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Trust issues! Why have England managers snubbed 34-cap Trent?

Trent Alexander-Arnold made his England debut in 2018 but has only taken his tally of caps to 34, with Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel taking to snubbing Real Madrid’s former Liverpool defender on a regular basis. Michael Owen, who also spent time at Anfield and Santiago Bernabeu in his playing days, has told GOAL why the buccaneering full-back may have seen his 2026 World Cup dream dashed.

FC Barcelona v Newcastle United FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Barça's weak spot: Will Flick strike in the Bundesliga?

Barça are reportedly on the lookout for a new left-back. A familiar face from the Bundesliga is said to be at the top of their list.

Rooney suggests Trent & Bellingham 'clique' issue led to England snub

Wayne Rooney has expressed his shock after Trent Alexander-Arnold was omitted from Thomas Tuchel’s latest 35-man England squad. The Real Madrid defender is a high-profile absentee for the upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, leading the former Manchester United captain to suggest a deeper issue. Rooney sparked controversy by questioning if the snub is a tactical move to dismantle a perceived "clique" involving Jude Bellingham.

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Griezmann is flying to the US to sign a contract with the permission of Atlético Madrid

A future in the MLS for the French striker.

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Message to Tuchel?! Trent posts four-word Instagram update

Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrated Real Madrid's victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday night and posted a cryptic update on his England future on Instagram after being left out of Thomas Tuchel's latest Three Lions squad. The right-back, who has endured a stuttering international career, is facing a battle to be included for the 2026 World Cup despite enjoying a more productive second half of the season.

Arbeloa explains 'unfair' Bellingham & Mbappe benchings

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.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Barcelona	29	24	1	4	78	28	50	73	W W W W W
2	Real Madrid	29	22	3	4	63	26	37	69	W W W L L
3	Villarreal	29	18	4	7	54	34	20	58	W D W L W
4	Atletico Madrid	29	17	6	6	49	28	21	57	L W W W W
5	Real Betis	29	11	11	7	44	37	7	44	L D L D D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Barcelona

W
W
W
W
W

Real Madrid

W
W
W
L
L

Villarreal

W
D
W
L
W

Atletico Madrid

L
W
W
W
W

Real Betis

L
D
L
D
D

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.