The feeling from the Real Madrid dressing room is that they should focus their efforts on the Champions League for the remainder of the season, after slipping four points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona on Monday night.
The 22nd matchweek of the Saudi Pro League will see Al Nassr play at Maydan Tamweel Aloula against Al Fateh FC. Both teams are unbeaten in their last three matches in the Saudi Pro League, with Al Nassr on a winning streak.
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal has made peace with manager Alvaro Arbeloa, but his future at the Bernabeu remains an uncertain. The 34-year-old is out of contract in the summer, and there are no guarantees that he will be offered an extension.
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal was perhaps the best right-back in the world when he helped Spain to life the Euros in 2024, but since he has been battling injuries again.
Al Nassr will be taking on Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League's 18th match week of the season. Al Nassr returns home to the Al Awwal Park. This matchup is crucial for both teams since they are only two points apart in the league table.
Espanyol fell to an unlucky defeat at the hands of Barcelona on Saturday, with the visitors winning 2-0 at the RCDE Stadium. It was two late goals that made the difference, and for some home supporters, their frustration boiled over in the aftermath of Robert Lewandowski’s strike in stoppage time.
After the Christmas break, La Liga is back, this time with a tense Barcelona derby. FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona were set to face each other for the first time this season, on the latter team’s turf.
Barcelona returned to La Liga action with a win on Saturday, as they defeated city rivals Espanyol 2-0 at the RCDE Stadium. It’s now nine league victories in a row for the Catalans, who have extended their lead to seven points in the standings ahead of Real Madrid taking on Real Betis on Sunday.
Barcelona faced off against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium earlier tonight as they look to secure all three points on the road in La Liga. The Catalan giants made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time interval.
Lamine Yamal has made a habit in his young career of ‘building up’ big games on social media the night before, and the Catalan derby is the latest game to be given the treatment.
Barcelona will clash heads with Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on Saturday night as they look to earn a positive result on the road in La Liga. Barca managed to secure a solid 2-0 win away at Villarreal before the winter break, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.
Barcelona return to action after the winter break with this weekend’s derby showdown against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium. Hansi Flick’s side ended their action in 2025 with eight La Liga wins in a row, and they will hope to make it nine when they take on their city rivals.
Next weekend’s La Liga clash between Espanyol and Barcelona at the RCDE Stadium will undoubtedly be heated, with two city rivals going head-to-head for the first time this season.
Former Real Madrid forward Joselu Mato is the latest to try and diagnose their issues, as Xabi Alonso searches for the magic formula. The veteran forward was part of Los Blancos’ last successful side under Carlo Ancelotti in two seasons ago.
Espanyol Sporting Director Fran Garagarza has suffered a heart attack, and is in intensive care in Sant Pau Hospital in Barcelona. The attack occurred on Tuesday, after the club doctor raised the alarm.
In his debut El Clasico, Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford made a significant impact for Barcelona. Rashford played on the left wing for Hansi Flick’s side, joining Fermin Lopez, Ferran Torres, and Lamine Yamal in a front four packed with energy.
Manchester United have a long list of transfer decisions they’d probably like back, and letting Alvaro Fernandez go is shaping up to be one of them. Unable to secure a regular spot in the first team, Fernandez was sold to Benfica in 2024 for just £5m.
A couple of weeks after the Gold Cup Final between Mexico and the USMNT, Diego Luna had the opportunity to reflect on the tournament that put his name in contention for the World Cup next year.
Defender Cesar Montes doubled his career international scoring tally by connecting on two goals Wednesday night as Mexico defeated Suriname 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, to clinch a spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals.
Edson Alvarez registered a goal and a assist to help Mexico post a 3-2 victory over the Dominican Republic in CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A play on Saturday night in Inglewood, Calif.
Liverpool are reportedly expecting major transfer offers from clubs in the Saudi Pro League for Darwin Nunez this summer. The Reds are also keen to cash in on Nunez after his slightly disappointing performances since moving to Anfield a few years ago.
Manchester United are ready to enter the transfer market to support new manager Ruben Amorim. The Red Devils are looking to sign a new left-wing back after both their current left-sided defenders Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw are out with fitness issues and their long term future under the new manager remains uncertain.