Now that Real Madrid have sorted their defensive issues, it's time for Hazard and Co. to step up in attack, writes Alfredo Relaño

Alfredo Relaño reflects on a decaffinated Madrid derby in which much was expected of Joao Félix and Eden Hazard but both failed to show up at the Wanda.

It was a phrase that John Toshak used and it served Zidane well as he kept faith with the side that succumbed to PSG in Seville and was rewarded with victory.

On an individual level, only the work of Gareth Bale can be highlighted as a positive, especially in the first half...

The Champions League group stage took flight on Tuesday night with good results for Barcelona and especially Valencia.

We expected Zidane to revolutionise the team over the summer but after last night's draw at Villarreal, it's clear this is the same Real Madrid as last season, writes Alfredo Relaño.