Africans in Europe: Onana blunder sinks United

A blunder by Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana contributed to a 3-1 home loss for struggling Manchester United against Brighton in the Premier League at the weekend.

Real Madrid thrash Las Palmas to claim Liga lead

Kylian Mbappe struck twice and produced a brilliant performance to power Real Madrid to a 4-1 win over Las Palmas and take the reigning champions top of La Liga on Sunday.

Tchouameni drops out of Madrid clash with Las Palmas

Aurelien Tchouameni dropped out of Real Madrid’s squad to face Las Palmas in La Liga on Sunday “due to discomfort in his left leg”, said the Spanish champions in a statement.

Watch: How goal kicks have changed the game

In the summer of 2019 the rules around the goal kick were changed, and so revolutionised the way the game is played today. Watch Tifo Football unpack how goal kicks have changed football.

Barca fail to capitalise on Atletico slip

Barcelona could only muster a 1-1 draw at Getafe on Saturday in La Liga as they were unable to recover ground on the top two in the Spanish title race.

Leganes snap Liga leaders Atletico’s winning streak

Antoine Griezmann missed a late penalty as La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid stumbled to a shock 1-0 defeat at Leganes on Saturday, ending a club record run of 15 consecutive victories.

Ancelotti: Mbappe improving every game

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed “humble” striker Kylian Mbappe on Saturday, saying the French forward was improving, and increasingly involved, in every match.

Madrid confirms Camavinga out for three weeks

Real Madrid have confirmed midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has sustained a muscle injury in the biceps of his left leg during their Copa del Ray clash against Celta Vigo, ruling him out for three weeks.

Atletico hold Liga lead as Spain’s big two resume battle

Atletico Madrid lead Spain’s two giants by a whisker heading into the second half of the La Liga season, after racking up 15 victories on the spin across all competitions.

Sevilla defender Salas arrested over betting scandal

Spain’s national police arrested Sevilla defender Kike Salas on Tuesday according to Spanish media, with the player alleged to be involved in an illegal betting scandal which benefitted people close to him.