Real Madrid News & Transfer Rumors

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HEADLINES

Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media after Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Benfica, booking their place in the Champions League Round of 16.

The France international is nursing a knee injury that forced him to the sidelines.

Elliot Anderson, Thibaut Courtois, Vitinha and Julián Alvarez all feature in the gossip.

The last 16 teams in the Champions League are now solidified.

Reports and full match highlights as Real Madrid beat Benfica 2-1 in the second leg of the Champions League playoff.

The 15-time European champions had the last laugh against José Mourinho and Benfica.

Only 16 of the original 36 teams remain in the hunt for the European crown.

Real Madrid were unconvincing as they punched their ticket to the next round of the Champions League.

The German talent has only just started to settle at Liverpool.

LALIGA SCHEDULE

The France international is set for a spell on the sidelines at a particularly cruel time for Los Blancos.

José Mourinho took charge of nearly 200 games as Real Madrid boss.

Barcelona, Arsenal and Real Madrid have laid claim to some of the most highly rated young talents in recent history.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Two of Álvaro Arbeloa’s most important players will not feature at the Bernabéu.

The second leg of the Champions League playoff between Real Madrid and Benfica takes place at the Bernabeu. Here is the confirmed starting lineup for the game for Los Blancos.