Real Madrid News

The club’s president has urged the side to stick together on the back of a difficult week at the Santiago Bernabeu

Florentino Perez says Real Madrid must remain united for their fans following the fall-out surrounding their Champions League semi-final exit to Borussia Dortmund.

That loss means the club now have just one realistic hope of lifting a trophy this season, with los Blancos set to face city rivals Atletico Madrid on May 18th having all but surrendered their Liga crown to Barcelona.

And with controversy surrounding coach Jose Mourinho following his comments regarding Iker Casillas and yet more rumours linking the Portuguese with the Madrid exit door, Perez is determined to ensure the club’s season does not end in turmoil.

“We have to be united for our people and fans, and our players will do it,” he said at the fifth edition of the Real Madrid Chair Research Grants.

“Real Madrid is driven by the strength, energy and passion of the fans. We always owe it them.

“Soon we will have a new challenge to focus on – the Copa del Rey final.”

The club president then added his desire to see “professional leaders in sport” at the “21st century Real Madrid” as he bids for senior figures to steady the ship once more.

Madrid narrowly saw off Valladolid 4-3 at home on Saturday.

The Argentine would like to see the two former Inter bosses make a comeback to San Siro and admitted that he may be forced to leave the club

Inter striker Diego Milito hopes that former coaches Jose Mourinho and Leonardo, now of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain respectively, will return to San Siro.

The Portuguese spent two years with the Nerazzurri, delivering back-to-back Scudetti and the 2010 Champions League and the Argentine would love to work with his old mentor again.

“We all hope Mourinho comes back. He made history here and is a fantastic coach,” the 33-year-old told Sky Sport.

“And I definitely would like to see Leo here, is an intelligent person and a great leader.”

Milito is facing an extended spell on the sidelines following a knee ligament injury and the former Genoa man admits he may be forced to leave the club.

“I do not know where I’ll be next year. All I’m thinking about is recovering from this injury,” he continued.

“At the moment, I will not leave Inter – but that will be for the club to decide. It has been a difficult period for me. I have to thank all those who have shown me love.

“I regret not being able to help my team-mates, but I am convinced that we will get a place in the Europa League.”

The Spain centre-back has called for unity within the Real Madrid camp and admitted that his captain has suffered due to his time on the bench

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has admitted that Iker Casillas has had “a tough time” during his spell out of the first team.

The club captain sustained a hand injury in the Copa del Rey against Valencia in January, prompting the signing of Diego Lopez from Sevilla.

The former Villarreal man has since kept his place in the first team and Ramos says the Spain skipper has suffered due to his bit-part role.

“Casillas has had a tough time,” the 27-year-old told reporters at the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament.

“We look back at a long friendship and relationship. Companions are good for both Casillas and the coach, as we all strive for the same goals. It’s important that we are united.”

Jose Mourinho claimed recently that his biggest regret of his time at Real Madrid was not replacing Casillas sooner, prompting defender Pepe to urge his boss to show more respect for the Spain skipper.

The Barcelona midfielder has voiced his surprise with the Spain captain’s shift in status as Santiago Bernabeu having lost his place in the first team to Diego Lopez

Andres Iniesta has revealed he finds it hard to understand the situation of his Spain team-mate Iker Casillas at Real Madrid.

The experienced goalkeeper lost his spot in the starting XI to Diego Lopez after suffering a hand injury in January, and coach Jose Mourinho claimed at the end of last week that he we would have liked to have signed the former Sevilla shot-stopper sooner, much to the surprise of Iniesta.

“It is hard to understand his situation from the outside, especially bearing in mind what he represents and has done for Madrid,” the Barcelona midfielder told Onda Cero.

“It is a very difficult situation for him. Not just because he is not playing, but also because of everything else.

“I am not referring to his sporting situation, but to everything outside of the pitch that you hear about.”

Casillas has not featured for Madrid since their 1-1 draw against Valencia in January.

Fifa agent Ernesto Bronzetti claimed on Sunday that his compatriot was ready to join Real Madrid, but the Italian has maintained his non-committal stance

Paris Saint-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti has reiterated that he will make a decision on his future at the end of the season.

Reports over the weekend suggested that the Italian had already given the Ligue 1 leaders’ hierarchy his word that he would extend his stay at Parc des Princes, but Fifa agent Ernesto Bronzetti told Sky Sport Italia on Sunday that he was keen to join Real Madrid.

However, speaking after PSG’s 1-1 draw with Valenciennes on Sunday, Ancelotti maintained that nothing has changed since his last admission on the topic of his future and says he will meet with the club’s board in the summer.

“I have not spoken with the players. There

will be a meeting with the club at the end of the season. [My decision] will also be made at the end of the season,” the 53-year-old told reporters.

Les Parisiens suffered the misfortune of Thiago Silva’s dismissal in the first half against Daniel Sanchez’s side, before Alex rescued a point for PSG late on, but the former Chelsea and AC Milan boss sympathised with the Brazilian defender.

“Statistically, the team that has the most possession is the team that accrues the least amount of cards. And here we are – the team that has the most possession and were shown the most cards,” he added.

“We reversed the statistics, but we remain strong.

The referees are very strict, especially against us. I cannot be angry with Thiago Silva.“