Bayern Munich will not be afraid of mounting interest in Michael Olise, Bacary Sagna has told GOAL, as the Bundesliga giants “don’t shake when they see money”. The talented France international is said to have attracted admiring glances from Real Madrid, among others, but those at the Allianz Arena have no intention of sanctioning a big-money sale.
Barcelona have seized sole control of the Liga summit after delivering a ruthless 5-0 victory over Valencia on Sunday. The dominant performance capitalised perfectly on Real Madrid's shock defeat against Real Betis, prompting manager Hansi Flick to praise his squad's flawless execution.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was snubbed by Thomas Tuchel for 2026 World Cup duty, so will the Real Madrid right-back figure for England again during the German tactician’s tenure? Ex-Three Lions defender Stephen Warnock has attempted to answer that question for GOAL, with his fellow Merseyside native being advised to brace himself for more bad news.
Valencia legend Santiago Canizares has urged supporters to completely empty Mestalla in an effort to humiliate majority owner Peter Lim into selling the struggling club. Following a crushing 5-0 home defeat against Barcelona, the former goalkeeper stressed that sustained social pressure is the only remaining option to rescue the Spanish giants.
Barcelona star Pedri has rubbished claims that he cannot thrive alongside new signing Rodri after the pair orchestrated a dominant 5-0 victory over Valencia. The Spanish duo provided the platform for a fourth consecutive La Liga win, leaving the Blaugrana three points clear at the top of the table.
Furious Valencia supporters gathered outside Mestalla on Sunday to protest against club owner Peter Lim and label their squad "mercenaries" following a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Barcelona. The heavy home thrashing condemned Los Che to their third successive La Liga loss, leaving the Spanish giants stranded at the very bottom of the table.
Former Barcelona winger Cristian Tello has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35 following a career spanning 512 matches across six countries. The La Masia graduate, who enjoyed notable spells with Real Betis and Porto, called time on his playing days after a brief stint with UAE third-tier side Palm City FC.
Asian football is enjoying an unprecedented boom across Europe's top five leagues, driven by massive contingents from Japan and South Korea. Indonesian talents have also made historic inroads by featuring in four of the top five divisions alongside representatives from Thailand, China, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.
Hansi Flick has made it clear that Barcelona's attacking brilliance in the early weeks of the season will not distract him from his primary transfer objective. Despite watching his side dismantle Valencia at the Mestalla, the German tactician remains adamant that his squad is incomplete.
Lamine Yamal scored two brilliant goals and Raphinha equalled a long-standing Lionel Messi goalscoring record as Barcelona secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Valencia on Sunday. The emphatic win means the Catalan side have opened up a crucial three-point gap at the top of the LaLiga table following Real Madrid's shock defeat against Real Betis on Friday.
The long-standing transfer saga involving Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid finally reached its conclusion this summer, ending speculation that the Brazilian superstar could move to the Premier League or Ligue 1. Despite persistent interest from the likes of Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, the winger opted to commit his long-term future to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang spearheaded a new era for Deportivo La Coruna, breaking Bebeto's historic club record by scoring in his fourth consecutive debut match. The Gabonese forward grabbed a goal and two assists as the Galician side secured a statement win against Champions League opposition.
Nico Williams scored his first league goal since May as Athletic Bilbao earned a dominant 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid. The Spanish winger praised head coach Edin Terzic for instilling a winning mentality that dismantled Diego Simeone's side at San Mames.
Marcos Llorente has admitted that Atletico Madrid desperately need Julian Alvarez to find his scoring boots after Diego Simeone's side suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat against Athletic Club on Saturday. The Argentina international made his first appearance since a move to Barcelona collapsed, and his teammates are now determined to help him rediscover his best form.
Raphinha has officially made history by becoming the first Brazilian player to be named as the permanent captain of Barcelona. Following the departures of key leadership figures, manager Hansi Flick and the first-team squad have chosen the in-form attacker to wear the armband and lead the reigning Spanish champions throughout the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.
Marc Casado has completed a late summer loan move to Deportivo de A Coruna, but the midfielder has already caused a stir with his initial assessment of his new surroundings. The La Masia graduate, who found himself surplus to requirements under Hansi Flick, was caught on camera making a bold comparison between the newly-promoted side and his parent club.
Real Madrid suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Real Betis after Kylian Mbappe missed a crucial penalty. Betis defender Marc Bartra has since revealed the clever tactical secret behind his decisive clearance following the save, admitting he consulted a former referee to exploit the encroachment rules.
Barcelona have reportedly unveiled their five-man leadership group for the 2026-27 campaign, marking a new era at the Catalan club. Hansi Flick has reshuffled the pack following notable summer departures, with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal notably stepping into a formal captaincy role alongside the likes of Raphinha and Pedri.
Barcelona have been rocked by a late fitness scare as Lamine Yamal was reportedly a notable absentee from the club's final training session on Saturday. The 19-year-old winger is now a major doubt for the Blaugrana's upcoming La Liga trip to face Valencia at Mestalla.
Manuel Pellegrini has hit back at Jose Mourinho’s assessment of Real Betis’ dramatic victory over Real Madrid, dismissing claims that his side merely rode their luck to secure the three points. The Chilean tactician watched his side bounce back from a disappointing defeat to Levante by defeating the Spanish giants at La Cartuja.
Real Madrid suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Real Betis after Kylian Mbappe missed a stoppage-time penalty to rescue a point. Troy Parrott scored a late winner for the hosts on an evening that saw Jose Mourinho heavily question the officiating.
Jose Mourinho did not hold back following Real Madrid's first major stumble of the season against Real Betis. Although the Portuguese manager initially maintained a calm tone, he ultimately pointed to his players' lack of savvy compared to the cunning of the Betis side.
Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the season in a dramatic clash against Real Betis at La Cartuja, but the post-match talk has been dominated by a single moment of officiating controversy. Despite claims that Marc Bartra encroached on Kylian Mbappe's late penalty, the officials correctly stood by their decision not to order a retake.
Barcelona have moved to protect their latest crop of academy graduates following a series of sensational breakthroughs into the first-team set-up. The Catalan giants have initiated negotiations to significantly improve the contractual terms of Hamza Abdelkarim, Xavi Espart, and Brian Farinas to ward off potential suitors.
Julian Alvarez is set to make his return to the Atletico Madrid matchday squad this weekend following a turbulent period defined by a failed attempt to force a move to Barcelona. The Argentine forward has been reintegrated into Diego Simeone's plans after missing significant training time and the club's recent league fixture against Sevilla.
Chelsea are reportedly ready to dive back into the transfer market this January to secure a direct replacement for Enzo Fernandez. Following the Argentine's high-profile departure to Manchester City, manager Xabi Alonso has identified a Atletico Madrid star to restore balance to his midfield engine room.
