Real Madrid secured their passage to the semi-finals of the Champions League with a 2-0 victory away at Chelsea on Wednesday night (Marca). Goals from Brazilian winger Rodrygo proved to be the difference between the two sides (Marca). Real Madrid’s midfield dynamo Fede Valverde was named man of the match after playing the full 90 minutes (Real Madrid). The Spanish giants are set to face either Liverpool or Paris Saint-Germain in the next round (Marca).
Meanwhile, Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has appeared to confirm his decision to retire at the club after a difficult season for the German (Football Espana). The midfielder’s future has been the subject of much speculation in recent months (Football Espana). The current season has seen Kroos struggle with injuries, missing a total of 14 games for Real Madrid (Football Espana).
In other news, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have reportedly begun talks over a potential move for young English midfielder Jude Bellingham (Football Espana). The 17-year-old has impressed with his performances in the Bundesliga this season (Football Espana). Real Madrid are said to be keen on securing the services of the talented young player (Football Espana).
However, off-field issues continue to plague Real Madrid, with reports that defender Antonio Rüdiger was racially abused by fans after his side’s recent victory over Cádiz (Bleacher Report). The incident serves as a reminder that despite their on-field success, the club still has work to do in ensuring tolerance and diversity among their supporters (Bleacher Report).
Despite this, it seems that Real Madrid’s success on the pitch will continue, with former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand suggesting that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could be the next man in charge at the Bernabeu (AS USA). Ferdinand claims that Arteta is looking to make the move to the Spanish capital after a disappointing season with the Gunners (AS USA).
With a Champions League semi-final to look forward to and rumours of big-name signings on the horizon, it seems that Real Madrid will continue to dominate Spanish and European football for years to come.
