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Alvaro Arbeloa has admitted to being "intentionally unfair" after leaving superstars Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham on the bench for Real Madrid's thrilling 3-2 derby victory over Atletico Madrid. Despite declaring both players fully fit before the clash, the head coach opted for a cautious approach following their recent injury lay-offs. The decision sparked debate at the Bernabeu as Los Blancos continue their pursuit of La Liga leaders Barcelona.

As in November, the manager will not be with the team when training resumes, as he will be taking some time out to recharge his batteries ahead of the crucial clash with Milan.

Mason Greenwood will serve a suspension in Ligue 1 after picking up his fifth domestic yellow card of the season in Marseille's 2-1 defeat to Lille on Sunday night. The English forward was angered after a strong challenge wiped him out, leading to a mass confrontation between the two sets of players. Greenwood was booked and had to be replaced in the 18th minute, with Marseille now worried about a potential injury.

The Bianconeri have no doubts: Spalletti will renew his contract and stay, but the transfer window will depend on whether they qualify for the Champions League

After a total of just over 21 years at BVB, Sebastian Kehl is bidding farewell to Borussia Dortmund. What will be remembered about Kehl the sporting director? A look back.

Emi Martinez appeared destined to leave Aston Villa in the summer of 2025, only to end up staying put, but could the World Cup-winning goalkeeper finally get his move 12 months on? The enigmatic Argentina international has remained an important part of Unai Emery’s plans in the West Midlands, but Emile Heskey has told GOAL why a sale is likely to be agreed in the next transfer window.

Manchester City beat Arsenal in the first final of the English football season, with Pep Guardiola schooling former apprentice Mikel Arteta to secure the Carabao Cup at Wembley on Sunday. The contest was decided by two second-half goals from Nico O’Reilly, who twice crept into the Gunners’ box effectively unmarked to score from a pair of almost identical crosses.

Beth Mead's clever reverse pass and Stina Blackstenius' clinical finish will forever be etched in the minds of Arsenal fans as the move that delivered the Gunners an incredible Champions League title in 2025. The north London side were huge underdogs against three-time winners Barcelona, but they fought hard and found a way to get the better of the Catalans in Lisbon last May, capping a European run for the ages.

Two Brentford first-team stars were reportedly left bloodied after rushing to the aid of a victim being targeted in an alleged racially motivated assault. The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning in south-west London as the players were returning from the Bees' latest Premier League fixture.

The Rossoneri striker will not be travelling to join his national team and will continue his recovery from injury in Italy

The Nerazzurri were held up in Florence too: Milan have closed the gap from 10 points to 6, while Napoli have narrowed the gap from 14 points to 7.

Real Madrid have again criticised the state of refereeing in La Liga after star midfielder Federico Valverde was sent off during Sunday night's 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid. The Uruguayan was handed a straight red card for a cynical trip on Alex Baena and will now serve a two-game domestic suspension, ruling him out of the upcoming clashes with Mallorca and Girona after the international break.

Another managerial change is on the cards for the Ligurian club.

Bergonzi agrees that the Fiorentina defender should be penalised for his challenge in the box.

Harry Kane, Michael Olise and the rest are the talk of the town given Bayern Munich’s successful run. Stefan Effenberg, however, specifically highlights other players. News and rumours about FCB.

Following Sebastian Kehl’s departure from BVB, new details are coming to light. Were there irreconcilable differences within the club’s management? News and rumours about Borussia Dortmund.

The former striker previewed the match against Northern Ireland, revealing his ideal line-up, which combines established players with some new faces

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including big moments from two key USMNT creators

The former Inter defender analysed the title race, explaining: "Napoli are Inter’s real rivals; they are a more complete and incisive side"

The former goalkeeper analyses the behaviour of the Giallorossi manager, who, despite the victory, did not attend the press conference

France are preparing for a seismic shift in the dugout as Zinedine Zidane has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to become the next head coach of Les Bleus. The legendary former Real Madrid boss is set to succeed Didier Deschamps following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup in North America. Zidane has been out of work since leaving Los Blancos for a second time in 2021.

A look at the Fiorentina v Inter match with an eye on the national team: who will start up front on Thursday against Northern Ireland?

Switzerland forward Alisha Lehmann finally opened her account for Leicester City, but her first-half strike was not enough to prevent a devastating 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa. Despite taking an early lead, the Foxes collapsed in the second half, suffering their sixth consecutive Women's Super League loss and deepening their fears of a looming relegation battle.

The former Inter defender's view on Inter's current form.

The chances of each of the three teams winning the Scudetto at the end of the season.

The draw in Florence has slowed the Nerazzurri’s charge towards the Scudetto, and the teams behind them have closed the gap

There is a sigh of relief at Lazio over Mario Gila: the Spanish defender is not thought to have suffered any serious injury against Bologna.

Nahuel Molina has once again proven why he is one of the most dangerous attacking full-backs in world football after producing a moment of magic in the Madrid derby. The Atletico Madrid star silenced the Santiago Bernabeu with a spectacular long-range strike that left the hosts reeling. Molina's goal comes just a week after he scored another stunner against Getafe.

Marseille manager Habib Beye has fiercely criticised the refereeing following his team's 2-1 home defeat to Lille. The OM boss was furious after English forward Mason Greenwood was forced off with an injury early in the match. Beye condemned a sequence of heavy challenges, specifically calling out Hakon Haraldsson for a violent push that he believes warranted a straight red card.