Courtois, Rudiger set to miss Real Madrid v Rayo

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti left goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defender Antonio Rudiger out of his squad to face Rayo Vallecano at home on Sunday.

Barca Liga match postponed after club doctor dies

Barcelona’s La Liga match against Osasuna was postponed on Saturday after one of the club’s first team doctors died.

Ancelotti: Mbappe inconsistency ‘normal’

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes superstar Kylian Mbappe’s “ups and downs” are to be expected because of  the clubs demanding season and the nature of players of his quality.

Diaz earns Real lead on Atletico in UCL derby clash

Real Madrid claimed a small edge on city rivals Atletico Madrid with a tight 2-1 Champions League last-16 first leg win on Tuesday.

Vinicius leads Europe with carries leading to shots or chances created

Since the 2022-23 season, Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior has led the Europes top five leagues with carries ending in a shot or chance created.

Isco’s Betis upset Liga champions Real Madrid

Isco scored the winner from the penalty spot against his former side, who are level on points with league leaders Barcelona, who face Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Atletico go top after Real Madrid stumble at Betis

Diego Simeone’s side scraped a nervy 1-0 win against Athletic Bilbao, fourth, to lead Barcelona and Real Madrid by two points.

Watch: Real Betis v Real Madrid – Highlights

Real Betis’ Isco and Antony humiliated Real Madrid 2-1 at home, derailing Los Blancos’ La Liga title charge by two points behind leaders Atletico de Madrid.

Ancelotti: Mbappe back to face Real Betis

Kylian Mbappe is fit to start at Real Betis tonight after missing Real Madrid’s midweek Copa del Rey game after dental surgery, coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Goalkeeper time-wasting to be punished by a corner

Goalkeepers who hold on to the ball beyond eight seconds will be punished by conceding a corner from next season after a rule change by football’s lawmakers IFAB.