Real Madrid news

Despite the fact Luka Modric soon could become the first man not named Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo in over a decade to win the Ballon d'Or, the18.com reminded that Croat was named 'LaLiga’s Worst Signing For 2012’.

La Galaxy superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic has opened up that he almost broke Rafael van der Vaart's legs during their reign at Dutch League side Ajax Amsterdam. Both stars won the league title during their stay at the club.

Real Madrid interim boss Santiago Solari is set to be named Los Blancos permanent boss the Spanish FA confirmed receiving documents from the La Liga giants on Monday. The 42-year-old Solari was handling the club's youth team.

Real Madrid defeated Celta Vigo 4-1 on Sunday, November 11, in a tough La Liga tie at the Abanca-Balaídos. The encounter saw Benzema net his third goal in two games to ensure the Los Blancos were on the lead going into the break.

Actions continue in top five European Leagues this weekend with some top notch matches to entertain football fans. Spanish League saw Real Madrid demolished at Camp Nou by Barcelona to remain the league leaders.

France international Kylian Mbappe has said Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will not win this year's Ballon d'Or. The Argentine and the Portuguese have won the award between them for the past ten years and are in contention.