Real Madrid down to two centre-backs before Villarreal
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by Portugal after leaving the national camp, with disciplinary proceedings opened and a final verdict pending.
Joan Laporta accused Real Madrid of trying to discredit Barcelona and ‘harm football’ after Madrid sent alleged new Negreira case evidence to UEFA.
Fabrizio Romano said he would not be surprised if Erling Haaland joins a top Spanish club one day, with Real Madrid long-time admirers of the striker.
Gian Piero Gasperini said injuries have left Roma stretched before Como and admitted he cannot predict his line-up for the upcoming game against Real Madrid.
Federico Valverde is seen as non-negotiable in José Mourinho's midfield, with only one spot in Real Madrid's double pivot viewed as truly open.
Real Madrid have made enquiries about Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay as contract renewal talks stall, with José Mourinho's former player open to considering a move.
Atlético mocked Real Madrid after Federico Valverde returned sooner than expected from a Grade 3 ankle sprain, posting a sarcastic ‘congratulate you’ message online.
Bayern Munich are preparing an ‘extraordinary’ new deal for Michael Olise, including a Ballon d’Or clause, to fend off reported Real Madrid interest.
Ferland Mendy will train on grass with the squad for the first time since May, a key step in his recovery, though the left-back is still not ready to return to matches.
Endrick is open to a January loan to AC Milan after playing just 4 minutes for Real Madrid, with regular football key to protecting his Brazil place.
José Mourinho said Real Madrid have reached mid-October without a new injury for the first time in 10 years, with only carry-over absences still sidelined.
Luka Modrić said he would be happy to help Real Madrid in future, but no role, talks or formal pathway back to the club have been confirmed.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with only two fit centre-backs - Ibrahima Konaté and Antonio Rüdiger - after Dean Huijsen's suspension and injuries to Raúl Asencio and Éder Militão.
José Mourinho refused to reveal if Yan Diomande will face Villarreal, stressing Real Madrid cannot play all their attackers and must ease the youngster in.
José Mourinho said Mikel Arteta would not get the same time and patience at Real Madrid, stressing that the demands at the Bernabéu are different.
Mourinho is trying to solve Real Madrid's Mbappé-Vinícius dilemma, with both favouring the left and the team struggling for balance, goals and harmony.
José Mourinho said Real Madrid players must behave like Real Madrid players 24 hours a day, warning anyone who fails on or off the pitch will not feature.
Real Madrid could revive interest in Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller next summer, with the midfielder available for a reduced fee as they seek a Toni Kroos successor.
Josep Pedrerol urged Real Madrid fans not to whistle before Villarreal, saying it would heap pressure on the team and leave Barcelona president Joan Laporta delighted.
