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Atletico Madrid 5-2 Real Madrid: Alvarez outshines Mbappe in chaotic derby

Atletico Madrid thrashed rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in a chaotic first derby of the season, with Julian Alvarez scoring twice to outshine Kylian Mbappe and expose Los Blancos’ defensive frailties.

Mbappe and Arda Guler were on target for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, but costly errors from Dean Huijsen and Eder Militao handed Atletico the initiative in a fiery contest at the Metropolitano.

Early drama and Madrid response

Robin Le Normand’s header gave Atletico the lead, but Real quickly turned the tide. Mbappe equalised after 25 minutes from Guler’s incisive pass before the youngster himself slotted past Jan Oblak to put Madrid ahead.

Madrid’s backline crumbled under pressure as Alexander Sorloth rose between Huijsen and Militao to nod home a leveller on the stroke of half-time, leaving Courtois stranded.

Alvarez takes control

Atleti regained the lead when Guler’s high boot caught Nico Gonzalez in the area, with Alvarez converting from the spot.

The Argentine then struck again with a sublime free-kick that dipped over the wall to make it 4-2.

Griezmann finishes the job

Antoine Griezmann capped off the rout in stoppage time with a precise finish into the bottom corner, sealing a memorable evening for Diego Simeone’s men and leaving Madrid to reflect on a defensive disaster.

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UCL: Mbappé brace secures Real Madrid win over Marseille

Real Madrid have kickstart their UEFA Champions League with a 2-1 win over Marseille at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday night.

Club star, Kylian Mbappé scored twice from the penalty spot to cancel out Timothy Weah’s opener.

The French forward’s goals ensured Los Blancos avoided an upset against a spirited Marseille side, who played with belief in their first Champions League outing since 2023.

The result, however, was overshadowed by controversy after a late handball call went against the visitors.

Weah strikes first for Marseille

Marseille silenced the home crowd midway through the first half. Mason Greenwood created the opening, slipping a clever pass into the path of Weah, who calmly finished past Thibaut Courtois in the 22nd minute.

The goal sent the 4,000 travelling OM fans into celebration as Roberto De Zerbi’s men took a shock lead.

But Real responded fast. Minutes later, Rodrygo was brought down by Geoffrey Kondogbia inside the box, leaving the referee no choice but to award a penalty.

Mbappé stepped up and converted confidently in the 29th minute to restore parity.

Red card drama and late penalty

The match remained finely balanced after the break, with both sides creating chances. Marseille’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang went close, while Courtois was forced into saves from long range efforts.

The contest took a twist in the 65th minute when Real full-back Dani Carvajal was shown a straight red card for a headbutt on goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, leaving Madrid with ten men.

Marseille pressed for a winner, but their move was halted by a contentious decision.

In the 81st minute, Facundo Medina was penalised for handball inside the box, despite protests from OM players. Mbappé converted the resulting penalty for his second of the night, giving Madrid the lead.

Marseille fall short despite late push

In the closing stages, Marseille threw men forward in search of an equaliser. Greenwood came closest, blasting over from close range, but Real Madrid held on to secure all three points.

The victory puts Xabi Alonso’s side on course in Group Stage action, while Marseille will be left to rue the chances they couldn’t convert.

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Ancelotti leaves out Vinicius from Brazil World Cup qualifiers squad

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has left Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior out of his squad for next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Bolivia.

The 25-year-old is suspended for the clash with Chile on September 5, and Ancelotti has decided not to include him for the Bolivia game five days later.

He prefers that the winger remains in Madrid to rest and recover ahead of a demanding club and international schedule.

The Selecão currently sit third in the CONMEBOL standings, behind leaders Argentina and second-placed Ecuador.

Brazil edged Paraguay 1-0 in June and will be hoping to build on that result, with victory over Chile seen as crucial to strengthening their chances of securing a place at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

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Man City end pursuit of €100m Real Madrid star Rodrygo

Manchester City have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes, insist on keeping Savinho.

Pep Guardiola’s side had identified the 23-year-old as a potential replacement for Savinho, who was attracting strong interest from Tottenham.

However, Spurs’ reluctance to meet City’s valuation for Savinho has forced the Premier League champions to shut the door on his departure, and in turn, on Rodrygo’s possible arrival.

But with the winger now staying at the Etihad, Rodrygo’s prospects of joining City have collapsed.

Liverpool and Arsenal remain the other major contenders for the Madrid star, though both have conditions attached to a move.

Liverpool are monitoring Rodrygo as a fallback option should their pursuit of Alexander Isak fail, while Arsenal’s interest hinges on whether they can offload players and conclude a deal for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze.

Rodrygo, who has been central to Real Madrid’s attack in recent seasons, may now be forced to weigh his options, especially after Madrid boss, Xabi Alonso waved off his transfer “noise”.

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LaLiga: 19-year-Old Real Madrid Star, Cucalon Retires From Football (Photo)

Real Madrid youngster Marc Cucalon has retired from football.
He retired at the age of 19 after falling victim to a rare infection in 2022.
This is according to Sportskeeda.
Cucalon, born in Zaragoza, would not continue playing football after a two-year battle with the bacterial infection in his knee.
The midfielder was captain of the club’s Juvenil A team in 2022 and played alongside the now-Como star Nico Paz in the academy.
Recall that Cucalon suffered a ruptured ACL following a heavy tackle when Los Blancos’ U-19 team faced Celtic in the UEFA Youth League in Glasgow, Scotland in September 2022.
He was 17 years old then, but never returned to a football pitch afterwards.
He underwent surgery to fix the problem, only for bacteria to infiltrate the cartilage used to replace the ACL during the surgery.
This led to a rare infection, which has prevented the midfielder from carrying out any physical exercise on his knee since then.
Cucalon was very highly rated in La Fabrica, where his technical qualities on the ball saw him likened to Xabi Alonso.
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Transfer: I Told Mbappe Two Things After Real Madrid Move – Ancelotti Says

Carlo Ancelotti, the Real Madrid manager, has revealed his first conversation with Kylian Mbappe.

Mbappe was officially confirmed as their new player by the LaLiga giants last month.

The 25-year-old joins as a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

Ancelotti has now said he told the France captain two things.

“Two things: First, I gave him a warm welcome, because the reception from Real Madrid and the fans was exceptional,” he said.

“Second, I told him to rest, to go on vacation because it’s a very long season for players.”

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I Spent Endless Nights Dreaming About Real Madrid – Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe has spoken about his dream of joining Real Madrid.
According to him, he had desired to play for the Spanish giants since childhood.

The France forward, 25, signed a five-year deal at the club in July after the expiry of his Paris St-Germain contract.

His presentation was delayed due to France’s involvement at Euro 2024, where they were knocked out at the semi-final stage by Spain.
But, speaking to a crowd of over 80,000 spectators at the Bernabeu, Mbappe told supporters he had dreamt of the moment he could call himself a Real Madrid player.
“I spent endless nights dreaming about one day playing for Real Madrid and today I am one happy guy,” said Mbappe.
“My family are so happy here, I can see my mum crying.
 
“It’s an incredible day for me, I’ve dreamt of this day since I was a kid and this day means a lot to me.
Mbappe, who was kitted out in the club’s new home kit and addressed spectators in Spanish, was introduced to the crowd by club president Florentino Perez.
Speaking to Mbappe before the Frenchman spoke to the crowd, Perez said: “The love that you felt for Real Madrid, and you identifying with this club since your childhood, made it possible for you to be here and to overcome those obstacles on the way to your dream.”
 
For Perez, Mbappe’s arrival was a long time in the making and comes three years after Real failed with a £137m offer for the World Cup winner.
PSG accepted a world record bid of £259m from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in 2023, but Mbappe rejected the move as it became apparent that he wanted to move to the Bernabeu.
Mbappe, who was offered a contract extension by the French club, was left out of PSG’s pre-season tour as a result but he was eventually reintegrated by manager Luis Enrique.
The forward left PSG having scored 256 goals in 308 appearances.
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I’ll Give My Life For Real Madrid – Mbappe Vows

Real Madrid’s summer signing, Kylian Mbappe has made a vow to fans of the club.
He vowed to give his life for the Spanish La Liga champions.

The France captain stated this at his official presentation as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday in Spain.

Mbappe also branded Real Madrid as the greatest club in the history of football.
 
“My dream now is to measure up to this club, the best club in the world,” the former Paris Saint-Germain forward said.
“I will give my life for this club and this crest.
 
“I’m proud to belong to the club of my dreams and the greatest club in the history of football.”‘
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Thousands To Welcome Mbappe To Real Madrid

Thousands of Real Madrid fans will on Tuesday welcome French superstar Kylian Mbappe as he is officially presented at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
The event will take place on Tuesday.
An expected attendance of 85,000 fans will fill the stadium to welcome him in what should beat the record set 15 years ago by Cristiano Ronaldo, according to AFP.
During the morning, Mbappe will sign his new five-season contract with Real president Florentino Perez before entering the stadium at midday (1000 GMT) to greet fans after which he will hold a press conference.
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Transfer: Real Madrid Confirm Date For Mbappe’s Unveiling, Shirt Number

Spanish football powerhouse, Real Madrid has revealed that Kylian Mbappe will be presented to fans at the Bernabéu on July 16.

The La Liga club also confirmed that Mbappe will wear the No. 9 shirt for Los Blancos.

The France captain will put pen to paper on a five-year contract, after leaving Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent.

This move brings to an end Real’s years-long pursuit of the player.

Madrid fans are expected to pack the 81,000 capacity Bernabéu for Mbappé’s unveiling.

It is expected to be the club’s largest-scale player presentation since the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009.

Mbappé and France were eliminated by Spain in the Euro 2024 semi-finals on Tuesday night, with the 25-year-old scoring just one goal in five appearances.

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