Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has praised the maturity of teenager newcomer Franco Mastantuono and downplayed the player's choice of former Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi as the world's best player.

Real Madrid kick off their 2025–26 La Liga campaign at the Santiago Bernabéu with Xabi Alonso on the touchline.

Real Madrid's activity in the summer transfer market has been as intense as it has been brief. While it is true that the executives led by Florentino

Alonso’s plans have been impacted by their Club World Cup participation and several injury concerns, including Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga and Ferland Mendy alongside the suspension of Antonio Rudiger. But Madrid’s predicted XI to face Osasuna still boasts enviable talent and depth, lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.

The Blancos will kick off their La Liga season on Tuesday against Osasuna, but La Liga not having some games on the weekend has been common

U.S. men's national team midfielder Johnny Cardoso made his debut for Atlético Madrid, but the team conceded two late goals to lose its LaLiga season opener to Espanyol. Despite debuting most of its new signings, Atleti lost its Spanish league opening match for the first-ever time under coach Diego Simeone.

Atletico Madrid debuted six of its new signings but couldn’t avoid relinquishing a late lead and losing its opening Spanish league match for the first time under coach Diego Simeone.

Officials at the Etihad Stadium have decided to keep Savinho as part of their Manchester City squad for the now-ongoing season, according to new reports.The news marks a dramatic twist in what had