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Returning Mbappe on target as Real Madrid secure win over Alaves

Kylian Mbapp scored in his return from injury on Sunday, leading Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Alaves in the Spanish league to relieve some of the pressure on coach Xabi Alonso. Rodrygo also scored as Madrid moved back within four points of leader Barcelona, which beat Osasuna 2-0 on Saturday. Madrid had won only two of its last eight games in all competitions and was coming off a 2-1 home loss to Manchester City in the Champions League, prompting jeers from fans at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. "We are together in this, we keep fighting in the good and the bad moments," Alonso said. "The team competed well today. We started well and came away with the three points. It's fundamental to be united, it's the only way to remain solid and improve day-to-day." Mbapp, who missed Madrid's match against City on Wednesday because of a minor injury, scored his 26th goal of the season for Madrid in all competitions after a good run on the left, passing a defender before firing into the top cor

Nine-man Real Madrid suffer 1st home defeat, lose 2-0 to Celta Vigo

Real Madrid had two players sent off in its 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo on Sunday and lost more ground to Spanish league leader Barcelona. Madrid conceded early in the second half and then saw red cards for Fran Garca and lvaro Carreras in its first defeat of the season at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in all competitions. Unused Madrid substitute Endrick also was shown a red card for complaining. Williot Swedberg scored for the visitors with a nice flick from near the penalty spot in the 54th. Madrid lost Garca with a second yellow card in the 64th and Carreras in stoppage time. Swedberg sealed Celta's victory in a breakaway shortly after Madrid was reduced to nine players. "We are all upset. It wasn't the game or the result that we wanted, Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said. "The referee's decisions threw us off balance. I didn't like the refereeing." Madrid has won only two of its last seven matches across all tournaments. It next hosts Manchester City in the Champions League on .

Alexander-Arnold sustains leg injury prior to Real Madrid vs Man City match

Trent Alexander-Arnold has injured his left leg days before Real Madrid faces Manchester City in the Champions League. The England right back hurt an upper left leg muscle. He exited a 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao early in the second half on Wednesday. The former Liverpool player was sidelined for around six weeks this season due to a different left leg injury. Alexander-Arnold made four consecutive starts for Xabi Alonso's side before this latest setback. The club did not indicate on Thursday how long it expected Alexander-Arnold to be out. Madrid hosts Celta Vigo in La Liga on Sunday and welcomes City three days later in the Champions League. Madrid's other right back, Dani Carvajal, was also unavailable after requiring arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

Champions League: Bayern stun PSG, Liverpool down Madrid at Anfield

Bayern Munich's 2-1 triumph over defending champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes marked their 16th consecutive win across all competitions.

Real Madrid to seek UEFA compensation after Super League court ruling

Real Madrid will seek compensation from UEFA after a Spanish court dismissed appeals filed by the European soccer organization against a ruling that said the governing body breached EU competition law when it blocked plans for a breakaway Super League. On Wednesday, the court in Madrid dismissed the appeals that were also filed by the Spanish league and the national soccer federation. The Court of Justice of the European Union had ruled in 2023 that soccer's governing bodies UEFA and FIFA acted contrary to EU law and abused their market dominance. Madrid said in a statement it was delighted with the ruling, confirming that UEFA, in the Superliga matter, seriously infringed the European Union's free competition rules ... by abusing its dominant position." The club announces that it will continue to work for the good of global football and fans, while claiming substantial damages from UEFA, Madrid said. The Spanish league said it respected the new court ruling but downplayed its ...

Bellingham key for Real Madrid as it ended its losing streak vs Barcelona

The day after the first clasico of the season saw Real Madrid celebrating the end of its losing streak against Barcelona and hailing the return to form of Jude Bellingham. Bellingham had an assist and a goal as Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 on Sunday to halt a four-game losing run against the Catalan rival. The England international showed all the signs he was near top form again after missing the first part of the season because of shoulder surgery. Bellingham has scored in consecutive matches, having found the net for the first time this season last Wednesday in the 1-0 win against Juventus in the Champions League. He has showed no signs of physical ailments and has been crucial in helping the team control the pace in midfield and attack. Bellingham underwent surgery in the summer and didn't play his first match until September when he came off the bench in a La Liga game against Espanyol. On Sunday, he made only his eighth appearance of the season. I feel very good, Bellingham said.

Vinicius vs Torres fight: What has happened after the El Clásico final

The altercation didn't remain limited to the two forwards. As the situation grew heated, members from both benches got involved, with players like Dani Ceballos and Fermin López seen exchanging words

Real Madrid vs Barcelona HIGHLIGHTS La Liga: Mbappe-Bellingham help Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1

With this win, Real Madrid have gone five points clear of FC Barcelona at the top of the La Liga points table

Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona La Liga live match time and streaming

At the Santiago Bernabeu, a sea of white will witness the clash of Spain's footballing giants in one of the season's most eagerly awaited fixtures.

Xabi Alonso responds to Yamal's audacious comment ahead of El Clasico

Alonso repeatedly faced questions about Yamal's comments, made on a Kings League show alongside former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, but he remained steadfast in his decision to avoid controversy

El Clasico: Who is available for Real Madrid vs Barcelona match today?

Raphinha will remain on Barcelona's injured list and left-back Jules Kound is doubtful for Sunday's clasico match, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is ready to play for Real Madrid. Alexander-Arnold was included Saturday on Xabi Alonso's squad list for the first time since the former Liverpool star hurt his left hamstring in mid-September. That leaves only Antonio Rudiger on Madrid's injured list. Barcelona was already without Robert Lewandowski, Dani Olmo and first-choice goalkeeper Joan Garca due to injuries for the big match. Of course I'd love to have everyone available, the coach and the team would too, (but) those of us who are fit will give everything and fight for the three points, Barcelona midfielder Pedri Gonzlez said. Barcelona had hoped to have Raphinha ready Raphinha has been sidelined for a month after injuring his right leg in late September. Coach Hansi Flick had raised hopes about having his winger back in time for the clasico, but those were dashed a day before the

Kane, Haaland or Mbappe? Who leads Ballon d'Or race after UCL matchday 3

Both Kane and Mbappe are this season;s topscorer so far with 5 goals each in the Champions League and will be looking to help their teams progress through to the final this year.

Real Madrid vs Juventus UEFA Champions League live match time and streaming

Since their 1-0 victory over Juventus in July, Real Madrid, under Carlo Ancelotti, have been in excellent form, securing 10 wins from their last 12 matches.

Jude Bellingham left out of England squad despite return from injury

Despite reports that Bellingham might be sidelined until November, he has already logged minutes for Real Madrid in La Liga and the Champions League.

Champions League: Mbappe and Kane star as Real Madrid, Bayern earn big wins

Kylian Mbapp scored a hat trick and Harry Kane netted twice as European heavyweights Real Madrid and Bayern Munich enjoyed big wins over tournament newcomers in the Champions League. Madrid shrugged off any travel weariness in a 5-0 win at Kairat Almaty in Kazakhstan, and Bayern cruised to a 5-1 win at Pafos in Cyprus. Tottenham needed a late own goal to escape Bod/Glimt with a 2-2 draw from the Norwegian champion's first home game in the main stage of the competition. Liverpool lost 1-0 at Galatasaray after having an 88th-minute penalty decision reversed following a VAR review. Victor Osimhen scored Galatasaray's winner from the penalty spot in the first half after Dominik Szoboszlai caught Baris Alper Yilmaz in the face with his arm. Atltico Madrid romped to a 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt with coach Diego Simeone watching from the stands following his suspension for an altercation with a Liverpool fan in the team's previous Champions League game. Jos Mourinho blew a kiss to

Atletico score 5 vs Real Madrid for first time in 75 years, Alvarez stars

The last time Julin lvarez faced Real Madrid, his mishap in a penalty shootout led to another painful loss for Atletico Madrid. lvarez redeemed himself on Saturday when he scored two goals to fuel a memorable 5-2 rout of Atletico's fiercest rival in a La Liga derby. It was the first time in 75 years that Atletico scored five goals against its crosstown rival. The Argentina striker stole the show from Kylian Mbapp, who scored as Madrid built a 2-1 lead. lvarez converted a penalty to put the hosts ahead 3-2 early in the second half before he added a second goal with a curling free kick. Diego Simeone's Atletico dealt Xabi Alonso his first loss of the season after Madrid had won all six La Liga games and its Champions League opener. Alonso's only other loss since taking over as Madrid's coach in the summer was against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semifinals in July. Barcelona can overtake leader Madrid with a win at Real Sociedad on Sunday. Atletico moved into fourth plac

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid La Liga live match timings and streaming

Real Madrid maintained their flawless start to the season with the midweek win, extending their run to six wins from six matches.

Mbappe scores twice, Mastantuono nets first as Real Madrid beat Levante 4-1

Kylian Mbapp scored twice in three minutes and teenager Franco Mastantuono made his scoring debut with Real Madrid in a 4-1 win at Levante in the Spanish league on Tuesday, a result that extended the club's winning start to the season. Vincius Jnior also scored for Madrid as it earned its sixth straight league victory this season. We played a very complete game," Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said. We need to keep this momentum. This is just the beginning and we want to keep competing well. Mbapp scored Madrid's third goal by converting a 64th-minute penalty kick Panenka style after he was fouled inside the area. The France international added the fourth in the 66th after getting past the goalkeeper and finding the open net. The goals were Mbapp's eighth and ninth in seven matches with Madrid this season. He also scored twice in two matches with France's national team. The 18-year-old Mastantuono, signed from River Plate in the summer, scored in the 38th with a shot from inside the a

Mastantuono becomes youngest starter for Real Madrid in Champions League

Teenage forward Franco Mastantuono became the youngest player to start for Real Madrid in the Champions League, according to UEFA. At 18 years, 33 days old, Mastantuono started Tuesday in Madrid's league phase opener against Marseille at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The Argentine forward beat the mark set last year by Brazil striker Endrick, who was 18 years, 73 days old when he started for Madrid against Lille. Before that, Madrid's youngest Champions League starter from group stage to final had been Ral Gonzlez, who was 18 years, 78 days old when he played against Ajax in 1995. Mastantuono joined from Argentine club River Plate on a six-year deal. The club reportedly paid 45 million euros ($53 million) in the transfer. Mastantuono has quickly become a crowd favorite thanks to his nifty moves. He excited the Bernabeu crowd with a few of them on Tuesday. The young forward hit the post after a neat run early in the game. He almost scored in first-half stoppage time, but his ...

Real Madrid kick off Champions League with win, Mbappe on target twice

Kylian Mbapp converted two penalties and 10-man Real Madrid came back to beat visiting Marseille 2-1 on the opening night of the Champions League. The victory meant that 15-time champion Madrid became the first team in competition history since the rebranding in the early 1990s to reach 200 wins. And it gave former Madrid playing standout Xabi Alonso a victory in his Champions League debut as the club's coach. Timothy Weah put visiting Marseille ahead early on but Mbapp struck back from the penalty spot in the 29th and 81st. The first penalty came after a foul on Rodrygo and the second for a handball by a defender. Mbapp now has 50 goals in 64 matches with Madrid. We are happy that he keeps scoring goals and has been feeling more and more comfortable, Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde said of the France star. Our job is to make sure the ball gets to him and that he can have even more scoring opportunities than he is having now. Madrid captain Dani Carvajal was sent off in th