Karim Adeyemi became the perfect addition to Barcelona’s bench. The key Borussia Dortmund forward moved to the Catalan club this summer for €22 million and has already shown his skills in seven matches — scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists.

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will meet for the first time this season on Sunday at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with both sides battling to stay in contention for the top spot.Pedja Mijatovic and Kiko Narvaez discussed the derby on El Larguero, with Mijatovic highlighting a concern in Real Madrid’s midfield.

Vinicius Jr is aiming to regain his best form for Real Madrid heading into their upcoming clash against Atletico Madrid in the 2026/27 La Liga.The 26-year-old has had a bit of a scrappy start to the 2026/27 season with just one goal to his name in seven appearances so far, and also only getting one assist in his previous four appearances.

Tension is palpable just hours before kick-off at the Metropolitano Stadium. This Sunday, September 20, the Madrid derby takes center stage in the football world, and Real Madrid arrives with a major surprise crafted on Jose Mourinho's tactics board.

Alvaro Lopez is enjoying a dream year as coach of Real Madrid's youth team, with his side having already secured major honours.Lopez also highlighted the support of club president Florentino Perez and Jose Mourinho, who were present to celebrate the team's achievements.

Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho reacted to the gruelling schedule of his players in the upcoming international break, which could take a toll on them.Los Merengues will be facing Villarreal and Roma in tough fixtures after the international window.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho isn’t concerned about Barcelona’s terrific start to the season, stating that La Liga is a marathon.“Concerned about Barcelona's level? Historically and culturally, Real Madrid cannot compare itself to anyone," he commented.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are in advanced talks to sign young Manchester United talent JJ Gabriel, according to Sky Sports.The 15-year-old footballer is currently in Spain with his family and has already held meetings with both clubs.

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone reacted to facing his old rival Jose Mourinho in the Madrid derby tomorrow, showing nothing but enormous respect for the Real Madrid gaffer."Thinking back so many years...

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has spoken openly about his viewing habits regarding his club's arch-rivals, Real Madrid, confirming that he tunes in to their fixtures with a clear partisan preference."Do I watch Real Madrid? Yes, but you’re always hoping they lose," Yamal stated.

Rodrygo appears to have found a new girlfriend while recovering from his serious knee injury, with the Real Madrid winger recently going public with Gabriella Lenzi.The pair were spotted together at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, marking one of their first high-profile public appearances and adding to reports that the Brazilian star and Lenzi are now romantically involved.

Gareth Bale may have left Real Madrid years ago, but the Welshman clearly still has plenty of love for the club.The former Madrid star was spotted at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Friday alongside his wife, Emma Rhys-Jones, as they watched Real Madrid’s basketball team take on Dubai Basketball in the semi-final of the inaugural EuroLeague Basketball SuperCup.

Arda Guler will occupy the right-wing position and Jude Bellingham will operate as Real Madrid's number 10 against Atletico Madrid, according to a report by Diario AS.Coach Jose Mourinho decided to shake up his tactical setup to fix the team's collective functioning, betting on the creativity of the young Turkish talent out wide and dropping the English star's position back a few meters to act as the Merengue outfit's central playmaker.

Atletico Madrid player Cristian 'Cuti' Romero analyzed the upcoming match against Real Madrid and asserted that the Madrid derby is the most important fixture of the entire season.The defender warned about the tremendous danger posed by facing figures of the caliber of Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham, pointing out that they are elite footballers who have the ability to change absolutely everything on a pitch in just two or three minutes.

Franco Mastantuono's remarkable start to life at Fiorentina has taken an unexpected turn after a Colombian content creator posted an alleged private conversation involving the Argentine winger on social media.The controversy emerged just days after Mastantuono made headlines for a completely different reason.

Zinédine Zidane has officially unveiled his first-ever 23-player squad as the new France national team manager after succeeding Didier Deschamps over the summer.Les Bleus will kick off their 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League campaign in Group A, facing Türkiye, Belgium, and Italy across four upcoming fixtures.

Lamine Yamal has added another layer to his increasingly personal Ballon d’Or battle with Kylian Mbappe, insisting his trophy haul gives him a decisive argument over the Real Madrid superstar.The Barcelona winger, speaking ahead of the full release of his interview with Jorge Valdano, was asked to assess his credentials against Mbappe as the two remain among the leading names in the 2026 Ballon d’Or conversation.

The question of whether Kylian Mbappé would feature in Zinédine Zidane’s first squad did not even arise, while the decision surrounding his captaincy was quickly resolved.Appearing before the press on Friday to announce his inaugural selection as manager of Les Bleus, the 1998 World Cup winner eagerly reaffirmed the forward's vital leadership role.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has earned a recall to the England squad, with Thomas Tuchel offering the Real Madrid defender a fresh opportunity to impress after being left heart-broken by missing out on England's World Cup team. Addressing the player's versatility and where he will fit into the setup, Tuchel made his stance clear by stating: “Trent feels the right side is his, and it’s now his time to claim it.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has reflected on his connection with boyhood club Genk and revealed a dream he still hopes to fulfil during his career.The Belgium international credited Genk and their youth academy with playing a major role in his development as both a person and a goalkeeper.

Ahead of a crucial Madrid derby at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Real Madrid manager José Mourinho prepares his side to face arch-rivals Atlético Madrid.Real Madrid legend Guti was recently asked on DAZN which player he would personally sign from their fierce city rivals to bolster Mourinho's squad.

Former Chelsea captain John Terry recently highlighted the remarkable integrity behind Eden Hazard's decision to prematurely terminate his lucrative contract with Real Madrid.Despite struggling with injuries during his time in the Spanish capital, the Belgian winger still had one full year remaining on his massive deal.

France national team manager Zinedine Zidane, who won the prestigious Ballon d'Or in 1998, understands precisely what this ultimate individual honour means to elite players.During his press conference on Friday to announce his inaugural squad, the French tactician was naturally questioned about the ongoing debate involving his players.

Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni was not in the France squad for the international break following his recent return from a muscle injury.Sidelined since the start of the season, the 26-year-old recently made his comeback for Los Blancos, but national team manager Zinédine Zidane opted to leave him out to prioritise his physical rehabilitation.

Zinedine Zidane announced his inaugural squad as the new France national team manager, bringing plenty of excitement and fresh faces to the setup.While some fans hoped Karim Benzema might make a sensational return under his former club mentor, the manager quickly dismissed those speculations entirely.