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Barca and Madrid on high alert as JJ Gabriel demands Man Utd exit

Manchester United have been left stunned after 15-year-old JJ Gabriel demanded to leave Old Trafford amid a bitter stand-off. The shock development has alerted European heavyweights Barcelona and Real Madrid, as well as Premier League rivals, who are all closely monitoring the teenager's situation.

Elche CF v Real Madrid - LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27

'I risked everything!' - Mourinho says Madrid 'could have lost' in Elche gamble

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has admitted he threw caution to the wind to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche on Tuesday night. Despite holding a comfortable two-goal lead, Los Blancos were pegged back, forcing the Portuguese tactician to deploy an incredibly aggressive formation to snatch the three points.

Espi rescues Real Madrid with late Elche winner

Real Madrid narrowly avoided a disastrous collapse against Elche after securing a dramatic 3-2 victory courtesy of a 91st-minute winner. Jose Mourinho's side cruised into a two-goal lead in the first half before fading badly after the break.

Messi for the Ballon d'Or? Simeone snubs Yamal and Mbappe as he backs Argentine icon for 2026 award

Diego Simeone has snubbed Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to back Lionel Messi for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The Atletico Madrid manager believes the Argentine superstar's remarkable World Cup exploits at 39 outweigh every other contender in a star-studded field.

Real Madrid v Real Sociedad - LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27

Mourinho & Madrid 'FURIOUS' as refereeing row erupts over Barca 'double standards'

Real Madrid’s pursuit of Barcelona at the top of La Liga has been overshadowed by a growing sense of injustice within the walls of Valdebebas. Despite a strong start to the campaign under Jose Mourinho, the atmosphere has soured due to perceived officiating inconsistencies that have left the coaching staff and players alike reaching a breaking point.

Alaba linked with shock Bundesliga move to Hamburg

David Alaba has emerged as a surprise target for Hamburg SV as the Bundesliga strugglers desperately search for defensive reinforcements following a calamitous start to the domestic campaign. The decorated Austrian defender remains unattached after departing Real Madrid, clearing the path for an immediate free-transfer swoop outside the window.