Real Madrid faces a defensive crisis after Dean Huijsen's red card appeal failed, landing the young star a one-match ban. With Rudiger and Alexander-Arnold injured, Xabi Alonso scrambles for options ahead of a pivotal Espanyol clash, banking on a final appeal
In a nail-biting Champions League opener, 10-man Real Madrid clawed back to beat Marseille 2-1 at the Bernabeu, despite Arda Guler's early blunder. Coach Xabi Alonso flagged the error but praised the Turkish talent as "on the right track.
Real Madrid's thrilling 2-1 triumph over Marseille spotlighted 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono's electrifying Champions League debut, earning raves from Federico Valverde. The midfielder dubbed the Argentine prodigy his 'little brother' and predicted he'll net countless goals in the iconic white jersey after his summer switch from River Plate
Former Barcelona player Bernd Schuster has warned Marc-Andre ter Stegen to find a new club if he wants to keep his Germany spot for the 2026 World Cup. Schuster believes the goalkeeper has 'no chance' of reviving his career at Camp Nou given the club’s history of moving on from players who fall out of favour.
Ex-Barca legend Bernd Schuster urges Marc-Andre ter Stegen to seek a new club for his 2026 World Cup spot with Germany, warning of 'no chance' for revival at Camp Nou amid Barcelona's ruthless player turnover
Vinicius Junior was named on the bench for Real Madrid's Champions League opener against Marseille on Tuesday, with Rodrygo starting in his place on the left wing. After the game, head coach Xabi Alonso made it clear that the squad must get used to his rotational policy and sit out a game every now and then, but reassured that Vinicius remains just as important to the cause.
Vinicius Junior was surprisingly benched for Real Madrid's thrilling Champions League triumph over Marseille, with Rodrygo dazzling on the left wing. Coach Xabi Alonso urged squad rotation, assuring Vinicius remains a vital asset despite the snub
Ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Marseille, Leonardo Balerdi delivers a bold reality check: his Argentina teammate Lionel Messi will remain the world's best until retirement, yet he acknowledges Kylian Mbappe as an elite force in football today
Xabi Alonso heaped praise on Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal for his "competitive gene" and claimed that he will be a "fundamental" player this season. Those remarks could come as a huge setback for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has started just twice in four La Liga matches this season since joining from Liverpool in the summer window.
