Real Madrid
Monday, 24 August 2026
-
Ibrahima Konaté makes an immediate case at Real Madrid
Ibrahima Konaté’s first official Real Madrid start against Espanyol produced nine defensive contributions, a 97% passing rate and a composed display.
-
Enzo Fernandez transfer saga narrows to City or Madrid
Enzo Fernández’s future is down to Manchester City or Real Madrid, with Barcelona ruled out and Chelsea still holding firm on £120m.
-
Carlos Espí wins over Real Madrid with fast start
Joselu called Carlos Espí a “true number 9” after his late winner against Espanyol. The Madrid striker has 3 goals in 5 appearances.
-
Jude Bellingham ankle scare gives Real Madrid an early-season worry
Jude Bellingham scored inside nine minutes in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win at Espanyol, then finished with ice on his ankle.
Sunday, 23 August 2026
Saturday, 22 August 2026
-
Sami Khedira settles into new Real Madrid role
Sami Khedira says he is ready for everything ahead in his new Real Madrid management role, with reports of him running warm-up work.
-
Denzel Dumfries says Real Madrid move is a dream and a great responsibility
Denzel Dumfries said playing for Real Madrid is a dream and a great responsibility after his presentation. Madrid tied him to 2030.
-
Espanyol vs Real Madrid: set pieces could be the problem
Espanyol scored 14 set-piece goals last season, with Roberto Fernández adding 7 league goals. Real Madrid face them in the 2026-08-22 opener.
-
Real Madrid squad vs Espanyol includes all six summer signings
Real Madrid have named all six summer signings in their squad for the La Liga opener at Espanyol, with Aurélien Tchouaméni and Endrick out.
-
Real Madrid Rodri miss played down by Mourinho
Jose Mourinho downplayed Real Madrid's missed move for Rodri, saying the midfielder would have been 'the icing on the cake' rather than a necessity.
-
Vinicius Junior wanted to stay at Real Madrid, says Mourinho after Arsenal link
Mourinho says Vinicius Junior wanted to stay at Real Madrid despite Arsenal interest. He signed a new long-term deal earlier this month.
Friday, 21 August 2026
-
Victor Froholdt on Real Madrid's summer watchlist
Real Madrid are monitoring Victor Froholdt, but FC Porto's €85 million release clause and Madrid's need for sales first keep this move conditional.
-
Trent Alexander-Arnold midfield test at Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho wants to test Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield phases at Real Madrid, but the plan is a tactical tool rather than a permanent switch.
-
Álvaro Carreras Juventus move faces Real Madrid resistance
Juventus have made Álvaro Carreras their main left-back target, but Real Madrid expect him to stay after two pre-season assists.
-
Ibrahima Konaté presented by Real Madrid
Ibrahima Konaté says Real Madrid was his first shirt as he is presented at the Bernabéu and vows to give everything for the badge.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
-
Bernardo Silva says Real Madrid is the dream and the challenge
Bernardo Silva’s first Real Madrid presentation focused on the club’s scale, with the midfielder saying playing for Madrid “isn’t for everyone” after a
-
Jose Mourinho says he kept Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho says his blunt advice helped persuade Vinicius Junior to stay at Real Madrid as Arsenal circled during a contract standoff.
-
Real Madrid midfield still lacks a Kroos-style conductor
Real Madrid still lack a Kroos-style conductor. Toni Kroos averaged over 100 passes per 90 in his final La Liga season; Tchouaméni managed 65.5.
-
Endrick set to stay at Real Madrid for now after AC Milan inquiry
AC Milan have inquired about Endrick, but Real Madrid have ruled out a summer exit and will reassess the forward in January.
-
Jude Bellingham contract talks point to major Real Madrid pay rise
Real Madrid are ready to lift Jude Bellingham above £400,000 a week as contract talks build around his form, status and long-term role.
Groups
Group A
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Palmeiras | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Inter Miami | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
 FC Porto | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Al Ahly | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
Group B
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paris Saint Germain | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
 Botafogo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
 Atletico Madrid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
 Seattle Sounders | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Group C
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Benfica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 |
 Bayern München | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +10 | 6 |
 Boca Juniors | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Auckland City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -16 | 1 |
Group D
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Flamengo | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
 Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
 ES Tunis | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
 Los Angeles FC | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
Group E
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Inter | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
 Monterrey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
 River Plate | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Urawa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
Group F
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
 Fluminense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
 Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
Group G
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +11 | 9 |
 Juventus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
 Al Ain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -10 | 3 |
 Wydad AC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
Group H
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Real Madrid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
 Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
 Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
 CF Pachuca | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |