From around the league
Monday, 7 September 2026
Sunday, 6 September 2026
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![Barcelona's perfect start looks real after 5-0 win at Valencia]()
Barcelona's perfect start looks real after 5-0 win at Valencia
Barcelona beat Valencia 5-0 to stay perfect, with 17 goals in four La Liga games as Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez starred.
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![Barcelona captaincy hierarchy puts Lamine Yamal among five]()
Barcelona captaincy hierarchy puts Lamine Yamal among five
Hansi Flick has confirmed Barcelona’s captaincy order for 2026-27, with Raphinha and Pedri first and second and Lamine Yamal among the five leaders.
Saturday, 5 September 2026
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![Real Madrid injury list leaves Inter Milan opener short on certainty]()
Real Madrid injury list leaves Inter Milan opener short on certainty
Real Madrid face Inter Milan on Tuesday with Tchouameni and Endrick doubtful, several absentees, and no suspensions for the Champions League opener.
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![Barcelona vs Valencia preview: Raphinha form, Yamal doubt and Flick's squeeze]()
Barcelona vs Valencia preview: Raphinha form, Yamal doubt and Flick's squeeze
Barcelona go to Valencia with nine points from nine, while Raphinha has five goals in three games and Lamine Yamal missed final training.
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![Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid return is about history, not nostalgia]()
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid return is about history, not nostalgia
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid return is framed by his quotes on the club's history, plus a return to La Finca and Madrid's early-season form.
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![Malaga vs Levante preview as form points to visitors]()
Malaga vs Levante preview as form points to visitors
Malaga host Levante in La Liga with the visitors in stronger recent form, while home advantage and the head-to-head keep it tight.
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![Espanyol vs Sevilla preview as Fernandez starts fast]()
Espanyol vs Sevilla preview as Fernandez starts fast
Espanyol host Sevilla with Roberto Fernandez on three goals in three games, Espanyol on three points and Sevilla on six.
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![Rayo Vallecano vs Racing Santander preview: slow start meets early momentum]()
Rayo Vallecano vs Racing Santander preview: slow start meets early momentum
Rayo Vallecano vs Racing Santander is shaped by Rayo's slow start, a new-look squad and Racing's steadier opening to the 2026-27 La Liga season.
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![Anthony Gordon says La Liga demands more than Premier League chaos]()
Anthony Gordon says La Liga demands more than Premier League chaos
Anthony Gordon says La Liga demands more tactical and technical precision than the Premier League, after four assists in his first three Barcelona appearances.
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![Real Betis vs Real Madrid: Parrott makes his mark]()
Real Betis vs Real Madrid: Parrott makes his mark
Troy Parrott scored his first Real Betis goal in his third appearance after a £17.1m move from AZ Alkmaar. Madrid missed key chances and a late penalty.
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![Julian Alvarez back in Atletico Madrid squad after failed exit]()
Julian Alvarez back in Atletico Madrid squad after failed exit
Simeone says Julián Alvarez is back in Atletico Madrid's squad after a failed exit, and wants goals from him against Athletic Club on Saturday.
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![Alaves vs Osasuna preview as both sides start on seven points]()
Alaves vs Osasuna preview as both sides start on seven points
Alaves and Osasuna both have seven points from three La Liga matches ahead of Sunday's meeting, with Osasuna's current rank listed as third.
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![Jude Bellingham freer under Mourinho at Real Madrid]()
Jude Bellingham freer under Mourinho at Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham says he feels freer at Real Madrid under Jose Mourinho, with two goals and three assists in three La Liga games.
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![Villarreal vs Deportivo La Coruna preview]()
Villarreal vs Deportivo La Coruna preview
Villarreal have two points from three and face unbeaten Deportivo La Coruna, who have five points and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in form.
Thursday, 3 September 2026
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![Raúl Asencio cleared, but Real Madrid still have a disciplinary problem]()
Raúl Asencio cleared, but Real Madrid still have a disciplinary problem
Raúl Asencio has been acquitted in the explicit-video case, but José Mourinho and Miguel Torres have kept focus on his drink-driving punishment.
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![Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid preview at San Mames]()
Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid preview at San Mames
Athletic Club host Atletico Madrid at San Mames with the visitors on 7 points from 3 games and 10 goals in their last five outings.
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![Julian Alvarez back in training, but Atletico Madrid trust test remains]()
Julian Alvarez back in training, but Atletico Madrid trust test remains
Julian Alvarez is back in full training at Atletico Madrid, but BBC reporting shows the bigger task is rebuilding trust with supporters after his
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![Manchester United wage fears pushed Tchouaméni decision]()
Manchester United wage fears pushed Tchouaméni decision
Manchester United reportedly passed on Aurélien Tchouaméni over wage concerns, with Carlos Baleba emerging as the cheaper long-term midfield solution.
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![Eduardo Camavinga gets Mourinho backing after Malaga]()
Eduardo Camavinga gets Mourinho backing after Malaga
Jose Mourinho backed Eduardo Camavinga after Malaga, and the midfielder's 64 passes, 9 recoveries and 83 touches showed real involvement.




















