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2019 Season
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2019 Schedule
25-8-3, 1st in Spanish Primera División
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Can Real Madrid hold their nerve to win La Liga? (2:09)
Mendy scores first Real Madrid goal with exceptional finish in 8/10 display as Los Blancos top Granada
Ferland Mendy won't soon forget his first goal for Real Madrid, with his beauty of a finish helping Los Blancos secure a 2-1 win over Granada.
Real Madrid one win away from La Liga title
Real Madrid are one win away from winning their 34th La Liga title after beating a resolute Granada side 2-1 on the road on Monday night.
Zidane on James: I won't disregard any player
James Rodriguez has failed to be a regular starter at Real Madrid during Zinedine Zidane's tenure at the club.
'Can't defend' Bale's actions on bench (1:26)
Zidane unsure if James will play for Real again
Zinedine Zidane has admitted he "doesn't know" if James Rodriguez will play for Real Madrid again.
Real Madrid have 'big chance' against Man City (1:33)
Transfer Talk: Arsenal face challenge for permanent Ceballos deal
Real Madrid loanee Dani Ceballos is a target of Milan, Valencia and Betis but the Gunners want to keep him. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Real Madrid matches 'have a sense of inevitability' (0:50)
Madrid's attack revolves around Benzema in 8/10 performance
Karim Benzema scored one and set up another in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Alaves that sees Los Blancos retain their four-point lead atop La Liga.
Real win to restore 4-point lead over Barca
Real Madrid restored their four-point lead in La Liga over Barcelona with a 2-0 win against Alaves on Friday night.
Champions League quarters 'intense & appetizing' (1:31)
Sources: Marcelo to return for UCL clash vs. City
Marcelo is expected to return in time for the resumption of Real Madrid's Champions League campaign against Manchester City.
Pulisic: I'm not comparing myself to Hazard
Christian Pulisic has been the standout performer for Chelsea since the Premier League restart.
Champions League draw: Ronaldo, Juve unlikely to win; how far can Man City go?
If Ronaldo can help Juve past Lyon, he faces a quarterfinal vs. Man City or former club Real Madrid. That might be the end of the line.
UCL draw: Bayern set for Barcelona in QFs
Due the unprecedented stoppage brought upon by the global coronavirus pandemic, the tournament will be formed of one-off matches in Lisbon.
Man City to face Real Madrid at Etihad in UCL
Manchester City will play the second leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie against Real Madrid at the Etihad.
Real Madrid's Vinicius to retake COVID-19 test after error, sa
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. will retake a COVID-19 test after an error in the first one but the teenage winger has not tested positive for the novel
Marcotti: Nobody will pay €60 million for Luka Jovic (1:30)
Zidane: Hazard isn't afraid of serious injury
Real Madrid's Eden Hazard has had a difficult first year of injuries in Spain.
Madrid sideline Jovic after COVID-19 exposure
Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic is in house confinement after being visited by a friend who tested positive for COVID-19.
Lowe pours cold water on Real Madrid VAR controversies (1:02)
Barca chief hints that VAR favours Real Madrid
"There have been many games when VAR has favoured the same [team] -- and many teams have been disadvantaged as a result," said Josep Maria Bartomeu.
VAR 'once again' misused in Real Madrid's win over Bilbao (2:29)
2019-20 La Liga Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 36 | 25 | 8 | 3 | +44 | 83 |
| Barcelona | 36 | 24 | 7 | 5 | +44 | 79 |
| Atletico Madrid | 36 | 17 | 15 | 4 | +22 | 66 |
| Sevilla FC | 36 | 18 | 12 | 6 | +19 | 66 |
| Villarreal | 36 | 17 | 6 | 13 | +11 | 57 |
| Getafe | 36 | 14 | 12 | 10 | +9 | 54 |
| Real Sociedad | 36 | 16 | 6 | 14 | +8 | 54 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 36 | 13 | 12 | 11 | +9 | 51 |
| Valencia | 36 | 13 | 11 | 12 | -7 | 50 |
| Granada | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | +2 | 50 |
| Osasuna | 36 | 12 | 12 | 12 | -9 | 48 |
| Levante | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | -8 | 43 |
| Real Betis | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | -9 | 41 |
| Real Valladolid | 36 | 8 | 15 | 13 | -11 | 39 |
| Eibar | 36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | -15 | 39 |
| Celta Vigo | 36 | 7 | 15 | 14 | -11 | 36 |
| Alavés | 36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | -21 | 36 |
| Leganes | 36 | 7 | 11 | 18 | -23 | 32 |
| Mallorca | 36 | 9 | 5 | 22 | -24 | 32 |
| Espanyol | 36 | 5 | 9 | 22 | -30 | 24 |
2019-20 Team LeadersSpanish Primera División
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsSpanish Primera División
Goal Difference44Tied-1st
Goals Scored662nd
Assists482nd
Goals Conceded221st