Guillermo Rai

Football Writer, Real Madrid

Guillermo began his career covering Real Madrid and the sports industry for Diario AS. He later moved to London and became AS and Cadena Ser correspondent. He has since returned to Madrid and joins us at The Athletic where he will deliver Real Madrid news, interviews, stories, and more.

Valencia vs Real Madrid: La Liga request match postponement after flash flooding

La Liga have requested that Valencia’s match against Real Madrid be postponed as a result of flash flooding and extreme weather conditions in the region. The league have asked the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to reschedule the fixture for a later date, along with Villarreal’s clash with Rayo Vallecano. Both games had been scheduled for Saturday November 2. La Liga has also requested the postponement of three second division matches in the region: Sunday’s games between Castellon and Racing Ferrol and Huesca’s trip to Eldense, alongside the Monday night game between...

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Real Madrid deny responsibility in dispute with Bernabeu residents over noise complaints

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Real Madrid's Clasico humiliation points to problems on and off the pitch

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Real Madrid, La Liga to take action after alleged racist abuse of Barcelona's Lamine Yamal

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Real Madrid-Barcelona preview: Everything you need to know about El Clasico

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Should Lucas Paqueta and Luiz Henrique be playing for Brazil?

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Atletico to permanently ban two fans involved in Madrid derby crowd trouble

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Atletico Madrid given three-match partial stadium closure after derby chaos

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Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois out until after international break with injury

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Madrid derby descended into chaos as players pleaded for calm with fans in balaclavas

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Atletico president backtracks after saying no-one at club is 'anti-racist or racist' ahead of Madrid derby

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Real Madrid are getting more yellow cards for dissent - and they're not happy about it

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Sergio Rico set to join Al-Gharafa after return from life-threatening horse and cart accident

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