Real Madrid go top of La Liga
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Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Getafe at Estadio Coliseum on Sunday evening to go back to the top of the La Liga standings.Manager Xabi Alonso made several changes to the side that
Player protests across La Liga this weekend were not widely broadcast after the Spanish league asked TV companies not to show them, according to multiple people familiar with the request.
Former Real Madrid and Everton winger Royston Drenthe is in hospital after suffering a stroke. The 38-year-old ex-Netherlands international was admitted to hospital on Friday. The news was announced by FC de Rebellen, an agency which represents former footballers including Drenthe. A statement read: "Last Friday, Royston Drenthe suffered a stroke.
Real Madrid are back to the top of La Liga after a narrow 1-0 victory over Getafe in Sunday’s Madrid derby. Here’s how their players fared at the Coliseum.Player ratingsThibaut Courtois –