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.

Zubimendi rejects Liverpool to stay at Sociedad

Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi has rejected a move to Liverpool.

Atletico sign Man City striker Julian Alvarez

Atletico Madrid signed striker Julian Alvarez from Manchester City in a deal reported to be worth up to 85 million euros.

Argentina goalkeeper Rulli joins Marseille

Argentina’s 2022 World Cup winning goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli has joined Marseille.