Jose Mourinho stunned reporters at the Santiago Bernabeu by refusing to attend his post-match press conference following Real Madrid's narrow victory over Villarreal. The Portuguese tactician opted for a total media blackout after a chaotic evening that saw a Vinicius Junior goal disallowed and the Brazilian subsequently sent off.
Real Madrid secured a gritty 1-0 win over Villarreal thanks to a second-half strike from Yan Diomande. Despite a late red card for Vinicius Junior, Jose Mourinho's side held on to all three points at the Bernabeu.
Barcelona maintained their perfect start to the La Liga campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory over Getafe at the Spotify Camp Nou. Early strikes from Anthony Gordon and Gabriel Jesus set the tone before Jules Koundé added late gloss to the scoreline.
In protest against the club's leadership, supporters of Madrid club Rayo Vallecano pelted the pitch with projectiles. After an initial stoppage, the match was eventually abandoned altogether.
A La Liga fixture descended into absolute chaos on Saturday as Rayo Vallecano's clash with Athletic Bilbao was suspended following aggressive fan protests. The home supporters, furious with club president Raul Martin Presa, targeted the pitch with a barrage of objects that made continuing the match impossible.
Liverpool are closely monitoring Jules Kounde after the versatile defender fell down the pecking order at Barcelona under manager Hansi Flick. The Catalan club are reportedly willing to listen to offers in the region of £60 million, presenting a major transfer opportunity for the Premier League side.
The race for one of the most exciting young talents in world football is heating up as the winter transfer window approaches. Real Madrid sensation Endrick has reportedly given the green light for a potential move to AC Milan, seeking the regular first-team minutes that have eluded him in the Spanish capital this season.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has launched a scathing attack on Real Madrid, accusing them of arrogance and a deliberate campaign to discredit his club. Laporta insists that Blaugrana will be fully cleared in the ongoing Negreira case while questioning the credibility of their bitter rivals.
