28 March 2026
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has confirmed that Jude Bellingham is back in contention ahead of Sunday’s Madrid derby against Atletico. The 22-year-old has been sidelined for six weeks with a hamstring injury but has recovered in time for the high-stakes fixture and has also been included in Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad. Arbeloa confirmed the England midfielder will be part of the…
28 March 2026
Barcelona made hard work of it but secured a fifth consecutive La Liga victory with a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou, ensuring they will remain at least four points clear of Real Madrid regardless of Sunday’s derby result. Rayo caused problems from the very first minute, beating Barcelona’s high defensive line inside 50 seconds to force a save from Joan Garcia. The hosts struggled to…
28 March 2026
Raphinha scored three goals as Barcelona swept aside Sevilla 5-2 at Camp Nou to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga, ending the visitors’ five-match unbeaten run in emphatic fashion. The Brazilian broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the eighth minute, cheekily converting with a Panenka for his first league goal since January. He did not have to wait long for his second,…
27 March 2026
Joan Laporta has been voted back in as Barcelona president, defeating rival candidate Victor Font to secure another five-year term at the helm of the Catalan club until 2031. The 63-year-old, who also beat Font in the 2021 election, will officially resume the role in July after stepping down as part of the electoral process. Around 42 per cent of eligible club members cast their vote, totalling…
27 March 2026
Liverpool are expected to be active in the transfer market this summer after a disappointing 2025/26 season, a stark contrast to their title-winning campaign the year before. With 40 goals already conceded in the Premier League, defensive reinforcements appear to be a priority. But questions have also been raised about the energy and dynamism in midfield, despite having the likes of Alexis Mac…
27 March 2026
Real Madrid are sweating over the fitness of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois after the Belgian was forced off at half-time during Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 tie against Manchester City. The club confirmed Courtois, 33, has been diagnosed with a muscular injury to his right quadriceps, though no official return date has been given. However, Spanish sports daily AS reports the injury could keep…
27 March 2026
Kylian Mbappe has declared himself fully fit and is eager to feature in every one of Real Madrid’s remaining games as he sets his sights on arriving at the World Cup in peak condition. The 27-year-old missed four league matches in 2026 due to a lingering knee problem carried over from last season, but returned from the bench in the 64th minute of Madrid’s 3-2 derby win over Atletico on Sunday.…
9 March 2026
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo faces a race against time to be fit for the World Cup with Brazil, and could potentially miss the remainder of 2026, after the club confirmed he has suffered a ruptured ACL and lateral meniscus in his right knee. The Brazilian picked up the injury during Monday’s 1-0 defeat to Getafe, going down near the touchline after a challenge from an opponent. Despite showing…
9 March 2026
Federico Valverde struck in the 94th minute to hand Real Madrid a dramatic 2-1 victory at Celta Vigo, ending a two-match losing run in La Liga and closing the gap on leaders Barcelona to just one point. Celta arrived into the game in fine form, having won four consecutive matches across all competitions, and they showed their intent early. Borja Iglesias tested Thibaut Courtois with a low drive…
8 March 2026
Atletico Madrid stretched their unbeaten LaLiga record against Real Sociedad to 13 matches with a 3-2 win, leaving the Basque side with just three away victories all season. The match between the two Copa del Rey finalists got off to a lively start. Alexander Sorloth wasted no time in making an impact against his former club, volleying Atletico Madrid into the lead in just the fifth minute. Real…
8 March 2026
Barcelona restored their four-point lead at the top of La Liga with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at San Mames, only their third win in eight visits to the ground. The game burst into life immediately, with Joao Cancelo hitting his own crossbar inside the first 20 seconds. Lamine Yamal’s clever play and a Ferran Torres touch then almost forced an own goal at the other end. Athletic’s preparations…
1 February 2026
Real Madrid return to La Liga action this weekend as they host city rivals Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabéu. Here’s our preview of the Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano match. Los Blancos are firmly in the title race, sitting just one point behind leaders Barcelona, while Rayo Vallecano arrive in the capital fighting for survival, only a point above the relegation zone. Match Plug provides is…