Marc Cucurella was forced off with cramps during Real Madrid’s first defeat of the season against Real Betis. The defender now faces a race against time to be fit for Tuesday’s crucial Champions League clash with Inter Milan as Jose Mourinho’s selection crisis worsens.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window once again proved to be exceptionally busy, with some huge names making big-money moves all the way up to Deadline Day on September 1.
Brighton have raised more than £600 million ($814m) from sales in recent years, but Mark McGhee has explained to GOAL why the Seagulls are not a selling club - at least not through choice. The likes of Moises Caicedo, Marc Cucurella, Leandro Trossard, Yves Bissouma, Alexis Mac Allister and Carlos Baleba have all departed the Amex Stadium.
Marc Cucurella has admitted he is still working his way back to full fitness after making his long-awaited home debut for Real Madrid. The Spanish full-back enjoyed an emotional night at the Santiago Bernabeu as Los Blancos swept aside Real Sociedad in a convincing 4-1 victory.
Marc Cucurella has made his long-awaited debut for Real Madrid during their pre-season victory over Schalke 04 at the Veltins-Arena. The Spanish defender expressed his delight after coming off the bench in the second half, insisting that his hard work over the years has finally paid off.
Marc Cucurella has backed Real Madrid to enjoy a hugely successful season following the return of Jose Mourinho to the Santiago Bernabeu dugout. The Spanish full-back, who recently completed a high-profile move from Chelsea, expressed his immense excitement about working under the legendary Portuguese tactician.
Marc Cucurella has proven to be a man of his word by unveiling a permanent tribute to Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente after his country's 2026 World Cup success. The Real Madrid left-back made a bold promise at the start of Spain's campaign in North America and has now shared the final results with his millions of followers.
Marc Cucurella has released an emotional farewell video to Chelsea supporters over a month after completing a £52 million move to Real Madrid. The 28-year-old left-back departed Stamford Bridge in June to end a four-year spell, and after helping Spain to World Cup glory in North America, he is now preparing to link up with new manager Jose Mourinho in the Spanish capital.
Marc Cucurella has reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling one of the most unusual promises of the World Cup following the Spanish national team's final victory over Argentina. The left-back confirmed that he will get a tattoo of coach Luis de la Fuente's face after La Roja were crowned champions at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
After five weeks, a record 104 matches played and 308 goals scored, the 2026 World Cup is officially over. From a purely footballing perspective, FIFA's biggest tournament of all time did not disappoint, with 48 teams doing battle across three host countries and the vast expanse of North America. And when 46 of those nations had been whittled away, only the top two ranked teams on the planet remained: Spain and Argentina.
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