Real Madrid
Thursday, 6 August 2026
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![Vinicius Jr stays at Real Madrid as Arsenal reset their winger plans]()
Vinicius Jr stays at Real Madrid as Arsenal reset their winger plans
Vinicius Jr has agreed a new Real Madrid contract, and Arsenal are now shifting to other winger targets after missing their top left-sided option.
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![Vinicius Junior contract talks turn on Mourinho's intervention]()
Vinicius Junior contract talks turn on Mourinho's intervention
Real Madrid are close to a new Vinicius Junior deal, with Mourinho involved and Rafael Alkorta linking the saga to his Ballon d'Or disappointment.
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![Yan Diomande joins Real Madrid on long deal after Leipzig breakout]()
Yan Diomande joins Real Madrid on long deal after Leipzig breakout
Yan Diomande has joined Real Madrid from RB Leipzig until 2033 after 13 goals and 10 assists in 36 games. Fee reports vary on confirmation.
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![Julian Alvarez to Barcelona is now a deadline standoff with Atletico]()
Julian Alvarez to Barcelona is now a deadline standoff with Atletico
Julian Alvarez transfer talks have reached a standoff as Barcelona push with a bid close to €100m and Atletico hold firm before August 10.
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![Vinicius Junior contract renewal reaches the final stretch]()
Vinicius Junior contract renewal reaches the final stretch
Vinicius Junior's Real Madrid future appears to be heading toward renewal after multiple reports of positive talks, with Arsenal's hopes fading.
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![Raúl Asencio transfer stalls as Liverpool are sounded out]()
Raúl Asencio transfer stalls as Liverpool are sounded out
Liverpool have been contacted about Raúl Asencio, but the Real Madrid defender wants to stay and no formal talks have begun.
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
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![Vinicius Jr contract talks turn positive after new offer]()
Vinicius Jr contract talks turn positive after new offer
Real Madrid have improved their contract offer to Vinicius Jr after positive talks, with Arsenal watching and Mourinho reportedly influencing the discussion.
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![Trent Alexander-Arnold tested as Mourinho's extra midfielder]()
Trent Alexander-Arnold tested as Mourinho's extra midfielder
Mourinho tested Trent Alexander-Arnold as an inverted midfielder against Fiorentina, a move that added control but still points to Rodri.
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![Vinicius Junior Arsenal move looks like leverage, says Carragher]()
Vinicius Junior Arsenal move looks like leverage, says Carragher
Jamie Carragher says Vinicius Junior is likely using Arsenal's interest to win a new Real Madrid deal, and doubts he would fix their Champions League ceiling.
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
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![Fulham transfer news: Gonzalo García and César Palacios arrive from Real Madrid]()
Fulham transfer news: Gonzalo García and César Palacios arrive from Real Madrid
Fulham have confirmed a double Real Madrid deal, with Gonzalo García on a €42m package and César Palacios also joining.
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![Xabi Alonso says Real Madrid left a scar as he resets for Chelsea]()
Xabi Alonso says Real Madrid left a scar as he resets for Chelsea
Xabi Alonso says Real Madrid left him with a scar from man-management problems, but Chelsea is his next step after the lesson.
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![Vinicius Junior contract talks enter decisive week at Real Madrid]()
Vinicius Junior contract talks enter decisive week at Real Madrid
Vinicius Junior is back in Real Madrid training as contract talks enter a decisive week. Salary, image rights and a 2027 expiry keep the deal unresolved.
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![Bernardo Silva says Real Madrid move was impossible to turn down]()
Bernardo Silva says Real Madrid move was impossible to turn down
Bernardo Silva says Real Madrid was impossible to turn down, citing José Mourinho, the Bernabéu and a move completed on a free transfer.
Monday, 3 August 2026
Sunday, 2 August 2026
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![Thiago Pitarch Fulham move slows as Arbeloa reunion gathers pace]()
Thiago Pitarch Fulham move slows as Arbeloa reunion gathers pace
Thiago Pitarch is being lined up by Fulham in a slow-moving transfer that could reunite him with Álvaro Arbeloa, though injury and other targets are
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![Rodri Real Madrid transfer moves from speculation to fee talks]()
Rodri Real Madrid transfer moves from speculation to fee talks
Rodri’s Real Madrid transfer is now a fee negotiation, with City and Madrid working around a deal near €65 million while surgery talk continues.
Saturday, 1 August 2026
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![Franco Mastantuono edging towards a Real Madrid loan exit]()
Franco Mastantuono edging towards a Real Madrid loan exit
Franco Mastantuono is set for a Real Madrid loan exit after missing the Fiorentina friendly squad, with Fiorentina, AC Milan and Napoli linked.
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![Vinicius Junior contract standoff leaves Real Madrid with a hard line]()
Vinicius Junior contract standoff leaves Real Madrid with a hard line
Real Madrid have given Vinicius Junior a final contract offer while Arsenal monitor the standoff, with a summer sale possible if no agreement is reached.
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![Real Madrid vs Fiorentina preview in Austria]()
Real Madrid vs Fiorentina preview in Austria
Real Madrid's trip to face Fiorentina in Austria is more about preseason management, World Cup recovery and early-form clues than the result itself.
Friday, 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |