From around the league
Saturday, 10 October 2026
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![Rayo-Athletic suspended after Vallecas protest escalates]()
Rayo-Athletic suspended after Vallecas protest escalates
Rayo Vallecano’s match with Athletic Club was suspended at Estadio de Vallecas after repeated object throwing in a protest against Raúl Martín Presa.
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![Mourinho backs Vinicius Junior before Villarreal]()
Mourinho backs Vinicius Junior before Villarreal
Jose Mourinho has defended Vinicius Junior's form dip ahead of Real Madrid vs Villarreal, arguing that the winger needs support and patience.
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![Bryan Zaragoza apologises after Malaga boos at La Rosaleda]()
Bryan Zaragoza apologises after Malaga boos at La Rosaleda
Bryan Zaragoza scored his first goal of the season in Malaga, then apologised after the La Rosaleda boos and defended his celebration.
Friday, 9 October 2026
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![Elche vs Celta Vigo preview: low-table meeting shaped by form and absences]()
Elche vs Celta Vigo preview: low-table meeting shaped by form and absences
Elche host Celta Vigo on 11 October in La Liga, with Elche 18th on five points and Celta 14th on seven.
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![Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruna preview]()
Real Sociedad vs Deportivo La Coruna preview
Real Sociedad and Deportivo La Coruna meet level on 10 points, with Sociedad trying to bounce back from a Europa League loss and Deportivo in form.
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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.
Thursday, 8 October 2026
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![Xavi Espart signs new Barcelona deal through June 2030]()
Xavi Espart signs new Barcelona deal through June 2030
Xavi Espart has signed a new Barcelona deal until June 2030 after five league appearances, one goal and two assists this season.
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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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![Atletico Madrid vs Alaves preview as October squeeze meets title chase]()
Atletico Madrid vs Alaves preview as October squeeze meets title chase
Atletico Madrid visit Alaves chasing a fourth straight win, with six October matches and Manchester United looming in the Champions League.
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![Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Atlético Madrid’s ownership group]()
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Atlético Madrid’s ownership group
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined Atlético Madrid’s ownership group. The stake size and percentage were not disclosed.
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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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![Barcelona vs Getafe preview: Flick weighs up Raphinha and his fitness calls]()
Barcelona vs Getafe preview: Flick weighs up Raphinha and his fitness calls
Barcelona host Getafe with Flick managing Raphinha, Joan Garcia and Eric Garcia while keeping a perfect 7-0 La Liga start intact.
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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
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![Champions League matchday 2 squeezes five Spanish sides across 48 hours]()
Champions League matchday 2 squeezes five Spanish sides across 48 hours
Champions League matchday 2 brings five Spanish sides into 18 matches across 48 hours, with Barcelona, Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid among the key fixtures.
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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![Pedro retires at 39 with Camp Nou farewell]()
Pedro retires at 39 with Camp Nou farewell
Pedro has retired at 39 after an emotional Camp Nou farewell, reflecting on Barcelona, Chelsea and Italy, where he says he was treated like a son.
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![Julian Alvarez Arsenal transfer opens up in January]()
Julian Alvarez Arsenal transfer opens up in January
Arsenal's Julian Alvarez hopes have been revived by Atletico Madrid's reported interest in Noni Madueke, opening a January swap route.
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![Pedro Rodríguez retires at 39 after 776 senior matches and 25 titles]()
Pedro Rodríguez retires at 39 after 776 senior matches and 25 titles
Pedro Rodríguez has retired at 39 after 776 senior matches and 25 titles, ending a career that took him from Barcelona to Chelsea, Roma and Lazio.
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![Malaga vs Espanyol preview: bottom side still chasing a first win]()
Malaga vs Espanyol preview: bottom side still chasing a first win
Malaga host Espanyol in La Liga with the bottom side still on 3 points and Roberto Fernandez in form for the visitors.















