Real Madrid’s Bellingham aiming for Man City redemption

Jude Bellingham edged Real Madrid ahead in their Champions League play-off against Manchester City, but then his week swiftly took a turn for the worse.

Man City’s fresh faces offer hope of Madrid miracle

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his side have just a one percent chance of progress to the Champions League last 16 against Real Madrid on Wednesday but the English champions’ new recruits could offer a lifeline.

Leeds close on Premier League return thanks to late Struijk double

Leeds took a huge step towards a return to the Premier League after Pascal Struijk’s dramatic 95th minute winner defeated Championship promotion rivals Sunderland 2-1 at Elland Road on Monday.

Van Dijk: Liverpool can cope with title nerves

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk insists the Premier League leaders can cope with the mounting pressure of the title race.

Opta: Real Madrid favourites to win current La Liga campaign

Real Madrid (50 points), Atlético Madrid (49 points), and Barcelona (48 points) are separated by just two points after 23 matchdays, making this the closest three-way title race since the 2013-14 La Liga season.

Flick: “Bellingham disrespectful for red card outburst”

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick accused Jude Bellingham of being “disrespectful” after the Real Madrid star was sent-off in the 1-1 La Liga draw with Osasuna.

Casemiro: “Joining Madrid feels like landing at best team in the world”

Manchester United CDM, Casemiro’s departure from Real Madrid in 2022 has said didn’t diminish the profound connection he holds with the club, with regards to their remarkable Champions League legacy.

Benitez admits Alexander-Arnold would fit at Real Madrid

Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has admitted Trent Alexander-Arnold would be perfect and may flourish at Real Madrid as Trent’s links to Madrid keep mounting.

Ederson breaks two Premier League GK records

Manchester City’s No. 1 goalkeeper Ederson broke two Premier League records on Saturday during City’s 4-0 winagainst Newcastle United.

Carro: Alonso has ‘done enough for a statue’

Asked if coach Xabi Alonso could one day be commemorated outside Bayer Leverkusen’s BayArena home, club CEO Fernando Carro said “after last year, it’s already enough for a statue”.