Kylian Mbappe has accused his Real Madrid team-mates of lacking “desire”, with the Blancos looking anything but a “team of champions” when suffering a costly European defeat at Benfica. An “embarrassing” goal was conceded there, to the home side’s keeper, and the Liga giants will now have to navigate their way through the Champions League knockout play-...Full Story »

[(Real Betis) Strength]: 1. Betis have the motivation for this match as they need to fight for direct qualification, aiming for three points at home.2. The team's Abde scored in the last match, and his individual form is commendable.3. Former Manchester United player Anthony has had a commendable performance this season, already helping the team score eight goals.4. Real Betis have performed we...Full Story »

Just as Real Madrid appeared to be finding their stride under their new manager, the Spanish heavyweights endured a disastrous result at the Estádio da Luz. The loss laid bare critical shortcomings in the side and has thrown their Champions League campaign into significant disarray...Full Story »

The Champions League winner told Marca: "In a locker room, there are 25 people with different egos, personalities, and stages of life. Group management is fundamental...Full Story »

An improbable Anatoliy Trubin header in second-half stoppage time capped off a remarkable 4-2 win for Benfica over a listless Real Madrid on Wednesday. Los Blancos had no answers for the Portuguese side and were thoroughly beaten on the road, meaning Alvaro Arbeloa's side will now face a play-off to secure a place in the Champions League last-16...Full Story »

Fans have been left in disbelief after Anatoliy Trubin scored a sensational 98th-minute header to keep Benfica in the Champions League. The goalkeeper was sent up for a last-gasp free-kick against nine-man Real Madrid by head coach Jose Mourinho and, amazingly, powered a stunning header beyond Thibaut Courtois and into the bottom corner...Full Story »

New Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has publicly admitted he had to tell the Jude Bellingham to "stop running" in training. The former Los Blancos defender, who took over the first-team job recently, expressed his astonishment at Bellingham's boundless stamina - but has urged his star midfielder to conserve his energy...Full Story »

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has again played down suggestions that star player Cole Palmer could leave the club amid speculation of a move to Manchester United. Palmer was a boyhood fan of the Red Devils despite coming through the academy at rivals Manchester City and is now being linked with a switch to Old Trafford...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho guides his Benfica team into a crucial showdown against his former side Real Madrid as the two clubs face off at Estadio da Luz this Wednesday in the Champions League's eighth league-phase matchday...Full Story »

[(SL Benfica) Strength]: 1. Forward Vangelis Pavlidis scored a brace in the last game. He has 26 goals this season, showing high efficiency.2. SL Benfica won 4-0 over Estrela Amadora in the last league match, returning to the winning way and boosting their form.3. SL Benfica won four consecutive home games, showing outstanding home performances...Full Story »

[(Atletico Madrid) Strength]: 1. Alexander Sorloth scored 7 goals for Atletico Madrid in La Liga this season, making him the top scorer of the team.2. Julian Alvarez has 4 goals for Atletico Madrid in this season's Champions League. He is also the current top scorer of the team.3. Atletico Madrid remained unbeaten with 3 wins and 1 draw in the last 4 Champions League matches, performing well in...Full Story »

[(Bayer 04 Leverkusen) Strength]: 1. Bayer 04 Leverkusen still have clear motivation and will undoubtedly aim to make an impact in this home fixture.2. Lucas Vazquez scored the only goal of the game in the last match, helping Bayer 04 Leverkusen win.3. Bayer 04 Leverkusen won 1-0 at home against SV Werder Bremen in their last game, getting back on the winning track and boosting morale.4. Bayer ...Full Story »

Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold is being targeted for a return to the Premier League with Manchester City, while Chelsea want Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers to join forces with Cole Palmer at Stamford Bridge. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe...Full Story »

Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a commanding 3-0 victory over bottom-placed Real Oviedo at a rain-soaked Camp Nou, moving to 52 points—just ahead of Real Madrid (51) and well clear of third-place Atletico Madrid (44)...Full Story »

[(Deportivo Alaves) Strength]: 1. Deportivo Alaves forward Lucas Boye, standing 179cm tall, possesses excellent aerial ability and can serve as a pivot in the box, receiving crosses from teammates. Even when receiving the ball far from goal, he can use his speed and dribbling skills to create threats.2. Deportivo Alaves have recorded 2 wins and 1 draw in their last 3 home matches, remaining unb...Full Story »

[(Real Sociedad) Strength]: 1. Real Sociedad forward Oyarzabal is a very technically complete modern attacker. His finishing is exquisite, whether it's poaching in open play, long-range shots, set-pieces, or penalties, all pose significant threats.2. Real Sociedad have recorded 3 wins and 3 draws in their last 6 matches, remaining unbeaten with decent form. In the last La Liga round, they defea...Full Story »

[(FC Barcelona) Strength]: 1. Barcelona currently sit second in the league table, trailing Real Madrid by 2 points after their earlier match this round. The team are determined to secure all three points in this game to reclaim the top spot, showing strong motivation.2. In the recent Champions League match, Fermin Lopez delivered an outstanding performance, scoring two goals. So far this season...Full Story »

It’s understood that Chelsea were one of several clubs interested in signing Mastantuono before he ultimately decided to head to the Spanish capital...Full Story »

The Brazil attacker is being linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League this summer amid tension with the Real support...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe scored two and Real Madrid were solid defensively in a relatively uneventful 2-0 win over Villarreal. Los Blancos were far from brilliant, but they were effective, and grabbed two second-half goals to secure a victory that sent them top of La Liga for at least 24 hours, ahead of rivals Barcelona playing Oviedo on Sunday afternoon, with the chance to put themselves back at the summit...Full Story »