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Ferland Mendy has been left out of Real Madrid's Champions League squad and the decision goes beyond a simple coaching call. With only 25 spots available in UEFA's List A and no way to register Sergio Martínez in List B, the club had to cut one first-team player to make room for the midfielder.
Javi
·6 min read
José Mourinho's return to the Real Madrid dugout has started with three wins from three matches, but the road gets steeper this week. A LaLiga trip to Real Betis and the Champions League opener against Inter Milan raise the pressure, with key midfield absences. In that scenario, a young arrival from Racing de Santander steps into the picture.
Matt·5 min read
Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio has published a statement on social media after being acquitted in the trial for revealing secrets held in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The victims' forgiveness extinguished his criminal responsibility and allowed the prosecution to withdraw the charges. The player thanks those who supported him and also takes responsibility for a drink-driving episode.
Javi·6 min read
Luis Figo has given his approval to Real Madrid's ambitious summer transfer window and highlighted that the new arrivals address specific needs within the squad. The former Portuguese star praised the additions of Diomande, Bernardo Silva and Cucurella, and stressed that the club had to strengthen itself after two seasons without silverware to restore hope among the fans.
Matt·8 min read
Former Real Madrid academy players Ferrán Ruiz, Juan Rodríguez and Andrés García have accepted a one-year prison sentence over the sexual video recorded in Gran Canaria in 2023. First-team defender Raúl Asencio has been acquitted after the two young women confirmed their forgiveness during the trial.
Matt·5 min read
Real Madrid's bet on Raúl Asencio is raising growing doubts. Pepe Brasín questions the defender's multi-million renewal after his recent off-field episodes, including an alleged alcohol level of 0.90 and the start of a trial over the distribution of a sexual video. The journalist believes the club raised the academy player's status within the squad far too soon.
Matt·6 min read
Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio goes on trial from Thursday over a sexual video allegedly recorded by three former academy teammates with two young women in Gran Canaria in 2023. Prosecutors have requested a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for him, but will drop the charge if the two women confirm in court that they have pardoned him.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Real Madrid finished their 2026-27 summer business with José Mourinho installed as head coach and five senior arrivals: Yan Diomande, Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté and Carlos Espí. Only Rodri's decision to join Barcelona, despite a stronger Madrid offer, dented a window almost entirely funded by academy sales.
Matt·6 min read
Real Madrid has closed a historic transfer window with 210 million euros raised from academy player sales. Manu Fernández, director of La Fábrica, is the architect of a summer that finances almost the entire first-team rebuild. Sporting success across the youth ranks has turned Valdebebas into the biggest talent showcase in European football.
Natilla·6 min read
Raul Asencio has been convicted of a road safety offence after admitting he was driving under the influence of alcohol in southern Gran Canaria. The Real Madrid defender must pay a 14,400 euro fine and loses his licence for eight months. The club could now open disciplinary proceedings that carry a suspension without pay.
Natilla·5 min read