Real Madrid’s preparations for their Copa del Rey opener against Talavera have been thrown into disarray following a worrying update from the club’s training ground. According to journalist

Even if Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr finally agree to a new deal, the club still has several decisions to make about its current squad, starting with David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger. The two defenders are out of contract at the end of the season, and will likely not be offered extensions due to fitness concerns.

But the club’s 2025 got considerably worse nine days ago when a stand at their Tehtaan kentta stadium burned to the ground. It is the second time in the venue’s 91-year history that it has been ravaged by fire, following an inferno that destroyed the main stand in 1994. Fortunately, no human casualties were reported.

Real Madrid’s commitment to youth development continues to pay dividends, and the latest example has already begun to resonate far beyond Valdebebas. According to a recent update shared by

Even with a poor string of results, an injury crisis and Xabi Alonso facing the sack, Real Madrid club president Florentino Pérez highlighted Spanish refereeing as the cause of immense “damage” to the Spanish giants.

The Real Madrid media are up to their usual tricks as a prominent Spanish publication starts to drum up Xabi Alonso’s interest in Adam Wharton, a player that Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is also keen on signing from Crystal Palace.

Real Madrid's remarkable financial power is dissected in remarkable depth and detail in the latest edition of The BookKeeper

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior made a clear attempt to end reports of a fractured relationship with manager Xabi Alonso during his side’s 2–1 win over Alavés on Sunday.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso may have bought himself more time, and the lack of viable alternatives available might help keep him in the job.

Barcelona President Joan Laporta appeared in court last Friday as part of the latest progress in the Negreira case. He was one of three star witnesses called to the stand, alongside former Barcelona