Jose Mourinho believes only Real Madrid could have won the way they did against AEK Athens, after his side came from behind to snatch a dramatic stoppage-time victory in Greece. The coach also defended Vinicius Junior over Yan Diomande's switch to the right and admitted the penalty Kylian Mbappe won at Racing Santander was a soft one, though he insisted it changed nothing.
Real Madrid maintained their perfect European record with a thrilling 3-2 victory over AEK Athens in a match defined by tactical shifts and individual brilliance. Despite trailing twice, the Spanish giants displayed their trademark resilience to snatch all three points at the death.
Manchester United are bracing themselves for the loss of JJ Gabriel after the 16-year-old reached a verbal agreement to join Real Madrid in January. Paul Merson believes the Red Devils will be devastated to see one of Europe's brightest young talents leave Old Trafford, and has called for the rules that allowed the teenager to move abroad to be changed.
Tennis icon Rafael Nadal is set to transition from the court to the boardroom after officially accepting an invitation to join the hierarchy at Real Madrid. The 22-time Grand Slam winner, who has long been a vocal supporter of the Spanish giants, will become a member of the club's board of directors following a formal proposal from president Florentino Perez.
Gian Piero Gasperini has admitted that Roma’s latest Champions League collapse against Manchester United has left a bitter taste, insisting the defeat offers a harsher lesson than their previous failure against Real Madrid. The Giallorossi threw away a two-goal lead at Old Trafford, echoing a worrying trend of mental fragility that has plagued their European campaign.
Harry Kane’s pursuit of Champions League immortality was halted on Tuesday night as the Bayern Munich talisman failed to equal Cristiano Ronaldo’s long-standing scoring record. Despite entering the clash with Atletico Madrid on a hot streak of 10 consecutive European appearances with a goal, the England captain could not find the net at the Allianz Arena. It marks a rare moment of frustration for the forward, who recently celebrated his first Ballon d'Or win.
Real Madrid have won the race ahead of several European heavyweights to capture Manchester United youth prospect JJ Gabriel following his refusal to return to Carrington. The 16-year-old talent has already begun training in the Spanish capital while waiting for his departure from Old Trafford to be formally ratified.
Jose Mourinho has challenged Federico Valverde to embrace the sacrifices required of a Real Madrid captain as the Spanish giants prepare for a tricky Champions League encounter with AEK Athens. Speaking ahead of the trip to Greece, the Portuguese manager also clarified his attacking selection plans involving Vinicius Junior and provided a somber reflection on the tragic passing of Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel.
Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi is ready to seek a move away from the Emirates Stadium when the winter transfer window opens in an effort to revive his stalling club career. Seven leading European sides, including Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid and Barcelona alongside Premier League rivals Chelsea, have been alerted to his availability.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has accused Real Madrid of intentionally prolonging the Negreira case to cause maximum reputational damage to Barcelona. The league chief suggests that the constant legal appeals from the capital are a strategic move to keep the scandal in the headlines.
Barcelona have officially lifted the stadium ban on their primary singing section just in time for the crucial Champions League encounter against Aston Villa. The club had previously imposed a suspension following a series of disciplinary breaches and safety concerns during the high-stakes El Clasico defeat to Real Madrid.
Real Madrid secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Racing Santander, but the match was heavily overshadowed by a controversial penalty decision involving Kylian Mbappe. Jose Mourinho and former referee Eduardo Iturralde Gonzalez have both heavily criticised the lack of VAR intervention during the incident.
Liverpool are sensationally weighing up a move to bring Trent Alexander-Arnold back to Anfield following a difficult period for the defender at Real Madrid. The England international has struggled for consistent game time under Jose Mourinho, sparking rumours that a Premier League return could be on the cards as early as January.
A young Racing Santander fan received an unforgettable surprise after accidentally being hit by an Aurelien Tchouameni shot. Kylian Mbappe and the French midfielder ensured the four-year-old left El Sardinero with a smile by offering a signed shirt and a brilliant joke.
Real Madrid's commercial standing in Asia has taken significant hit as Chinese state television continued its refusal to broadcast the club's fixtures. The blackout follows the major fallout surrounding Kylian Mbappe and his controversial comments regarding former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
Real Madrid secured a comfortable Liga victory over Racing Santander, but it was a stunning strike from Yan Diomande that stole the show. Jude Bellingham was left entirely amazed by his team-mate's incredible volley as the squad cruised to three crucial points.
Jude Bellingham reached a special milestone for Real Madrid by scoring his 50th goal for the club during a routine 3-0 victory against Racing Santander. The England international expressed his delight at reaching the landmark while highlighting the importance of sharing the attacking responsibility alongside his star-studded team-mates.
Jose Mourinho was back to his provocative best following Real Madrid's clinical 3-0 victory over Racing Santander on Sunday afternoon. Despite a hostile atmosphere, the Portuguese tactician took the opportunity to mock the home supporters for their lack of understanding regarding the laws of the game.
Jude Bellingham has etched his name deeper into the history books at Real Madrid after reaching a stunning personal milestone on Sunday. The midfield superstar scored to help Jose Mourinho's side to a dominant 3-0 victory over Racing Santander as they continue to chase down their rivals at the top of La Liga.
Kylian Mbappe has continued his extraordinary record in Spanish football by maintaining a perfect scoring record against every opponent he has encountered in La Liga. The French superstar was the hero once again for Real Madrid as they traveled to face Racing Santander on Sunday afternoon.
Real Madrid had the game wrapped up by the 36th minute at El Sardinero, as Jose Mourinho's side cruised to a comfortable 3-0 win over Racing Santander on Sunday.
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has admitted his surprise after Jude Bellingham finished outside the top ten in the recent Ballon d'Or voting. The Portuguese boss praised several global stars but expressed clear frustration over his midfielder's final placement before abruptly ending his comments.