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Real Madrid CF v Manchester City FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg

30-year-old record broken! Real gem leaves City in despair

Almost out of nowhere, Thiago Pitarch has established himself in Real Madrid's star ensemble. Against City, he delivered a gala performance that left a world star in awe.

📽️ | Valverde 'handed Ballon d'Or' after Man City hat-trick

Federico Valverde produced a masterclass that will go down in Champions League folklore, leading Real Madrid to a dominant 3-0 victory over Manchester City. The Uruguayan midfield engine was outstanding, netting a stunning hat-trick to help the Spanish giants put one foot in the quarter-finals. His performance was so good that a reporter in the mixed zone decided to skip the formalities and jokingly crown him with a 'Ballon d'Or' on the spot.

Trent hails Valverde as 'world's most underrated player'

Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold has heaped praise on Federico Valverde, describing him as the "most underrated player" in world football following a sensational display against Manchester City. The Uruguayan international took centre stage as Los Blancos secured a dominant 3-0 victory in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the Bernabeu. Despite the absence of Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, Valverde’s first-half hat-trick dismantled Pep Guardiola's side in a rampant 22-minute spell.

Rakitic: Modric exit a big mistake for Madrid

Former Barcelona and Sevilla star Ivan Rakitic has hit out at the decision to allow Luka Modric to leave Real Madrid for AC Milan, labelling the maestro's departure as a significant loss. Rakitic expressed his disbelief that a player of Modric's enduring quality was allowed to walk away from the Bernabeu despite still performing at clinical levels.

Rakitic insists Messi 'deserves' proper Barcelona tribute

Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has called for the club to finally honour Lionel Messi with a fitting tribute, while expressing his hope that the Argentine superstar continues his career at the highest level for "a few more years". Speaking on his 38th birthday, the Croatian reflected on the impact his former team-mate has had on the sport, noting that Messi's influence transcends club rivalries and borders.

Griezmann admits 'slippery pitch' caused Tottenham 'mistakes'

Antoine Griezmann rolled back the years on Tuesday night, spearheading a 5-2 demolition of Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League round of 16. Despite the emphatic scoreline, though, Griezmann noted that Diego Simeone’s side were able to exploit a "slippery pitch" that caused Spurs to make high-profile errors throughout the first leg.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Barcelona	27	22	1	4	72	26	46	67	W W W L W
2	Real Madrid	27	20	3	4	56	23	33	63	W L L W W
3	Atletico Madrid	27	16	6	5	46	25	21	54	W W W L L
4	Villarreal	27	17	3	7	50	32	18	54	W L W W L
5	Real Betis	27	11	10	6	42	34	8	43	L D D W W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Barcelona

W
W
W
L
W

Real Madrid

W
L
L
W
W

Atletico Madrid

W
W
W
L
L

Villarreal

W
L
W
W
L

Real Betis

L
D
D
W
W

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy La Liga match tickets?

Multiple ticketing options are in place for La Liga games, from individual match passes to season tickets and additional hospitality packages.

To purchase La Liga tickets, the most reliable method is to go to the official club websites, where you will then need to navigate to the 'Tickets' section. Tickets are often released a few weeks before each match and you may need to create an account and provide personal information.

If tickets are sold out on official channels or you are looking to secure seats in advance of official release or snap up last-minute tickets, you may wish to consider secondary resale retailers such as StubHub

Will I be able to buy La Liga tickets through secondary sites?

Yes, In addition, fans can purchase seats at La Liga matches on the secondary market on channels and aggregators such as StubHub. They are legitimate merchants in the resale marketplace and a safe place for fans to buy tickets.

Do you need a Membership to buy La Liga tickets?

While it’s not essential to become a club member to buy La Liga match tickets, it can make the process much easier. This is particularly true at some of the bigger clubs, such as Barcelona and Real Madrid for example. Getting a membership moves you up the ticket priority order and it also includes other benefits such as welcome gifts, discounted tours and museum admissions. Check specific club websites for more information.

Who has won the most La Liga titles?

Real Madrid are the most successful Spanish club, with 36 league titles, followed by Barcelona with 28. Barcelona has won the Spanish double (domestic league and cup success in the same season) a record nine times, ahead of Athletic Bilbao's five.