Spain La Liga
2026/27 Season
From around the league
Saturday, 22 August 2026
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![Espanyol vs Real Madrid: set pieces could be the problem]()
Espanyol vs Real Madrid: set pieces could be the problem
Espanyol scored 14 set-piece goals last season, with Roberto Fernández adding 7 league goals. Real Madrid face them in the 2026-08-22 opener.
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![Real Madrid squad vs Espanyol includes all six summer signings]()
Real Madrid squad vs Espanyol includes all six summer signings
Real Madrid have named all six summer signings in their squad for the La Liga opener at Espanyol, with Aurélien Tchouaméni and Endrick out.
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![Real Madrid Rodri miss played down by Mourinho]()
Real Madrid Rodri miss played down by Mourinho
Jose Mourinho downplayed Real Madrid's missed move for Rodri, saying the midfielder would have been 'the icing on the cake' rather than a necessity.
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![Vinicius Junior wanted to stay at Real Madrid, says Mourinho after Arsenal link]()
Vinicius Junior wanted to stay at Real Madrid, says Mourinho after Arsenal link
Mourinho says Vinicius Junior wanted to stay at Real Madrid despite Arsenal interest. He signed a new long-term deal earlier this month.
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![Gary Neville makes Julian Alvarez case as Arsenal chase more attack]()
Gary Neville makes Julian Alvarez case as Arsenal chase more attack
Julian Alvarez to Arsenal has Gary Neville talking up a Champions League leap, but Fabrizio Romano says Barcelona remains the player's preference.
Friday, 21 August 2026
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![Trent Alexander-Arnold midfield test at Real Madrid]()
Trent Alexander-Arnold midfield test at Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho wants to test Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield phases at Real Madrid, but the plan is a tactical tool rather than a permanent switch.
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![Ibrahima Konaté presented by Real Madrid]()
Ibrahima Konaté presented by Real Madrid
Ibrahima Konaté says Real Madrid was his first shirt as he is presented at the Bernabéu and vows to give everything for the badge.
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![Valencia vs Celta Vigo preview as opener tests Carlos Corberan]()
Valencia vs Celta Vigo preview as opener tests Carlos Corberan
Valencia host Celta Vigo in their La Liga opener with the visitors winning three of the last four meetings, including a league double last season.
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![Alejandro Balde stays put as Manchester United test Barcelona's resolve]()
Alejandro Balde stays put as Manchester United test Barcelona's resolve
Manchester United have enquired about Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, but Fabrizio Romano says the 22-year-old wants to stay.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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![João Cancelo says Barcelona return was worth a pay cut]()
João Cancelo says Barcelona return was worth a pay cut
Joao Cancelo says he gave up part of his salary and told Deco it was Barcelona or nothing as his return moves closer on a free transfer.
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![Rodri Barcelona move sold as a dream, but debut waits]()
Rodri Barcelona move sold as a dream, but debut waits
Rodri says he is ready to play, but Barcelona do not plan to risk him against Al Ahly. Hansi Flick has called him the best No. 6.
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![Malaga return to La Liga built on youth and identity]()
Malaga return to La Liga built on youth and identity
Malaga's return to La Liga is a story of academy players, a teacher-turned-coach and a fanbase revived after years of decline and turmoil.
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![Bernardo Silva says Real Madrid is the dream and the challenge]()
Bernardo Silva says Real Madrid is the dream and the challenge
Bernardo Silva’s first Real Madrid presentation focused on the club’s scale, with the midfielder saying playing for Madrid “isn’t for everyone” after a
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![Jose Mourinho says he kept Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid]()
Jose Mourinho says he kept Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho says his blunt advice helped persuade Vinicius Junior to stay at Real Madrid as Arsenal circled during a contract standoff.
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![Real Madrid midfield still lacks a Kroos-style conductor]()
Real Madrid midfield still lacks a Kroos-style conductor
Real Madrid still lack a Kroos-style conductor. Toni Kroos averaged over 100 passes per 90 in his final La Liga season; Tchouaméni managed 65.5.
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![Endrick set to stay at Real Madrid for now after AC Milan inquiry]()
Endrick set to stay at Real Madrid for now after AC Milan inquiry
AC Milan have inquired about Endrick, but Real Madrid have ruled out a summer exit and will reassess the forward in January.
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![Jude Bellingham contract talks point to major Real Madrid pay rise]()
Jude Bellingham contract talks point to major Real Madrid pay rise
Real Madrid are ready to lift Jude Bellingham above £400,000 a week as contract talks build around his form, status and long-term role.
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![Lucas Herrington transfer race widens with Barcelona]()
Lucas Herrington transfer race widens with Barcelona
Barcelona have joined Liverpool and Manchester United in the race for Lucas Herrington after the 18-year-old's World Cup breakout.
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![Mario Gila Milan transfer nears after €30m Lazio deal]()
Mario Gila Milan transfer nears after €30m Lazio deal
Mario Gila is in Milan for medical tests ahead of a €30m move from Lazio, with Real Madrid set to earn around €15m.
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![Vinicius Junior contract talks stall as Real Madrid set a summer deadline]()
Vinicius Junior contract talks stall as Real Madrid set a summer deadline
Real Madrid want Vinicius Junior to sign this summer as wage talks stall, with Arsenal and four other Premier League clubs kept informed.
