From around the league
Sunday, 30 August 2026
Friday, 28 August 2026
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![Julian Alvarez out for Sevilla as Simeone tries to steady Atletico]()
Julian Alvarez out for Sevilla as Simeone tries to steady Atletico
Julian Alvarez will miss Saturday’s La Liga game at Sevilla as Diego Simeone says he will do everything to make him feel important.
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![Anthony Gordon Barcelona debut already looks like value for money]()
Anthony Gordon Barcelona debut already looks like value for money
Anthony Gordon’s Barcelona debut has brought two assists, a standing ovation and 2 assists in 2 La Liga games as the fee debate starts to tilt.
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![Barcelona beat Athletic Club as Raphinha stars again]()
Barcelona beat Athletic Club as Raphinha stars again
Raphinha scored in the 37th minute as Barcelona beat Athletic Club 2-0 to make it two wins from two in La Liga. Rodri also made his debut.
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![Julian Alvarez transfer heads into deadline week]()
Julian Alvarez transfer heads into deadline week
Barcelona want Julian Alvarez, Atletico Madrid say there is a 0% chance of selling to Barça, and Arsenal are the main fallback with under a week left.
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![La Liga title race opens with Barcelona on top]()
La Liga title race opens with Barcelona on top
Barcelona lead the early La Liga title race, with Raphinha on an 8.9 rating and 3 goals in 2 games as Real Madrid and Atletico chase.
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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![Real Madrid's turnover since the last Real Sociedad loss]()
Real Madrid's turnover since the last Real Sociedad loss
Real Madrid's last defeat to Real Sociedad came on 2 May 2023. Since then, four managers, 16 signings and only five surviving starters tell the story.
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![Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: Mourinho's Bernabéu return and a new Madrid look]()
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: Mourinho's Bernabéu return and a new Madrid look
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad brings Mourinho back to the Bernabéu after more than 13 years, with Madrid unbeaten in nine and Cucurella set for his first start.
Monday, 24 August 2026
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![Ibrahima Konaté makes an immediate case at Real Madrid]()
Ibrahima Konaté makes an immediate case at Real Madrid
Ibrahima Konaté’s first official Real Madrid start against Espanyol produced nine defensive contributions, a 97% passing rate and a composed display.
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![Enzo Fernandez transfer saga narrows to City or Madrid]()
Enzo Fernandez transfer saga narrows to City or Madrid
Enzo Fernández’s future is down to Manchester City or Real Madrid, with Barcelona ruled out and Chelsea still holding firm on £120m.
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![Carlos Espí wins over Real Madrid with fast start]()
Carlos Espí wins over Real Madrid with fast start
Joselu called Carlos Espí a “true number 9” after his late winner against Espanyol. The Madrid striker has 3 goals in 5 appearances.
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![Jude Bellingham ankle scare gives Real Madrid an early-season worry]()
Jude Bellingham ankle scare gives Real Madrid an early-season worry
Jude Bellingham scored inside nine minutes in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win at Espanyol, then finished with ice on his ankle.
Sunday, 23 August 2026
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![Robbie Ure's Scotland case grows after Sevilla move]()
Robbie Ure's Scotland case grows after Sevilla move
Robbie Ure's 20-goal season for Sirius, £5.5m move to Sevilla and fast La Liga start have turned him into a Scotland selection debate.
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![Balde reverses course and exits Barcelona in final-week transfer race]()
Balde reverses course and exits Barcelona in final-week transfer race
Balde exits Barcelona as Manchester United, Benfica and Aston Villa race to sign him. Hansi Flick's doubts accelerated his departure.
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![Mourinho's alarm over orchestrated targeting of Vinícius Júnior]()
Mourinho's alarm over orchestrated targeting of Vinícius Júnior
Mourinho condemns Espanyol's orchestrated bullying of Vinícius Júnior - rotating foulers, inconsistent cards, first-minute targeting - in 2-1 Real Madrid opener
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![Barcelona begin title defense with familiar dominance test]()
Barcelona begin title defense with familiar dominance test
Barcelona open their La Liga title defense against Elche despite World Cup fatigue and Rodri's absence. Teenager Hamza Abdelkarim steps into the striking void.
Saturday, 22 August 2026
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![Julián Alvarez transfer saga: Atletico stand firm]()
Julián Alvarez transfer saga: Atletico stand firm
Simeone says there is no uncertainty over Julián Alvarez, while Atletico Madrid insist he stays and Barcelona and Arsenal interest lingers.
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![Julian Alvarez Arsenal transfer turns on today's decision]()
Julian Alvarez Arsenal transfer turns on today's decision
Julián Alvarez could decide today whether to talk to Arsenal, with a £103 million plus £4 million bid on the table and Atletico asking £129 million.
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![Sami Khedira settles into new Real Madrid role]()
Sami Khedira settles into new Real Madrid role
Sami Khedira says he is ready for everything ahead in his new Real Madrid management role, with reports of him running warm-up work.
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![Denzel Dumfries says Real Madrid move is a dream and a great responsibility]()
Denzel Dumfries says Real Madrid move is a dream and a great responsibility
Denzel Dumfries said playing for Real Madrid is a dream and a great responsibility after his presentation. Madrid tied him to 2030.















