Ancelotti: ‘Vinicius back for Madrid’s UCL clash’

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said star forward Vinicius Junior will be back from injury quicker than expected to face Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Mbappe admits penalty miss ‘big mistake’

Kylian Mbappe said he will take full responsibility for a “big mistake” after the striker missed another penalty in champions Real Madrid’s 2-1 defeat at Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Wednesday.

Watch: Raphinha ends Barca’s winless run

Raphinha nets brace, Lamine Yamal stars and inspires Barcelona to a first win in four La Liga outings, beat Mallorca 5-1.

Barca hit five as they return to winning ways

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal inspired Barcelona to a first win in four La Liga outings as they beat Mallorca 5-1 on Tuesday.

Alaves name Argentine Coudet as new coach

Spanish top-flight club Alaves on Monday appointed Argentine Eduardo Coudet as their new coach hours after the dismissal of Luis Garcia Plaza.

Watch: African All Stars | Marmoush, Wissa, Salah all shine

Relive some of the best performing African players from the weekend across Europe’s top leagues.

African players in Europe: Salah gets Golden Boot boost

Mohamed Salah closed the gap behind Erling Haaland in the Premier League Golden Boot race to one goal by converting a penalty as leaders Liverpool beat Manchester City 2-0 at the weekend.

Mbappe strikes as Real Madrid beat Getafe

Spanish champions Real Madrid beat Getafe 2-0 to move second in La Liga on Sunday with Kylian Mbappe finding the net.

Valladolid sack coach after protests against Ronaldo

Real Valladolid parted with coach Paulo Pezzolano on Sunday after a 5-0 thrashing by Atletico Madrid in which some supporters protested against majority owner Ronaldo Nazario.

Watch: Raphinha goal not enough to hand Barca win on anniversary

Barcelona’s 125th anniversary festivities were cut short by a 2-1 loss to Las Palmas, who defeated Barca on home soil for the first time since 1971 thanks to goals from Fabio and Ramirez.