Real Madrid
Friday, 9 October 2026
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![Mourinho backs Mbappé and calls the noise ridiculous before Villarreal]()
Mourinho backs Mbappé and calls the noise ridiculous before Villarreal
José Mourinho dismissed the Mbappé controversy as ridiculous, confirmed the forward will play against Villarreal and said Real Madrid have reached
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![Real meaning in Spanish football explained]()
Real meaning in Spanish football explained
BBC explains that Real is a royal title granted by Spain’s monarchy, not a football prize, through Real Madrid, Real Sociedad and Espanyol.
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![David Alaba says Udinese is a fresh start, not an ending]()
David Alaba says Udinese is a fresh start, not an ending
David Alaba says his move to Udinese is a fresh start, not an ending, after a one-year deal, injuries and months without a club.
Thursday, 8 October 2026
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![Dani Carvajal Getafe transfer blocked by LaLiga valuation dispute]()
Dani Carvajal Getafe transfer blocked by LaLiga valuation dispute
Dani Carvajal’s Getafe move is on hold after LaLiga rejected the club’s valuation. An independent committee will decide the deal.
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![J. Gabriel transfer turns into January race]()
J. Gabriel transfer turns into January race
J. Gabriel wants out of Manchester United in January, with Barcelona and Real Madrid leading the chase and Bayern München and PSG still involved.
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![Erling Haaland future hangs on Manchester City sanctions, says Paul Dickov]()
Erling Haaland future hangs on Manchester City sanctions, says Paul Dickov
Paul Dickov says nobody knows what Erling Haaland will do until Manchester City’s sanctions and appeal are resolved.
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![Real Madrid dressing room tension grows around Mbappé]()
Real Madrid dressing room tension grows around Mbappé
Real Madrid face a tense autumn as reports describe a cold dressing room, Mbappé comes under scrutiny, and Mourinho prepares for Villarreal, Roma and the
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
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![Raúl Asencio says Mourinho visit gave him energy after surgery]()
Raúl Asencio says Mourinho visit gave him energy after surgery
Raúl Asencio says José Mourinho’s visit after surgery gave him an injection of energy as he recovers from a tibia operation.
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![Real Madrid vs Villarreal fitness update]()
Real Madrid vs Villarreal fitness update
Real Madrid host Villarreal on Saturday with Mbappe, Valverde and Konate expected to be available, but selection doubts remain.
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![Mbappe to Liverpool, fresh 2027 report returns]()
Mbappe to Liverpool, fresh 2027 report returns
Mbappe’s Liverpool link is back after a report claiming contact with his camp, while he has also said he was close to joining Liverpool before.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
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![Endrick and Aston Villa emerge as January loan story to watch]()
Endrick and Aston Villa emerge as January loan story to watch
Endrick is considering a January exit from Real Madrid, with Aston Villa emerging as the strongest loan option while Madrid insist on a straight loan only.
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![Dani Carvajal close to Getafe move, but approval still needed]()
Dani Carvajal close to Getafe move, but approval still needed
Dani Carvajal is close to a Getafe free transfer after leaving Real Madrid on 30 June, but LaLiga approval is still needed.
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![Negreira case: Tebas rejects Real Madrid TV’s 2026 narrative]()
Negreira case: Tebas rejects Real Madrid TV’s 2026 narrative
Javier Tebas has renewed his attack on Real Madrid TV, rejecting claims that Negreira still influences Spanish refereeing and insisting the case should be
Monday, 5 October 2026
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![Virgil van Dijk transfer standstill puts Liverpool on free-agent watch]()
Virgil van Dijk transfer standstill puts Liverpool on free-agent watch
Virgil van Dijk’s Liverpool future is stalled in his final contract year, with Real Madrid leading interest and no new talks opened yet.
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![Jude Bellingham, England and the Real Madrid deal talk]()
Jude Bellingham, England and the Real Madrid deal talk
Anthony Barry says England have found a way to unlock Jude Bellingham, while Real Madrid weigh a new deal and elite praise grows.
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![Arda Güler renewal close after Real Madrid rise]()
Arda Güler renewal close after Real Madrid rise
Real Madrid are close to renewing Arda Güler until 2031 with a salary increase, backing the 21-year-old after a fast rise and strong early output.
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![Real Madrid vs Villarreal preview: only four outfield players on the grass]()
Real Madrid vs Villarreal preview: only four outfield players on the grass
Real Madrid head into Villarreal with only four first-team outfield players in one session, plus doubts over Mbappé and Valverde before Saturday.
Sunday, 4 October 2026
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![Endrick Milan transfer back on for January loan]()
Endrick Milan transfer back on for January loan
Milan are preparing another January move for Endrick after just 4 Real Madrid minutes, with Pato saying the Brazilian needs a change.
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![Davide Ancelotti says Real Madrid should build around Vinícius Júnior]()
Davide Ancelotti says Real Madrid should build around Vinícius Júnior
Davide Ancelotti says Real Madrid should change the structure behind Vinicius Junior, not the player, as his slow start and left-side congestion continue.
Saturday, 3 October 2026
Groups
Standings Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 1 (Qualification) |  Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 | DWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Inter Miami | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 | DWD |
| 3 |  FC Porto | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | DLD |
| 4 |  Al Ahly | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 | DLD |
Standings Group B
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Paris Saint Germain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 | WLW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Botafogo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 | LWW |
| 3 |  Atletico Madrid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 | WWL |
| 4 |  Seattle Sounders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group C
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Benfica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Bayern München | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 6 | LWW |
| 3 |  Boca Juniors | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | DLD |
| 4 |  Auckland City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -16 | 1 | DLL |
Standings Group D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 | DWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 | WLW |
| 3 |  ES Tunis | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 | LWL |
| 4 |  Los Angeles FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 | DLL |
Standings Group E
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Inter | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Monterrey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 | WDD |
| 3 |  River Plate | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | LDW |
| 4 |  Urawa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group F
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Fluminense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 | DWD |
| 3 |  Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | DLW |
| 4 |  Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group G
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Qualification) |  Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Juventus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 | LWW |
| 3 |  Al Ain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -10 | 3 | WLL |
| 4 |  Wydad AC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 | LLL |
Standings Group H
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 1 (Qualification) |  Real Madrid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 | WWD |
| 2 (Qualification) |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 | WDD |
| 3 |  Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 | LDW |
| 4 |  CF Pachuca | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | LLL |