Spain La Liga
2026/27 Season
From around the league
Monday, 17 August 2026
Sunday, 16 August 2026
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![Real Madrid Schalke debuts for Cucurella and Diomande]()
Real Madrid Schalke debuts for Cucurella and Diomande
Real Madrid could hand first minutes to Marc Cucurella and Yan Diomande against Schalke, with Jude Bellingham back in training and Espanyol next.
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![Eder Militao on track for October return after latest injury setback]()
Eder Militao on track for October return after latest injury setback
Real Madrid expect Eder Militao to return to group training in October after late-April hamstring surgery. The route back to the XI is still open.
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![Brahim Diaz makes a case for more Real Madrid minutes]()
Brahim Diaz makes a case for more Real Madrid minutes
Brahim Diaz’s four-assist World Cup and sharp pre-season return have strengthened his case for a bigger role under Mourinho at Real Madrid.
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![Real Madrid defensive rebuild built around Mourinho's physical brief]()
Real Madrid defensive rebuild built around Mourinho's physical brief
Real Madrid's defensive rebuild is built around Jose Mourinho's demand for greater physical capacity, with Diomande's record-label fee and new arrivals.
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![Alexis Ciria to stay with Castilla after Real Madrid pre-season impresses]()
Alexis Ciria to stay with Castilla after Real Madrid pre-season impresses
Jose Mourinho wants Alexis Ciria to stay with Castilla after one goal and one assist in pre-season, while staying close to Real Madrid’s first team.
Saturday, 15 August 2026
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![Monchi says the Championship is one of football's least understood leagues]()
Monchi says the Championship is one of football's least understood leagues
Monchi says the Championship is one of football’s least understood leagues, explains how data now shapes recruitment, and backs Espanyol’s UK scouting.
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![Ferran Torres joins PSG in £42.7m move from Barcelona]()
Ferran Torres joins PSG in £42.7m move from Barcelona
Ferran Torres has joined PSG from Barcelona for about £42.7m on a deal until 2031 after scoring 21 goals in 49 games last season.
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![Dean Huijsen’s case to start at Real Madrid is growing stronger]()
Dean Huijsen’s case to start at Real Madrid is growing stronger
Dean Huijsen’s strong display against Deportivo and recent league form are boosting his case to start as Real Madrid’s left-sided centre-back.
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![Cristian Romero joins Atletico after turbulent end to his Tottenham spell]()
Cristian Romero joins Atletico after turbulent end to his Tottenham spell
Cristian Romero joins Atletico Madrid on a five-year deal for £34.2m after 124 games for Tottenham, who keep a 15% sell-on clause.
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![Julián Alvarez Barcelona transfer stalls as Atletico hold firm]()
Julián Alvarez Barcelona transfer stalls as Atletico hold firm
Julián Alvarez wants Barcelona, but Atlético Madrid still refuse to sell after a €100 million offer. Barça are now weighing Luis Suárez.
Friday, 14 August 2026
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![Yan Diomande as Real Madrid fill all 25 senior spots]()
Yan Diomande as Real Madrid fill all 25 senior spots
Real Madrid registered Yan Diomande as a first-team player, left all 25 senior squad places filled and ruled out the Castilla route.
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![Aymeric Laporte on Real Madrid and Barcelona radar]()
Aymeric Laporte on Real Madrid and Barcelona radar
Gerard Romero says Aymeric Laporte is an option for Barcelona and Real Madrid, with Madrid already sounding him out for more defenders.
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![Bernardo Silva gives Real Madrid a midfield option]()
Bernardo Silva gives Real Madrid a midfield option
Bernardo Silva’s first start in a deeper role for Real Madrid produced 40 completed first-half passes, three recoveries and no turnovers.
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![Jacobo Ortega heads to Strasbourg in record La Fabrica sale]()
Jacobo Ortega heads to Strasbourg in record La Fabrica sale
Real Madrid have agreed a €10m deal to sell Jacobo Ortega to Strasbourg, keeping a 30% sell-on clause in a record La Fabrica departure.
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![Raul Asencio injury stalls Real Madrid’s exit plan]()
Raul Asencio injury stalls Real Madrid’s exit plan
Raul Asencio’s muscle injury has stalled Real Madrid’s exit plan and slowed Jose Mourinho’s push for a left-footed centre-back.
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![Real Madrid defensive shortage before Espanyol]()
Real Madrid defensive shortage before Espanyol
Real Madrid head into the La Liga opener against Espanyol with only three fit senior centre-backs available, as Raúl Asencio is set for around six weeks out.
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![Rodri transfer talks stall as Barcelona raise bid]()
Rodri transfer talks stall as Barcelona raise bid
Barcelona have raised their Rodri offer to around €60million, but Manchester City are holding out for €80million and have told the player to help bridge
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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![Djed Spence on verge of Inter Milan move after Tottenham breakthrough]()
Djed Spence on verge of Inter Milan move after Tottenham breakthrough
Djed Spence is due a Friday medical in Italy before an Inter Milan move worth 30m euros plus add-ons. He made 8 Tottenham appearances this season.
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![Sevilla vs Rayo Vallecano preview points to a tight opening-day test]()
Sevilla vs Rayo Vallecano preview points to a tight opening-day test
Sevilla open the new La Liga season against Rayo Vallecano, with last season's 13th-place finish meeting Rayo's 8th-place campaign.
