Persistent Lewandowski secures Barca win over Athletic

Robert Lewandowski shrugged off a string of missed opportunities to earn Barcelona a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao.

Mbappe ready for Bernabeu bow as Ancelotti seeks Madrid balance

The French superstar striker will make his first home appearance for Los Blancos at the Santiago Bernabeu against promoted side Real Valladolid.

Watch: Atletico present new signings at Wanda Metropolitano

Atletico Madrid presented its new signings of Julian Alvarez, Conor Gallagher and Robin Le Normand at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday.

Ilkay Gundogan set for Manchester City return

German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is set for a return to Manchester City just 12 months after leaving the club.

Watch: Five best matchday 1 La Liga goals

Matchweek 1 of the 24/25 La Liga season saw 26 goals scored across all fixtures, with standout goals from Rayo Vallecano’s Jorges de Frutos, Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes and more.

Germany captain Gundogan retires from international football

Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan announced his retirement from international football after leading his country at Euro 2024.

Mbappe and Madrid denied in Mallorca draw

Mbappe was left frustrated on his Real Madrid La Liga debut as a resilient Real Mallorca held the Spanish champions to a 1-1 draw.

Liverpool get green light from Valencia’s Marmadashvili

Liverpool are set to complete their first signing of the transfer window with the addition of Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.

Starlet Yamal offers Barca hope ahead of daunting Liga challenge

Teenage star Lamine Yamal is carrying the weight of expectations as Hansi Flick’s Barcelona face the unenviable challenge of dethroning Real Madrid.

Madrid’s Camavinga out for weeks with knee sprain

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga will miss the start of the season after he suffered a knee ligament sprain.