Opta’s model still lists Barcelona as the top contender for the title and lowers Real Madrid’s chances following José Mourinho’s team’s loss to Atlético Madrid.
The Frenchman assures that he has already spoken with Dembélé and that there is no tension whatsoever between two of the main protagonists in the race for the Ballon d'Or
The Madrid Derby delivered everything fans have come to expect from one of soccer’s fiercest rivalries: intensity, controversy, late drama and emotional reactions long after the final whistle. Atlético Madrid emerged with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Real Madrid, but one of the most talked-about moments came after the match had already ended. As players and officials began leaving the field, Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham was seen confronting referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias, clearly unhappy with decisions made during a tense finish. According to reports from the scene, Bellingham repeatedly shouted, “Two red cards! Two!” as he approached the official following the final whistle.
Gareth Bale may have retired from professional soccer, but the former Real Madrid star still knows how to capture the spotlight. This week, Bale found himself at the center of social media conversations after making a public appearance at a Real Madrid basketball game, where fans quickly noticed what many described as a noticeably different look from the Welsh icon. Bale was spotted alongside former teammate Marcelo while attending Real Madrid’s EuroLeague Super Cup event, a competition that marked the beginning of the European basketball season. The Spanish powerhouse advanced to the tournament final after defeating Dubai Basketball in a dramatic overtime semifinal in Abu Dhabi.
By this point, Cristiano Ronaldo has had enough of fans bringing up the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry every time they see him. The debate may last forever, but Ronaldo still seems unable to understand why chanting “Messi” in his presence is supposed to be an insult.
Lamine Yamal could not be there for his younger brother Keyne’s fourth birthday, but Barcelona made sure the celebration still had a special connection to the club. With a Captain America and Hulk-themed party, the Barça mascot CAT showed up alongside Captain America and quickly became one of the highlights of the day, playing with Keyne and his friends. Videos shared by their mother showed just how excited Keyne was to see one of his favorite characters, while also revealing his love for dancing and his impressive rhythm. With football, Barcelona and now dancing among his favorite things, Keyne is clearly following in his older brother’s footsteps in more ways than one.
During a Real Madrid game, one fan made it clear where his priorities were. Mbappé was in the foreground, clearly unhappy with a referee’s decision, but what was happening in the background quickly stole the show.
Cristiano Ronaldo has called for lifetime stadium bans after fans appeared to mock Portugal teammate Ruben Neves by repeatedly chanting the name of late footballer Diogo Jota during Al-Hilal’s 6-0 win over Al-Taawoun.
The Fiorentina forward, on loan from Real Madrid, scored three goals against Venezia at 19 years and 28 days old. He surpassed by 231 days the record Lionel Messi had set in 2007 with Barcelona.