Bellingham and Mbappe strike as Madrid beat Girona

Jude Bellingham inspired champions Real Madrid to a comfortable 3-0 victory at Girona on Saturday in La Liga, with Kylian Mbappe also on the scoresheet after two high-profile penalty misses.

Watch: Barca continue on unstable form

La Liga leaders Barcelona managed a 2-2 draw against Real Betis, conceding a late goal that cost them two points and extended their inconsistent run of form.

Rodrygo out of Real Madrid’s visit to Girona

Real Madrid winger Rodrygo will not be fit to face Girona on Saturday in La Liga, the Spanish club confirmed.

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.