Real Madrid lament Clasico defeat and VAR row
Kylian Mbappé, out with a hamstring issue that ruled him out of the Clásico, targets minutes in Madrid’s last three games to regain rhythm before the World Cup, eyeing a return vs Real Oviedo.
Talks advance between Pérez and Jorge Mendes over José Mourinho’s return. Mourinho wants influence on squad planning and clear first-team authority. Madrid can trigger a €3m clause after Benfica’s finale.
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 with early goals from Rashford and Torres. Courtois impressed, Vinícius and Bellingham struggled, attack mustered one shot on target as Madrid ended the season trophyless.
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 at Camp Nou to clinch La Liga. Rashford’s free-kick and Torres decided it. Courtois denied a second for Rashford, Vinicius was smothered by Joan Garcia. Madrid offered little.
During the 2-0 Clásico defeat, injured Kylian Mbappé posted ‘Hala Madrid’, drawing backlash from fans and journalist Tomás Roncero, amid doubt over his fitness after pulling out late from training.
Senior figures reportedly urge Madrid to consider selling Federico Valverde after a fallout with Aurélien Tchouaméni. Valverde, now out 10-14 days with a head injury, faces an uncertain future.
Liverpool have contacted Real Madrid for details on Xabi Alonso’s brief spell and exit, amid doubts over Arne Slot. Reports cite disagreements with Kylian Mbappé and Florentino Pérez before his January departure.
After losing 0-2 to Barcelona, Madrid aim to secure Spanish Super Cup qualification. They need one point from three games, starting with Real Oviedo at the Bernabéu, to confirm second place.
Real Madrid TV condemn VAR and La Liga after an Eric García-Jude Bellingham stoppage-time incident, claiming a missed penalty and red card and lack of replays, while admitting Madrid were below par.
Real Madrid and Bayern contact Joško Gvardiol’s camp over a move, but Manchester City plan a new deal. Guardiola said: ‘I would love Gvardiol to stay here.’
Courtois returned in goal. Back four: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Fran García. Midfield: Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Bellingham. Attack: Vinícius Jr, Brahim Díaz, Gonzalo García. Mbappé absent.
Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-0 to clinch La Liga. Joan Laporta hails a ‘historic’ Clásico and praises Hansi Flick’s commitment after his father’s death, with a contract renewal to 2028 expected.
After the 0-2 Clásico loss and a trophyless season, Florentino Pérez calls a Monday board meeting to choose the next manager, with José Mourinho leading. Dressing-room leaks and fines add to tensions.
Arbeloa accepts fans’ anger after 2-0 loss and trophyless season, queries VAR on an Eric García-Bellingham incident, gives cautious Mbappé injury update, explains late Huijsen withdrawal, rejects full rebuild.
After losing 2-0 in the Clásico and conceding La Liga, Real Madrid publicly congratulated Barcelona on the 2025/26 title in a social media post.
