Two teams from Spain's capital city go head to head tonight in the Champions League Final as Real Madrid take on Atlético Madrid at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon. Join us here for all the latest live commentary and reaction to this highly-awaited clash of the titans. … [Read more...]
Zidane to take over should Real lose tonight
Reports in Italy claim that should Carlo Ancelotti lose the Champions League Final, Zinedine Zidane will be named as the new coach of Real Madrid. Stories had been circulating in recent weeks suggesting Zidane did not have enough experience to take charge at the Bernabeu. But Milan-based daily, Gazzetta Dello Sport say this is not the case, with the final tomorrow deciding his future. This seems quite harsh on Ancelotti ( He did win the Copa Del Rey ) but then the obstacle standing in Real,s way are noisy neighbours and recently crowned La Liga champions Atletico Madrid. … [Read more...]
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Key Battles
Below is a round-up of the key battles we'll expect to see in tonight's Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. … [Read more...]
Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid betting preview
It's the Champions League Final, it's a Madrid Derby, and it could confirm Diego Simeone as the greatest manager in the history of football (in some eyes). There's a lot to play for, the crown as European Football's Kings, as well as the ultimate bragging rights over City neighbours, and...if you fancy a flutter, there could be some money to be made too. Now I realise that Simeone will have to go some way to beat the achievements of Bryan Robson's 1996-97 season (relegation and defeat in two cup finals), but he'll be doing a pretty impressive job nonetheless. … [Read more...]
Manchester United swoop for Barcelona pair
All eyes are on Lisbon tonight, as Real play Atletico in the most anticipated Champion's League final in years (and be sure to check La Liga Blog later for live reporting and updates at http://laligablog.com/2014/05/24/real-madrid-v-atletico-live/), but Louis Van Gaal is focused on the other side of the Iberian peninsula as he aims to capture both Cesc Fabregas and Xavi from Barcelona. As yet, Van Gaal has been primarily linked with long standing targets Toni Kroos and Thomas Muller along with a handful of Dutch players. But I understand that his number one priority before next season is the … [Read more...]