Ancelotti at Madrid and Koeman at Barca are marriages of convenience
Why did Real Madrid bring back Carlo Ancelotti? And Barcelona stick with Ronald Koeman? Because they were the best the clubs could get -- for now.
2020 Schedule
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2020 Schedule
25-9-4, 2nd in Spanish Primera División
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Euro 2020 pre-tournament best XI: Ronaldo or Benzema? (2:51)
Benzema exits friendly after 'knock' to right knee
Karim Benzema was substituted after suffering a knock on the knee in the first half of France's Euro 2020 warm-up game against Bulgaria on Tuesday.
Brahim Diaz adds to Spain's lead with superb finish (0:39)
UEFA and Super League clubs in a 'standoff' on punishments (1:27)
Could Mbappe make a move to Real Madrid? (0:43)
Sources: Clubs to write to Perez to end ESL plans
The six Premier League clubs originally involved in the ESL are planning to ask Florentino Perez to dissolve the company behind the project.
LIVE: Transfer Talk: Real Madrid eye Richarlison for Ancelotti reunion
Everton forward Richarlison is on Real Madrid's radar and could be reunited with Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Zidane and Real Madrid: Where it went wrong and what's next
Zidane was never going to be in charge of Real Madrid forever, and if you look at the history he has with the club, we could have seen this coming.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Mbappe to Madrid could spark Ronaldo move to PSG
Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid would lead Cristiano Ronaldo to PSG, while Mauro Icardi would join Juventus. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Ancelotti had 'zero doubts' about Madrid return
Carlo Ancelotti said he had "zero doubts" about returning to Real Madrid but hinted he may have to accept the departure of captain Sergio Ramos.
Lowe: Ancelotti is a comfort choice for Real Madrid (1:03)
How Ruben Dias' rise at Man City impacts Sergio Ramos' future (1:05)
Real Madrid have 'Gareth Bale-like' issues with Eden Hazard (1:19)
Ancelotti makes shock return as Real Madrid boss
Real Madrid have announced the shock return of Carlo Ancelotti as manager after he confirmed his departure from Everton on Tuesday.
Tebas: Madrid, Juve, Barca should fear UEFA
La Liga chief and UEFA ExCo member Javier Tebas warned that "UEFA may opt not to register Madrid, and Barca in the Champions" next season.
Will a Carlo Ancelotti-Real Madrid reunion be the right move? (1:05)
Real Madrid hope new kit's 'lucky orange' will change their fortunes
After failing to win a trophy and losing out on the Spanish title to rivals Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid hope their new jersey brings a fresh start.
Lowe: Zidane's comments telling & damaging for Real Madrid (1:47)
Sources: Man City eye two-year deal for Ramos
Manchester City are following Sergio Ramos' situation closely and are considering offering him a two-year contract.
Zidane: Real didn't give me the trust I needed
Zinedine Zidane wrote an open letter in which he blamed a lack of "trust" and "messages leaked to the media" for his decision to leave Real Madrid.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Inter's Hakimi on Paris Saint-Germain's radar
Achraf Hakimi only just joined Inter Milan, but he's attracting interest from PSG ahead of the summer window. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Why are Real Madrid investing so much in David Alaba? (1:35)
Sources: FIFA boss under pressure over ESL role
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is coming under mounting pressure to explain his role in the failed European Super League project.
Real Madrid sign defender Alaba to 5-year deal
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of David Alaba on a free transfer.
2020-21 LaLiga Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atletico Madrid | 38 | 26 | 8 | 4 | +42 | 86 |
| Real Madrid | 38 | 25 | 9 | 4 | +39 | 84 |
| Barcelona | 38 | 24 | 7 | 7 | +47 | 79 |
| Sevilla FC | 38 | 24 | 5 | 9 | +20 | 77 |
| Real Sociedad | 38 | 17 | 11 | 10 | +21 | 62 |
| Real Betis | 38 | 17 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 61 |
| Villarreal | 38 | 15 | 13 | 10 | +16 | 58 |
| Celta Vigo | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | -2 | 53 |
| Granada | 38 | 13 | 7 | 18 | -18 | 46 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 38 | 11 | 13 | 14 | +4 | 46 |
| Osasuna | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -11 | 44 |
| Cádiz | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | -22 | 44 |
| Valencia | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | -3 | 43 |
| Levante | 38 | 9 | 14 | 15 | -11 | 41 |
| Getafe | 38 | 9 | 11 | 18 | -15 | 38 |
| Alavés | 38 | 9 | 11 | 18 | -21 | 38 |
| Elche | 38 | 8 | 12 | 18 | -21 | 36 |
| Huesca | 38 | 7 | 13 | 18 | -19 | 34 |
| Real Valladolid | 38 | 5 | 16 | 17 | -23 | 31 |
| Eibar | 38 | 6 | 12 | 20 | -23 | 30 |
2020-21 Team LeadersSpanish Primera División
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsSpanish Primera División
Goal Difference393rd
Goals Scored67Tied-2nd
Assists532nd
Goals Conceded282nd