Mendy scored late on to give Real Madrid a narrow 1-0 win in the Champions League over Atalanta. Alfredo Relaño analyses the action in Bergamo.

Real Madrid have closed the gap on Atlético to just three points - just a week ago such a situation was unimaginable, writes Alfredo Relaño.

Alfredo Relaño’s analysis of a match in which Zidane’s side easily beat a tame Valencia side who offered little. Benzema and Kroos grabbed the goals.

All of a sudden, Real Madrid are within five points of Atlético, which allows them to believe that the title race isn't over just yet, writes Alfredo Reñalo.

Zidane’s side just managed to grab a win against Huesca, with a late Varane goal. Alfredo Relaño looks at the side’s problems.

Alfredo Relaño analyses Zinedine Zidane’s side’s latest defeat, this time to Levante in LaLiga, 1-2, at home, after Militao was sent off in the 7th minute

Real Madrid visited Alavés on their centenary, Javier Berasaluce, a goalkeeper who played for both clubs in the 1950s took the honorary kick-off, writes Alfredo Relaño.

Real Madrid were beaten in extra-time 2-1 by third-tier side Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey. Alfredo Relaño analyses the game and the fall-out.

At the end of the game, the Athletic Club players jumped euphorically and embraced as Marcelino beamed with the scenes resembling that of a title win.

Club officials spent the day complaining that the game should not be played. No reward for a trip Madrid didn't want to make in the first place, writes Alfredo Relaño.