From around the league
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
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![Real Madrid vs Villarreal fitness update]()
Real Madrid vs Villarreal fitness update
Real Madrid host Villarreal on Saturday with Mbappe, Valverde and Konate expected to be available, but selection doubts remain.
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![Mbappe to Liverpool, fresh 2027 report returns]()
Mbappe to Liverpool, fresh 2027 report returns
Mbappe’s Liverpool link is back after a report claiming contact with his camp, while he has also said he was close to joining Liverpool before.
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
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![Anthony Gordon Barcelona move is starting to look different]()
Anthony Gordon Barcelona move is starting to look different
Anthony Gordon has four assists in six Liga matches for Barcelona, with Thomas Tuchel praising his rise and Pedri finding more of his runs.
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![Jules Kounde accepts blame for Barcelona benching]()
Jules Kounde accepts blame for Barcelona benching
Jules Kounde has accepted that his Barcelona benching is down to last season's standards, not injury, after five appearances this season.
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![Endrick and Aston Villa emerge as January loan story to watch]()
Endrick and Aston Villa emerge as January loan story to watch
Endrick is considering a January exit from Real Madrid, with Aston Villa emerging as the strongest loan option while Madrid insist on a straight loan only.
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![Dani Carvajal close to Getafe move, but approval still needed]()
Dani Carvajal close to Getafe move, but approval still needed
Dani Carvajal is close to a Getafe free transfer after leaving Real Madrid on 30 June, but LaLiga approval is still needed.
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![Raphinha Barcelona contract agreed until June 2030]()
Raphinha Barcelona contract agreed until June 2030
Barcelona have agreed a new Raphinha contract until June 2030, with Deco and Fabrizio Romano saying the deal is done and Friday is possible.
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![Lamine Yamal's numbers at 19 have already gone beyond the normal]()
Lamine Yamal's numbers at 19 have already gone beyond the normal
Lamine Yamal has 19 goal contributions for Barcelona and Spain already, and Andres Iniesta says that level at 19 is 'not normal'.
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![Negreira case: Tebas rejects Real Madrid TV’s 2026 narrative]()
Negreira case: Tebas rejects Real Madrid TV’s 2026 narrative
Javier Tebas has renewed his attack on Real Madrid TV, rejecting claims that Negreira still influences Spanish refereeing and insisting the case should be
Monday, 5 October 2026
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![Jude Bellingham, England and the Real Madrid deal talk]()
Jude Bellingham, England and the Real Madrid deal talk
Anthony Barry says England have found a way to unlock Jude Bellingham, while Real Madrid weigh a new deal and elite praise grows.
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![Copa del Rey draw sets up 56 first-round ties]()
Copa del Rey draw sets up 56 first-round ties
The Copa del Rey first-round draw has set 56 single-leg ties between 112 clubs, with lower-division teams hosting and standout pairings including Athletic
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![Pau Cubarsí on humility as Golden Boy favourite]()
Pau Cubarsí on humility as Golden Boy favourite
Pau Cubarsí is the Golden Boy 2026 favourite, but his quotes on humility, pressure and therapy are the bigger story.
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![Arda Güler renewal close after Real Madrid rise]()
Arda Güler renewal close after Real Madrid rise
Real Madrid are close to renewing Arda Güler until 2031 with a salary increase, backing the 21-year-old after a fast rise and strong early output.
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![Copa del Rey draw delivers regional ties and a derby return]()
Copa del Rey draw delivers regional ties and a derby return
The Copa del Rey first-round draw produced 56 matches, with Real Betis, Villarreal and Valencia on tricky away trips and Xerez CD facing Cádiz CF again.
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![Real Madrid vs Villarreal preview: only four outfield players on the grass]()
Real Madrid vs Villarreal preview: only four outfield players on the grass
Real Madrid head into Villarreal with only four first-team outfield players in one session, plus doubts over Mbappé and Valverde before Saturday.
Sunday, 4 October 2026
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![Alejandro Balde transfer talk grows as United and Liverpool circle]()
Alejandro Balde transfer talk grows as United and Liverpool circle
Manchester United and Liverpool are tracking Alejandro Balde after his minutes collapsed at Barcelona, with January talks now in play.
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![Endrick Milan transfer back on for January loan]()
Endrick Milan transfer back on for January loan
Milan are preparing another January move for Endrick after just 4 Real Madrid minutes, with Pato saying the Brazilian needs a change.
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![Davide Ancelotti says Real Madrid should build around Vinícius Júnior]()
Davide Ancelotti says Real Madrid should build around Vinícius Júnior
Davide Ancelotti says Real Madrid should change the structure behind Vinicius Junior, not the player, as his slow start and left-side congestion continue.
Saturday, 3 October 2026
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![Endrick loan exit talk grows as Roma renew interest]()
Endrick loan exit talk grows as Roma renew interest
Endrick's January loan talk is growing as AS Roma renew interest and his Real Madrid minutes stay extremely limited, with only 4 minutes in La Liga.
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![Rayo Vallecano stadium vandalism turns Vallecas Trophy into a wider dispute]()
Rayo Vallecano stadium vandalism turns Vallecas Trophy into a wider dispute
Rayo Vallecano say the authorities' box at Estadio de Vallecas was vandalised and linked to a harassment campaign. The Vallecas Trophy still goes ahead.


















