Tag: Real Madrid

15Jan By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

LALIGA

soccer live: Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey at lowly Albacete

Alvaro Arbeloa, Manager of Real Madrid, consoles Arda Guler of Real Madrid after his team’s defeat during the Copa del Rey Round of 16 match between Albacete Balompie and Real Madrid at Estadio Carlos Belmonte on January 14, 2026 in Albacete, Spain. Real Madrid fell to a shock 3-2 defeat in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday as Alvaro Arbeloa’s debut as coach ended in humiliation by second-tier opposition. Appointed on Monday to replace Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa and his side were ousted by Jefte Betancor’s stoppage-time winner at the Carlos Belmonte stadium. Without French superstar Kylian Mbappe and various other key players, Arbeloa’s side struggled against a side currently 17th in Spain’s second division. Albacete took the lead through Javi Villar, but Franco Mastantuono equalised just ...

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28Dec By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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football real madrid: Saudi Arabia refuse to close chapter on Vinicius Jr

Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid acknowledges the fans in the warm up prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 20, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. There appears to be no slowing down the momentum surrounding Vinicius Jr., as a recent report from Mundo Deportivo has confirmed that the Real Madrid star’s links with Saudi Arabia remain very much alive. Despite the passage of time and Vinicius’ continued importance at the Bernabeu, the interest from the Middle East has never truly faded. At the beginning of 2025, whispers around his Saudi links grew louder when it was revealed that the Brazilian had not fully ruled out the idea of a future move to Saudi Arabia, particularly if Madrid failed to meet his expectations regarding ...

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8Dec By Silver Emmanuel7 Comments

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la liga football teams: Two players sent off in Madrid loss vs Celta

Referee Alejandro Quintero shows a red card to Real Madrid's Spanish defender #18 Alvaro Carreras (R) during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and RC Celta de Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on December 7, 2025. Real Madrid crashed to a damaging 2-0 home defeat against Celta Vigo on Sunday in La Liga, finishing the game with nine men after red cards were issued to Fran Garcia and Alvaro Carreras. Williot Swedberg struck twice in the second half for Celta, with Real's second league defeat of the season leaving rivals Barcelona four points clear at the top of the Spanish table. Xabi Alonso's side, who remain second, also lost defender Eder Militao to injury on a difficult night at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, ahead of hosting Manchester City ...

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29Nov By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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news on sport: Alonso confirms return of three Madrid players from injury

Valdebebas Spain Kylian Mbappe Xabi Alonso And Vinicius Junior During The Training Day Real Madrid return to La Liga action on Sunday with a trip to Catalonia, as they face a struggling Girona side at Montilivi. Los Blancos are hoping to build on their midweek victory over Olympiacos, which was their first win in four matches across all competitions. As per Diario AS, head coach Xabi Alonso spoke on the current situation with his side ahead of Sunday’s match. “We know that it is a game after the last one in Athens in the Champions League. In La Liga we need to win away from home with a very tight schedule, we need a good game and a good victory.” Alonso also provided much-needed good news on the injury front. Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao and Franco Mastantuono will all be named in the ...

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7Nov By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

LALIGA

football la liga today

Real Madrid star’s contract renewal talks put ‘on hold’ La Liga giants Real Madrid have brought a halt to negotiations with defensive star Antonio Rüdiger, regarding the renewal of his contract. This comes with the German currently sidelined long-term through injury. Stopper Rüdiger is as things stand due to bring a close to his time on Real Madrid’s books in the summer of 2026. As much comes ahead of the expiration of his contract terms. The former Chelsea man has for his part long made clear to those behind the scenes in Spain’s capital his eagerness to sign fresh terms and stay put. This stance culminated in talks over a renewal being kickstarted with Rüdiger’s entourage several months ago. As alluded to above, however, these discussions have since been put on hold....

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24Oct By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

LALIGA

Mbappe aiming to end Barca Clasico dominance

Hansi Flick's side won a domestic treble, beating Madrid twice in La Liga and in the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup finals, precipitating the end of Carlo Ancelotti's reign. The Italian's replacement Xabi Alonso has started well, with Madrid leading Barcelona by two points at the top of the table going into the clash at the Santiago Bernabeu. Madrid have some doubts around them regarding their performance in big matches, having lost against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-finals this summer and then suffering a 5-2 thrashing by Atletico Madrid in a derby in September. A victory in the Clasico would open up a five-point gap on their rivals and ease those concerns, while Flick's Barca are yet to reach the same level they managed last season. Madrid striker Mbap...

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20Oct By Silver Emmanuel18 Comments

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soccer news:Real Madrid reclaim La Liga top spot

Kylian Mbappe extended his goalscoring streak to 11 consecutive games to help Real Madrid reclaim top spot in La Liga with a 1-0 victory at nine-man Getafe on Sunday. After rivals Barcelona briefly displaced Los Blancos with a narrow win over Girona on Saturday, Xabi Alonso's side restored their two-point advantage before next weekend's Clasico. Getafe fended off Madrid until Allan Nyom was dismissed a minute after coming on and Mbappe quickly pounced to decide the game in the 80th minute. Alex Sancris was also sent off as Getafe unravelled in the final stages. Alonso started with Brazilian star Vinicius Junior on the bench, with the Champions League clash against Juventus on Wednesday and Barca's impending visit in mind. The winger turned out to be key as a second half sub...

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8Oct By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

football news: Huijsen leaves Spain’s training camp with muscle injury

Dean Huijsen Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has suffered a muscle injury during Spain’s training camp and he will be replaced by Athletic Bilbao’s Aymeric Laporte. The initial medical reports indicate that Huijsen suffers muscle fatigue, which would mean that he would not need to miss much time and could be ready for El Clásico against FC Barcelona on October 26th. However, the player will get more tests on his injury once he arrives at Valdebebas ans is examined by team doctors. Either way, it looks like Real Madrid’s coaching staff will need to monitor Huijsen very closely in order to make sure that he’s fresh and 100% ready to face Barcelona. Knowing how crucial of a player he is, it would not be shocking to see him miss the away match against Getafe, which is the first ...

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21Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

La Liga news: Real Madrid maintain perfect start

Real Madrid maintained their flawless start to the LaLiga season with a 2-0 victory over Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday courtesy of goals from Eder Militao and Kylian Mbappe in each half, handing their rivals their first defeat of the campaign. The result sees Real Madrid sit comfortably atop the standings on 15 points after five matches, five clear of Espanyol and Barcelona, with the reigning champions having a game in hand ahead of their clash with Getafe on Sunday. Centreback Militao opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a stunning strike from 30 metres, his thunderous right-footed effort leaving Espanyol keeper Marko Dmitrovic no chance as it flew into the top-left corner. Mbappe extended their lead shortly after the break, curling a precise shot into the bottom-lef...

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31Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Fiorentina offered Madrid midfielder after Juventus enquiry

Dani Ceballos Fiorentina are still active on the transfer market ahead of Monday’s deadline, and Football Flame understands that intermediaries have offered them the chance to sign Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid. Over the course of Saturday night, intermediaries offered Fiorentina Dani Ceballos, who is not currently considered ‘unsellable’ by his current employers at the Bernabeu. According to recent reports from Spanish outlet AS, Juventus have also recently made an attempt to sign the former Arsenal loanee. Fiorentina, meanwhile, have been in direct contact to discuss the 29-year-old, and the situation is one that should be monitored before the close of the summer transfer window. Fiorentina are especially likely to strike a deal for Ceballos if they end up sanctioning...

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30Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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La Liga: Real Madrid vs Mallorca,Predicted lineups

Vinicius Real Madrid host Mallorca in the third game of the 2025-26 La Liga season. Xabi Alonso might decide to make some more rotations, as this will also be the last match before the upcoming FIFA break. Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Trent, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Guler, Valverde, Mastantuono, Vinicius, Mbappe. Mallorca predicted XI: Leo Roman, Morey, Valjent, Raillo, Kumubulla, Mojica, Costa, Morlanes, Asano, Darder, Muriqi. Vinicius will likely return to the starting lineup in this one, and Alexander-Arnol could also start given that he will stay in Madrid during the break while Carvajal will leave to play with the Spanish National Team.

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28Aug By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Real Madrid line up offer for Konate’s defensive partner

Ibrahima Konate Liverpool are facing a contract crisis over Ibrahima Konate.The Reds signed him from RB Leipzig for around £35m back in 2021. It took the Frenchman quite a while to establish himself - but last season he formed part of an excellent partnership with Virgil van Dijk. That was the foundation for Liverpool’s 2024/25 Premier League title win - with Konate’s form meaning concerns were raised over the 26-year-old’s expiring contract. With the France international out of contract in 2026, Liverpool were put under significant pressure to get a renewal sorted. But it’s not been so easy to convince Konate to sign a renewal at Anfield. It’s been claimed that he wants around £200k to sign - but even so it’s not guaranteed he’d be tempted to extend.That’s because Real Madrid ...

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31Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Real Madrid ‘lower’ Rodrygo price amid Arsenal links as Zinchenko approach made

Rodrygo 1 Arsenal face Tottenham in their next pre-season fixture on Thursday. Mikel Arteta's side take on Spurs in Hong Kong looking to make it three successive victories after beating AC Milan and Newcastle United in Singapore. It has been a positive start to pre-season both on and off the pitch for the Gunners, who have signed six players and are looking to get their incoming transfer business wrapped up before the start of the new campaign. Real Madrid are willing to reduce their £78million asking price for Rodrygo in the hope that Arsenal and Liverpool will reconsider their stances, it has been claimed. Spanish outlet AS reports that Liverpool are cooling their interest after welcoming Hugo Ekitike in a £79m deal and shifting their focus to striker Alexander Isak. Meanwhile, Arsenal...

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28Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Thibaut Courtois doubles down on Real Madrid extension plan

Thibaut Courtois Real Madrid remain confident over a contract extension agreement with veteran goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian international remains as a vital part of Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid squad, as the undisputed No.1, despite Carlo Ancelotti’s exit. Courtois underlined just how crucial he is to Alonso’s revamped plans at this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup in the USA. The former Chelsea star halted a late Borussia Dortmund comeback with a brilliant save in stoppage time to seal Real Madrid’s passage into the semi-finals and despite being unable to prevent Paris Saint-Germain hammering Alonso’s team in the final four, Courtois was central to keeping the score respectable. According to reports from transfer experts Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto, a deal has been reached f...

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23Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Kylian Mbappe to take the #10 shirt at Real Madrid next season

Kylian Mbappe 9 Of Real Madrid C.F Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is set to wear the number 10 shirt from next season, according to a report by L’Equipe. According to the report, Mbappe never asked for the shirt, but it was the club’s decision to give it to the French superstar, who may wear it from next season. Real Madrid have the number 10 shirt vacant for the first time since 2017, when James Rodriguez left the club on loan, and the shirt was taken by Luka Modric. It makes sense for Mbappe to wear the shirt as he has also been wearing it for France National Team for a while now. If Mbappe takes the number 10 shirt, his current number will be left vacant, which could be taken up by any of Endrick or Gonzalo Garcia, should he stick with the first team next season. The only other pla...

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18Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Saudi chiefs readying ‘world-record bid’ for Real Madrid forward

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 9: Kylian Mbappe, left Vinicius Jr of Real Madrid salute Achraf Hakimi of PSG before the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Real Madrid CF at MetLife Stadium on July 9, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Saudi Pro League officials are reportedly prepared to table a world-record bid for Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior. The Brazil international has seen his Real Madrid future called into question, having entered the final two years of his current contract. Vinicius's representatives have been in discussions with Los Blancos over a new contract, with the player keen to continue his association with the record European champions. However, it was recently reported that talks between the two parties have s...

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16Jul By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Bayern Munich willing to go to €100 million for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 01: Rodrygo #11 of Real Madrid C.F. walks onto the pitch prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC at Hard Rock Stadium on July 01, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. According to a report from Diario AS journalist Eduardo Burgos, Bayern Munich is battling Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo — and would even be willing to €100 million to secure a deal (which seems outrageous for Bayern Munich): Rodrygo’s future remains uncertain. In addition to Arsenal’s interest, Liverpool has shown interest in recent days. Pini Zahavi is mediating for the Reds. Bayern Munich is monitoring his situation. They would be willing to reach €100M. Everything will depend on what happens with Luis Díaz....

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15Jul By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Real Madrid plan immediate sale after Alvaro Carreras’ arrival

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JUNE 16: Alvaro Carreras of S.L Benfica during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group C match between CA Boca Juniors and SL Benfica at Hard Rock Stadium on June 16, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Real Madrid have secured their third defensive signing of the summer transfer window as Alvaro Carreras arrives. Benfica have relented in their battle to keep the Spanish left-back after including him in their FIFA Club World Cup squad last month. The Portuguese giants confirmed Real Madrid were interested in bringing Carreras back to the Spanish capital – having previously played for the club at youth level – but their first transfer offers were rejected. Carreras has since headed off on a summer break, but with both sides free from Club World Cup duty, the deal has be...

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14Jul By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Malaga show interest in Jeremy De Leon

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 31: Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid and Jeremy de Leon of Real Madrid during a training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League 2023/24 final match against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium on May 31, 2024 in London, England. Malaga have shown interest in signing Real Madrid Castilla winger Jeremy De Leon, according to a recent report by MARCA. Alvaro Arbeloa, Castilla’s new coach, does not have De Leon in his plans, which is why the door is open for the Puerto Rican to leave the club this summer De Leon was one of Castilla’s only external signings from the last two years, and it was in a position where Raul needed depth. However, he spent more time away from the club recovering from injuries and going to Champions League finals with the first team rather t...

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11Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid star to be ruled out for 3-4 months ahead of upcoming surgery

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 9: Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid CF reacts during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semi-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid CF at MetLife Stadium on July 9, 2025 in East Rutherford, United States. La Liga giants Real Madrid will be forced to make do without the contributions of a leading member of their midfield ranks for the months ahead. This comes with Jude Bellingham finally set to undergo surgery on a long-standing shoulder problem. Bellingham, for his part, has long been playing whilst some way short of full fitness. This comes owing to a shoulder injury, which has seen the England international suffer a series of relapses over the course of the last 18 months. When taking to the pitch, Bellingham sports heavy padding on the shoulde...

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