Real Madrid have officially punched their ticket to the Champions League knockout stages following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Benfica at the Santiago Bernabéu, securing a 3-1 aggregate win. The night belonged to Vinicius Junior, who emerged as the decisive figure in a match filled with both sporting intensity and emotional weight...Full Story »

Real Madrid secured a place in the Champions League round of 16 by beating Benfica 3-1 on aggregate after a 2-1 victory in the second leg at the Bernabeu. The tie was level at 1-1 on the night until Vinicius Junior again starred for Madrid, contributing the crucial moments that saw the Spanish giants overturn the deficit from the first leg in Lisbon, where Real had taken a 1-0 lead...Full Story »

Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior encountered a hostile and menacing environment during his side's 2-1 loss to Osasuna at El Sadar...Full Story »

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Dominik Szoboszlai has been in brilliant form despite Liverpool's woes(Image: Liverpool FC, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)...Full Story »

UEFA has officially opened a disciplinary investigation into Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni following allegations of racist behaviour during the first leg of their Champions League play-off clash against Real Madrid. The European governing body confirmed the appointment of an ethics and disciplinary inspector to look into the events at the Estadio da Luz, where Madrid secured a 1-0 victory...Full Story »

The Ivory Coast winger is being courted by Europe's biggest clubs, including PSG, Manchester United and Bayern Munich...Full Story »

Real Madrid surged past Barcelona to temporarily claim the top spot in LaLiga, defeating Real Sociedad 4-1 with Vinicius Junior scoring two penalties...Full Story »

Vinicius Junior making a move to Chelsea remains a ”fairytale shout”, says former Blues midfielder Jody Morris, with the Real Madrid superstar considered to be “too old” for owners at Stamford Bridge that prefer to focus on youth and potential. A ‘Galactico’ at Santiago Bernabeu is, however, generating talk of a Premier League transfer being made in 2026...Full Story »

Real Madrid turned an unconvincing first half into a clinical second, with Kylian Mbappe leading the charge as they saw off Levante, 2-0. Los Blancos were initially languid under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa, but clicked into gear once the deadlock was broken, and were ultimately good value for the victory - even if some questions about individuals remain...Full Story »

Real Madrid are reportedly ready to restart contract talks with Vinicius Junior following the departure of Xabi Alonso. Los Blancos have made another change in their dugout after generating plenty of unfortunate headlines across the 2025-26 campaign. Many of those have focused on Brazilian superstar Vini, with the South American shelving discussions regarding an extended stay at the Bernabeu...Full Story »

Racist chants against Real Madrid's much-abused Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr were heard outside the ​Carlos Belmonte stadium on Wednesday ahead of a Copa del Rey tie ‌against second division side Albacete...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has issued an apology for his sideline antics during his team's Spanish Super Cup semi-final defeat by Real ​Madrid in Saudi Arabia, saying he was sorry for taunting Vinicius Jr. but refusing to ask for ‌forgiveness...Full Story »

While acknowledging new contract talks have broken down with the Brazil attacker, reports of offers now arriving Vini Jr are wide of the mark...Full Story »

The 25-year-old’s future at Real Madrid is in major doubt as talks over a contract extension beyond 2027 stall...Full Story »

Xabi Alonso says Vinicius Junior is "fundamental" to Real Madrid after the winger was whistled by parts of the Santiago Bernabeu crowd in their 5-1 win over Real Betis. The Brazilian started well but faded as the game wore on, with the 25-year-old being jeered by some supporters when he was taken off. Despite that, former Bayer Leverkusen boss Alonso has come to the aid of the Los Blancos ace...Full Story »

Vinicius Junior’s Real Madrid future is under fresh scrutiny after stalled contract talks left the Brazilian weighing his options, with Saudi Arabia circling. Al-Ittihad sporting director Ramon Planes has now made a bold prediction, insisting it is realistic that elite players like Vinicius could move to the Middle East during their prime years...Full Story »

Real Madrid are preparing for all eventualities as contract negotiations with Vinícius Junior continue to stall, with reports suggesting a contingency plan has already been mapped out. The Brazilian forward remains locked in talks over improved terms, holding firm on his financial demands while the club have so far refused to move beyond their most recent offer...Full Story »

Real Madrid's dressing room has reportedly been torn apart by the feud between Xabi Alonso and Vinicius Jr...Full Story »

With just under 20 minutes to go in the first Clasico of the current campaign at Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso made a double substitution with his side 2-1 up on Barcelona. Federico Valverde accepted his withdrawal with good grace; Vinicius Jr did not. Five times he incredulously asked "Me?!", to the understandable bewilderment of his manager. "Come on, Vini, damn it!," Alons...Full Story »