barcelona president Joan Laporta’s transfer-market spending spree, pointing to AC Milan’s struggles as an explanation for it.

Alfredo Relaño discusses Cristiano, Dembélé and Asensio’s attempts to find new clubs this summer, and suggests players may be overestimating the power they have.

Carlo Ancelotti sent out his reserve side for the final half hour against Juventus, and they showed that Madrid have a formidable squad this season.

Xavi’s side appear more coherent and better reinforced than Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid, who only have Benzema firing at the moment.