Furious Atletico Madrid supporters have staged angry protests at the club's training ground targeting Julian Alvarez following his push to join Barcelona this summer. Banners demanding the Argentine's departure were displayed after hostile chants echoed during their La Liga opener, leaving the forward's relationship with the fanbase in tatters.
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has sensationally claimed he would have no interest in signing Lamine Yamal, even if the Barcelona superstar were placed on the transfer market. Despite the teenager's status as a world champion and the most valuable player in the game, the 'Special One' insists his current squad at the Santiago Bernabeu requires no further additions.
Comprehensive match preview of Espanyol vs Real Madrid in LaLiga. We break down summer form, head-to-head records, and key storylines ahead of this battle at the RCDE Stadium.
Argentine sensation Franco Mastantuono has broken his silence regarding his summer departure from Real Madrid, describing his loan move to Fiorentina as the ideal step for his developing career. The teenage playmaker opted for a move to Serie A despite significant interest from across Europe following a testing debut campaign in the Spanish capital.
According to the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Atletico Madrid are now prepared after all to let the transfer-seeking Julian Alvarez leave, but rule out a deal with Barcelona.
Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal is “way better” than Yan Diomande at present, Steve McManaman has admitted to GOAL, but Real Madrid’s €140 million (£120m/$162m) new boy has been urged to embrace inevitable comparisons with his fellow 19-year-old. Two talented teenagers will be looking to illuminate La Liga in 2026-27 while operating on opposing sides of the fierce Clasico divide.
Yan Diomande has opened up about his "dream" move to Real Madrid, revealing the intense dedication he feels toward manager Jose Mourinho. The young winger, who arrived in the Spanish capital following a breakout campaign in Germany, admitted he was stunned when the legendary coach personally contacted him to seal the deal.
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has sensationally revealed that he did not specifically request the club to sign record-breaking winger Yan Diomande. Despite the staggering investment made by the Spanish giants, the Portuguese tactician insisted he arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu without demanding any specific personnel.
La Liga matches will feature on-air referee explanations this season to provide greater clarity on controversial incidents, but Real Madrid's home ground stands as the sole exception. Strict broadcast operational rules enforced at the Santiago Bernabeu mean officials cannot participate in live post-match reviews under the new league protocol.
Arsenal could be set for a significant departure just as their Premier League title defence begins, with reports suggesting a key forward is aggresively pursuing for a move to Barcelona. Despite a productive debut season at the Emirates, the lure of the Camp Nou appears to have turned the player's head as the transfer deadline approaches.
Atletico Madrid have reportedly reached a breakthrough in negotiations with Arsenal over the sale of Julian Alvarez, but the move faces a significant hurdle from the player himself. Despite the clubs finding common ground, the World Cup winner is said to be blocking the switch to North London as he holds out for a move to Barcelona.
Atletico Madrid have intensified their search for attacking reinforcements by launching a move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. The Senegal international, who previously excelled in La Liga with Villarreal, has emerged as a primary target for Diego Simeone's side as they look to bolster their frontline.
At Atletico Madrid, a new club record was set in the season opener against FC Malaga: the defender Jorge Dominguez, still only 16, unexpectedly celebrated his professional debut for the Colchoneros.
Diego Simeone has addressed the whistles directed at Julian Alvarez by Atletico Madrid supporters during their 2-0 victory over Malaga. The Argentine striker was omitted from the matchday squad amid ongoing transfer controversy following his recent comments at the World Cup.