Real Madrid would no doubt love to have Haaland or Mbappé but a more realistic possibility financially is the return of striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

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.

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.

Alfredo Relaño looks at the fallout from the revelation of the Messi’s contract with Barcelona, with many coming to the defence of the Argentinean.

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.