Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-match suspension after being sent off in the closing moments of Los Blancos' heated 2-1 win over Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Ukrainian was the only player dismissed following a brawl sparked by Vinicius Juniorâs celebration late in the Clasico.
Real Madrid took the spoils in the first Clasico of the 2025-26 campaign, with goals from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe getting the job done for Xabi Alonso and his side. In their latest video, 442oons imagine how the football world has reacted to the biggest talking points in the game, with cartoon versions of the likes of Harry Kane and Virgil van Dijk providing their hilarious verdicts on the showdown between the Liga superpowers.
Vinicius Junior has issued a public apology to Real Madrid for his reaction after being substituted in the 2-1 win over Barcelona at the weekend. The Los Blancos star was hooked with fifteen minutes to go in El Clasico, prompting a furious reaction from the Brazilian, who appeared to ignore Xabi Alonso before heading straight down the tunnel. The 25-year-old has now shared his apologies for the moment, but gave no mention to his boss.
Nantes boss Luis Castro has jokingly put his side's name in the hat of potential destinations for Vinicius Junior should the Real Madrid star opt to leave the club in the summer. The Brazilian winger has been under the eye of the media in recent weeks, with reports suggesting he is unhappy at the Santiago Bernabeu. And after Vinicius' fiery reaction to being substituted by Xabi Alonso during El Clasico, Castro humoured the idea of signing the forward.
Toni Kroos has criticised Hansi Flickâs tactical setup in Barcelonaâs 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid, questioning the German coachâs choice of centre-backs and failure to contain Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior. The former Real Madrid star also highlighted the loss of Inigo Martinez as a key factor behind Barcaâs defensive struggles at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid are winning on the pitch, but tension is brewing behind the scenes. According to The Athletic, several senior players are struggling with Xabi Alonsoâs rigid approach and distant style, with some insiders claiming he "thinks heâs Pep Guardiola". Frustration is growing over the managerâs strict rules and intense methods, despite two big wins recently over Barcelona and Juventus.
Ex-Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguezâs time at Club Leon is coming to an end, with the Mexican side deciding not to renew his contract beyond the 2025 Apertura tournament. The Colombian playmaker will soon be on the move again, in search of what could become the 13th club of his career, as he weighs up offers from Mexico and abroad.
Neymar and Eduardo Camavinga both teased Vinicius Junior in the comments of his Instagram post featuring his girlfriend Virginia Fonseca. The Real Madrid winger posed with his partner while hugging her from behind in a decorated room with teddy bears, balloons and rose petals. His team-mates left cheeky remarks on the social media upload, which was also liked by Brazilian Ronaldo and Erling Haaland.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's return to fitness could not have come at a more important time for Real Madrid, following the loss of Dani Carvajal to injury. It comes just a week before Los Blancos are due to face Liverpool in the Champions League at Anfield, only five months after Alexander-Arnold decided to end a 20-year association with his boyhood team.
Vinicius Junior has been told his behaviour during El Clasico will "negatively impact" his prestige at Real Madrid after his "disrespectful" reaction to being subbed off in the 72nd minute of the 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Barcelona. Vinicius appeared to ignore Real boss Xabi Alonso and headed straight down the tunnel instead of joining his team-mates on the bench.
Stuttgart are exploring a surprise January loan move for Real Madrid prodigy Endrick, according to reports. The Bundesliga club hope to use coach Sebastian Hoeness' strong relationship with Madrid boss Xabi Alonso to secure the 19-year-old striker, with talks already underway ahead of the winter window.
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is reportedly playing at just half of his capacity due to a painful groin injury. Doctor Pedro Luis Ripoll says the 18-year-oldâs physical issue is severely restricting his movement and shooting ability, with the youngsterâs ongoing struggle evident during Barcelonaâs 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday.
Jude Bellingham is once again at the heart of a controversial incident surrounding Sundayâs fiery El Clasico, which the England star played a crucial starring role in winning for Real Madrid. In the closing stages of the first half at the Bernabeu, he was involved in a brief clash with Barcelona midfielder Pedri, who called for referee Soto Grado to give him a red card, and Bellinghamâs reaction has caused further fury between the two La Liga giants.
Vinicius Junior's disappointment at being substituted during Sunday's 2-1 Clasico win over rivals Barcelona drew a rather unpleasant reaction from the Brazilian, which has caused further controversy in the aftermath of the game. However, his former team-mate Toni Kroos believes "nobody can judge or imagine" the emotions the forward felt in the moment, although he urged the Real Madrid star to "keep his anger to himself a little more."
Real Madrid may have gone five points clear in La Liga after edging Barcelona in El Clasico, but Vinicius Juniorâs latest antics have somewhat overshadowed the triumph. The Brazilian wingerâs furious reaction to being substituted by Xabi Alonso has sparked controversy, with former France international Christophe Dugarry slamming him for âwhining all the timeâ and âinsultingâ his coach.
Real Madrid have confirmed that captain Dani Carvajal will be sidelined for up to three months after sustaining a right knee injury during Sundayâs fiery Clasico against Barcelona. The 33-year-old defender, who was involved in a heated post-match confrontation with Lamine Yamal, will undergo arthroscopic surgery to repair the damage, the club announced on Monday.
Vinicius Jr is reportedly considering leaving Real Madrid as the fallout following his angry reaction to being substituted in Sundayâs Clasico looks set to continue. The Brazil international was left seething after manager Xabi Alonso decided to take him off towards the end of the dramatic 2-1 victory over rivals Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Jude Bellingham could face a potential ban after being caught making an X-rated gesture during Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over Barcelona in El Clasico. The English midfielder was the match-winner at the Bernabeu, but his celebration has once again sparked controversy after cameras appeared to capture him repeating the same gesture that landed him in trouble at Euro 2024.
Marcus Rashford has vowed to âkeep fightingâ after Barcelonaâs 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in his first-ever El Clasico appearance. Despite registering an assist in the heated Santiago Bernabeu showdown, the Manchester United loanee ended up on the losing side as Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham struck to extend Madridâs lead at the top of La Liga to five points.
Vinicius Junior's petulant reaction to be taken off during Real Madrid's 2-1 win over fierce rivals Barcelona on Sunday reportedly didn't go unnoticed by his colleagues. The Brazilian winger made straight for the dressing room when Xabi Alonso wanted to swap him with Rodrygo, briefly refusing to watch the remaining minutes of the match because he was too angry to sit on the bench.
Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas has been left reeling after discovering that his longtime housekeeper and a security guard allegedly stole five luxury watches worth around âŹ50,000 from his private collection and replaced them with counterfeits. The shocking betrayal inside the goalkeeperâs Madrid residence led to swift police arrests and an ongoing investigation.
GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave their home comforts in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.
Vinicius Junior told Xabi Alonso he would 'leave' Real Madrid in his furious reaction to his substitution during the Clasico win over Barcelona on Sunday evening. The Brazilian winger was visibly frustrated at being withdrawn when there was potentially still plenty still to play for and made his feelings known by storming straight down the tunnel to the dressing rooms.
Legendary former Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Claude Makelele, has publicly called Marquinhos his âdream playerâ for the Spanish side, urging Los Blancos to sign the defender. The French icon praised the Brazilianâs rare defensive qualities and leadership, saying he represents the kind of character Madrid need in their post-Luka Modric era, even as he admitted PSG are unlikely to ever let him go.
We're two months into the season now, and it feels like things are starting to take shape around Europe. Some title races are looking like they will be closer than others, with some surprise contenders in the mix, while other presumed challengers are beginning to struggle, casting doubt on the futures of their managers and star players.
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