Atlético Madrid’s 5–2 thrashing of Real Madrid on September 27 was more than a derby upset. It was a match that highlighted Atlético’s renewed edge under Diego Simeone and exposed key flaws in Real Madrid’s setup under Xabi Alonso. The result not only lifted Atlético’s season but also shook the title race in La Liga.
Barcelona kicked off their 2025–26 La Liga campaign with a thrilling victory over Mallorca, but it was 18-year-old Lamine Yamal who truly stole the spotlight. Wearing the club’s legendary number 10 shirt for the first time in a competitive match, Yamal delivered a performance that was both electric and composed, cementing his place as one
As the 2025 summer transfer window gains momentum, several top La Liga clubs have made bold moves to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. From rising stars to established talents, these acquisitions reflect the ambition of Spain’s top-tier teams to compete both domestically and in Europe. Here’s a look at the five most
In a significant development for Spanish football, Spain has secured an additional berth in the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League. This means that the top five teams in La Liga will qualify for Europe’s premier club competition. The achievement comes as a result of strong performances by Spanish clubs in European competitions and Italy’s Lazio being eliminated from
Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of Real Madrid, has given an update on the condition of star forward Kylian Mbappé after the Frenchman missed training at Valdebebas on Tuesday. Mbappé’s absence stood out, as the rest of Real Madrid’s squad continued their recovery following a 3-0 win over Girona on Sunday. With the Copa del
Espanyol supporters seized the chance to take a jab at city rivals Barcelona on Saturday evening. This unfolded ahead of Espanyol’s clash with Real Madrid. Set to face the league leaders at the RCDE Stadium, Espanyol braced for a challenging La Liga encounter. With one Spanish giant on the horizon, the home fans saw it
Kylian Mbappé’s absence from Real Madrid’s training session on Tuesday sparked significant concern among fans, but the reason behind his non-participation has now been clarified, putting fears to rest. Earlier in the day, reports emerged that the French superstar was not present at the team’s group training session at Valdebebas. Given that Real Madrid was
Barcelona supporters voiced their frustration with head coach Hansi Flick on Tuesday evening, following what they believe to be costly decision-making in the club’s showdown with Atlético Madrid. The Catalan giants had just taken part in one of the most thrilling encounters of the Spanish football season, playing host to Atlético in the first leg
Former Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo has offered high praise for Real Madrid, declaring them the best club in world football following their latest triumph. Arthur, who once patrolled the midfield for the Catalan giants, faced off against Los Blancos on Sunday as part of Fiorentina’s squad. Introduced from the bench, the Brazilian witnessed firsthand Madrid’s
La Liga president Javier Tebas has reaffirmed that Spanish football authorities are still actively working to have Barcelona star Dani Olmo removed from the club’s official squad list. The prolonged registration dispute involving Barcelona appeared to have reached its conclusion last month. After both La Liga and the RFEF initially blocked Olmo’s registration, the club
