Real rocked as Militao faces months on sidelines
A torn hamstring could rule Eder Militao out for up to four months, leaving Madrid short at the back ahead of their clash with Manchester City.
A torn hamstring could rule Eder Militao out for up to four months, leaving Madrid short at the back ahead of their clash with Manchester City.
Barcelona opened a four-point lead at the top of La Liga after Ferran Torres delivered a superb first-half hat-trick in a 5–3 win over Real Betis on Saturday.
Real Madrid confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold has suffered a thigh injury, with reports suggesting the defender could miss up to two months.
Take a look at the African headline makers from across European football over the weekend.
Dani Olmo struck twice for Barcelona to take the Catalans provisionally top of La Liga with a 3-1 win over Alaves on Saturday.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said on Monday Marcus Rashford is benefiting from a change of scene including sunny skies in Spain, following his loan move from boyhood club Manchester United.
Jude Bellingham struck late on to secure Real Madrid a 2-2 draw at Elche on Sunday, keeping his team top of La Liga by a point from rivals Barcelona. Xabi Alonso’s side struggled against their mid-table opponents in an entertaining battle in which Madrid twice came from behind.
Barcelona made a triumphant return to their rebuilt Camp Nou stadium on Saturday following two and a half years in exile with a 4-0 win over Athletic Bilbao to go joint top of La Liga.
When Endrick completed his arrival at Real Madrid in mid-2024 from Brazil, the reception reflected the scale of expectation at the Bernabeu surrounding the teenager.
Thiago Alcântara breaks down tactical lessons from Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Liverpool career.