It was half-time during Real Madrid's first LaLiga ... than any other midfielder in LaLiga. Valverde is Kroos' chosen successor, taking on his No. 8 jersey. "I believe in [Valverde]," Kroos ...

How about that for a debut by Kylian Mbappé for Real Madrid ... the other members of Madrid’s star-studded strike force that might be sending tremors around European soccer heading into the new season ...

Valverde has donned the iconic number 8 jersey, symbolizing the responsibility he has taken on in Madrid's midfield. His commitment to carrying Kroos's legacy has been evident, as has his ...

Has Mbappé's impact been more positive or negative? What else contributed to Madrid's uncertain start in LaLiga? And can they hit top gear vs. Barça?

A battle of two historical European giants awaits us as Real Madrid take on AC Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu in match day 4 of the UEFA Champions League.The past 10 days have been rather forgettable ...

Real Madrid secured a hard-fought victory over ... when Celta made it 1-1 and came on in the 64th minute, replacing Fede Valverde. He was immediately handed the captain’s armband by Vazquez ...

The 34-year-old named Federico Valverde as the heir to his fabled No. 8 jersey at the Santiago Bernabeu. However, the Uruguayan has failed to fill the void left behind by Kroos in the midfield. Real ...

A club with the size and resources of Real Madrid might not want to admit this ... Aurelién Tchouaméni can sit deep, Federico Valverde eats up the ground, and Eduardo Camavinga brings elegance.