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Thibaut Courtois warming up at the Bernabéu before Real Madrid versus Villarreal wearing his new REAL goalkeeper gloves

Real MadridLaLiga11 October 2026

Courtois buys goalkeeper glove brand REAL, the label from his early Genk days, and debuts it with a clean sheet against Villarreal

Thibaut Courtois ends a three-year partnership with Elite Sport and becomes the owner of Belgian glove brand REAL, the company he wore while breaking through at Genk. The Real Madrid goalkeeper debuted his new gloves with a crucial performance in the narrow win over Villarreal, including a decisive late save.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Arda Güler dribbles the ball during a Real Madrid match, one of the few players bringing clarity to the team at a time of urgency.

Real MadridLaLiga11 October 2026

Real Madrid face urgent LaLiga matchday 8 with little football to respond

Real Madrid head into LaLiga matchday 8 under growing pressure, sitting six points behind Barcelona. That gap has triggered alarm inside the club, and every game now feels like a final for Mourinho's side. Only Arda Güler is providing any spark for a team that plays in bursts and still lacks a clear identity.

varela·5 min read

Vinicius Jr. walks off the pitch after being sent off during the match between Real Madrid and Villarreal, held back by his teammates.

LaLigaReal Madrid11 October 2026

Vinicius to miss El Clásico: ban of 1 to 4 matches after red card and reaction

Vinicius Jr. will not play in El Clásico on the 25th of this month at Camp Nou. The referee's report from the Real Madrid-Villarreal match details his hair pull on Saliba and the subsequent angry reaction, opening up a suspension ranging from one to four matches. The Disciplinary Committee will announce the final sanction on Wednesday.

Javi

·6 min read

Isidro Díaz de Mera checks the VAR screen before sending off Vinicius during a match between Real Madrid and Villarreal.

LaLigaReal Madrid11 October 2026

VAR audio of Vinicius red card released: "I'm going to restart with a foul and a red card for the 7"

The full referee conversation that led to Vinicius' sending off against Villarreal is now public. Isidro Díaz de Mera changed his initial decision after being alerted by Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz from the VAR room and watching the replay of the Brazilian pulling Saliba's hair during the build-up to the goal.

InfoBlaugrana

·4 min read

Vinícius Júnior argues with the referee after being shown a red card for pulling a Villarreal player's hair at the Santiago Bernabéu.

LaLigaReal Madrid11 October 2026

Vinícius Júnior sent off for hair pull as Real Madrid edge Villarreal thanks to Diomandé goal

Real Madrid ground out a 1-0 win over Villarreal at the Bernabéu through Yan Diomandé's first goal for the club, but Vinícius Júnior's red card for pulling Nathan Saliba's hair dominated the fallout. The Brazilian had a goal ruled out after a VAR review and now faces a potential ban that could rule him out of El Clásico on 25 October.

Natilla·5 min read

Vinicius protests surrounded by his teammates after being shown a straight red card against Villarreal while Mourinho watches from the touchline.

LaLigaReal Madrid10 October 2026

Vinicius scores, Mourinho sprints down the touchline and the Brazilian is sent off for aggression

The Santiago Bernabeu went through one of the most surreal sequences of the season against Villarreal. Vinicius made it 2-1, Mourinho ran down the touchline to hug him and, seconds later, the VAR disallowed the goal and sent the Brazilian off with a straight red card for grabbing Saliba's hair. Joy turned into fury in the blink of an eye.

Matt

·4 min read

Joan Laporta during the tribute event in Sitges where a plaque with his name was unveiled on Passatge Johan Cruyff.

FC BarcelonaReal Madrid10 October 2026

Laporta attacks Real Madrid: "They are losing prestige, recognition and credibility"

Joan Laporta strongly criticized Real Madrid during a tribute event in Sitges. The Barcelona president defended the club's handling of the Negreira Case and claimed the Madrid side is suffering a serious loss of national and international reputation. He also backed Lamine Yamal as a strong candidate for the Ballon d'Or.

varela·5 min read

Real Madrid players during a training session ahead of their LaLiga match against Villarreal.

Real MadridLaLiga10 October 2026

Real Madrid's likely lineup vs Villarreal: Konaté starts and Güler replaces Valverde

Real Madrid face a key away match at Villarreal this Saturday as they try to keep pace with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga. José Mourinho brings Konaté back into the starting XI after injury concerns and gives Arda Güler the nod on the right wing, with Fede Valverde rested as a precaution. Mbappé, Vinicius and Bellingham lead a strong attacking line.

varela·3 min read

Kylian Mbappé wearing a Real Madrid shirt during a match at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.

Real MadridLaLiga10 October 2026

Real Madrid vs Villarreal: Bernabéu demands answers with Mbappé in the spotlight

Real Madrid host Villarreal this Saturday at 9:00 p.m. at the Santiago Bernabéu, their first home match in nearly a month. With the derby defeat to Atlético Madrid still lingering and Barcelona six points ahead, the game is loaded with pressure on Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius, expected whistles from the stands and an urgent need to beat a Champions League contender before the Clásico.

Javi

·5 min read

Federico Valverde playing for Real Madrid, showing effort with his ankle bandaged after his injury.

LaLigaAtlético Madrid9 October 2026

Atletico Madrid mock Real Madrid's medical report and Valverde's speedy recovery

Atletico Madrid have taken to social media to mock Federico Valverde's return to action with Real Madrid just three weeks after suffering a grade three ankle sprain. The injury, caused by a challenge from Kang-in Lee in the Madrid derby, was expected to keep the midfielder out for more than a month.

Natilla·5 min read