Editorials

24th February 2018, Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain; La Liga football, Real Madrid versus Alaves; Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) hands the ball to Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) so he can take a penalty (Photo by Shot for Press/Action Plus via Getty Images)

Real Madrid: Why Cristiano Ronaldo embodies the traits of a capitan

Match Preview: RCD Espanyol vs Real Madrid

We need to talk about Real Madrid’s defense

Scouting the enemy: A guide to Paris Saint-Germain

MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 17: Head coach Jose Maria Gutierrez 'Guti' of Real Madrid gives instructions during the UEFA Youth Champions League group H match between Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on October 17, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Antonio Villalba/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

Real Madrid: Replacing Zidane with Guti is a bad idea

STADIO GIUSEPPE MEAZZA, MILAN, ITALY - 2017/12/27: Mauro Icardi of FC Internazionale gestures during the TIM Cup football match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale. AC Milan won 1-0 over FC Internazionale after extra time. (Photo by Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Staff Round-table: Real Madrid’s winter window transfers wishlist

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 18: Real Madrid players celebrate victory following the FIFA Club World Cup Final match between Real Madrid and Kashima Antlers at International Stadium Yokohama on December 18, 2016 in Yokohama, Japan. (Photo by Zhong Zhenbin/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

A Fan’s guide to the FIFA Club World Cup

(Photo by Angel Martinez/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

Why Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the Ballon d’Or

BILBAO, SPAIN - DECEMBER 02: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been processed using digitals filters) Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF reacts during the La Liga match between Athletic Club and Real Madrid at Estadio de San Mames on December 2, 2017 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Musings on Real Madrid’s recent problems

GIRONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 29: Zinedine Zidane, Manager of Real Madrid looks on prior to the La Liga match between Girona and Real Madrid at Municipal de Montilivi Stadium on October 29, 2017 in Girona, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)

Real Madrid’s greatness is their biggest curse

MILAN, ITALY - MAY 28: Gareth Bale of Madrid is congratulated by Ángel María Villar Llona, first vice president of UEFA after the UEFA Champions League Final match between Real Madrid and Club Atletico de Madrid at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 28, 2016 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Stuart Franklin - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

What the MARCA match fixing claims mean for a Real Madrid fan

MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 13: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid reacts during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Real Madrid and APOEL Nikosia at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on September 13, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Real Madrid 3 – 0 APOEL FC: Champions League Match Review

LA CORUNA, SPAIN - AUGUST 20: Gareth Bale of Real Madrid scores the first goal during the La Liga match between Deportivo La Coruna and Real Madrid at Riazor Stadium on August 20, 2017 in La Coruna, Spain. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Real Madrid player ratings from the LaLiga opener

BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 13: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Supercopa de Espana Supercopa Final 1st Leg match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Camp Nou on August 13, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images,)

Real Madrid position preview: forwards

CARDIFF, WALES - JUNE 03: Isco of Real Madrid celebrates with The Champions League trophy after the UEFA Champions League Final between Juventus and Real Madrid at National Stadium of Wales on June 3, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Real Madrid: Can Isco ascend to the top of the football world?

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 26: Manager Zinedine Zidane of Real Madrid looks on after a match against Manchester City during the International Champions Cup soccer match at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on July 26, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Why 2017-2018 will be Zidane’s toughest challenge at Real Madrid yet

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 13: Ousmane Dembele of France (11) celebrates as he scores their third goal with team mates during the International Friendly match between France and England at Stade de France on June 13, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Dembele should be the first priority, not Mbappe

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JULY 29: Karim Benzema

Real Madrid: A case for Karim Benzema

BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 03: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona conducts the ball next to Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Camp Nou stadium on December 3, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Real Madrid vs Barcelona in Miami – Is it really an El Clásico if it’s a friendly?

CARDIFF, WALES - JUNE 03: The Champions League trophy is seen prior to the UEFA Champions League Final between Juventus and Real Madrid at National Stadium of Wales on June 3, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

It’s not easy to pick Real Madrid’s greatest season ever.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Kylian Mbappe of AS Monaco celebrates as he scores their second goal during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Manchester City FC and AS Monaco at Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

With Morata gone, Real Madrid should go all-in on Kylian Mbappé

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea holds the Premier League Trophy following the Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on May 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Three players Real Madrid won’t sign but totally should

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 20: Nuri Sahin (2nd L) of Real Madrid celebrates with team mates Mesut Ozil (L), Sami Khedira and Raphael Varane after scoring Real's second goal during the round of last 16 Copa del Rey second leg match between Real Madrid and Ponferradina at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 20, 2011 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Ranking the 5 best Real Madrid home kits of all time

MALAGA, SPAIN - MAY 16: Jose Maria Gutierrez of Real Madrid gestures during the La Liga match between Malaga and Real Madrid at La Rosaleda Stadium on May 16, 2010 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

The history of a Real Madrid legend, Guti

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal thumbs up prior to the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Group A match between Portugal and Mexico at Kazan Arena on June 18, 2017 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

Ronaldo will be the only loser if he leaves Real Madrid

MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 02: Cristiano Ronaldo walks to the tribune ahead president Florentino Perez before receiving his trophy as all-time top scorer of Real Madrid CF at Honour box-seat of Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on October 2, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. Portuguese palyer Cristiano Ronaldo overtook on his last UEFA Champions League match against Malmo FF Raul's record as Real Madrid all-time top scorer. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

If Cristiano Ronaldo goes all-in, Real Madrid should call his bluff

CARDIFF, WALES - JUNE 03: Toni Kroos of Real Madrid celebrates with The Champions League trophy after the UEFA Champions League Final between Juventus and Real Madrid at National Stadium of Wales on June 3, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

An Ode to Toni Kroos: The Brilliance of the Expected

CARDIFF, WALES - JUNE 03: The Real Madrid team pose with the trophy after the UEFA Champions League Final between Juventus and Real Madrid at National Stadium of Wales on June 3, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Los Blancos victorious: Juventus vs. Real Madrid match review