Madrid win but Mbappe fires Bernabeu blanks

Real Madrid earned a 3-0 win over Real Valladolid in La Liga as Kylian Mbappe made his Santiago Bernabeu bow without finding the net.

Watch: Madrid pick up first three points, Atleti thrash Girona

Real Madrid picked up their first three points of the La Liga season after a 3-0 win over Real Valladolid, while Griezmann and Llorente’s stunners snatched Atletico Madrid a 3-0 win over Girona.

Madrid’s Bellingham set for month out with calf injury

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is set to miss around a month according to Spanish reports after suffering a calf injury.

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.