At Real Madrid, the mood has hit rock bottom after the derby defeat against Atletico. A former Los Blancos professional delivers a ruthless verdict on the performance of Jose Mourinho's team.
Porto striker Samu Aghehowa has finally made his long-awaited return to competitive action after a gruelling 223-day recovery from a serious knee injury. The Spanish forward stepped back onto the pitch during the closing stages of the high-stakes Clássico against Benfica, marking the end of a difficult period spent on the sidelines.
Promoted side FC Schalke 04 are facing the prospect of Hasan Kurucay leaving on a free transfer next summer. So far, the Royal Blues have yet to present the centre-back with an offer to extend his contract.
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is facing another spell on the sidelines after withdrawing from the Slovenia squad during the international break. The forward has suffered a recurrence of a shin issue that plagued him over the summer. He is set to undergo medical tests to determine the full extent of the problem and map out a specific recovery plan.
The Madrid derby has spilled over from the pitch into a bitter war of words as Atletico Madrid issued a scathing response to Jose Mourinho’s refereeing complaints. Following a tense 2-1 victory for the home side, the social media battle lines have been drawn between the two capital rivals.
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Ruben Amorim has openly admitted that he cannot afford to repeat the stubborn tactical mistakes he made during his difficult 14-month spell at Manchester United. Now managing AC Milan, the Portuguese coach is embracing new flexibility. He is now adapting his trademark system to suit the squad following an impressive unbeaten start in the Serie A campaign.
Liverpool face a growing dilemma regarding the future of Alisson Becker, with the legendary shot-stopper now entering the final months of his current deal. Despite his continued importance to the side, reports suggest that formal discussions regarding an extension are yet to get underway at Anfield.
Kylian Mbappe has expressed his delight at reuniting with Zinedine Zidane, describing the appointment of the new France national team coach as a cinematic moment. The pair first met when the former midfielder invited a young Mbappe to trial at Real Madrid over a decade ago, and they will now work together following the departure of Didier Deschamps.
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