Real Madrid will not discipline Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian forward displayed visible frustration when substituted in the 72nd minute of their 2-1 Clasico victory over Barcelona at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Cadena SER radio reports club officials prefer manager Xabi Alonso to handle the situation internally through direct conversation with the player rather than administrative action. The 24-year-old left the field visibly upset after his withdrawal in the 10th round La Liga fixture.
Alonso addressed the incident briefly at his post-match news conference by stating the team would discuss such matters privately in the dressing room. The club has placed full authority with the Spanish manager to resolve the matter without...
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone praised his squad after securing their first away win of the season against Real Betis. The Argentine tactician emphasized the team's strong first-half display but acknowledged goalkeeper Jan Oblak made a vital save to preserve the clean sheet. Simeone noted defender Jose Gimenez remains essential when fit and suggested previous road performances against Espanyol and Mallorca were equally solid despite lacking goals.
The 54-year-old coach confirmed that midfielder Pablo Barrios felt adductor discomfort, and medical staff will assess his condition within 48 hours. Simeone defended his substitution strategy, explaining that Alex Baena replaced Giuliano Simeone to maintain counterattack threats, while...
Atletico Madrid defeated Real Betis 2-0 on Sunday to claim fourth place in La Liga with 19 points through 10 rounds. Giuliano Simeone opened the scoring in the fifth minute before Alex Baena doubled the advantage in first-half stoppage time at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano. Betis created several chances but failed to convert any attempts against the home side's defense. The visitors remain in sixth position with 16 points after the loss.
Real Madrid announced that captain Dani Carvajal will miss two to three months after undergoing knee surgery. Medical staff diagnosed a dislocation in his right knee following discomfort he experienced after the Clásico match. The 32-year-old defender will have arthroscopic surgery in the coming days to address the joint damage.
The injury represents a significant setback for the Spanish club as they compete across multiple competitions this season. Carvajal underwent additional medical tests hours after the match that confirmed the severity of his condition. Journalist Arantxa Rodriguez reported the extended timeline for his recovery and return to action.
Spanish midfielder Rodri has rejoined Manchester City's training ahead of their English League Cup fourth-round fixture against Swansea City on Wednesday. The 27-year-old sustained his injury on October 5 against Brentford and missed several subsequent matches. His availability provides manager Pep Guardiola with a significant lift as the club navigates a challenging period. Media outlets report that the entire squad participated in practice and remains fit for selection.
Al-Ahli advanced to the King Abdulaziz Cup quarterfinals after defeating Al-Batin 3-0 in their Round of 16 match. The Saudi club opened scoring in the 23rd minute when Al-Batin defender Turki Jalfan put the ball into his team's net under offensive pressure.
Firas Al-Breikan extended the lead five minutes into the second half following a pass from Matteo Damns. Al-Batin struggled to create meaningful attacking opportunities throughout the contest.
Ivan Toney completed the scoring in the 66th minute after receiving a ball from Mohammed Abdulrahman. The English forward's goal secured the result for Al-Ahli and confirmed their progression to the next stage of the competition.
Four Barcelona players removed Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal from their Instagram followers after Sunday's contentious match at Santiago Bernabeu ended in a 2-1 defeat. Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Fermin Lopez, and Pau Cubarsi took the action following heated confrontations between squads in the tenth round of La Liga competition.
Yamal sparked controversy before the match by telling YouTuber Ibai Llanos that Real Madrid steals and complains. The statement angered players and supporters at the Spanish capital club. Tensions from the rivalry now extend beyond the field into social media interactions.
The Barcelona quartet and Carvajal represent Spain at the international level. Their strained relationship could affect La Roja's team...
Barcelona midfielder Pedri will miss the match against Elche on Sunday after exhaustion forced his red card exit from the recent Clasico defeat to Real Madrid. The Spanish international has appeared in 17 consecutive matches this season across all competitions, accumulating 1,400 minutes of the possible 1,530 available.
Spanish newspaper AS reports the Canary Islands native showed fatigue and frustration in recent weeks despite strong performances for Spain against Georgia and Bulgaria. His absence provides time for a specialized training program before the Champions League fixture against Club Brugge.
Manager Hans Flick faces limited replacement options among De Jong, Casado, Bernal, Firmin, and young Drew. None possesses Pedri's...
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal continues treatment for pelvic discomfort that prevents him from reaching peak physical condition. Spanish publication Marca reports the teenager works closely with medical personnel to address ongoing groin problems that have affected multiple appearances this season.
The winger missed several matches earlier in the campaign before returning to action below his typical performance standard. He struggled in the team's 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, in the tenth round of La Liga.
Medical staff and coaches monitor his rehabilitation as he attempts to regain form in the coming weeks. Sources close to the player say he remains determined to overcome the setback that has limited...
