From around the league
Friday, 18 September 2026
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![Valencia vs Real Sociedad preview at Mestalla]()
Valencia vs Real Sociedad preview at Mestalla
Valencia are 18th with four points from six games and Real Sociedad are 12th with seven. Mestalla hosts a tight La Liga preview on Sunday.
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![Julian Alvarez chase turns into a defence from Deco]()
Julian Alvarez chase turns into a defence from Deco
Deco says Barcelona made a fair €100 million offer for Julián Alvarez over three seasons and did nothing improper as Atletico Madrid held firm.
Thursday, 17 September 2026
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![Bournemouth's first European win was built early and protected late]()
Bournemouth's first European win was built early and protected late
Bournemouth claimed their first European win at Real Sociedad after early goals from Kluivert and Rayan, then a huge late save from Petrovic.
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![Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano preview: contrasting runs, same points total]()
Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano preview: contrasting runs, same points total
Osasuna vs Rayo Vallecano comes with both clubs on seven points. Osasuna have lost three straight, while Rayo arrive after a win and Sergio Camello’s six goals.
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
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![Yan Diomande first Real Madrid assist earns Mourinho praise]()
Yan Diomande first Real Madrid assist earns Mourinho praise
Jose Mourinho praised Yan Diomande after the 19-year-old’s first Real Madrid assist, a yellow-carded 85-minute display and a badge kiss.
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![Espanyol vs Elche preview as hosts look to steady themselves]()
Espanyol vs Elche preview as hosts look to steady themselves
Espanyol vs Elche preview: Espanyol have seven points from six games and a six-match unbeaten run in the fixture, while Elche have two points and 16 goals
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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![Real Madrid player ratings: Mbappe and Guler lead Elche comeback]()
Real Madrid player ratings: Mbappe and Guler lead Elche comeback
Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler top the ratings after Real Madrid’s five-goal win over Elche, with Mbappe decisive again and Guler praised for his influence.
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![Barcelona one win from club history against Racing Santander]()
Barcelona one win from club history against Racing Santander
Barcelona chase a seventh straight competitive win against Racing Santander, with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal driving a perfect start built on 26 goals and
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![Alejandro Balde emerges as January target for Liverpool and Manchester United]()
Alejandro Balde emerges as January target for Liverpool and Manchester United
Liverpool and Manchester United are both linked with Alejandro Balde, who has 0 La Liga appearances this season and a reported €40 million valuation.
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![Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth: Europa League opener brings a tense first night]()
Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth: Europa League opener brings a tense first night
Real Sociedad host Bournemouth in the Europa League opener, with the Cherries making their first European appearance and arriving with one win in five.
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![Real Madrid press conference focuses on Guler and Tchouameni]()
Real Madrid press conference focuses on Guler and Tchouameni
Jose Mourinho’s Elche preview focused on Arda Guler’s rise, Aurelien Tchouameni’s managed minutes and Real Madrid’s rotation balance.
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![Vinicius Junior backed by Mourinho after Bernabeu boos]()
Vinicius Junior backed by Mourinho after Bernabeu boos
Jose Mourinho has defended Vinicius Junior after Bernabeu boos, saying the Real Madrid forward’s best football is still to come.
Monday, 14 September 2026
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![Atletico Madrid vs Osasuna preview: form and injuries point one way]()
Atletico Madrid vs Osasuna preview: form and injuries point one way
Atletico Madrid face Osasuna with three wins in five league games, a 3-0 win over Real Sociedad, and four Osasuna absentees looming.
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![Elche vs Real Madrid preview: Bellingham and Mbappé set the tone]()
Elche vs Real Madrid preview: Bellingham and Mbappé set the tone
Bellingham has three goals and three assists, Mbappé has six goals in four league games, and Madrid visit Elche on 16 September.
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![Deportivo La Coruna vs Sevilla preview]()
Deportivo La Coruna vs Sevilla preview
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has 3 goals and 2 assists in 3 appearances as Deportivo host Sevilla in La Liga on 16 September.
Sunday, 13 September 2026
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![Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol preview as defence creaks]()
Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol preview as defence creaks
Rayo Vallecano have conceded 14 goals in five games and face Espanyol, who have only let in five and arrive after a 2-0 win over Osasuna.
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![Bernardo Silva praises Real Madrid's attack after Rayo win]()
Bernardo Silva praises Real Madrid's attack after Rayo win
Bernardo Silva praised Real Madrid's offensive strength after a 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, while Carreras and Courtois added their own notes.
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![Valencia sack Carlos Corberan and Ron Gourlay in sweeping reset]()
Valencia sack Carlos Corberan and Ron Gourlay in sweeping reset
Valencia have sacked Carlos Corberan after one point from five matches, with Oscar Sanchez taking interim charge and Ron Gourlay also out.
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![Arda Guler contract agreed until June 2032]()
Arda Guler contract agreed until June 2032
Fabrizio Romano says Arda Guler has agreed a new Real Madrid contract until June 2032. He has 116 appearances, 19 goals and 26 assists.

















