What football team are the politicians?

This Sunday the general elections were held in Spain. If it is a factor to know who to vote for were the soccer colors of each candidate, we present the teams that have the affection gained from Spanish politics.



Pedro Sánchez, candidate of the PSOE, is an admirer of Atlético de Madrid and on more than one occasion has made references to Diego Simeone in his speeches.

Politicians Spain Pablo Casado

The president of the Popular Party is sympathetic to Real Madrid , as it was with his predecessors in his party, José María Aznar and Mariano Rajoy.

Zidane can not stand it anymore: he's ready for the revolution

Zinedine Zidane (Photo: Goal.com).

Zidane said at the press conference after the game against Rayo what fans have been thinking for months. That feeling of satiety, of being up to the very ones, of wanting to throw them all not at the end of the season, but right now. "Echales a todos" , put the one signed here just two weeks ago. And it seems that the French coach is already on the job. There is no better news for Real Madrid.

If something good could bring Zizou to take the team this summer was to see who was worth and who was not, because it is not the same to see it from the outside as to experience it from within. It is not the same to think that a player can recover his level under his command than to see that it is unrecoverable, that it was not the coach's job, it was the players'.

Zinedine Zidane is my idol. Real Madrid is my dream

James Rodriguez , midfielderReal Madrid , caught on a great performance against Espanyol in the White win 0-2 at Cornella-El Prat , where he became the author of the initial 0-1.

The Colombian recognized in mixed zone " Zinedine Zidane is my idol. The Real Madrid is my dream. I hope it lasts a lot."

Thus, James claimed after the bad year suffered last season, in which he came close to leaving the club Concha Espina.

The Real Madrid won 2-0 on their visit to Espanyol (16th) with a goal from James Rodriguez , on Sunday in the fourth day, its 16th consecutive victory in the League , with which equals the record of Barcelona of Pep Guardiola (2010 -2011) and that serves to regain the lead.

Undoubtedly, James Rodriguez is a player with great talent, a player good physical display, great vision, with excellent treatment of ball, impeccable left - handed and also with an exquisite midrange punch.

Precisely the tremendous capacity of the Colombian to score goals from outside the area is one of its greatest virtues. Recent proof of this is the goal scored this Sunday at Espanyol , for the fourth round of La Liga .

According to statistics MisterChip recognized, since arriving in Spain in the 2014-2015 season, James has scored 11 goals outside the area in La Liga, behind only Lionel Messi , who scored 12 in the same space of time. Even surpasses Cristiano, who has 10 goals.

This virtue not only James puts it at the service of Real Madrid , with the Selection Colombia also makes it followed and large bill; or how to forget the tremendous bombshell against Uruguay in the second round of the World Cup Brazil 2014, which earned him to keep the Puskas Award that year.

Whites have parties for victories and have 12 points, three more than Barcelona (2nd) and Las Palmas (3rd), who met Saturday with respective victories against Leganes (5-1) and Malaga (1-0) .

After a first part of the local domain, the Real Madrid upset the balance in the discount of the first half thanks to James Rodriguez, who was made ​​the 1-0 (45 + 2). In the second part the French Karim Benzema made ​​it 2-0 (71).

"We struggled in the first part, but it is always difficult away from home. In the full 90 minutes we deserved to win. I'm happy with the strikers, for his performances in global, they are people of talent and can make a difference , " said coach white Zinedine Zidane .

With its new triumph Real Madrid reached among the 16 consecutive last season and currently, equaling the Barcelona of the 2010-2011 season, which achieved 16 victories in the same edition of the League.

Without Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, reserved for their physical problems, Zidane opted for Lucas Vázquez and Marco Asensio to accompany Benzema in attack.

- Injury Piatti and Casemiro -

The game started rough. Before 20 minutes had to withdraw with physical problems the Argentine Pablo Piatti in the premises and the Brazilian Casemiro at Real Madrid. Les replaced respectively Alvaro Vazquez and German Toni Kroos .

In the first part the best of local occasion was for the Brazilian Leo Baptistão (10), who shot at the foot of goalkeeper Kiko Casilla after meeting the ball on a poor clearance by the defense. Later playmaker headed just wide a cross from the right.

On the white side almost no opportunities were recorded. But James Rodriguez appeared at the right time. He beat two rivals for more claw technique and beat Diego Lopez with a cross shot with his left foot.

Around the time of play Benzema grazed the goal with a maneuver in a play which he himself initiated. After a Asensio left the ball was placed with a touch without dropping shot volley, but his former partner Diego Lopez exhibited reflexes and cleared the danger.

Ten minutes later the Frenchman made no mistake on his second chance. After a very well assembled play, Lucas Vázquez crossed from the right and Benzema came with power to mark the first touch.

- Doublet Aduriz -

Just Zidane retired after scoring Benzema to input Alvaro Morata , the man who saved Real Madrid in the off (2-1) against Sporting Portugal this week at the start of the Champions League.

In other games on Sunday the Athletic Club (8th) won 2-1 at Valencia , leaving the whole 'che' as bottom club after losing all four games he has played.

Said the Spanish international striker Aritz Aduriz, author of a doublet and key in the offensive flow of the rojiblancos.

Besides the Osasuna (18th) and Celta Vigo (19th) they tied to zero and continue one more week in relegation after a win yet this season.

Later, Villarreal defeated 2-1 at Real Sociedad (13th) and placed sixth in the standings with 8 points.

On Monday the fourth round duel with Deportivo Alaves-closes.

Christian begins the preseason with fieldwork with Pepe

Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo returned to training in the sports city of Real Madrid , where alongside compatriot Pepe did work in the gym and field, with continuous running, testing his left knee injured in the final of Euro.

End holidays Cristiano Ronaldo, who had visited a few days ago the sports city of Valdebebas for doctors they saw the state of the knee in which he suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament grade 1, and today he started with the training.

While the players who won last night's European Super Cup in Norway enjoyed the day off after returning from early morning with the title to the capital of Spain, coach Zinedine Zidane received in the Madrid sports city to Pepe and Cristiano Ronaldo, and saw close your workout.

Welsh also worked Gareth Bale and Toni Kroos German, discarded for the final for the Frenchman for his short preparation before the appointment, and the Norwegian Martin Odegaard looking for a way out in the form of assignment.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe, European champions in Portugal , began their workouts in the gym and subsequently joined his first day fieldwork career.

The madridista full squad will return to training on Thursday, with afternoon session in Valdebebas from 17:00 hours. Today, players who did not travel to Trondheim received the medal winners of the European Super Cup.

The DNA of Madrid is not only win, also fight

Sergio Ramos , captain of Real Madrid , said today at a press conference at the end of the European Super Cup against Sevilla (3-2) that his team is not only characterized by obligation to achieve titles, including its combativeness.

"The DNA of Madrid is not just winning, it is also a fight. It's what I've learned since I came here, so always we scored goals in the last minute," said Ramos, voted player of the match and scored the 2-2 that forced overtime.

Ramos stressed that knew how to "turn the page" after committing a penalty that allowed ahead of the Seville and confidence that made him draw later.

About opportunism in the final, as in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid in 2014, he quoted Raul Blanco, saying that "we must be there" to push the ball.

"There are unique moments in life, I'm glad to be part of this," Ramos, who made the gesture of biting the trophy for best player, noting that "do not win every day," he said.

The white center he gave credit to the performance of his team with many young and new players, called the Madrid of "fair winner" and highlighted the value of the title.

"It looks like it's nothing, but it is a European title, it costs a lot to be here, must be given the importance it really has," he said.

What told Florentino Perez to Ramos?

Florentino Perez , president of Real Madrid , praised the effort of his players to overcome the final of the European Super Cup against Sevilla and win the first title of the season, and joked with another goal in time added on Sergio Ramos .

"We are very pleased that win Super Cup is not easy and we have won the last three of the three Champions we have won. It is meritorious and more in the season opener. It's very difficult not to have at this point all players ready" , he analyzed in Bein.

He quipped the president with Sergio Ramos and revealed their conversation. "Fate wants it to be so, as I told you before target goals I'm not for these sufferings."

And let praise for the beautiful goals from Marco Asensio and Dani Carvajal . "The two have been two goals, so I told them and I congratulated them. It has been the best in the final."

"Sevilla has also been low. I am very happy because we started with five homegrown players, is very rewarding and encouraging for the future," he added.

Florentino Perez did not rule out the arrival of any signing. "Until the day 31 everything is possible, but it is very difficult to improve the squad we have the best in his position. It has been seen in the Super Cup and our players were the best of Euro".

Madrid players disrupt the press conference Zidane and ....

Several players of Real Madrid broke today the press conference of his coach, Zinedine Zidane , held after the victory of the team in the European Super Cup against Sevilla, and bathed the white coach .

The cry of "Champions, Champions", Marcelo , Ramos , Lucas Vázquez, Asensio, Casilla, Casemiro and Morata, among others, entered the press room of the stadium Lerkendal (Trondheim, Norway) and took the stand, where he was sitting Zidane, on which poured a bowl of water.

The momentum with which they jumped and cheered made Morata fell, but he returned soon and ended up taking the ball that rested on the table where he sat Zidane.

Among the laughter of his coach, the group of players left the room shortly after to continue the party in the locker room.

Carvajal in extra time sealed the third Super Cup to Real Madrid

A goal from Dani Carvajal 119 minutes gave Real Madrid its third European Super Cup, a title that a bold and remarkable Sevilla stroked until Sergio Ramos forced overtime, again in 93 minutes.

Well he triumph Sevilla, who was better in ninety minutes against a decimation Madrid could have taken. He stroked revenge for the defeat two years ago in Cardiff (Wales) in the same competition, but, as in 2015 in Tbilisi against Barcelona , fell in overtime in a game full of emotion played in Trondheim (Norway).

Both Zidane and output Sampaoli surprised. The French fielded: Kovacic and Asensio and left on the bench Benzema, the only member of the BBC available. The Argentine coach, in his official debut with Sevilla, elected Kiyotake, Iborra and Vitolo and reserved to Konoplyanka, Kranevitter and Sarabia.

Seven changes every eleven respect to the finals of Champions League and Europa League played three months ago, forced by injury ( Ronaldo , Pepe, Navas), caution (Bale, Kroos) or because they are no longer (Banega, Gameiro, Krychowiak Coke). Too many to draw conclusions, and even less without finishing the preseason.

Sampaoli had announced he wanted a brave hero and Sevilla, who will shrink against the rival. And what if he did. He placed a line of three behind and turned Mariano extreme. Pressure high, and with the touch as a seal. A very remote style so successful that gave Unai Emery .

Sevilla had the ball and drowned the ball out of Madrid. Casemiro suffered, who lost any committed ball. But it needed more fluidity in the distribution Iborra and N'Zonzi. And it did not generate much danger compared to the possession he had.

Spanish press highlights the triumph of Madrid in the European Super Cup

The victory of Real Madrid against Sevilla 3-2 in the final of the European Super Cup occupies the cover of some of the major national sports newspapers, which stands the goal of Ramos that forced overtime.

The double cover daily Marca dedicated the triumph of the white team with the headline: "This is the Madrid!" next to a photo of Sergio Ramos's header forcing the extension 93. In the caption minute the importance of the three scorers, Asensio, Ramos and Carvajal and good final by Sevilla valued.

AS, meanwhile, uses the popular madridista cry of "Until the end ... Come Real!" to illustrate its cover, accompanied by a photograph of Sergio Ramos raising the trophy. In addition, the subtitle underscores the value of the two goals determinants, that of Sergio Ramos and the Dani Carvajal .

The daily Sport bets on a photo of Leo Messi and a headline in relation to Joan Gamper trophy that Barcelona dispute tonight against the Sampdoria . At the bottom highlights the madridista victory with the headline: "Again in 92 minutes ... And title in extra time."

In the same vein Mundo Deportivo, which titled with "The best shows Barca " in relation to the party tonight, while at the bottom of a photograph of Ramos and Marcelo with the Super Cup and the headline is offered: "Another title white with fortune. "

Among generalist newspapers, El Pais, El Mundo and La Razon committed to putting on the bottom right of the cover's victory in the Super Cup Real Madrid. El País entitled "European Super Cup for Real Madrid", El Mundo, meanwhile, does as follows: "Real Madrid continues his love affair with Europe" while Reason commitment: "Real Madrid , superchampion of Europe ".

Community of Madrid pays tribute to Real Madrid in the European Super Cup

The facade of the Real Casa de Correos Puerta del Sol, the seat of Government of the Community of Madrid, has dawned today with a banner hung from the main balcony congratulating Real Madrid for winning the European Super Cup last night.

With the team crest and a single word, "Champions!", The seat of executive Cristina Cifuentes adds to congratulate the club, and hopes that it "is not the last title of the season now begins for Madrid team. "

Last night in Trondheim ( Norway ), Real Madrid won the European Super Cup Sevilla three goals to two, a title that had to wait until the last minute of extra time to decide.

Carriço, Iborra and Pareja, headdresses, pending tests

Sevilla players Daniel Carriço, Vicente Iborra and Nico Pareja finished the Super Cup final against Real Madrid with various muscular problems of which will be examined on arrival Wednesday to the capital to Seville know its scope, he reported the Sevilla club.

The average Portuguese Carriço withdrew from the pitch by an overload hamstring right, Iborra was replaced by another in his right adductor and Nico Pareja ended the match despite his sore right hamstring because the coach Jorge Sampaoli had already made three changes.

The three players, according to the club, will be tested on arrival to Seville to reevaluate these conditions and know its scope.

We want to play him as an equal Real Madrid, without fear

The coach of Sevilla , Jorge Sampaoli, today reiterated its commitment to the offensive game and said his team will start tomorrow looking to Real Madrid in the European Super Cup and will not change style .

"We want to play him as an equal, not having any fear, we want to rebel," Sampaoli said today at the press conference on the eve of the match, to be played at Lerkendal Stadium in Trondheim (Norway).

Argentina coach argued that the most important thing is not to win but the way it is done, and to overcome "in any way" would create "confusion" in the players about the idea of ​​game he wants to implement in Seville.

"I can not convey what not feel. I was very uncomfortable to dominate me in a field , " said exseleccionador of Chile , which showed its commitment to a style "that generates courage and rebelliousness as a necessity."

Sampaoli was satisfied with the image displayed by his team in friendlies, but acknowledged that there is still time to assimilate all, although the main issue is commitment, especially if they hit hard times.

"We need time, that we can not fix. The most important thing is the team today is a great illusion," he said.

Absences sensitive presented tomorrow Real Madrid will not diminish his capacity as a whole Sampaoli said, noting that despite not having players as "decisive" as Ronaldo or Bale, the white team defeated rivals level.

Sampaoli referred to some of the new signings such as Argentine Franco Vázquez , who expected to be able to transmit at Sevilla he has done in Italian football; and Paulo Henrique Chagas ' Goose ', a player of which there are few in the world, but who ruled for tomorrow just because they were still recovering from injury.

French Central Adil Rami , who played the European Championship with his country , stressed that the preparation is delayed with respect to their peers, although he praised his ability and hierarchy, which will be very important for the future.

Sampaoli admitted he is already preparing the Spain Super Cup against Barcelona , a rival like Real Madrid, may seem "inaccessible", hence the prescription is "go looking".

And he was full of praise for his compatriot Lionel Messi , "the best in the world", a player who even as one enjoys watching opponent on the court.

Sampaoli reiterated its commitment and enthusiasm with Sevilla, but hid not be Argentina coach was his "dream forever" and regretted that the offer of the federation of his country came in a time when he was already involved in another project.

Zidane, before the Supercup: "I do not care that is not the BBC should have your vacation"

Zidane confirms that not risk with Benzema, as neither will nor with Christian Bale will not play against Sevilla in the European Super Cup. These low bind to Kroos, Pepe and Keylor Navas. Meanwhile Ramos wished all the luck to ya exmadridista Jesse, who leaves PSG. "We are proud of everything you have given, we wish him well"

The coach of Real Madrid , Zinedine Zidane , denied today that his team split as favorite against Sevilla in the European Super Cup, played tomorrow in Trondheim ( Norway ), and played down to the low importance of his team.

"Real Madrid is favorite. We have a game that both want to win. All that matters is that we are prepared, and we are," said French coach in the press conference the day before the match at the Stadium Lerkendal .

With numerous casualties arriving at Madrid are not a concern for Zidane, which highlights the need for Bale and Kroos, who started the season a few days ago, they reached the physical tone of their peers rather than forcing them to play tomorrow.

"They've had Euro and normal holidays, as they should have a player. They will not be with us, I would have liked everyone, but I prefer that Gareth (Bale) and Toni (Kroos) stay in Madrid to work. Cristiano and Pepe are better. I'm not worried, I'm happy, happy that this started "he said.

Zidane would not disclose if Benzema will have minutes tomorrow, but hinted that he could not go home.

"Okay, but did not play the last two games and we're not going to risk. He has worked a lot, see you tomorrow. What matters is that it has no more problems and is with us," he said.

Who does seem to have a place in the starting eleven tomorrow is Alvaro Morata , to which he devoted words of praise and who emphasized that his step by Juventus , the club he also played, has helped him.

Gareth Bale and Toni Kroos not played the European Super Cup against Sevilla

Zinedine Zidane has presented the call for the European Super Cup to be held this Tuesday highlighting the absence of Gareth Bale andToni Kroos .

It was expected that neither the end nor the German Welsh midfielder arrived at the meeting, and so it proved. In turn, it also confirms the expected drop of Cristiano Ronaldo .

Those other in the squad are feeling the preseason, Mariano, and the son of coach Luca Zidane. The call to full is as follows:

Kiko Casilla , Ruben Yanez, Luca Zidane; Carvajal, Sergio Ramos , Varane, Nacho , Danilo, Marcelo; James Rodriguez , Casemiro, Kovacic, Modric, Isco Alarcon, Asensio, Marcos Llorente; Benzema, Lucas Vázquez, Morata and Mariano.

Benzema travels to Trondheim

Zinedine Zidane , coach of Real Madrid finally ruled the Welshman Gareth Bale and German Toni Kroos to dispute the final of the European Super Cup against Sevilla, the end for which it is recovered French Karim Benzema and all white faces with heavy casualties.

In the absence of the Costa Rican Keylor Navas in goal and the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo , Pepe and Fabio Coentrao , discards Bale and Kroos are added. After three spring training after joining the scheduled day for the dispute of the European Championship, Zidane has chosen not to take risks and even summons to travel to Trondheim.

Madrid coach chooses the players who have more pace and those who have completed the first part of the preseason. Among them committed one of his sons, Luca Zidane, as third goalkeeper to the withdrawal of the injured Keylor Navas.

It is the first call for official party for the two 'signings' madridistas so far, midfielder Marco Asensio and striker Alvaro Morata . Llorente and homegrown Mariano Marcos also listed although the club seeks a way out in the form of assignment.

The squad made ​​up of : Kiko Casilla , Ruben Yanez, Luca Zidane, Carvajal, Danilo , Sergio Ramos , Varane, Nacho , Marcelo , Casemiro, Marcos Llorente, Kovacic, Modric, Isco , Asensio, James, Lucas Vázquez, Mariano, Morata and Benzema.

Six players of Real Madrid do gym work

Real Madrid , after his arrival last night in New York, began working with a view to the last pre - season friendly match will play on tour in the United States , against Bayern of Munich.

Sergio Ramos , Frenchman Karim Benzema , Croatian Lucas Modrid, Isco , Colombian James Rodriguez, Marcos Llorente, did aerobic and strength work in the gym JW Marriott Essex House New York, where he is staying and is concentrated Real Madrid.

The six players seek tuning for the official start of the new season the team will next August 9 when he faces Sevilla in the Super Cup in Trondheim ( Norway ).

Ramos, Modric and James, who later joined the team after serving their respective commitments with their national teams in the European Championship and the Copa America Centenario, have not yet played any minute in the previous two friendly matches already completed the Merengues .

French coach of Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane, confirmed before the game that the team played against Chelsea and won 3-2, it was "important" that both Ramos and James Modrid and they had minute meeting Wednesday that will play against Bayern Munich at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.

Benzema could not play against Chelsea when he felt discomfort in his right hip and Zidane admitted he is concerned about the evolution of the player because they need minutes into the game if you then want to have him for the match against the new Sevilla who runs coach Argentine Jorge Sampaoli.

Benzema has been working with the physios team face his recovery and hope within the technical picture of the team is that it can be ready for the match against Bayern Munich, who now heads the Italian Carlo Ancelotti.

However, Zidane was also clear in his statements by pointing out that it was very "important" Benzeama had minutes before the German team otherwise participating in the Super Cup would be very questionable.

Real Madrid - PSG: Friendly match are no longer for summer

There was a time, not too distant, where the summer served for the major football clubs were measured against teams of lower category, as if they were amateur sparring against a big name. Those meetings served to grease the machinery of templates and fatten markers that were sometimes embarrassing. But those times are over.

Now what prevails is to offer an attractive product mediatically talking. And nothing better than combining the best teams on the continent in a foretaste of what will be the Champions League . A tournament whereReal Madrid andPSG crossed paths in the previous round of the previous edition. A road that ended early for Parisians, in the quarterfinals, and culminated in the glory for whites.

Indeed, this will be the first game of the preseason for men Zinedine Zidane after the appointment of Milan against Atletico Madrid . A premiere in style against a team, now led by Unai Emery , who is always among the candidates to take over the 'romaine', especially if the bench is occupied by the San Sebastian coach, who has led the Sevilla to be three times winner of the Europa League.

The match, to be played at the Mapfre Stadium Ohio ( United States ), it presents notable absentees concidas both Gareth Bale as Cristiano Ronaldo in the side merengue. In the case of the Gauls, who will play their third summer meeting, they start an new era without Zlatan Ibrahimovic , with the obligation to dominate Ligue 1 and extend that dominance to Europe. To do nothing better to start with the champion. And it is that friendlies are not for the summer.

James Rodriguez: "I hope to play more in the Real Madrid"

James Rodriguez expressed his willingness to continue at Real Madrid , although the Colombian midfielder did not hide his desire to have more minutes on the team Zinedine Zidane.

James determination to stay in the Spanish capital club merengue made its sports schemes rethink facing the 2016-17 season and decided to retain skilful South American footballer.

In an interview for Caracol TV while enjoying your vacation, the coffee international said: " I'm staying at Real Madrid , . I will make it here I hope to play more and have a good season at a high level , " said the former player Porto and Monaco , among others.

And at the international level, Rodriguez said: "In the selection of Colombia are six hard matches to go to Russia is what we all want."

On the other hand, consulted by the admiration the Colombian people for him, the dorsal '10' Real Madrid recalled his time amateur: "One child was also, I put myself in their shoes. I also feel what I felt. "

"I want to continue at Real Madrid"

The French plant made ​​it clear that it has taken the decision to go on the set target.

Raphael Varane gave a press conference in Canada , where Real Madrid is doing the preseason, where he talked about his present and his team.

"I want to stay here. I have everything to follow. I feel loved by the fans and I want to do my best. I trust my future," confessed the center. "This club is a great opportunity for me and I want to continue," he added.

However, he acknowledged that the season was "hard" because of the injury that left him without dispute or the final of the Champions League with Real Madrid and the European Championship with France.

Varane is now one hundred percent and convinced to continue at Real Madrid, also ensuring that already spoke to Zidane : "I spoke with the club and with Zidane and I'm sure will continue to grow at Real Madrid in life are taken. decisions and this summer I decided to go. "

How could it be otherwise, the Frenchman was asked about the situation of his compatriot Paul Pogba , who was linked to the white set. "I talked to him, but not recently do not know what he wants or what he will do . I think we have a good team and the club decides what to do. I have nothing to say. "

Finally, Varane said he did not feel pressured by competition from Sergio Ramos and Pepe: "The team needs all Competition is always good for the team and for me, and my goal is to get the better of me.".

They have offered 85 million for me, but I stay at Real Madrid

James Rodriguez spoke very clearly about his future in an interview with sports daily Marca. The Colombian, who had been the center of much speculation, will continue in theReal Madrid next season.

"I will fight to earn my place in Madrid. That's my dream. I will stay at Real Madrid, will succeed here," says the '10'.

Recognizes that arrived offers for him: "I know that the club has reached 85 million bid for me, but I'm not leaving."

James thus ends all speculation about a possible departure this summer of the set target. The Colombian follow orders Zidane at least one more season.