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You can be the lucky winner if you correctly predict the scoreline between the UEFA Champions League finalist REALMADRID VS ATHLETICO MADRID. Listed below are the results of the matches played between this two teams.

27/02/16, 16:00	Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid	0 : 1  (0 : 0) (0 : 1)	25. Gameday
04/10/15, 20:30	Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid	1 : 1  (0 : 1) (1 : 0)	7. Gameday
07/02/15, 16:00	Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid	4 : 0  (2 : 0) (2 : 0)	22. Gameday
13/09/14, 20:00	Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid	1 : 2  (1 : 1) (0 : 1)	3. Gameday
02/03/14, 17:00	Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid	2 : 2  (2 : 1) (0 : 1)	26. Gameday
28/09/13, 22:00	Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid	0 : 1  (0 : 1) (0 : 0)	7. Gameday
27/04/13, 20:00	Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid	1 : 2  (1 : 1) (0 : 1)	32. Gameday
01/12/12, 22:00	Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid	2 : 0  (1 : 0) (1 : 0)	13. Gameday
11/04/12, 22:00	Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid	1 : 4  (0 : 1) (1 : 3)	33. Gameday
26/11/11, 20:00	Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid	4 : 1  (1 : 1) (3 : 0)	14. Gameday
19/03/11, 22:00	Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid	1 : 2  (0 : 2) (1 : 0)	28. Gameday
07/11/10, 21:00	Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid	2 : 0  (2 : 0) (0 : 0)	10. Gameday
28/03/10, 21:00	Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid	3 : 2  (0 : 1) (3 : 1)	29. Gameday
07/11/09, 22:00	Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid	2 : 3  (0 : 2) (2 : 1)	9. Gameday
07/03/09, 20:00	Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid	1 : 1  (0 : 1) (1 : 0)	25. Gameday
18/10/08, 20:00	Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid	1 : 2  (0 : 1) (1 : 1)	7. Gameday
20/01/08, 19:00	Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid	0 : 2  (0 : 2) (0 : 0)	20. Gameday
25/08/07, 20:00	Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid	2 : 1  (1 : 1) (1 : 0)	1. Gameday
24/02/07, 22:00	Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid	1 : 1  (1 : 0) (0 : 1)	24. Gameday
01/10/06, 18:00	Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid	1 : 1  (1 : 1) (0 : 0)	4. Gameday
04/03/06, 20:00	Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid	2 : 1  (2 : 1) (0 : 0)	25. Gameday
15/10/05, 22:00	Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid	0 : 3  (0 : 1) (0 : 2)	6. Gameday
21/05/05, 22:00	Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid	0 : 0  (0 : 0) (0 : 0)	36. Gameday
09/01/05, 19:00	Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid	0 : 3  (0 : 1) (0 : 2)	18. Gameday
17/04/04, 22:00	Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid	1 : 2  (0 : 1) (1 : 1)	32. Gameday
03/12/03, 21:30	Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid	2 : 0  (2 : 0) (0 : 0)	14. Gameday
15/06/03, 21:00	Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid	0 : 4  (0 : 3) (0 : 1)	37. Gameday
19/01/03, 20:30	Real Madrid - Atlético Madrid	2 : 2  (2 : 1) (0 : 1)

Liverpool in shock as midfield star agrees surprise deal to join ex Man U boss

Asier Illarramendi will leave Real madrid to join former united boss David Moyes at Real Sociedad, according to reports.

Liverpool have been heavily linked with the Spanish Midfielder for a £15million deal.

The 25-year-old left his boyhood club for the Bernabeu in a deal worth around £23m in 2013. He has made 59 appearances but appears to be out of favour with new manager Rafa Benitez.

And Real Sociedad boss Moyes could be ready to set up emotional reunion, while doing this old club United a favour at the same time.

Moyes was a resounding flop at old trafford but might well have a dealth a blow to one of premier league side concluding a deal.

Benzema rubbishes talk on Arsenal transfer rumour

Arsenal suffer £50m knockout blow as French ace Karim Benzema rubbishes Emirates deal Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has rubbished any chance of signing for Arsenal this summer.

The French international has been linked with a staggering £50m Gunners move throughout the summer, fuelled by claims he was surplus to requirements at the Bernabeu.

However, Benzema took to Twitter to break Arsenal hearts by rubbishing the speculation, he wrote: "For all those clowns who want to make believe things at my fans. Here this is my home!"

Rafa Benitez, who took over from the sacked Carlo Ancelotti at the end of last season, has set the Frenchman a target of 25 goals for the season, something he has not achieved since 2011-12 when he netted 31.

“For all those clowns who want to make believe things at my fans. Here this is my home!”

Karim Benzema

In a recent press conference, Benitez said: "I have said many times that I am convinced Benzema is a great forward.

"That's why I set him a target of 25 goals to motivate him and so he can express himself.

"So we have a lot of attacking options and that's why right now we are not looking for a striker."  

Benzema misses out as Ronaldo back in Real squad

Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Real Madrid's squad for Tuesday's Santiago Bernabeu Trophy clash with Galatasaray, but the injured Karim Benzema remains absent.

The pair missed Real's Audi Cup matches in Munich as Ronaldo was suffering a back problem while Benzema injured his thigh.

Ronaldo returned to training last week and had never been a doubt for Real's competitive opener against Sporting Gijon on Sunday, although Benzema's thigh problem appears more troublesome.

The France international – who continues to be linked with Arsenal – is not in the squad for Tuesday's clash, with Raphael Varane (muscular) and Pepe (leg) also out injured.

Manchester United agreed a staggering £200,000-per-week contract

Manchester United had agreed a staggering £200,000-per-week contract with Sergio Ramos before the Spaniard elected to stay with Real Madrid, according to Cadena COPE.

The Red Devils were heavily linked with the centre-back earlier this summer amid claims that he’d grown unsettled at the Bernabeu.

Contract issues were widely cited as the reason behind the fall-out and led to claims that the now Real captain was desperate to join Louis van Gaal’s side.

However, Ramos has now changed his mind and all but agreed fresh teams with the La Liga giants, leaving United red-faced after a genuine push to snap him up.

And it’s now claimed by Cadena COPE that the 29-year-old was on the verge of joining the Premier League outfit, with a contract worth just over £200,000-per-week having been ‘agreed’ between the club and the player:

Manchester United set for Gareth Bale transfer

Manchester United has rekindled their interest in Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, according to reports in Spain.

United are willing to offer close to $125 million euros (£87.5m) to secure the services of the winger; however Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez remains confident the Welshman is going nowhere.

Bale has often been seen as the scapegoat among the Bernabeu faithful, enduring a disappointing second season with the club.

But his manager has come to his aid, backing Bale to go on and have a big season with Madrid.

"Gareth is a huge player for us and I know that he's happy," Benitez told a press conference when asked about Bale's future.

"I'm not going to talk about offers. Everything is well and he's going to have a good season with us I'm sure."

Adding to reports from Spain, the Sun believes that the Red Devils have already seen two offers for Bale turned away this off-season.

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David de Gea has been strongly linked to Real Madrid (AAP)

Benitez shut down suggestions Real Madrid would package an offer of Bale for United's goalkeeper David de Gea, who has been heavily in the spotlight this transfer window.

"I've said in five previous press conferences that I don't want to talk about players who are in other teams."

"We have three very good keepers. I can talk about them, not other goalkeepers."

De Gea has one season left on his contract with United, and it's rumoured that Madrid would be happy to land him on a free once his deal expires.

Man United open the new Premier League season at home to Tottenham Hotspur.

Ancelotti all out for victory against Juventus

Real Madrid will look to attack Juventus in their UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg and take a lead back to the Spanish capital, says Carlo Ancelotti.

Once again without Karim Benzema for the trip to Turin, Ancelotti is confident Real possess enough fire power to see off Massimiliano Allegri's men, having seen Javier Hernandez come up with a quarter-final winner against Atletico Madrid.

Dreams of winning back-to-back Champions League titles remain alive for the Spanish giants, but Ancelotti acknowledges they face a tough test against a Juventus side brimming with confidence after sealing a fourth successive Serie A crown last weekend.

"I think it will be a balanced tie, Juve are a different side [to Atletico], so I expect a different game," he said. "We dominated against Atletico, but Juventus like to control possession too.

"They won the league last week and are playing with confidence. They have players with a lot of experience and really good qualities.

"We've got to try and play to our full potential. We are not going to look to draw, we are going to attack and have plenty of quality to do so.

"We want to play an attacking style, maybe we'll have to defend better in this game than in recent outings."

Ancelotti added on Benzema's continued absence due to a knee injury: "I wouldn't say it's a problem with Hernandez playing so well

"He helped us brilliantly in recent games, and we're here because he played an important role, he grabbed that opportunity and I'm sure he will help the side."

Worry for Real Madrid as Modric hit with knee injury

Real Madrid have confirmed that Luka Modric has strained ligaments in his right knee and must now wait to see when the influential midfielder will be available again.

Modric, who only came back from a four-month injury lay-off in March, was substituted in the second half of Real's 3-1 home win over Malaga on Saturday after damaging his knee in a challenge with visiting midfielder Recio.

The Croatia international underwent tests on Sunday morning and, while Madrid have not given any estimate on how long Modric might be out for, reports in Spain suggest he could be sidelined for up to six weeks.

A club statement read:
"Following tests carried out on Luka Modric at the La Moraleja Sanitas Hospital by Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been found to have a strain to the medial collateral ligament of his right knee. His situation will be monitored".

Real Madrid won't sell Gareth Bale to Man United - Zinedine Zidane

Real Madrid legend and B team coach Zinedine Zidane has stressed that his club will not consider selling Gareth Bale to Manchester United or any other side this summer.

Bale, who joined Real Madrid for 86 million pounds from Tottenham in 2013, has been linked with a transfer to Old Trafford in recent weeks, with the Spanish club's apparent interest in a move for United keeper David De Gea sparking suggestions of a swap deal involving the two players.

United were reported to have made a late bid to sign Bale in the days before his move for a for record fee, but his desire to wear the white shirt of the Spanish capital city club ensured he moved away from the Premier League and relocated in Madrid.

After a thrilling end to his first season at Real Madrid saw Bale score the winning goal in the Copa Del Rey final and the crucial second goal in extra time of the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid last May, his perceived dip in form at Real Madrid this season has seen sections of the club's supporters turn against the 25-year-old.

There are a fair amount of Real Madrid fans who would prefer to see Gareth Bale benched, rather than leave either James or Isco out of the starting XI.

Real Madrid will not listen to any offers for Gareth Bale, says Real Madrid Castilla coach Zinedine Zidane.

Despite that, the Welshman retains the faith of the key decision makers with the La Liga club, with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez making it clear that he will not consider selling Bale this summer and now Zidane has entered the debate, stating in no uncertain terms that United will fail in any attempt to sign the attacking star who has scored 13 La Liga goals this season.

"Real Madrid buy the best players in the world. They don't sell them," said Zidane, in quotes appearing in the Daily Mirror.

"Of course other clubs will be interested in him, he would improve any squad in the world, but the president has said he is not for sale and that is because he is not for sale. That will be the answer to Manchester United or any other club that asks the question.

"He was a big part of our success last season especially in the Champions League, and as we look to defend our title I am sure he will play a successful part again."

Bale is in the Real Madrid squad for their Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, as he looks to recover from a foot problem that has restricted him in recent weeks to take part in a fixture that could define the season for coach Carlo Ancelotti and his team.

Madrid to reject Ronaldo appeal

Real Madrid are unlikely appeal Cristiano Ronaldo’s yellow card in Wednesday’s 2-0 win at Rayo Vallecano, according to AS.

The Portuguese received the caution from referee Melero Lopez for an alleged dive after he appeared to have been felled in the box by Rayo defender Antonio Amaya, triggering an automatic suspension for picking up five yellows.

The final decision will not be taken, however, until the both the player and coaching staff have been consulted, although it is understood the club are happy for him to sit out Saturday’s home game with Eibar.

Their reasoning is that there are more difficult fixtures on the horizon, with Los Blancos due to face Sevilla, Espanyol and Celta Vigo in the coming weeks.

Ronaldo was joined on five yellow cards by James Rodriguez and Toni Kroos, who will also miss the Eibar clash, while Sergio Ramos, Luka Modric and Dani Carvajal are all one card away from suspension. 

C.Ronaldo scores his 300th Real Madrid goal in 2-0 win over Rayo valecano

Christiano Ronaldo scores his 300th Real Madrid goals after a 2-0 victory over a spirited Rayo Vallecano to remain hot on the heels of Primera Division leaders Barcelona.

After Real Madrid 9-1 demolition of Granada over the Weekend, Ronaldo secured five goals and increased his chances of scoring his 300th goal, which he achieved when he scored the first goal in the victory over Rayo vallecano.

That kept Real four points behind the leader 'Barca', who had beaten Almeria earlier on Wednesday, but Carlo Ancelotti's men did not have things all their own way as Vallecano proved more than a match for them, after they drew at half time.

It was the visitors who started brightly, though, as Ronaldo rolled a volley across the face of goal while James should have done better when he was picked out with time and space on the edge of the box, but the Colombian shot straight at David Cobeno.

Vallecano grew into the game, and Alberto Bueno cut in from the right before his low 25-yard strike forced Iker Casillas to palm away.

At the other end Gareth Bale's volleyed goal was chalked off after the Welshman had narrowly strayed offside, but Real's attacks were growing rarer and rarer.

Vallecano were causing particular problems from set-pieces, and Adri Embarba's corner was flicked on before taking a touch off Manucho which forced Casillas into another smart save.

The veteran goalkeeper was called into action once again as Tito's corner was met by an unmarked Roberto Trashorras, who could only plant a header straight at Casillas shortly before the interval.

Real, though, appeared to regroup at half-time and were the stronger team after the interval.

Bale's diving header only narrowly missed the target, while Ronaldo should have been awarded a penalty after being upended by Antonio Amaya, but the Portuguese was instead booked for diving.

The three-time Ballon d'Or winner was then heckled for the rest of the match by the partisan Vallecano crowd.

But he had the last laugh as he opened the scoring for Real in the 68th minute, heading into an empty net for his landmark goal after he had been found following Dani Carvajal's burst into the box.

It was 2-0 five minutes later and Ronaldo this time turned provider, squaring for James, who cut on to his left foot before tucking past Cobeno from the edge of the area.

To their credit, Vallecano refused to give up but their efforts were in vain as Real held to secure all three points.

Real Madrid in pursuit for Raheem Sterling

According to reports: European champions Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Liverpool superstar Raheem Sterling ahead of a potential summer move for the winger.

Sterling has so far refused to commit his long-term future to the Reds and fears are rising that he may look for an exit route from Anfield. The England international turned down a mammoth £100,00-a-week contract from Brendan Rodgers’ side and his reluctance to pen a new deal has seen the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal linked with a move for the 20-year-old.

According to the Daily Mail, Real Madrid are ready to register an interest in Sterling, with club legend Zinedine Zidane admitting that Los Blancos are showing an interest in a number of high-profile youngsters to bolster their squad.

Madrid will likely have to fork out £50million should they wish to make their interest in the forward concrete, but any potential transfer bid could spark a bidding war with a number of Premier League clubs.

Pepe suffers thigh injury

Real Madrid are sweating on the fitness of Pepe after confirming that the centre-back has sustained a thigh injury.

The centre-back was absent for Portugal's 2-1 victory against Serbia in UEFA 2016 qualifying last Sunday.

Pepe subsequently returned to Madrid after being excused from the nation's friendly against Cape Verde, which ended in a surprise 2-0 defeat.

European champions Real announced Pepe's injury on Twitter and are set to monitor his progress.

I will accept Real Madrid Job if offered - Zidane

Zinedine Zidane has revealed he would accept the Real Madrid coach's job if the offer came along but has reiterated his support for under-pressure Carlo Ancelotti.

The Frenchman, who won La Liga and the UEFA Champions League in a five-year spell at Real from 2001 to 2006, is coach of the club's reserve Castilla outfit.

Zidane has taken measures to boost his coaching knowledge, observing training at Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich last week.

Speculation over the future of Ancelotti has only intensified following Real's 2-1 Clasico defeat to Barcelona last weekend, with Zidane one of the men mooted to be in contention to replace the Italian should he leave his post.

And Zidane told Canal Plus: "If the role of coach at Real Madrid was offered to me I would certainly agree to it.

"However, there is a coach there right now who is doing a very good job. I am part of the club's structure and still learning.

"Am I ready for the job? You are never ready, but even if you're not you still have to say yes. When I was a player I didn't build my career over two years because things happen gradually. It's the same in coaching.

"I've learned a lot from Carlo Ancelotti and he knows how highly I regard him. He's the perfect coach for Real Madrid, despite what people are saying."

Meanwhile, France coach Didier Deschamps, who won the World Cup alongside Zidane, has talked him up as a potential national team boss in the future.

Deschamps said: "I do not know what he'll [Zidane] do next. But he has all the qualities to be [coach]."

I have nothing to prove - Bale

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale insists he pays no attention to his critics and stated he has nothing to prove.

The forward has been the main focus of scorn from the Spanish media and Real supporters following the capital club's difficult start to 2015, with the former Tottenham man's car damaged after the 2-1 Clasico defeat against Barcelona.

However, Bale gave a timely reminder of the talent that saw Real shell out a club-record fee for his services in September 2013 with a starring role in Wales' 3-0 victory against Israel in Saturday's Euro 2016 qualifying contest.

The 25-year-old set up Aaron Ramsey for the first, before scoring twice in the second half in Haifa.

"I don't need to answer the critics," Bale said.

"I know, and everyone around me knows, what I can do.

"There are ups and downs in football. You have to take it with a pinch of salt and all you can do is respond with your performances on the pitch, like that.

"I don't feel I need to prove anyone wrong or right, I just need to play my football."

Fans want Bale out of Ancelotti starting XI

A majority of Real Madrid fans want to see Gareth Bale removed from Carlo Ancelotti's starting XI, a survey has revealed.

The study - conducted by Spanish website AS.com in the wake of Sunday's 2-1 Clasico defeat at Barcelona - found that 68.3 per cent of supporters would back his removal from the side.

A total of 8,532 fans participated in the poll, heaping yet more pressure on the Welsh winger, who has come under the spotlight following a series of disappointing performances.

Bale's car was attacked by angry fans following Real's return from Barcelona, with the reigning UEFA Champions League winners having slipped four points behind their rivals in La Liga.

Bale will head to Israel on international duty with Wales later this week.

Ronaldo could face suspension over goal celeberation in Clasico

Cristiano Ronaldo could face a suspension over his goal celebration in Sunday's Clasico defeat to Barcelona.

The Real Madrid star equalised after Jeremy Mathieu had put Barca in front, only for Luis Suarez to score a second-half winner at Camp Nou.

Ronaldo celebrated his goal by gesturing towards the home fans to 'calm down' in a typically white-hot Clasico atmosphere.

And Spanish football chief Javier Tebas has revealed Ronaldo likely faces sanction, as authorities attempt to clamp down on violent behaviour.

He told supporters: "We have to be careful with provocative gestures by a player when he scores a goal or with any other provocation or conduct that could incite violence among spectators.

"It must be sanctioned, from a fine up to a suspension. We will look into it."

Both Real Madrid and Barcelona have been punished in recent weeks due to chants from their fans about Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in other games.

Real were reprimanded after their fans chanted insults about Messi in a game with Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu, while Barca fans poking fun at Ronaldo's infamous birthday party in the wake of his side's 4-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid also drew sanction

Bale car attacked after Clasico loss

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale's car was punched and kicked by angry fans following their 2-1 Clasico defeat to arch rivals Barcelona on Sunday.

Images captured by Spanish television station Cuatro showed supporters repeatedly strike Bale's vehicle as he sped away from Valdebebas training ground following Real's return from Barcelona.

Team-mate Jese Rodriguez made the mistake of winding the window down as he left the complex before being greeted with abuse despite only playing 10 minutes at Camp Nou as a second-half substitute.

Defender Sergio Ramos confronted the fans upon his departure from Valdebebas, asking them "what's the matter?" and "do you think that's the right attitude?".

Real slipped four points behind league leaders Barca with defeat in Catalonia, which came as Luis Suarez scored a 56th-minute winner after Cristiano Ronaldo had cancelled out Jeremy Mathieu's opener.

The out-of-form Bale had a first-half goal chalked off due to Ronaldo being in an offside position and received heavy criticism from the Spanish press for his performance, with Marca stating that Real president Florentino Perez had paid "€100million for a player worth €20m".