Real Madrid
Thursday, 30 July 2026
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![Vinicius Junior and Arsenal's left-wing choice]()
Vinicius Junior and Arsenal's left-wing choice
Paul Merson says Arsenal are being played by Vinicius Junior and should turn to Bradley Barcola if Real Madrid do not renew him.
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![Vinicius Junior renewal stalls as Arsenal push direct contact]()
Vinicius Junior renewal stalls as Arsenal push direct contact
Arsenal have made direct contact over Vinicius Junior while Real Madrid insist the winger will stay and renew, despite the contract standstill.
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![Real Madrid preseason training gets early returnees]()
Real Madrid preseason training gets early returnees
Antonio Rüdiger and Endrick are back in Real Madrid preseason training, but Mourinho still waits on Mbappé, Bellingham and Vinícius Junior.
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![Franco Mastantuono loan talks sharpen Real Madrid’s summer rebuild]()
Franco Mastantuono loan talks sharpen Real Madrid’s summer rebuild
Real Madrid want Franco Mastantuono loaned in Europe, not back to River Plate, as six possible exits shape the summer rebuild.
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![Yan Diomande transfer delayed as Leipzig hold the final green light]()
Yan Diomande transfer delayed as Leipzig hold the final green light
Yan Diomande's Real Madrid transfer is close, but RB Leipzig still want a replacement before giving the green light. Talks resume Thursday.
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
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![Endrick could face another Real Madrid loan as Fulham talks add pressure]()
Endrick could face another Real Madrid loan as Fulham talks add pressure
Endrick is due back in Madrid on July 28, but Real Madrid are still weighing another loan as Fulham talk for Gonzalo García and César Palacios grows.
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![Trent Alexander-Arnold's split display in Real Madrid's Leganes friendly]()
Trent Alexander-Arnold's split display in Real Madrid's Leganes friendly
Trent Alexander-Arnold stood out for Real Madrid against Leganes with a lofted pass for a goal and a clear defensive warning under Jose Mourinho.
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![Javier Hernandez joins Atletico Dallas as first signing in club history]()
Javier Hernandez joins Atletico Dallas as first signing in club history
Javier Hernandez has joined Atletico Dallas as their first signing in club history. He says he wants to build a winning culture in Dallas.
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![Real Madrid revenue record at €1.221 billion]()
Real Madrid revenue record at €1.221 billion
Real Madrid have posted record operating revenue of €1.221 billion, become the first sports entity to pass €1.2 billion, and extended their profit streak
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![Marc Cucurella’s Chelsea goodbye is all gratitude, not bitterness]()
Marc Cucurella’s Chelsea goodbye is all gratitude, not bitterness
Marc Cucurella’s Chelsea farewell video is the emotional centre of this move story, with the Real Madrid defender saying London will always be his home
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![Franco Mastantuono loan talks could put Benfica in front]()
Franco Mastantuono loan talks could put Benfica in front
Real Madrid meet Franco Mastantuono's camp this week, with Benfica the strongest loan candidate and River Plate still the player's preferred fallback.
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
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![Rodri to Real Madrid stalls over €20m gap]()
Rodri to Real Madrid stalls over €20m gap
Real Madrid have personal terms with Rodri and PSG have stepped back, but Manchester City’s €80m price still leaves a €20m gap.
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![Real Madrid defender exit blocks next centre-back signing]()
Real Madrid defender exit blocks next centre-back signing
Raúl Asencio’s future is blocking Real Madrid’s next centre-back move, with Marseille interested and Jorge Mendes working the market.
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![Thibaut Courtois praises Mark van Bommel but leaves Belgium future open]()
Thibaut Courtois praises Mark van Bommel but leaves Belgium future open
Thibaut Courtois praises Belgium's new coach Mark van Bommel but says his international future is still undecided after the World Cup.
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![Yan Diomande to Real Madrid splits transfer reporters]()
Yan Diomande to Real Madrid splits transfer reporters
Yan Diomande’s Real Madrid move has become a public transfer-journalist dispute, with Romano, Plettenberg and Ornstein offering conflicting certainty.
Monday, 27 July 2026
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![Marc Cucurella says farewell to Chelsea after Real Madrid move is confirmed]()
Marc Cucurella says farewell to Chelsea after Real Madrid move is confirmed
Marc Cucurella has completed his move to Real Madrid after leaving Chelsea. He says London will always be his home after 115 appearances.
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![Rodri to Real Madrid hangs on a €20m gap]()
Rodri to Real Madrid hangs on a €20m gap
Rodri to Real Madrid hinges on a €50-60m versus €80m valuation gap, with less than 12 months left on his City deal and PSG pushing hard.
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![Vinicius Junior talks resume as Real Madrid close in on Diomande]()
Vinicius Junior talks resume as Real Madrid close in on Diomande
Real Madrid will hold fresh talks with Vinicius Junior this week as Arsenal monitor the situation and Yan Diomande nears a move from RB Leipzig.
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![Vinicius Junior Arsenal transfer runs into wage wall]()
Vinicius Junior Arsenal transfer runs into wage wall
Arsenal’s interest in Vinicius Junior is real, but his final year at Real Madrid, wage demands and Madrid’s stance make a deal difficult.
Sunday, 26 July 2026
Groups
Standings Group A
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |