From around the league
Thursday, 15 October 2026
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![Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol preview]()
Atletico Madrid vs Espanyol preview
Atletico Madrid head to Espanyol chasing six straight wins and second place in La Liga, but the head-to-head record suggests a tighter contest than the
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![Real Madrid's late comeback at Roma explained by Mourinho's reaction]()
Real Madrid's late comeback at Roma explained by Mourinho's reaction
José Mourinho, Endrick, Valverde and Rüdiger react to Real Madrid's 4-3 win at Roma after three late goals and a dramatic turnaround.
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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![Champions League matchday 2 standings: Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal set the pace]()
Champions League matchday 2 standings: Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal set the pace
Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal all won on Champions League matchday 2, with Barcelona on six points and the Spanish clubs shaping the table.
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![Real Betis vs FC Porto ratings: Abde and Isco set the standard]()
Real Betis vs FC Porto ratings: Abde and Isco set the standard
Abde Ezzalzouli and Isco led Real Betis' display against FC Porto, with the ratings and key moments backing a 21-year Champions League return.
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![Real Betis beat FC Porto 3-2 after five-goal second-half swing]()
Real Betis beat FC Porto 3-2 after five-goal second-half swing
Real Betis beat FC Porto 3-2 at La Cartuja after five second-half goals, a disallowed Porto strike and Isco's late penalty.
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![Vinicius suspension timing draws Mourinho criticism]()
Vinicius suspension timing draws Mourinho criticism
José Mourinho questioned why Vinicius's four-match suspension was announced two hours before Real Madrid faced AS Roma.
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![Raphinha injury update as Barcelona plan around two missed matches]()
Raphinha injury update as Barcelona plan around two missed matches
Hansi Flick says Raphinha’s scans showed no serious injury, but Barcelona will still rest him for the next two fixtures while Gabriel Jesus and Joan
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![Vinícius Júnior, Mourinho backs him as red card adds to Real Madrid concern]()
Vinícius Júnior, Mourinho backs him as red card adds to Real Madrid concern
Jose Mourinho said it “breaks my heart” to see Vinícius Júnior struggling, while the Real Madrid forward’s one goal, one assist and red card raise doubts.
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![Lamine Yamal answers Lemina with two assists]()
Lamine Yamal answers Lemina with two assists
Lamine Yamal answered Mario Lemina’s dismissal with two assists, a UEFA man of the match award and a 4-1 win for Barcelona at Galatasaray.
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![Barcelona goals are piling up under Hansi Flick]()
Barcelona goals are piling up under Hansi Flick
Barcelona have 43 goals in 10 matches, with Pedri saying doubts about their attack have been answered.
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![Simeone says Atletico exposed Manchester United's high press]()
Simeone says Atletico exposed Manchester United's high press
Diego Simeone said Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United's high press and attacked the wings in a 2-0 Champions League win.
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![Bernardo Silva Real Madrid minutes keep shrinking under Mourinho]()
Bernardo Silva Real Madrid minutes keep shrinking under Mourinho
Mourinho still calls Bernardo Silva very important, but his Real Madrid minutes have collapsed. He has not started since 12 September.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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![Villarreal turn Villarreal vs Napoli around with a ruthless first-half swing]()
Villarreal turn Villarreal vs Napoli around with a ruthless first-half swing
Villarreal vs Napoli ended 3-1 at La Cerámica, with Mikautadze, Mouriño and Oluwaseyi scoring in a comeback Champions League win.
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![Barcelona's second-half surge powers 4-1 win at Galatasaray]()
Barcelona's second-half surge powers 4-1 win at Galatasaray
Barcelona beat Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul after trailing 1-0, with João Cancelo and Lamine Yamal driving a ruthless second half.
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![Atletico Madrid hand United a scare before handball review steps in]()
Atletico Madrid hand United a scare before handball review steps in
Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United turned on a handball review after Pablo Barrios scored in 53 seconds and Johnny Cardoso had a goal ruled out.
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![Péter Gulácsi ruled out of Villarreal vs Napoli after home robbery]()
Péter Gulácsi ruled out of Villarreal vs Napoli after home robbery
Villarreal confirmed Péter Gulácsi will miss Napoli after a home robbery, with authorities informed immediately and no family injuries reported.
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![Alex Scott transfer opens up as Bournemouth consider January exit]()
Alex Scott transfer opens up as Bournemouth consider January exit
Bournemouth are open to selling Alex Scott in January if the price is right and their Premier League position allows it.
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![Koke ruled out as Atletico Madrid prepare tributes for Manchester United]()
Koke ruled out as Atletico Madrid prepare tributes for Manchester United
Atletico Madrid will face Manchester United without Koke after the death of his mother, with a minute’s silence planned at the Metropolitano.
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![Real Madrid vs AS Roma preview: four absentees make Rome a depth test]()
Real Madrid vs AS Roma preview: four absentees make Rome a depth test
Real Madrid travel to AS Roma with four players absent, a 23-man squad and Jose Mourinho back at the Stadio Olimpico for the Champions League tie.
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![Real Betis vs FC Porto, Pellegrini backs hosts to take the points]()
Real Betis vs FC Porto, Pellegrini backs hosts to take the points
Pellegrini says Betis can take three points against FC Porto, confirms Antony is fit, and says the Champions League return tests ambition.














