Atletico’s Correa banned after ref outburst

Atletico Madrid striker Angel Correa has been banned after insulting the referee during his team’s La Liga defeat by Getafe.

Szczesny paying off Barca bet as Benfica visit

Barcelona hold a slender lead on Benfica ahead of their Champions League last 16 second leg clash on Tuesday and goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny deserves a fair share of the credit for it.

African players in Europe: Salah takes Liverpool 15 clear

Take a look at the African headline-makers in the major European leagues.

Mbappe, Vinicius help Real Madrid shade Rayo Vallecano

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior were both on target for Real Madrid as they beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 on Sunday to pull level with La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Courtois, Rudiger set to miss Real Madrid v Rayo

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti left goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defender Antonio Rudiger out of his squad to face Rayo Vallecano at home on Sunday.

Barca Liga match postponed after club doctor dies

Barcelona’s La Liga match against Osasuna was postponed on Saturday after one of the club’s first team doctors died.

Ancelotti: Mbappe inconsistency ‘normal’

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes superstar Kylian Mbappe’s “ups and downs” are to be expected because of  the clubs demanding season and the nature of players of his quality.

Diaz earns Real lead on Atletico in UCL derby clash

Real Madrid claimed a small edge on city rivals Atletico Madrid with a tight 2-1 Champions League last-16 first leg win on Tuesday.

Vinicius leads Europe with carries leading to shots or chances created

Since the 2022-23 season, Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior has led the Europes top five leagues with carries ending in a shot or chance created.

Isco’s Betis upset Liga champions Real Madrid

Isco scored the winner from the penalty spot against his former side, who are level on points with league leaders Barcelona, who face Real Sociedad on Sunday.