67 h. ago Angry Real Madrid star slams 'lack of respect' after La Liga decision

Real Madrid saw off La Liga rivals Villarreal on Sunday just a few days after an energy-sapping Champions League win against Atletico Madrid but not everyone at the Bernabeu was happy

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3 d. ago European football: Mbappé’s quickfire brace takes Real Madrid top of La Liga

Milan enjoy thrilling 2-1 comeback against ComoBayern held to a 1-1 draw away to Union BerlinKylian Mbappé scored twice to help Real Madrid fight back to beat Villarreal 2-1 and move top of La Liga overnight.The hosts opened the scoring in the seventh minute when Álex Baena’s corner was deflected by Aurélien Tchouaméni, allowing Juan Foyth to score from close range. Real Madrid levelled 10 minutes later when Mbappé pounced on Brahim Díaz’s blocked shot and the ball landed at his feet for a close-range finish. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago European football: Mbappé on target as Real Madrid join Barça at top of La Liga

Vinícius Júnior also scores in 2-1 win over Rayo VallecanoGetafe’s late double stuns Atlético; Napoli beat FiorentinaKylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior scored in the first half to give Real Madrid an easy 2-1 win over neighbours Rayo Vallecano on Sunday that helped them draw level at the top of the table in the battle to retain their La Liga crown.Only one point separates Spain’s three biggest clubs in one of the closest title races in recent years with Barcelona leading the pack on 57 points, ahead of second-placed Real on goal difference with Atlético Madrid in third on 56 points after a 2-1 loss at Getafe earlier on Sunday. Barça, who will face Atlético next Sunday, have a game in hand after their match against Osasuna on Saturday was postponed due to the sudden death of their team doctor.This story will be updated Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Copa del Rey UK TV deal agreed as Barcelona, Real Madrid and La Liga giants sign broadcast partnership

Premier Sports have won the rights for some of the biggest games in the Spanish season - making the channel a must for La Liga fans

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4 w. ago While all attention was on Bellingham, Osasuna’s greatest striker made history | Sid Lowe

Ante Budimir’s career has taken him on a long and winding road. But now he is in the record books at OsasunaMari Carmen was 78 and late. It was a January morning in Pamplona, cold and wet, and the taxi that was supposed to take her to hospital hadn’t turned up. Standing in the street watching time and traffic pass but no cabs, she was getting a bit worried when she saw a young man she thought she recognised. She, after all, is an Osasuna supporter and he is their striker. Although, like her, he wasn’t having the best of times back then; he was halfway through the season, well into the winter, and had scored just once, when she approached. “Excuse me,” Mari Carmen said. “Are you Ante Budimir? Could you do me a favour? Could you take me to the hospital?”So he did, and there was the selfie to prove it. Mari Carmen knew her family would never believe her but, originally from tiny Carcastillo 50 miles south, recently widowed and having moved to the capital for health reasons, a tumour re...

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4 w. ago Real Madrid 'are considering LEAVING LaLiga over Jude Bellingham red card row' with 'THREE leagues in the running' to become their new home, wild report in Spain claims

Madrid midfielder Bellingham was shown a red card by referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero for foul and abusive language 39 minutes into their draw with Osasuna.

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