Soccer fans know what to expect when they hear “El Clasico”. Blood, sweat and tears between two galactic Superclubs Real Madrid and Barcelona. They face off on Thursday at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey semifinals; the first of three games between the two clubs …
Read More »Real Madrid: A team beyond Karim Benzema
A golden ball shattered. Millions held their breath as their hearts sunk beneath the royal badge. The worst had happened. Karim Benzema, Real Madrid’s gilded nine, left the Champions League opener against Celtic in the 30th minute. Every half step from Benzema’s injured right leg put lightyears between Madrid and …
Read More »Champions League Group F Preview
One of the more straightforward groups in this year’s competition, Group F is what is known as the champion’s group — an easy road for the reigning champs to make it to the next round. This group features soccer royalty in the competition’s winningest team, the royal whites, Real Madrid. …
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