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La Liga: Real Madrid ease Bernabeu anger with 2-0 win over Levante

On a day of tension and discontent at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid returned to winning ways with a controlled La Liga victory over Levante.

Loud boos greeted the players as they walked out, setting the tone for a restless afternoon.

Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior and club president Florentino Perez were the main targets, and the hostile atmosphere fed into a subdued first-half display from the hosts.

Real Madrid struggled to break down Levante’s defence, while the visitors looked the more threatening, with Pablo Martinez twice firing narrowly wide.

La Liga: Real Madrid ease Bernabeu anger with 2-0 win over Levante
Mbappe opened scoring for Real Madrid – Getty image

Second-half changes shift grounds

Head coach Alvaro Arbeloa responded at half-time with tactical adjustments, introducing Arda Guler and Franco Mastantuono to inject urgency and creativity.

The changes paid off just over 10 minutes into the second half when Real Madrid were awarded a penalty after Kylian Mbappe was fouled by Adrian de la Fuente. Mbappe converted confidently from the spot to calm the stadium.

Seven minutes later, the hosts doubled their advantage. Guler delivered a pinpoint corner from the left, and Raul Asencio rose highest to head home, making it goals in successive Bernabeu appearances for the defender.

Control restored, points secured

With a two-goal cushion, Real Madrid managed the game efficiently. They created further chances, with Bellingham denied by a strong save from Mathew Ryan after being played through by Federico Valverde.

The Levante goalkeeper also kept out efforts from Vinicius Junior, who was clearly keen to respond to the crowd’s criticism.

While the overall performance lacked fluency, the result delivered what mattered most. The victory moves Real Madrid to within one point of Barcelona in the title race, with the league leaders set to play on Sunday.

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Real Madrid edge Atletico to book Superclasico final

Real Madrid secured a place in the 2026 Spanish Super Cup final after overcoming city rivals Atletico Madrid in Jeddah.

Xabi Alonso’s side approached the derby with clear intent after suffering a 5-2 defeat in the teams’ earlier meeting this season, and they wasted no time in asserting control.

Lightning start sets the tone

Inside 90 seconds, Federico Valverde broke the deadlock with a ferocious free-kick from around 30 yards, leaving Jan Oblak with no chance.

The early strike allowed Madrid to manage the game on their terms, conceding possession but remaining structurally disciplined.

Atletico pushed forward and created opportunities, with Alexander Sørloth missing two presentable chances and Alex Baena denied by a strong save from Thibaut Courtois. Their inability to capitalise would soon be punished.

Madrid punish missed chances

Ten minutes into the second half, Real Madrid doubled their advantage as Rodrygo Goes timed his run perfectly to collect Valverde’s pass before finishing clinically past Oblak.

Atletico responded on the hour mark when Sørloth finally converted, heading in at the back post to reduce the deficit and inject urgency into Simeone’s side.

Despite late pressure and attacking substitutions including Antoine Griezmann and Thiago Almada, Real Madrid held their ground, even while ending the match without a natural centre-back on the pitch.

The win sets up a Superclasico final against Barcelona on Sunday, after the Catalans swept aside Athletic Club in the other semi-final on Wednesday.

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UCL: Haaland, O’Reilly strike as Alonso’s Madrid sink against Man City

Real Madrid’s crisis deepened on Wednesday night as Manchester City secured a 2-1 win at the Bernabéu, leaving Xabi Alonso’s job on the line after just seven months in charge.

Pep Guardiola, already an unpopular figure in Madrid from his Barcelona days, returned to inflict more damage, this time with a victory that exposed Madrid’s frailties and amplified pressure on his former Bayern Munich protégé.

Madrid start strong but collapse quickly

Despite their struggles in La Liga and a long injury list, Madrid opened brightly. Rodrygo ended his 32-game goal drought with a composed finish after a well-timed pass from Jude Bellingham, giving the hosts the lead they deserved.

The momentum didn’t last. Within five minutes, City were level as Nico O’Reilly reacted quickest to a Thibaut Courtois spill. Madrid’s appeals for a foul on Ruben Dias were dismissed, and City seized control.

UCL: Haaland, O’Reilly strike as Alonso’s Madrid sink against Man City
Man City beat Real Madrid at the Bernabeu – Getty image

Haaland turns the tide

O’Reilly then combined with Jeremy Doku before floating a cross toward Erling Haaland, who was hauled down by Antonio Rüdiger.

After VAR intervention, the penalty was awarded, and Haaland, unfazed after his recent miss against Liverpool, sent Courtois the wrong way.

City nearly added a third before the break, with Courtois producing a double save to deny Haaland and Rayan Cherki.

Madrid chase the game but fall short

Alonso’s side pushed hard in the second half. Bellingham attempted a delicate chip that landed on the roof of the net, while Vinícius Júnior squandered two promising chances. Substitute Endrick struck the crossbar late on, summing up a night of frustration.

City, meanwhile, continued to create chances of their own, with Courtois keeping the deficit respectable as Cherki and Doku caused persistent problems.

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LaLiga: Celta Vigo stun Real Madrid 2-0 to compound pressure on Alonso

Real Madrid suffered their second La Liga defeat of the campaign as Celta Vigo delivered a disciplined, high-impact performance to claim a stunning victory at the Bernabéu.

Los Blancos controlled much of the first half but lacked clear execution in the final third.

Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler and Vinícius Júnior all missed clear chances, with Güler’s close-range miss the most glaring.

The opening period was further soured by a suspected hamstring injury to Eder Militão, forcing his early withdrawal.

LaLiga: Celta Vigo stun Real Madrid 2-0 to compound pressure on Alonso
Celta Vigo beat Real Madrid in front of their fans – Getty image

Swedberg breakthrough turns the tide

Celta punished Madrid’s wastefulness shortly after the interval. A sharp collective move ended with Bryan Zaragoza whipping in a precise cross, and Williot Swedberg produced a superb back-heeled finish to put the visitors ahead.

Just minutes later, Real Madrid’s task became even harder. Fran García, already booked for a foul on Sergio Carreira, lunged recklessly into Swedberg and was shown a second yellow card, reducing the hosts to ten men.

Late pressure falls flat as chaos ensues

Despite the numerical disadvantage, Madrid mounted sustained pressure in the final stages, but Celta’s defensive held firm.

Five minutes of stoppage time offered a lifeline, yet frustration boiled over instead.

Álvaro Carreras was dismissed for dissent before Swedberg capitalised again, rounding Thibaut Courtois to calmly slot home his second goal of the night.

Title race blow for Madrid

The defeat leaves Real Madrid four points behind Barcelona in the title race and intensifies criticsm on Xabi Alonso, whose side now face an even bigger challenge with Manchester City visiting the Bernabéu in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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LaLiga: Mbappe masterclass drives Real Madrid past Athletic Club

Real Madrid delivered one of their most assertive performances of the season as Kylian Mbappe led a dominant 3-0 victory over Athletic Club at San Mamés.

With both managers under criticism, it was Xabi Alonso who walked away with a statement win, while Ernesto Valverde was left with more questions than answers.

Mbappé strikes early to set the Tone

The match opened with Madrid’s attacking trident in full flow. Trent Alexander-Arnold initiated the breakthrough with a pinpoint diagonal pass that found Mbappé in space.

The Frenchman surged past two defenders before rifling a decisive finish into the bottom corner.

LaLiga: Mbappé masterclass drives Real Madrid past Athletic Club
Mbappe was invoiced in all three goals for Real Madrid, scoring two and assisting one – Photo from RuriBarlow on X

Madrid repeatedly exposed Athletic’s defensive structure, with Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior all finding room between the lines.

Madrid were inches from doubling their lead when the post denied Mbappé, and Unai Simón later produced a strong save to stop another chance.

Thibaut Courtois, meanwhile, produced his trademark highlight moment by denying Álex Berenguer with an elite low stop.

Fluent team move doubles the lead

Real Madrid’s second goal was a showcase of fluid, high-tempo football. Bellingham, Vinicius and Álvaro Carreras combined intricately before the ball was worked to Alexander-Arnold.

The right-back delivered a measured cross that Mbappé headed across goal, leaving Eduardo Camavinga to apply a simple finish.

Athletic rally fizzles out as Mbappé strikes again

Athletic started the second half aggressively, forcing Courtois into another sharp save from Mikel Jauregizar.

But just as they began to grow into the match, Mbappé crushed any hopes of a comeback. Given time outside the box, he unleashed a venomous strike that left Simón helpless.

The goal effectively sealed the contest. Madrid dropped deeper and absorbed pressure, while Athletic struggled to break them down.

Injuries to Alexander-Arnold and Camavinga created minor concerns for Alonso, though neither appeared serious.

Simón was tested again by a long-range Fede Valverde strike, but the final stages were marked by a subdued San Mamés crowd, a clear acknowledgement that the game was out of reach.

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LaLiga: Mbappé matches Ronaldo record as Real Madrid star enters elite goal-scoring club

Kylian Mbappé has entered yet another rarefied Real Madrid bracket, joining Cristiano Ronaldo as the only players in club history to score more than 53 goals in a calendar year.

The milestone came on Sunday during Real Madrid’s La Liga clash with Girona, a match in which Xabi Alonso’s side were under considerable pressure after a stuttering run of form.

Mbappé delivers at a critical moment

Real Madrid trailed at halftime after Azzedine Ounahi punished them with a well-taken opener.

But when Vinícius Jr. earned a second-half penalty, Mbappé assumed responsibility, converting confidently to level the score and tilt momentum back toward the visitors.

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According to La Liga statistician MisterChip, only two players have ever hit 53 or more goals in official competitions for Real Madrid within a single calendar year:

Cristiano Ronaldo (five times)

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UCL: Liverpool outclass Real Madrid in dominant Anfield win

Liverpool delivered a masterclass at Anfield on Tuesday night, overpowering Real Madrid in a performance that signaled a full return to their ruthless best in the Champions League.

Arne Slot’s men, who recently ended a poor run of six defeats in seven matches with a hard-fought win against Aston Villa, looked fully rejuvenated as they dismantled the Spanish giants in front of their home supporters.

Mac Allister breaks the deadlock

Despite Liverpool’s first-half dominance, Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois kept the visitors in the game with a series of superb saves.

The Belgian denied Dominik Szoboszlai on multiple occasions and produced a remarkable reflex stop from Virgil van Dijk’s header.

The breakthrough finally came in the 61st minute when Alexis Mac Allister found space in the box to nod home Szoboszlai’s well-delivered free-kick, leaving Courtois helpless and sending the Kop into raptures.

Real Madrid fall short

Real’s key men, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe, were effectively neutralized by Liverpool’s high press and physical dominance in midfield. Arne Slot’s tactical discipline ensured the Spanish side never settled into rhythm.

Former Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold, now with Real Madrid, was introduced late in the game but received a hostile reception from fans who once idolized him.

His brief cameo did little to alter the outcome as Real remained second best until the final whistle.

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El Clásico: Real Madrid edge Barcelona in high-intensity clash at Bernabéu

Real Madrid came out on top in a dramatic El Clásico encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu, edging Barcelona 2-1 in a game filled with VAR controversy and end-to-end football.

Mbappé and Bellingham strike, but Barcelona hit back

The match kicked off at a frantic pace, with Real Madrid thought to have taken an early lead through Kylian Mbappé in the 12th minute, only for VAR to rule the goal out for offside.

Madrid eventually broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute when Mbappé latched onto Jude Bellingham’s through ball and slotted calmly past Wojciech Szczęsny.

Barcelona responded mintues later, with Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Balde combining brilliantly down the left.

Their move set up Fermín López, who drilled home a low finish in the 38th minute to level the score before halftime.

Penalty drama and late pressure

The second half delivered its fair share of controversy when Real Madrid were awarded a penalty after a handball by Eric García.

However, Kylian Mbappé’s spot-kick was superbly saved by Szczęsny to keep Barcelona in the game.

Meanwhile, Hansi Flick’s men buoyed by their possession, stayed composed and continued to press high, denying Madrid the freedom to play through midfield.

Substitute Ronald Araújo made key interventions to keep Mbappé and Rodrygo quiet, while young Lamine Yamal’s energy on the wing troubled Madrid’s backline.

Barcelona pushed hard in the closing stages, with Courtois forced into several saves to keep them alive. Yet, Real Madrid’s resilience held firm as they saw out the win to secure a vital three points in the title race.

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Real Madrid edge nine-man Getafe to reclaim La Liga lead

Real Madrid battled to a narrow but crucial 1-0 win over Getafe in a tense Madrid derby at the Coliseum, returning to the top of the La Liga table after a hard-fought encounter.

Xabi Alonso made a bold selection call by benching Vinicius Junior and Arda Guler, opting instead to start Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo Goes alongside Kylian Mbappe.

The Frenchman missed an early chance when his effort was denied by Getafe goalkeeper David Soria.

The hosts, however, nearly broke the deadlock through Alex Sancris, whose fierce volley narrowly missed Thibaut Courtois’ post. Despite efforts, both teams went into halftime without a goal.

Vinicius sparks chaos as Getafe go down to Nlnine

Madrid increased their pressure after the break, and the introductions of Guler and Vinicius Junior changed the game.

Moments after coming on, Vinicius was involved in a clash that saw Getafe’s Allan Nyom receive a red card for an off-the-ball incident.

Minutes later, Guler set up Mbappe, who finally broke the deadlock with a fine finish past Soria.

Getafe’s frustration grew when Alex received a second yellow card for a reckless tackle on Vinicius, reducing the hosts to nine men.

Courtois preserves Madrid’s lead

Despite their numerical disadvantage, Getafe came close to snatching an equalizer deep into stoppage time, but Courtois produced a vital save to deny Abu Kamara.

The win sends Real Madrid back to the top of La Liga, two points ahead of Barcelona.

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UCL: Mbappé bags hat-trick as Real Madrid thrash Kairat Almaty 5-0

Real Madrid bounced back from their derby defeat to Atletico with a 5-0 thumping of Kairat Almaty in their Champions League league phase fixture at the Ortalyq Stadion.

Mbappé hat-trick leads the charge

The hosts nearly stunned Madrid in the opening seconds, but Thibaut Courtois denied a close-range header.

Madrid then took control, earning the breakthrough when Franco Mastantuono was fouled by teenage goalkeeper Sherhan Kalmurza. Kylian Mbappé converted the penalty with ease.

The Frenchman doubled the lead early in the second half with a delicate chip over Kalmurza, before completing his hat-trick in the 73rd minute after good work from Rodrygo and Arda Güler. It marked Mbappé’s fourth Champions League treble.

Camavinga and Díaz complete the rout

Eduardo Camavinga marked his return from injury with a well-taken header for Madrid’s fourth goal, while Brahim Díaz added a fifth in stoppage time, finishing off a pass from Gonzalo García.

The emphatic victory keeps Madrid’s Champions League campaign on track and restores confidence after their derby setback.

Xabi Alonso’s men now prepare to face Villarreal next in La Liga.

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