Rodrygo rescues Real in tense La Liga test
Rodrygo’s decisive finish sealed a gritty 2-1 victory at Alaves, keeping Real Madrid on track and easing the heat on coach Xabi Alonso.
Rodrygo’s decisive finish sealed a gritty 2-1 victory at Alaves, keeping Real Madrid on track and easing the heat on coach Xabi Alonso.
Real Madrid’s French superstar Kylian Mbappe did not come out to train with his team-mates on Tuesday on the eve of his team’s key Champions League clash against Manchester City.
Mario Götze described his 2014 World Cup-winning goal as a “unique moment” in his career and believes Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal is on a promising trajectory, though still far from comparisons with Lionel Messi.
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.
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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.