Real Madrid tension before El Clasico, Mourinho linked
Petition with 30m signatures urges Real Madrid to part with Kylian Mbappe. Q&A explores why sections of support are unhappy with the France striker.
Raphinha targets minutes vs Real Madrid after hamstring recovery, citing strong Clasico record including goals in prior league and Super Cup wins as Barcelona chase the point needed for the title.
Report teases Mohamed Salah’s next club as he prepares to leave Liverpool, with Real Madrid interest implied but no concrete details provided.
Antonio Rudiger allegedly slapped Alvaro Carreras in a row then apologised, as tension surrounds Kylian Mbappé’s separate dispute with Arbeloa staff during rehab ahead of El Clasico.
José Mourinho is touted as a leading candidate to coach Real Madrid next season, with Jorge Mendes offering him. Benfica release would cost about €3m. Florentino Pérez is said to favour him.
Kylian Mbappé is set to finish Champions League top scorer with 15 for Real Madrid. He hit 13 in the league phase and 2 vs Bayern, with two hat-tricks. Vinícius Júnior shares the assists lead on 8.
Agent Pini Zahavi held talks in Milan over David Alaba’s next move, with the defender set to leave Real Madrid on a free when his contract expires, potentially considering Serie A options.
Report says Dani Carvajal does not expect a new deal and will leave this summer. Injuries have hurt continuity, and with Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back, his captaincy stint nears its end.
Report claims Florentino Perez was unhappy Mendy started vs Bayern, preferring Alvaro Carreras. Staff cited form and Carreras’ poor first-leg showing. Concerns were also raised over Carreras’ attitude.
Report claims Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde clashed in training, extending dressing-room tensions as Real Madrid trail Barcelona by 11 points before El Clásico. United linked with Tchouameni.
Ferland Mendy has a severe rectus femoris tendon tear with bone separation, facing at least a year out. With over 20 injuries since 2019, he is reportedly weighing retirement if recovery falters.
Barcelona plan a €30m bid for Tottenham right-back Pedro Porro, aiming to beat Real Madrid to him. With Trent Alexander-Arnold at Madrid, Porro could see clearer minutes at Barcelona.
FIFA extended Gianluca Prestianni’s ban worldwide after he admitted to homophobic abuse of Vinícius Júnior in February. The Benfica winger faces six games, affecting Argentina or next season’s Europe.
