Real Madrid beat Leipzig 4-1 as Mbappé backs Vinícius Jr
José Mourinho said Thibaut Courtois’ teammates “ruined” his night in the 4-1 win over Leipzig by costing the goalkeeper a clean sheet after key saves.
Spain’s CSD have referred Javier Tebas to the TAD after his comments comparing Real Madrid TV’s methods to Nazi propaganda, asking if they amount to a serious sporting offence.
José Mourinho is weighing a double right-flank plan for El Clásico, pairing Federico Valverde with Denzel Dumfries so Valverde can surge forward after strong displays in 4-1 wins over Sevilla and Leipzig.
Leipzig fans scattered around the Bernabéu jeered Marc Cucurella in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win, over his unpunished Euro 2024 handball incident.
Yan Diomande scored and assisted in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Leipzig, becoming their youngest substitute to do both in a Champions League match.
Real Madrid thrashed RB Leipzig 4-1 for a third straight Champions League win, with goals from Bernardo Silva, Arda Güler, Kylian Mbappé and Yan Diomande.
Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Leipzig kept them perfect in Europe, with Arda Güler and Yan Diomande impressing before El Clásico.
Barcelona expect a full Camp Nou and record Clásico income against Real Madrid, aiming to beat the 16.5 million euros earned in May with expanded VIP seating and soaring ticket prices.
Former president Ramón Calderón criticised Florentino Pérez for missing El Clásico, called the club’s stance on referees a “victim mentality”, but backed Real Madrid to compete for every title.
Real Madrid are set to end their Ballon d’Or boycott, with a delegation due in London and nominees including Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior expected at Monday’s ceremony.
Éder Militão’s return from injury in the 4-1 win over Sevilla is framed as Real Madrid’s biggest boost, giving the defence depth and hope of greater stability this season.
Real Madrid fans unfurled a “No impunity in the Negreira case” banner against Leipzig, with chants aimed at Barcelona and Spanish football officials.
Yan Diomande said it was “fun” facing former club Leipzig after scoring in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win, and looked ahead to playing a part in El Clásico.
Nico Paz, monitored by Real Madrid, scored twice and assisted in Como’s 4-1 win over Manchester United, drawing glowing Italian media praise.
Barcelona had 11 players, including Lamine Yamal and Pedri, report for voluntary training before facing Real Madrid, while Jules Koundé and other injured players continued rehabilitation.
Dani Olmo’s adductor injury rules him out of El Clásico, handing Real Madrid a boost before facing Barcelona at Camp Nou.
Arda Güler hailed the Bernabéu factor, joked he “stole” Kylian Mbappé’s goal, and said Real Madrid “must win every match”, including against Barcelona.
Santi Cañizares said Vinícius Júnior is “no longer worth the credit” after his quiet display against RB Leipzig, with Yan Diomande’s impact increasing pressure on the Real Madrid winger.
Barcelona youngster Xavi Espart, set for a first Clásico start, said facing Real Madrid “will be a war of a match” as leaders Barcelona look to extend their six-point gap.
Kylian Mbappé defended Vinícius Júnior after Bernabéu boos in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Leipzig, saying: “I think he played well.”
Vinícius Júnior reportedly seriously considered Arsenal’s £18.5m-a-year offer, but stayed at Real Madrid to build his legacy and win more titles.
Real Madrid set a European record by scoring in 45 consecutive home matches in European competition after the 4-1 win over Leipzig.
