Modric back in Real Madrid training

Gareth Bale's nice character may be hampering the Real Madrid forward's game, according to Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard.

There was no humiliation for Schalke this time around, but a 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid in Gelsenkirchen nevertheless leaves the Champions League holders as resounding favorites to progress to this year's quarterfinals. At the same venue where they 

Alvaro Morata scored his eighth goal of the season in all competitions in Juventus' 2-2 draw with Cesena last weekend in the face of renewed speculation that a return to Real Madrid could be on the cards. The Italian club paid €20 million to sign him

THE RACE is on again – and for Cristiano Ronaldo it is not just about helping Real Madrid become the first team to successfully defend their Champions League crown.

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to goal-scoring form and Marcelo was also on target as holders Real Madrid opened their Champions League last-16 tie with a 2-0 win at Schalke. Ronaldo ended a rare drought of three games by heading Real ahead in the first