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Yan Diomande scored his first goal for Real Madrid and celebrated with a long look at the sky in honor of his sister Roxane, who died at age 15. The Ivorian forward broke down in tears after making it 1-0 and spoke about the person who always believed in him. A story of loss, resilience and a promise fulfilled on the pitch.
varela·6 min read
Real Madrid have moved quickly to add one more year to Thibaut Courtois' deal, which was due to expire in 2027. The agreement with the 34-year-old goalkeeper is expected to be made official shortly and would allow him to complete a full decade at the club, where he is already regarded as the finest goalkeeper in its history.
Matt
·5 min read
Atletico Madrid have won four straight matches in LaLiga and moved into second place behind Barcelona. The team's collective revival has been driven by outstanding individual performances from several key players over the past few weeks.
Matt·5 min read
Manuel Pellegrini's Real Betis have taken 19 points from a possible 24 in their first eight LaLiga games, matching the start made by Patrick O'Connell's team in the 1934-35 season, when the club won its only league title. The 5-2 win over Osasuna at La Cartuja keeps Betis in third place and extends a historic home run.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
The fan protest at Vallecas cut the match short after just 13 minutes, but Rayo Vallecano had been the better side against Athletic Club up to that point. Unai Simón kept the visitors alive with two crucial saves while Rayo created the clearest chances, mainly through Adrià Pedrosa down the left flank. The date for the remaining minutes has yet to be decided.
Javi·4 min read
Atletico Madrid's reserve team played out a wild match in Alcala de Henares. They led 4-2 in the 97th minute and ended up drawing 4-4 with Real Zaragoza after conceding a penalty in the 110th minute. Fernando Torres experienced a rollercoaster of emotions in a game with 30 shots.
Natilla·5 min read
The Brazilian winger finished the 5-2 win over Osasuna with muscular discomfort, unrelated to the ankle issue that had already limited him. Betis now face Porto in the Champions League and Barcelona in LaLiga within days.
Javi·5 min read
Real Betis have secured the best league start in their history after beating Osasuna 5-2. The Andalusian side now have 19 points from eight games, matching the record set in the 1934/35 season, the only campaign in which they won the Spanish title. A 15-game unbeaten run at home reinforces the feeling that something special could be brewing.
Natilla·4 min read
Cristian Romero struck in the 87th minute to give Atletico Madrid a dramatic 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves at Mendizorroza. The Argentine centre-back scored his first goal for the club to seal three vital points and extend Atletico's winning run to four straight LaLiga games. His leadership, quick adaptation and defensive numbers have made him one of the standout signings of the season.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Real Madrid beat Villarreal 1-0 thanks to a goal from Yan Diomande, but the win was overshadowed by Vinicius Jr.'s red card. VAR ruled out the Brazilian's goal and sent him off for pulling Nathan Saliba's hair. José Mourinho, visibly frustrated, chose not to speak to the media to avoid a possible suspension.
Natilla·5 min read