Real Madrid
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Enzo Fernández transfer and the Madrid midfield chain
Enzo Fernández’s uncertain Chelsea future is fuelling a Real Madrid-linked transfer chain, with Xabi Alonso eyeing Aurélien Tchouaméni and Arda Güler.
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Aurelien Tchouameni chase gets a reality check from Paul Scholes
Paul Scholes has questioned Manchester United's pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni, warning the club need three midfielders and that the Real Madrid deal
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Rodrygo hails Ancelotti as he eyes Mourinho reunion at Real Madrid
Rodrygo calls Carlo Ancelotti like a father and says he hopes to return to Real Madrid under José Mourinho while recovering from an ACL and meniscus tear.
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Vinicius Jr renewal stalls as Real Madrid call on Ronaldo Nazário
Real Madrid have turned to Ronaldo Nazário and other club legends as Vinicius Jr. renewal talks stall over wages in the final year of his contract.
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Mourinho's pre-season warning at Real Madrid
José Mourinho's return to Real Madrid starts with only 13 players available, 12 still at the World Cup and a blunt pre-season warning.
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Cesar Palacios tries to win over Mourinho amid growing exit interest
Cesar Palacios has changed agents, has a year left on his contract and is trying to convince Jose Mourinho to keep him in Real Madrid's first-team plans
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Marc Cucurella embraces Real Madrid and shrugs off Barcelona sentiment
Marc Cucurella has embraced his Real Madrid move with a Barcelona dig, talk of Mourinho’s messages and a vow to do the dirty work for Mbappé and Vinícius
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Enzo Fernandez transfer talk stalls at £120 million
Cucurella says Enzo Fernández would be welcome at Real Madrid, but Chelsea’s reported £120 million valuation and no talks keep it at rumour stage.
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Eduardo Camavinga move ruled out by Inter as Real Madrid debate continues
Inter Milan have ruled out an Eduardo Camavinga move, while Real Madrid sources say he wants to stay despite Liverpool interest.
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Vinicius Jr. says progress against racism is slow as Brazil ride his World Cup surge
Vinicius Jr. says progress against racism is slow, while Romario calls him Brazil's main man after 4 goals and 1 assist in 4 World Cup appearances.
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Kylian Mbappe earns Ronaldo’s peak comparison
Ronaldo Nazário compared Kylian Mbappe to himself at his peak after the France star’s four goals and two assists in three World Cup games.
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Real Madrid transfers turn into an exits-first summer
Real Madrid transfers are being shaped by departures, with Camavinga, Asencio and Fran García all among the names being put up for sale.
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Enzo Fernandez Real Madrid transfer pushes dominoes
Real Madrid are preparing an Enzo Fernández move worth more than £100 million, with Chelsea lining up seven replacements and Tchouaméni monitored.
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Franco Mastantuono loan race has Villarreal ahead, but Madrid still set the terms
Villarreal are emerging as the leading candidate to sign Franco Mastantuono on loan from Real Madrid, with Champions League football and Mourinho’s
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Nico Paz future hangs on Real Madrid talks and a possible €60 million price tag
Nico Paz's future is up for discussion as Como push to keep him, Real Madrid weigh a €9 million buy-back and reports float a €60 million sale.
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
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Sergio Martinez's €3 million clause puts Real Madrid off the chase
Real Madrid are refusing to pay Sergio Martinez's €3 million Racing Santander release clause, with Castilla the reported plan if a deal happens.
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Jose Mourinho Real Madrid dressing room warning
Emmanuel Adebayor says Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid return will be about control and discipline, recalling a Villarreal blast at Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Thiago Pitarch signs new Real Madrid first-team contract
Thiago Pitarch has signed a new first-team contract with Real Madrid after a breakthrough season, with Mourinho blocking a summer exit.
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Mourinho Real Madrid return feels like a mission
Mourinho described his Real Madrid return as a homecoming and a mission, at a private Valdebebas presentation before Espanyol on Saturday evening.
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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 |