Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the Champions League knockout playoffs round in a standout clash of the past two title winners after the draw was made Friday.

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham on Wednesday secured for himself a place in an altogether exclusive club.This came owing to his exploits during Real Madrid’s meeting with Stade Brestois.Los

Mbappe's recent surge in form has coincided with Vinicius' absence, first through injury and then a suspension following his red card against Valencia in january. But with Vinicius set to return for the trip to Espanyol, the prospect of a strong partnership between the two could elevate Madrid to another level.

Kylian Mbappé said he's more concerned about Real Madrid winning the league than finishing as LaLiga's top scorer after grabbing his first hat trick for the club in their 3-0 win at Real Valladolid on Saturday.

Kylian Mbappe scored his first Real Madrid hat trick during the La Liga showdown against Valladolid on Saturday, January 25. The Frenchman bagged his first in the 30th minute after a swift combination with Jude Bellingham.

Tradition dictates that teammates sign the match ball after a player scores a hat-trick, and Kylian Mbappé is no exception as Real Madrid stars wrote after his first.

A 3-0 win away at Real Valladolid on Saturday was their fourth successive win in La Liga. Los Pucelanos are bottom of the table and before and during the match their fans protested loudly against their president — and Madrid legend — Ronaldo Nazario for his management of the club.

Real Madrid extended their lead atop the La Liga standings thanks to a hat trick from Kylian Mbappé. Just a few hours after Atlético Madrid dropped points against Villarreal, Real Madrid kicked off against last-place Real Valladolid.

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has on Friday been named La Liga Player of the Month for January.Frontman Mbappé has of course begun to rediscover his brilliant best of late, looking a completely

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne kicks the ball with Real Madrid's Toni Kroos during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Credit: AP/Dave Thompson

It took champions Real Madrid time to click into gear this season but they visit Espanyol on Saturday in La Liga sitting top of the table. Key stats 9 - Alaves veteran Kike Garcia is the top Spanish scorer this season across the big five European leagues 13 - Rodrygo has nine goals and four assists in his last 11 matches for Real Madrid 17 - Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski is the league's top goalscorer,