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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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