No outcome suits Real Madrid more than snatching victory from the jaws of defeat Nothing fits Pep Guardiola more than a conservative crisis on the road in Europe Fill in the gapsTactical analysis and...

Battling the odds to reach the semi-final, Real Madrid required more than luck to compete with what might be the best outfit in Europe The ninety minutes of action produced an epic evening where one...

After being dominated by Sevilla in the opening half, Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid woke up from their Champions League hangover and upped the intensity Their high press and goal-first minded...

If adversity is the real test of character, then this tie was where Thomas Tuchel's managerial star could shine His changes brought Chelsea to the brink of a fairytale comeback, but one should never...

It was a simple match for Real Madrid, with the only difficulty coming in breaking down the ever-conservative Getafe defense to find the match opener Once Carlo Ancelotti’s side had found their...

Special nights call for special players Stamford Bridge set the stage for the rerun of a clash that paved the way to Chelsea's European glory But if their triumph spoke to the tactical acumen of...

Though Real Madrid entered the match as favorites, they were completely played off the field by Barcelona It was a tactical masterclass from Xavi - and a disasterclass from Carlo Ancelotti - as the...

The first edition of this star ensemble had afforded the defeated just enough room in the plot for a blockbuster sequel Indeed, Carlo Ancelotti spurned old habits in an attempt to keep up his end of...

Leaving half an eye on their comeback challenge in midweek, Real Madrid looked to assert the initiative they possess at home The scoreline makes for ideal reading, but Carlo Ancelotti’s new intent...

Few tread the fine line between spectacular names and gaudy collectives more than PSG and Real Madrid Indeed, a tense affair illustrated how stellar individuals only work so well in units that have...