How Zidane is clearing a path for son Luca to be Madrid No. 1
A series of events, set in motion in January 2018, saw Zinedine Zidane turn to his son Luca as his No. 1 in Real Madrid's win over Huesca on Sunday.
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18-3-8, 3rd in Spanish Primera División
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Solskjaer holds Pogba talks over Madrid links
Paul Pogba has described a transfer to the Bernabeu as "a dream" while Zinedine Zidane has made no secret of his fondness for his compatriot.
Pogba and Bale trading places this summer? (1:47)
Champions need luck and Liverpool got plenty vs. Spurs
Liverpool's last-gasp win at Anfield was a game of fortune: the fact that title-winners need it and Tottenham's has run out.
United could be big winners if Pogba is sold to Madrid
Paul Pogba's public flirtation with Real Madrid should not concern Manchester United too much -- it might work out best for them in the long run.
Pogba happy despite Real comment - Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Paul Pogba is happy at Manchester United despite a public flirtation with Real Madrid.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Real eye Kroos or Bale swap for Pogba
Real Madrid would be willing to swap either Toni Kroos or Gareth Bale for Manchester United's Paul Pogba. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Zidane: Benzema not on Real's chopping block
"Karim [Benzema] is a player at this club and I don't believe that will change," Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said on Sunday.
Benzema earns 8/10 after late heroics vs. Huesca
Real Madrid left it late, but Karim Benzema's exquisite finish made it two wins in two since the return of Zinedine Zidane to the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid win as Zidane's son gets shock start
Karim Benzema scored a late goal and Luca Zidane started as goalkeeper as Real Madrid got a 3-2 win over Huesca in La Liga action on Sunday.
Zidane gives shock Real Madrid start to son Luca
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane recalled son Luca to the starting line-up against Huesca, his first game in any competition for over 10 months.
LIVE Transfer Talk: Spurs slap £130m price tag on Eriksen
Real's interest in Christian Eriksen is causing angst at Spurs, but can Zinedine Zidane afford the midfield maestro? Transfer Talk has the latest.
Zidane hints at Real Madrid interest in Pogba (0:35)
Zidane talks up interest in United star Pogba
Speaking at a news conference ahead of Sunday's game against Huesca, Zinedine Zidane said Paul Pogba was a "different" player and had few equals.
Football lookalikes: Who's likened to Calvin, Khedira, Kilmer?
One footballer shared some of his look-alikes, which fans sent him on social media, joining a distinguished list of stars with famous doppelgangers.
Transfer Talk: Modric, Rakitic eyed by Inter
Luka Modric has long been on Inter's radar. Now they're adding fellow Croat Ivan Rakitic to their wishlist. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
Van der Vaart: Bale needs to step up at Real
Real Madrid made Gareth Bale the world's most expensive player in 2013 but he has struggled to win over the fans.
City's bid for Quadruple: How close have other clubs come?
As the season enters its final stages, Manchester City maintain their bid for an unprecedented Quadruple. How close have clubs come in the past?
ICC: Real Madrid, Man Utd among strong field
This year's tournament, the seventh edition of the trophy, will host 12 clubs playing 18 matches across the United States, Europe and Asia.
Mbappe will leave for Madrid, just not this summer (0:49)
Is there life after Real Madrid for Gareth Bale? (2:20)
Barcelona courting Rashford? Coutinho back to Premier League? (1:54)
Man United need to make a statement by holding onto Pogba (1:43)
Transfer Talk: Pogba set to leave Man United?
Does Paul Pogba want to leave Man United this summer? And will it be for Real Madrid or Juventus? Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
2018-19 La Liga Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 29 | 21 | 6 | 2 | +48 | 69 |
| Atletico Madrid | 29 | 17 | 8 | 4 | +24 | 59 |
| Real Madrid | 29 | 18 | 3 | 8 | +18 | 57 |
| Getafe | 29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | +10 | 46 |
| Alavés | 29 | 12 | 8 | 9 | -4 | 44 |
| Valencia | 29 | 9 | 16 | 4 | +8 | 43 |
| Sevilla FC | 29 | 12 | 7 | 10 | +10 | 43 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 29 | 9 | 13 | 7 | -2 | 40 |
| Real Betis | 29 | 11 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 40 |
| Real Sociedad | 29 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 37 |
| Eibar | 29 | 8 | 12 | 9 | -2 | 36 |
| Leganes | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | -5 | 36 |
| Girona | 29 | 8 | 10 | 11 | -7 | 34 |
| Espanyol | 29 | 9 | 7 | 13 | -11 | 34 |
| Levante | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | -11 | 32 |
| Real Valladolid | 29 | 7 | 9 | 13 | -16 | 30 |
| Villarreal | 29 | 6 | 11 | 12 | -5 | 29 |
| Celta Vigo | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | -10 | 28 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 29 | 6 | 6 | 17 | -21 | 24 |
| Huesca | 29 | 5 | 7 | 17 | -20 | 22 |
2018-19 Team LeadersSpanish Primera División
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsSpanish Primera División
Goal Difference183rd
Goals Scored522nd
Assists313rd
Goals Conceded34Tied-6th