Real Madrid are aiming to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat at Real Betis when they host Rayo Vallecano on Sunday afternoon. The defending champions could be six points away from the La Liga

That was the case in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie — when Federico Valverde almost entirely nullified Atleti’s plan down the left.

Federico Valverde had long been a cornerstone of Real Madrid's setup under Carlo Ancelotti, blending tactical importance with a physical resilience that seemed unbreakable.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has provided an update on the wellbeing of midfield standout Federico Valverde.Valverde, for his part, of course, marked his return to action in midweek.After

Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid will make a late decision on whether midfielder -- and stand-in full-back -- Federico Valverde is fit enough to play against Atlético Madrid in their Champions League round-of-16 first leg on Tuesday.

Real Madrid moved to second place in the La Liga standings following a 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano on Sunday evening at the Santiago Bernabeu.The Merengues rode on first-half goals from Kylian

Real Madrid faces a tough trip to the Estadio Benito Villamarín to take on Real Betis in a crucial La Liga match. A win for Los Blancos will take them to the to

He likes to be a pivot or an inside midfielder and as a full-back too. In the future he will be one of the best, or he already is, he is the best midfielder in the world, the best full-back... But his future is going to be in the middle of the field.