Real Madrid are set to continue their defensive revolution this summer, with their intention to be able to field almost an entirely new backline in the Club World Cup this summer. The next position on ...

Real Madrid hope to give new optimism to a tired looking side this summer, first of all with the appointment of Xabi Alonso, and then with the arrival of several signings before the tournament in the ...

Alvaro Fernandez Carreras is the latest piece in the rebuilding of Real Madrid’s defence. The 22-year-old left-back has signed on a six-year deal from Benfica for €50m and follows the arrivals of ...

Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal is at the heart of a growing tactical trend Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Nuno Mendes placing 10th in this year’s Ballon d’Or vote was the award’s highest recognition ...

For years, the left back position was overlooked, often seen as a defensive afterthought rather than a key role. It wasn’t exactly a spot players aspired to—more of a necessary duty than a chance to ...