African players in Europe: Salah gets Golden Boot boost
Mohamed Salah closed the gap behind Erling Haaland in the Premier League Golden Boot race to one goal by converting a penalty as leaders Liverpool beat Manchester City 2-0 at the weekend.
Mbappe strikes as Real Madrid beat Getafe
Spanish champions Real Madrid beat Getafe 2-0 to move second in La Liga on Sunday with Kylian Mbappe finding the net.
Valladolid sack coach after protests against Ronaldo
Real Valladolid parted with coach Paulo Pezzolano on Sunday after a 5-0 thrashing by Atletico Madrid in which some supporters protested against majority owner Ronaldo Nazario.
Watch: Raphinha goal not enough to hand Barca win on anniversary
Barcelona’s 125th anniversary festivities were cut short by a 2-1 loss to Las Palmas, who defeated Barca on home soil for the first time since 1971 thanks to goals from Fabio and Ramirez.
Las Palmas stun Liga leaders Barca
Las Palmas claimed a surprise 2-1 victory at La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday, spoiling the hosts’ 125th anniversary celebrations.
Mbappe’s problem is Real Madrid’s problem
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe’s struggles this season are due to his team’s overall lack of consistency.
Yamal ready to return for Las Palmas game
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick on Friday said teenage winger Lamine Yamal will return after three weeks out with injury for this weekend’s game against Las Palmas in La Liga.
Real Madrid hurting after European woes
Kylian Mbappe knows the pressure is intensifying after an unconvincing start to his Real Madrid career and a dismal performance in the Champions League defeat by Liverpool.
Bellingham gone from ‘scapegoat’ to smiling
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham felt like a “scapegoat” after Euro 2024 but said he has his smile back now ahead of the Champions League clash with Liverpool on Wednesday.
Flick says Barca must eliminate mistakes
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick warned his team they must stop making mistakes ahead of the Champions League clash with French side Brest on Tuesday.