Mourinho’s Real Madrid buzz, Valverde back fit
Ex-Villa man Andy Townsend says Unai Emery would face a ‘very tricky situation’ if Real Madrid approach, but believes Aston Villa are the perfect fit, offering control he may lack in Madrid.
Eder Militao reportedly believes Xabi Alonso rushed his early-season return, contributing to muscular injuries. Real Madrid now reassess centre-back plans after his latest surgery.
Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni ‘likes’ a post on Jose Mourinho’s expected Real Madrid return, fuelling transfer speculation as Madrid seek defensive reinforcements.
Predictions tip Real Madrid to beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on the final day, with third place decided by Villarreal vs Atletico and multiple relegation battles elsewhere. www.livescore.com
Left-back unsettled: Mendy injured again, Fran García seen as squad option, €50m signing Álvaro Carreras struggling. Real Madrid plan to add a new left-back as Mourinho’s era nears.
Report: José Mourinho wants free agent Bernardo Silva at Real Madrid, valuing his experience. The 31-year-old seeks €10m net. Barcelona interest poses competition.
Dani Ceballos congratulates Arsenal on winning the league, praising Mikel Arteta for ‘always’ believing and working hardest, in a personal message on X.
Report claims Florentino Pérez mended relations with a Spain international at Man City, potentially opening a ‘dream’ signing as Madrid plan moves post-Guardiola era rumours.
Gavi says Aurélien Tchouaméni should not have played El Clásico after his training-ground fight with Federico Valverde, calling it a ‘mistake’ if the incident happened as reported.
Real Madrid to meet Andriy Lunin’s camp over his future. The keeper wants to stay, but club may promote Javi Navarro or Fran Gonzalez as Courtois’s backup if Lunin departs.
Federico Valverde completes concussion protocol after clash with Aurelien Tchouameni and is set to return vs Athletic Club. Andriy Lunin also back, with Thibaut Courtois expected to start.
First look at the Adidas Real Madrid 26-27 home kit long-sleeve shirt and shorts leaked.
AESAF file complaints to Spain’s Anti-Violence Commission against Florentino Pérez, Real Madrid TV and the club over repeated messages discrediting referees, after Pérez’s claims of title theft and corruption.
Javier Tebas comments on Real Madrid elections, saying change is for socios to decide and stressing differences with Florentino Pérez over TV rights. Enrique Riquelme expected to run.
Dani Carvajal hosted a farewell team dinner ahead of his Real Madrid exit, with staff invited but not interim manager Álvaro Arbeloa amid a strained relationship, per The Athletic.
Arda Guler returns to partial training after a right hamstring injury but is unlikely to face Athletic Club. Andriy Lunin trains, while Tchouaméni and Vinícius work indoors; Carvajal is expected to start on his farewell day.
Sunderland podcast teases a rumour linking Trai Hume to Real Madrid, plus club news on the ‘Til The End’ campaign and Simon Adingra’s future.
Fabrizio Romano’s ‘Here we go’ on José Mourinho’s Real Madrid return hits 730,000 likes on X, overtaking his 2024 Mbappé-to-Real Madrid post’s 620,000.
Vinícius Jr scores 22 goals this season to become the latest Real Madrid player with 20+ goals in five straight seasons, joining Di Stéfano, Puskás, Raúl, Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema. Arbeloa’s tenure boosted his form.
Casemiro, ex-Real Madrid midfielder, is set to join Inter Miami after leaving Manchester United, with a deal at final stages, per Fabrizio Romano.
