Barca stumble in defeat at Real Sociedad

La Liga leaders Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday as they had a Robert Lewandowski goal controversially disallowed.2

Vinicius treble helps Madrid crush Osasuna

Vinicius Junior scored a hat-trick to help Real Madrid bounce back from two consecutive home defeats with a 4-0 win over Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday.

Madrid heading for crisis, Kroos gone and Mbappe floundering

Just six months on from their Champions League triumph, Real Madrid are sinking into a state of crisis.

Flick’s Barca face Espanyol in Catalan derby

La Liga leaders Barcelona have the chance to move nine points clear of Real Madrid this weekend with victory in the Catalan derby against city rivals Espanyol.

Spanish press slam Real’s Ballon d’Or boycott

Spanish media said Tuesday that Real Madrid had cheapened themselves by boycotting the Ballon d’Or ceremony, with even the normally loyal Marca weighing in while Spain’s national coach admitted it was “not good for football”.

Aitana Bonmati wins second successive women’s Ballon d’Or

Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati won her second successive Ballon d’Or, after leading her club to a historic continental quadruple of titles.

Real Madrid boycott Ballon d’Or over perceived Vinicius snub

Real Madrid said they will stay away from the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday as they are convinced that their striker Vinicius, the favourite to win the men’s award, has been snubbed.

Real Madrid condemn racist abuse of Barca players in Clasico

Real Madrid condemned racism from some of their supporters aimed at Barcelona players including teenager Lamine Yamal.

Vinicius favourite for Ballon d’Or in post-Messi/Ronaldo era

The elite of world football will gather in Paris for the Ballon d’Or ceremony, with Madrid forward Vinicius Junior the leading candidate for the men’s award.

Mbappe and Real Madrid shaken by Clasico thrashing

Despite Barcelona’s rapid revival under Hansi Flick, Real Madrid were confident heading into Saturday’s La Liga Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu.