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2019 Season
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5-3-0, 1st in Spanish Primera División
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Pogba pictured with admirer Zidane in Dubai
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been pictured alongside Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane in Dubai.
Barca, Madrid want El Clasico moved to Dec. 18
Barcelona and Real Madrid have proposed that the Clasico between the two sides scheduled for Oct. 26 be played on Dec. 18.
Valverde: Clasico can be played as scheduled
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said he would like for the Oct. 26 Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona to go ahead as planned.
Toe Poke Daily: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in Buenos Aires? Alternative Clasico venues
With the Oct. 26 Clasico in doubt due to ongoing political protests in Catalonia, here are some other places Barcelona and Real Madrid could play.
Sources: Group arrested in La Liga burglaries
Police have arrested a group in connection with home invasions of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid players, sources told ESPN FC.
Transfer Talk: Spurs poised for Isco if Eriksen makes Madrid exit
If Christian Eriksen heads to Real Madrid, the Spurs will make a run for Spanish star Isco. Transfer Talk has the latest.
La Liga want Clasico stadium swap due to unrest
La Liga have requested Barcelona's clash with Real Madrid on Oct. 26 be moved from Camp Nou to the Bernabeu amid protests in the Catalan city.
Ramos deserves Spain Olympic spot - Ceballos
Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos has said Sergio Ramos deserves to be given a place in Spain's Olympic squad if he wants it.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Real Madrid playing long game with PSG's Mbappe?
Could France World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe be Real Madrid bound? New targets for Man United? Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
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Ronaldo nets 700th career goal in loss to Ukraine
Cristiano Ronaldo has reached 700 career goals in official matches by scoring for Portugal in its Euro 2020 qualifier against Ukraine.
Controversy overshadows Shaka's Power Rankings (1:44)
Courtois slams 'disrespectful' anxiety reports
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said reports claiming he suffered from anxiety are "disrespectful."
Sources: Perez, Zidane battle over Eriksen, Pogba
Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez is considering a move for Tottenham's Christian Eriksen in January, but Zinedine Zidane's priority is Paul Pogba.
Bale playing at Real with 'a lot of emotion, anger'
Gareth Bale has said anger over his treatment and media speculation about his future at Real Madrid had not distracted him from giving his best.
Marcotti: I'm not buying Bale wants to leave Real Madrid (1:16)
Moreno: El Clasico will outlast Messi and Ronaldo (1:36)
Xabi Alonso in Madrid court for tax evasion
Former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso was in Madrid court on Wednesday to face charges of tax fraud after opting not to accept a plea bargain.
Messi: I miss Ronaldo rivalry in Clasico, La Liga
Lionel Messi has said he misses his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo and would have liked for to Portugal ace to have stayed in La Liga.
Why Bale & Real Madrid are still not a good match (1:33)
LIVE Transfer Talk: Bale wants out, and Man United could be ready to pounce
Gareth Bale remains unhappy at Madrid. Could that be good news for the embattled front office at Manchester United? Transfer Talk has the latest.
Transfer Talk: Real close to signing Ajax star for £100m
Real Madrid are set to seal a £100 million deal for Donny van de Beek just months after Manchester United failed to sign the Ajax midfielder.
Hazard's first Real Madrid goal 'huge' for his confidence (0:38)
Hazard scores first goal to keep Madrid top
Eden Hazard scored his first goal for Real Madrid as they beat Granada 4-2 at the Bernabeu on Saturday to remain top of La Liga.
2019-20 La Liga Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +8 | 18 |
| Barcelona | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +10 | 16 |
| Atletico Madrid | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 15 |
| Granada | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 14 |
| Real Sociedad | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 13 |
| Sevilla FC | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 13 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +3 | 12 |
| Valencia | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Villarreal | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +6 | 11 |
| Levante | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Osasuna | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Getafe | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Real Valladolid | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| Eibar | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Celta Vigo | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 9 |
| Real Betis | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 9 |
| Alavés | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| Mallorca | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 7 |
| Espanyol | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -10 | 5 |
| Leganes | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 2 |
2019-20 Team LeadersSpanish Primera División
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsSpanish Primera División
Goal Difference82nd
Goals Scored163rd
Assists162nd
Goals Conceded8Tied-4th