Real Madrid news

Iker Casillas has attempted to put aside his historic tension with Jose Mourinho after seeing the ex-Chelsea and Inter boss return to Real Madrid for a second spell. The legendary Blancos goalkeeper has issued a blunt statement on the appointment as Mourinho begins work ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

Kylian Mbappe has received the ultimate seal of approval from one of the greatest strikers in the history of the game as France continue their 2026 World Cup journey. Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario has showered the Real Madrid superstar with praise after seeing him register four goals and two assists in his first three games at this summer's tournament in North America.

Endrick’s future at Real Madrid appears to have been settled well before the new season begins. After spending the second half of last campaign on loan at Lyon, the Brazilian forward is now expected to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu and fight for his place under Jose Mourinho.

James Rodriguez has heaped praise on his former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo after the pair reunited during a goalless World Cup group-stage match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami. The Colombia captain expressed his deep admiration for Ronaldo, highlighting their enduring friendship and marvelling at the incredible physical condition of the Portuguese superstar at 41 years old.

Jude Bellingham has admitted he took more satisfaction from creating a piece of history than finding the net himself during England's 2-0 win over Panama to ensure Thomas Tuchel’s side secured top spot in Group L. The Real Madrid superstar was at the heart of everything positive for the Three Lions, scoring the opener before turning provider for arecord-breaking second goal.

Italian outfit Como have pulled off a stunning transfer coup by agreeing to a €60 million proposal from Real Madrid to retain the services of Argentine playmaker Nico Paz. The ambitious Serie A club successfully fought off rival interest to keep their talismanic midfielder by the lake, though the Spanish giants have secured a significantly higher buy-back clause in the process.

Former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda expects newly appointed Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho to construct his entire tactical framework around Kylian Mbappe. The ex-France international believes the duo share an identical elite mindset focused completely on winning trophies and correcting the structural issues that plagued the club last season.

Real Madrid are weighing up an audacious transfer strategy that could see former academy star Nico Paz act as the key to unlocking a deal for Inter's Alessandro Bastoni. Jose Mourinho is desperate to bolster his defensive line at the Bernabeu, and a complex series of negotiations involving the Argentine midfielder may provide the perfect solution.

José Mourinho has joked, during an exclusive appearance on the Beast Mode On Podcast, that he considers an ‘Invincibles’ campaign with Benfica in 2025-26 to be his ninth league title. No silverware was secured in Lisbon at the end of an unbeaten season, but the newly-appointed Real Madrid manager is rightly proud of an achievement that few clubs at the highest level can claim to have emulated.

José Mourinho has, while speaking exclusively on the Beast Mode On Podcast, identified the one game from his coaching career that he would like to be replayed. Unsurprisingly, the contest in question saw major silverware come up for grabs, with the Portuguese reluctant to forgive and forget when it comes to his Europa League final beef with English referee Anthony Taylor.

Newly-appointed Real Madrid boss José Mourinho has revealed, while speaking exclusively on the Beast Mode On Podcast, that he once took a pain-killing injection in a bid to prove a point to one of his own injured players. That resulted in the mystery player telling the ex-Chelsea head coach that he was "crazy" as he still refused to go ahead with the jab.

Manchester United legend Antonio Valencia has called on his former club to make a move for Real Madrid full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. The former Red Devils captain believes the defender possesses the unique personality required to thrive at Old Trafford despite his deep-rooted ties to rivals Liverpool.

Speaking exclusively on the Beast Mode On Podcast, José Mourinho has backed Cristiano Ronaldo and his native Portugal to stake a serious claim for World Cup glory, while ranking England among the favourites. Having recently returned to Real Madrid for a second spell in charge at the Bernabeu, Mourinho has also explained why he is hoping to see Madrid's star names suffer early exits from FIFA's flagship event in North America.