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Several players from La Liga teams celebrate a goal during a match, symbolising the presence of former Barcelona players spread across the competition.

LaLigaFC Barcelona27 September 2026

La Liga leans on former Barça players: 35 spread across the league and only two teams without a blaugrana past

Barcelona's historic start to the La Liga season stands in contrast to the number of players developed at the club who now compete for other teams in the division. As many as 35 footballers with a Barça background are scattered across the domestic competition. Only Racing de Santander and Elche do not have a single player with that profile in their squads.

Natilla·5 min read

Johnny Cardoso celebrates a play wearing the Atlético de Madrid shirt during a LaLiga match.

LaLigaAtlético Madrid26 September 2026

Cardoso wins Simeone over: from fringe minutes to key role at Atlético

Johnny Cardoso has gone from playing a handful of minutes to becoming one of Atlético de Madrid's most valued players. His emergence in the starting lineup has coincided with three straight wins, including the derby against Real Madrid. The midfielder sacrificed his country's World Cup to undergo surgery and rediscover his best form, and the effort is paying off.

Javi

·5 min read

Villarreal midfielder Álex Baena responds to José Mourinho's referee complaints after the Madrid derby.

LaLigaAtlético Madrid26 September 2026

Baena hits back at Mourinho: "The paper show is a tantrum"

Álex Baena has responded to José Mourinho after the Madrid derby between Atlético and Real Madrid. The Villarreal midfielder described the Portuguese coach's press conference with photos of controversial incidents as a tantrum and insisted that refereeing is only debated when the Spanish giants lose to their city rivals.

Natilla·5 min read

Denzel Dumfries runs with the ball during a Netherlands national team match against Germany

LaLigaReal Madrid26 September 2026

Dumfries shows his attacking side with the Netherlands while he is still waiting to break through at Real Madrid

Denzel Dumfries delivered his most attacking and leadership-driven performance with the Netherlands against Germany. At Real Madrid, however, the right-back has gone seven games without scoring or assisting and is producing far less in the final third. The tactical setup and competition for the flank explain the two different versions of the player.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Jose Mourinho watches from the Real Madrid touchline with a serious expression during a La Liga match.

LaLigaReal Madrid26 September 2026

The Problems Mourinho Still Can't Fix at Real Madrid

Real Madrid are going through a difficult start to the La Liga season. The defeat in the derby against Atletico exposed weaknesses in midfield and a lack of connection among the attacking stars. Jose Mourinho faces the international break needing to find solutions before key fixtures arrive.

Matt

·6 min read

Youssef En-Nesyri in action for Fenerbahçe, the Turkish club handed a three-window transfer ban by FIFA over an unpaid fee to Sevilla.

TransfersRules & refereeing26 September 2026

FIFA bans Fenerbahçe from signing players over unpaid Sevilla fee for En-Nesyri

FIFA has handed Fenerbahçe a three-window transfer ban after Sevilla filed a complaint over an unpaid installment from Youssef En-Nesyri's move. The Turkish club has already paid the 3 million euros it owed and says it will settle the next installment on Monday to get the sanction lifted.

InfoBlaugrana

·6 min read

Dani Vivian taking part in an Athletic Club training session at the Lezama facilities, with other players in the background.

LaLiga26 September 2026

Dani Vivian returns to Athletic training and boosts Terzic's defence

Centre-back Dani Vivian rejoined Athletic Club training at Lezama on Monday after recovering from the adductor injury that had sidelined him since 16 July. The Vitoria-born defender should be available after the international break, adding another reliable option to the defensive rotation managed by Ognjen Terzic.

varela·6 min read

Atlético Madrid players celebrate a goal during the derby against Real Madrid at the Metropolitano stadium

LaLigaAtlético Madrid25 September 2026

589 days later, Atlético Madrid are back in second place after winning the derby

Atlético Madrid head into the international break sitting second in LaLiga after beating Real Madrid in the derby. The club had not occupied that position since February 2025, exactly 589 days ago, and now share the same points total as Real Betis. Simeone's side are five points behind a Barcelona team that has won every match this season.

Javi

·5 min read

Javier Aguirre standing on the touchline with a serious expression during his presentation as the new Valencia CF head coach

LaLiga25 September 2026

Javier Aguirre, the oldest manager signing in Valencia history: joins at 67

Javier Aguirre becomes the oldest manager Valencia have ever signed in their 107-year history. The 67-year-old Mexican breaks the record held by Cesare Prandelli since 2016 and takes on a new challenge in La Liga with one of Spain's historic clubs. He arrives at Mestalla after his spell coaching Mexico ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Natilla·6 min read

Braulio Vázquez speaks to the media during the presentation of Javier Aguirre as Valencia's new head coach at Mestalla.

LaLigaTransfers25 September 2026

Valverde was never a real option for Valencia: Braulio reveals why

Valencia moved quickly after the dismissal of Carlos Corberán, and Javier Aguirre is already working in Paterna. Before that, Ernesto Valverde's name had emerged for the bench, but sporting director Braulio Vázquez has made it clear: the former Athletic coach wants a break and the move never gained traction. Aguirre signs until the end of the season, with an option to extend his deal.

varela·6 min read