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Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup Collapse Exposes Three Critical Lessons for Alvaro Arbeloa

Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup Collapse Exposes Three Critical Lessons for Alvaro Arbeloa

Having fewer than 72 hours to get ready for his debut match as Real Madrid's head coach, newly appointed manager Álvaro Arbeloa needs to extract every possible insight from the team's Spanish Super Cup disappointment. For the consecutive campaign, Los Blancos came up short versus Barcelona

Valverde Shatters Records as Real Madrid Crushes Atletico in Historic Super Cup Derby

Valverde Shatters Records as Real Madrid Crushes Atletico in Historic Super Cup Derby

Real Madrid secured their spot in the Spanish Super Cup final following a record-breaking display from midfielder Federico Valverde. The Uruguayan star, who once more stepped into the right-back position, unleashed a spectacular free kick that found the net just 76 seconds into Los Blancos' semifinal clash against city

Real Madrid Stars Shine in Atletico Thriller: Spectacular Strike Propels Los Blancos to El Clasico Super Cup Final

Real Madrid Stars Shine in Atletico Thriller: Spectacular Strike Propels Los Blancos to El Clasico Super Cup Final

Real Madrid triumphed over city rivals Atlético Madrid with a 2-1 victory on Thursday night to secure their place in the Spanish Super Cup final, where they will meet Barcelona. Following their heaviest Madrid derby loss in three-quarters of a century last September, Xabi Alonso's squad entered this

Real Madrid's Elite Five: Ranking the Club's Most Dominant Stars of 2025

Real Madrid's Elite Five: Ranking the Club's Most Dominant Stars of 2025

Real Madrid has little to celebrate from 2025 beyond a few standout individual displays that brightened an otherwise disappointing campaign. The Spanish powerhouse will be eager to leave behind a frustrating year and begin anew in 2026. Los Blancos managed to avoid winning any trophies throughout the past 12 months,

Real Madrid Suffers Devastating Injury Setback Hours Before Crucial Sevilla Showdown

Real Madrid Suffers Devastating Injury Setback Hours Before Crucial Sevilla Showdown

Mere hours prior to Real Madrid's encounter with Sevilla, the club announced that Federico Valverde would be absent from the match, presenting Xabi Alonso with another defensive challenge. Concerns arose in Madrid when the Uruguayan player skipped Friday's training session due to physical discomfort. Valverde underwent

Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid Future Hangs on Three Crucial Tactical Calls Against Man City

Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid Future Hangs on Three Crucial Tactical Calls Against Man City

Xabi Alonso's future at Real Madrid hangs in the balance as Wednesday evening's clash against Manchester City approaches. Following what seemed like a flawless beginning to the 2025–26 campaign, Alonso and Los Blancos have collapsed dramatically. The Spanish powerhouse has secured victory in merely two

Trent Alexander-Arnold Opens Up About Heartbreaking Injury Setback in Emotional Revelation

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Trent Alexander-Arnold Opens Up About Heartbreaking Injury Setback in Emotional Revelation

Trent Alexander-Arnold expressed being "completely devastated" after sustaining another injury setback that will keep him sidelined for the remainder of 2025 during his rehabilitation period. Having recently returned from a hamstring issue that kept him out of seven matches—plus two additional games where he remained an unused

Xabi Alonso Fires Back at Real Madrid Exit Rumors with Defiant Response

Xabi Alonso Fires Back at Real Madrid Exit Rumors with Defiant Response

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has declared the squad is "extremely cohesive" internally, addressing growing rumors regarding his connections with several star players at the Santiago Bernabéu. Despite Los Blancos maintaining a commanding position in the La Liga championship chase, multiple media outlets have suggested internal discord

Real Madrid's Double Injury Recovery Overshadowed by Crushing Franco Mastantuono News

Real Madrid's Double Injury Recovery Overshadowed by Crushing Franco Mastantuono News

Thibaut Courtois and Federico Valverde are unlikely to be absent from any Real Madrid matches, though worries persist regarding Franco Mastantuono's ongoing groin injury. Xabi Alonso entered November's international window with fitness concerns surrounding Courtois and Valverde. Both key players sustained muscle injuries during a physical

Real Madrid Stars Crumble Under Fire as Vallecas 'Battle' Claims Two Casualties

Real Madrid Stars Crumble Under Fire as Vallecas 'Battle' Claims Two Casualties

Real Madrid are concerned about the fitness of Federico Valverde and Thibaut Courtois following a challenging encounter at Rayo Vallecano's stadium, which Spanish media have quickly labeled the "Battle of Vallecas." Xabi Alonso's league-leading side couldn't break down their opponents' stubborn

Fede Valverde Fires Back at Xabi Alonso Over Reputation-Damaging Snub

Fede Valverde Fires Back at Xabi Alonso Over Reputation-Damaging Snub

Following speculation that Fede Valverde "declined to feature" at right-back during the match against Kairat, the Real Madrid central midfielder responded forcefully on social media, asserting he would perform "anywhere" Xabi Alonso requires. Real Madrid find themselves once more lacking a fit senior right-back. With both

Real Madrid Target Gravenberch as Barcelona Hunt Cut-Price Rashford Deal

Real Madrid Target Gravenberch as Barcelona Hunt Cut-Price Rashford Deal

Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe. Premier League Manchester United are targeting a fresh midfielder for the upcoming summer window and are readying a €100 million (£86.9 million, $116.9 million) proposal for Real Madrid's Federico Valverde. (Source: Fichajes)

Real Madrid Suffers Crushing Double Injury Setback Before La Liga Kickoff

Real Madrid Suffers Crushing Double Injury Setback Before La Liga Kickoff

Real Madrid has announced that Eduardo Camavinga suffered an ankle sprain, while questions surrounding Federico Valverde's availability have surfaced following his exclusion from the team's final preseason match. This dual setback creates immediate squad selection challenges for Xabi Alonso and raises concerns about the effectiveness of

Iron Men of Basketball: Who's Leading the 2024-25 Season in Minutes Played

Iron Men of Basketball: Who's Leading the 2024-25 Season in Minutes Played

Following the introduction of an expanded Club World Cup to the fixture list, the grueling 2024–25 campaign has finally come to an end after beginning 11 months earlier. Rest periods are scarce for elite-level footballers, with those who participated extensively in the United States tournament this summer quickly transitioning