PSG vs. Real Madrid is biggest game of CL group stage but behind the scenes, both teams are a mess
The Champions League group stage has offered up one blockbuster clash but neither PSG nor Real will be that thrilled about such an early test.
2019 Schedule
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2019 Schedule
2-2-0, 3rd in Spanish Primera División
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Hazard: Madrid fans care more than Chelsea
Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has said the club's supporters are more invested and fanatical about the team than Chelsea fans.
FIFA Predicts: PSG vs. Real Madrid and a look at FIFA 20 (2:00)
PSG, Real decimated by injuries, bans for UCL
Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid will both play their Champions League Group A opener without a laundry list of suspended and injured stars.
Marcelo out, Madrid without 7 players for PSG
Marcelo is set to be one of seven Real Madrid players to miss the Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.
Transfer Talk: Barcelona and Real ready massive moves for Van Dijk
The world's top defender could be moving with Barcelona and Real Madrid eyeing Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Moreno: Real Madrid playing with a mindset of fear (2:08)
Benzema hands Madrid nervy win vs. Levante
Karim Benzema scored twice as Real Madrid stumbled to a 3-2 win against Levante at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.
How Eden Hazard's presence impacts Real Madrid (1:13)
Gareth Bale is starring again for Real Madrid but don't think he's forgotten how they treated him
It was guaranteed that the Wales star would leave Real this summer...only it didn't happen, and now he's back in the first team.
Is Jose Mourinho flirting with a Real Madrid return? (1:21)
Real Madrid must be careful with Hazard - Zidane
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says he will not rush Eden Hazard into action despite the club's top summer signing ready to play.
Transfer Talk: Real Madrid have first dibs if Kante bolts Chelsea
Real Madrid have a first option agreement with Chelsea over the potential sale of midfielder N'Golo Kante. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Modric injured, likely to miss PSG-Madrid clash
Real Madrid's Luka Modric has a groin injury, bringing to 11 the total of injured players. Modric could miss 2-3 weeks, including the clash vs PSG.
Transfer Talk: Real Madrid want a French star -- is it Mbappe or Pogba?
Real Madrid's president said he wants to sign a French star. Does that mean Mbappe or Pogba, or maybe both? Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Barca top salary cap ranking of cap limit in La Liga
Barcelona will be allowed to spend €30m more than Real Madrid this season as they again have the highest spending limit.
Picking an Ultimate Champions League XI (2:35)
Manchester City are first €1 billion squad - study
Manchester City are the first team in football history to spend more than €1 billion to assemble their squad, a study has shown.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Pogba talent talked up by Real Madrid's Ramos
Real Madrid missed out on Paul Pogba this summer, but they plan to return for the midfielder in January. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Spain manager hails Ramos as a 'role model'
Sergio Ramos has been hailed as "a special player" and "role model" as he prepares to join Iker Casillas as Spain's most capped player.
Barca crush Real's squad in women's Clasico
Barcelona hammered Real Madrid-owned CD Tacon 9-1 on the opening day of Spain's Women's Primera Division.
Lowe: Bale 'perfectly entitled' with scapegoat comments (1:06)
Toe Poke Daily: Gareth 'The Golfer' Bale and football's best nicknames
Gareth Bale says he is "very happy" with being called "The Golfer" but, in all honesty, it's nowhere near the great footballing nicknames.
Madrid women must earn Clasico tag - Barca GK
Barcelona goalkeeper Sandra Panos has told ESPN FC Real Madrid must earn the right to be considered the Catalan club's rivals in the women's game.
Ramos booked for glasses celeb; 'ref apologised'
Spain captain Sergio Ramos was booked for his "glasses" goal celebration in a 2-1 win at Romania on Thursday.
2019-20 La Liga Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevilla FC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 10 |
| Atletico Madrid | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| Real Madrid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 8 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 8 |
| Barcelona | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 7 |
| Granada | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 7 |
| Real Sociedad | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
| Levante | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| Osasuna | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | +1 | 6 |
| Villarreal | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 5 |
| Alavés | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Real Valladolid | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| Valencia | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| Mallorca | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| Real Betis | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| Celta Vigo | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| Espanyol | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
| Getafe | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| Eibar | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| Leganes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 0 |
2019-20 Team LeadersSpanish Primera División
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsSpanish Primera División
Goal Difference3Tied-4th
Goals Scored9Tied-3rd
Assists92nd
Goals Conceded6Tied-12th