Flick’s Barca face Espanyol in Catalan derby
La Liga leaders Barcelona have the chance to move nine points clear of Real Madrid this weekend with victory in the Catalan derby against city rivals Espanyol.
Spanish press slam Real’s Ballon d’Or boycott
Spanish media said Tuesday that Real Madrid had cheapened themselves by boycotting the Ballon d’Or ceremony, with even the normally loyal Marca weighing in while Spain’s national coach admitted it was “not good for football”.
Aitana Bonmati wins second successive women’s Ballon d’Or
Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati won her second successive Ballon d’Or, after leading her club to a historic continental quadruple of titles.
Real Madrid boycott Ballon d’Or over perceived Vinicius snub
Real Madrid said they will stay away from the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday as they are convinced that their striker Vinicius, the favourite to win the men’s award, has been snubbed.
Real Madrid condemn racist abuse of Barca players in Clasico
Real Madrid condemned racism from some of their supporters aimed at Barcelona players including teenager Lamine Yamal.
Vinicius favourite for Ballon d’Or in post-Messi/Ronaldo era
The elite of world football will gather in Paris for the Ballon d’Or ceremony, with Madrid forward Vinicius Junior the leading candidate for the men’s award.
Mbappe and Real Madrid shaken by Clasico thrashing
Despite Barcelona’s rapid revival under Hansi Flick, Real Madrid were confident heading into Saturday’s La Liga Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Mbappe can launch Madrid career in first Clasic
Kylian Mbappe’s start at Real Madrid has been satisfactory, his performances neither spectacular nor underwhelming, but Saturday’s La Liga Clasico offers the French superstar a springboard to kick on from.
Confident Barca visit unpredictable Liga champions Madrid
La Liga leaders Barcelona visit rivals Real Madrid in a mouthwatering Clasico, aiming to strike a significant blow in the title race.
Four arrested over Vinicius abuse before Madrid derby
Spanish police said they had arrested four males suspected of inciting an online hate campaign targeting Real Madrid star Vinicius.