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Transcript: Xabi Alonso’s Post-Match Press Conference Following Real Madrid’s UCL Win vs Olympiacos

Real Madrid took the three points in a seven-goal thriller against Olympiacos in Matchday 5 of the Champions League. All four of Los Blancos' goals were scored by Kylian Mbappe, who took his tally to nine in the tournament this season.

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Atletico Madrid set asking price for Conor Gallagher transfer

Conor Gallagher is a name being repeatedly linked with Manchester United as the winter window edges closer week-by-week. The Red Devils are known to be prioritising their midfield in the next phase of their squad rebuild, with at least two new signings set to move to Old Trafford in 2026.

Liverpool FC News / The 4th Official / November 26

Szoboszlai Gets 8.5, Konate With 5 | Liverpool Players Rated In Dismal Loss Vs PSV Eindhoven

Liverpool entertained PSV Eindhoven at Anfield earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a win at home in the UEFA Champions League. The Reds made a poor start to the game as they conceded the opening goal in the sixth minute when Ivan Perisic found the back of the net from the penalty spot.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 26

Chelsea monitoring €60m-rated Brazilian who is 'inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo'

Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on the highly rated Brazilian prospect Joao Bezerra. The 16-year-old is highly rated in South America, and a report from Lance claims that the Premier League side is tracking him closely.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / November 26

Atletico Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan – Cristian Chivu Explains His Personnel Decisions: 'That’s Why I Took Off Bonny & Zielinski'

Inter Milan boss Cristian Chivu discussed his in-game management after a painful 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid. Speaking to Prime Video via FCInterNews, Chivu explained why he subbed off Ange-Yoan Bonny and Piotr Zielinski.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 26

What Steven Gerrard noticed towards end of PSV rout sums up how ‘unstable’ Liverpool have become

Steven Gerrard said that one thing he saw at Anfield towards the end of Liverpool’s 4-1 humiliation by PSV Eindhoven summed up the current mood of the Reds’ fan base.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / November 26

'He just told me that…': Slot adds to Liverpool misery with injury update on key star

Liverpool crashed to a 4-1 defeat against PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League earlier tonight. They have now lost nine of the last 12 matches in all competitions, and they have let in 10 goals in the last three matches.

Manchester United News / centredevils / November 26

New Manchester United stadium gets FA backing

Manchester United’s plans for a new stadium are well know to most Premier League fans now, with the ambitious plans being hard to miss in the media. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is planning to replace Old Trafford with a new 100,000 seater stadium currently being affectionately called “Wembley of the North”.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 26

Simeone: ‘Atletico Madrid had a plan’ against Inter and it worked perfectly

Diego Simeone reveals Atletico Madrid ‘had a plan’ on how to break Inter down and it worked to perfection against ‘one of the best teams in the Champions League.’ The Argentine played for the Nerazzurri from 1996 to 1999 and confessed in yesterday’s press conference that he sees himself on their bench in future as a coach.

RB Leipzig News / Caught Offside / November 26

Arsenal & Liverpool have concrete interest in Bundesliga ace who could cost around €100m

Arsenal and Liverpool are keeping tabs on the RB Leipzig midfielder Assan Ouedraogo. The 19-year-old is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and several clubs are monitoring his progress.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / November 26

Dan Plumley urges Tottenham to avoid another Morgan Gibbs-White saga when it comes to Premier League star’s signing

Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs interested in Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window. A lack of creativity and cutting edge in the final third has haunted Thomas Frank throughout the season.

Soccer News / Football Italia / November 26

Palladino thanks Atalanta for ‘a magical night’ of Champions League triumph

Raffaele Palladino thanked Atalanta for ‘a magical night’ on his Champions League debut, hammering Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0, and reveals the exercise that inspired his players.

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Soccer News / Football Espana / November 26

Real Madrid couple best offensive performance with worst defensive showing in Olympiakos win

Seeking their first win in Greece, Real Madrid faced Olympiakos in need of a reaction, and their star players certainly showed up. After Xabi Alonso spent Tuesday evening fielding questions about his relationship with the dressing room, the victory will serve to sooth the discontent, but not dispel it.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 26

Liverpool and Man United could sign 'unstoppable' attacker for £80 million

Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in signing the Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior. The 25-year-old is expected to be on the move at the end of the season.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 26

Relentless Arsenal demolish Bayern Munich to maintain unbeaten run

Arsenal produced one of their most impressive European performances of the season as they dispatched Bayern Munich 3-1 at the Emirates in the Champions League this evening.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / November 26

Journalist says it is not just Yildiz who helped Juventus beat Bodo/Glimt

Kenan Yildiz was benched for Juventus’ Champions League match against Bodo/Glimt last night, but his introduction proved decisive in helping the Bianconeri secure a 3-2 victory on a challenging pitch.

Real Madrid News / Yardbarker / November 26

Kylian Mbappe magic can't override Madrid's negative narrative

Mbappé scored the second-fastest hat trick in competition history — three goals in under seven minutes — and added a fourth later in the match, but his brilliance has been dimmed by the darkness around the club.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 26

3 duels won: Sky reporter says Liverpool ‘livewire’ has ‘justified’ his selection against PSV

One Liverpool player has drawn praise for his ‘livewire’ performance against PSV Eindhoven at Anfield on Wednesday night. The Reds got off to the worst

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / November 26

'There’s something special about this place,' Martin O’Neill on De Kuip

Martin O’Neill talked about Celtic’s massive disappointment in losing the 1970 European Cup Final to Feyenoord in Milan in a match he said Celtic had expected to win after beating Leeds United in the semi-final… “The 1970 final was a massive disappointment for us,” Martin said.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 26

Confirmed Arsenal team to face Bayern Munich

Arsenal are preparing for what could be their most demanding test of the season as they welcome Bayern Munich to the Emirates for Champions League action today, and this is the team Mikel Arteta is starting with.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / November 26

Is Cuti Romero the best club Captain that Tottenham could have, right now?

Cristian “Cuti” Romero was officially named Spurs’ new club captain in August 2025, following Heung-min Son’s departure to the MLS. This decision by manager Thomas Frank came after Romero had served as vice-captain since 2023 alongside James Maddison.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / November 26

Not Gomes – Man Utd want to reunite Cunha with ‘best midfielder in Brazil’

Manchester United have reportedly added Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder André to their ever-growing midfield shortlist. The Red Devils will be looking to ring the changes in the middle of the park in 2026, leaving Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo with uncertain futures.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 26