Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves: latest news

• Real Madrid and Bayern Munich Launch Pursuit of Gvardiol as City Race to Secure New Deal

  Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have contacted Joško Gvardiol's representatives, prompting Manchester City to rush contract negotiations for a deal until 2030. The Croatian defender's injury absence has exposed City's over-reliance on his unique skill set, making him virtually untouchable despite interest from Europe's elite.

  12 May 2026

• Barcelona Want Marcus Rashford for €30m But Are Still Trying to Squeeze Manchester United

  Barcelona are attempting to renegotiate their €30m purchase option for Marcus Rashford despite the forward's 14 goals and 14 assists this season. The Spanish champions want another loan deal, but Manchester United have rejected this approach as the 15 June deadline approaches.

  12 May 2026

• Barcelona Lock Down Hansi Flick Until 2028 in Swift Contract Extension

  Barcelona have agreed to extend Hansi Flick's contract until 2028 with an option for 2029, just months into his first season. The swift move signals the club's commitment to long-term stability after years of managerial upheaval, while providing crucial continuity for their rebuild and betting markets.

  12 May 2026

• Mourinho set to abandon unbeaten Benfica for Real Madrid return as Marco Silva emerges as replacement

  Jose Mourinho is set to abandon his unbeaten Benfica side after just eight months to return to Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants ready to trigger his bargain €3 million release clause. Fulham's Marco Silva has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Mourinho at the Estadio da Luz, facing a career-defining choice between Premier League stability and Portuguese ambition.

  11 May 2026

• Hansi Flick Chooses Duty Over Grief as Father Dies Hours Before Title-Deciding El Clasico

  Barcelona manager Hansi Flick will take charge of tonight's potential title-clinching El Clasico against Real Madrid, just hours after his father passed away. The German coach's decision to remain on the touchline represents an extraordinary act of professional dedication, with Barcelona needing only a point to secure their 29th La Liga title.

  11 May 2026

• Tottenham's €70 Million Mastantuono Pursuit Exposes Transfer Market Madness

  Tottenham's €45 million bid for Real Madrid's Franco Mastantuono has been rejected, with Madrid demanding €70 million for the 18-year-old who has played just 1,300 minutes of first-team football. The proposed loan-with-obligation structure reveals both clubs' contrasting priorities in an increasingly inflated transfer market.

  11 May 2026

• Joao Cancelo Makes Football History as Barcelona Clinch LaLiga Against Real Madrid

  Joao Cancelo became the first footballer to win league titles in four of Europe's 'Top Five' leagues as Barcelona clinched LaLiga with a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid. The Portuguese defender's unprecedented achievement surpasses legends like Beckham and Ronaldo, with only France's Ligue 1 remaining to complete the set.

  10 May 2026

• 70 Million Real Madrid Fans Demand Mbappe Exit as Hamstring Injury Rules Him Out of Title-Deciding El Clasico

  Kylian Mbappe will miss Sunday's title-deciding El Clasico with a hamstring injury as an unprecedented petition demanding his Real Madrid exit reaches 70 million signatures. The French forward's absence leaves Barcelona needing just a draw at the Camp Nou to clinch their 29th LaLiga title.

  10 May 2026

• Real Madrid Launch €120m Gravenberch Raid as Liverpool Face Midfield Crisis

  Real Madrid are preparing a €120m bid for Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch after the Dutch midfielder criticised Anfield fans for booing the team. The Spanish giants see an opportunity to solve their midfield crisis following a training ground clash between Tchouaméni and Valverde.

  10 May 2026

• Real Madrid Fines Valverde and Tchouaméni €500,000 Each After Training Ground Fight Leaves Uruguayan Hospitalised

  Real Madrid have fined Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni €500,000 each after a training ground fight that hospitalised the Uruguayan midfielder ahead of Sunday's title-deciding clásico. Coach Álvaro Arbeloa's extraordinary defence of his players, comparing them to violent club legends and admitting to dressing room "betrayals", exposes the depth of crisis at a club that hasn't won a trophy in two years.

  9 May 2026

• Dani Ceballos Wages Instagram War Against Real Madrid Manager After Training Ground Bust-Up

  Dani Ceballos has launched an Instagram protest campaign against Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa, posting training videos with pointed song choices after being frozen out following a bust-up. The former Arsenal loanee's social media rebellion exposes the toxic atmosphere gripping Los Blancos under their struggling manager.

  9 May 2026

• Real Madrid turn to Mourinho as succession plan unravels

  Real Madrid have made direct contact with José Mourinho about a potential return to the Bernabéu, signalling a dramatic shift in their succession planning. The approach to their former manager, who left acrimoniously in 2013, reveals deeper concerns about the club's inability to secure their preferred next-generation candidates.

  8 May 2026

• Chelsea's £107m Gamble Backfires as Real Madrid Circle for Cut-Price Fernandez

  Chelsea face the humiliating prospect of selling record signing Enzo Fernandez to Real Madrid just 18 months after his £107m arrival. The Blues' financial mismanagement has forced them into a corner, with Madrid circling for a cut-price deal on the World Cup winner.

  8 May 2026

• Mbappé Returns to Training Ahead of First El Clásico Baptism

  Kylian Mbappé has returned to partial training ahead of Sunday's El Clásico, with Real Madrid sources expressing optimism about his availability for what would be his first appearance in Spanish football's biggest fixture. The French superstar's potential involvement has already shifted betting markets and forced Barcelona to reconsider their tactical approach for the season-defining clash at the Santiago Bernabéu.

  8 May 2026

• Real Madrid Crisis Deepens as Valverde Hospitalised After Dressing Room Fight Before El Clásico

  Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde has been hospitalised with a head injury after a violent dressing room confrontation with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni. The incident, reportedly the second violent clash between the same players, throws Madrid into crisis just days before Sunday's title-deciding El Clásico against Barcelona.

  7 May 2026

• Real Madrid teammates hospitalise each other as club faces complete meltdown

  Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde was hospitalised requiring stitches after a second violent clash with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni at training. The incident has triggered emergency meetings at a club already 11 points behind Barcelona and facing complete institutional breakdown under Alvaro Arbeloa.

  7 May 2026

• Roc Nation Plans 16-Player World Cup Assault as Vinicius Junior Leads $13 Billion Commercial Blitz

  Roc Nation Sports will field up to 16 players at the 2026 World Cup, with Vinicius Junior leading over 30 commercial partnerships already secured by the agency. President Michael Yormark reveals how football's biggest tournament is being packaged as '104 Super Bowls' worth $13 billion in revenue.

  7 May 2026

• Mbappe's Madrid Meltdown Proves the Galactico Model Is Dead

  Kylian Mbappe's camp has denied isolation claims at Real Madrid after reports of training ground confrontations and criticism for holidaying while injured. Despite 85 goals in 100 games, the French superstar faces mounting pressure ahead of El Clasico with Barcelona 11 points clear.

  6 May 2026

• Athletic Club Land Champions League Finalist Terzic in Statement Appointment

  Athletic Club have pulled off a major coup by securing Champions League finalist Edin Terzic as their new head coach. The former Dortmund boss, who led his side to Wembley just six months ago, has agreed a two-year deal to replace Ernesto Valverde and transform Athletic's European ambitions.

  6 May 2026

• Madrid's Left-Back Crisis Deepens as Mendy Faces Five-Month Absence

  Real Madrid face a defensive crisis as Ferland Mendy's five-month injury absence leaves Carlo Ancelotti without a natural left-back. The timing couldn't be worse, with Champions League knockouts and crucial La Liga fixtures ahead, forcing Madrid into the January transfer market while betting odds shift dramatically across all competitions.

  5 May 2026