There’s been plenty of chatter about Toni Kroos’ future over the last few months, given that his latest contract at Real Madrid is set to expire at the end of the season. Los Blancos don’t want to let him go this summer, and you can…
There are now just five matchdays remaining in La Liga this season, and there is so much still to play for. Several clubs are currently taking part in the race to qualify for the 2024-25 UEFA competitions and the battle is ever so tight.…
Real Madrid are in a good position to progress to another Champions League final, having drawn 2-2 with Bayern Munich in the first leg of their semi-final tie. It was a battling performance from Los Blancos at the Allianz Arena, with the…
Real Madrid will go into next week’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu in a fairly good position, having secured a 2-2 draw in the first leg at the Allianz Arena. It was a dream start for…
Real Madrid had been on course for a first leg defeat in their Champions League semi-final clash with Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, but with less than 10 minutes remaining, they have managed to hit back, making it 2-2. Vinicius…
Real Madrid have been in a very nice situation during the first leg of their Champions League semi-final showdown with Bayern Munich, having held a lead at half time. However, not long into the second period, and the home side have managed…
On the 12 of March, exactly seven weeks ago, Rafa Benitez was sacked as Celta Vigo manager, having only taken on the position last summer. The Galicians were languishing just above the relegation zone, and a 4-0 defeat to Real Madrid was…
Real Madrid had to play second-fiddle to Bayern Munich in the opening stages of their Champions League semi-final first leg at the Allianz Arena, with the hosts dominating. However, it’s mattered little as it is Los Blancos that have found…
With Euro 2024 and the Copa America both taking place this summer, followed by the 2024 Olympics in Paris, many of Real Madrid’s players will be on international duty. However, one that will remain at home is Thibaut Courtois, despite…
It’s been reported in recent days that Vitor Roque could leave Barcelona during the summer transfer window. The teenage forward, who arrived in January from Athletico Paranaense, has struggled to make an impact over his first few months in…
It’s safe to say that Umar Sadiq has had a very difficult time at Real Sociedad. Having signed from Almeria in the summer of 2022 for a fee of €20m, he ended up rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament just two weeks later, which saw him…
For the most part, it’s been a fairly underwhelming season for Villarreal, although recent results have seen them enter the European race. Last weekend’s 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano was an impressive one, and the star of the show was…
In his first season in one of Europe’s top five leagues, the 26-year-old is the top scorer of Spain’s top division, two goals ahead of Alexander Sorloth and Jude Bellingham. With just five matchdays remaining in the 2023-24 La Liga season,…
There was much excitement generated at Real Madrid last summer when Arda Guler arrived from Fenerbahce. He has a promising start to pre-season, before it was cut short abruptly due to surgery being required for a niggling meniscus problem.…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has announced his starting line-up for Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. The big news is that Nacho Fernandez starts in the centre of defence,…
Last weekend’s match between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club, which was won 3-1 by the home side, was tarnished after an Atleti supporters aimed racist abuse at Nico Williams. The incident was noted in the referee’s report, and passed on…
In the last couple of weeks, the Spanish Government has intervened in matters at the Spanish Football Federation. A massive mess is ongoing, largely due to the ongoing corruption allegations levelled at the Federation and some of its…
Arda Guler may have had a slow start to life at Real Madrid, but he has started to establish himself in recent weeks. He capped his first La Liga start with the only goal in Friday’s victory over Real Sociedad, with his overall performance…
Atletico Madrid‘s Benjamin girls team won the league this weekend for the age group, in a mixed league with both girls and boys teams competing. Not that there was much competing going on, as they tore apart their opposition. The age group…
Rayo Vallecano probably wanted to get home swiftly from their 3-0 defeat to Villarreal on Sunday evening, but their journey home was delayed by another ‘rayo’. The word in Spanish means lightning or a bolt [of lightning], and as they…
Relative minnows Arenteiro were not favoured as it was for their trip to giants and league leaders Deportivo La Coruna, in a Galician derby. Still less so, when it became clear that they would have one of their coaches in goals for the…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti told the press ahead of their clash with Bayern Munich that he is part of a group of managers that try to do nothing. The Italian has returned to Munich, where he previously managed a little under a…
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has promised to ‘smash’ Kylian Mbappe if the Paris Saint-Germain striker goes past him in the Champions League final, a statement that will no doubt have raised an eyebrow in Florentino Perez’s office.…
Barcelona President Joan Laporta surprised many by keeping Xavi Hernandez on as manager of the club for the final year of his contract. While the coach himself had to perform a U-turn, the reporting was that Laporta also had go back on his…
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said that one of the key factors for in him changing his mind on seeing out the final year of his contract next season was the increased support from the dressing room. He has differences of opinion with…
Sevilla look as if they have secured their place in La Liga next season, and with little hope of a European place, can begin preparations in earnest for the coming campaign. However they will be without one of their key players for the…
Matteo Moretto gives Football España exclusive information on the latest deals dominating the papers in Spain, as revealed in Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing. Atletico Madrid forward line potentially facing major shake-up There has been…
Brazil and Real Madrid legend Ronaldo Nazario will look to give up his majority share in Real Valladolid shortly, after selling Brazilian side Cruzeiro. During a press conference where he spoke about selling Cruzeiro, Ronaldo confirmed…
Barcelona Sporting Director Deco has moved to deny reports that the club were keen to alter Xavi Hernandez’s staff this summer, ahead of the coach going into the final year of his contract. During the talks between Xavi, Deco and President…
Barcelona will inform teenage striker Vitor Roque that they believe he should look for a loan move this summer, after signing him for €30m, in a deal that could rise to €61m depending on variables. The 19-year-old has found opportunities…