Kylian Mbappé’s long-awaited home debut at the Santiago Bernabeu did not go as expected. Madrid’s much-hyped summer signing had a lackluster performance, failing to find the back of the net. He had the fewest touches of any outfield players and attempted the fewest passes. With four shots on goal, he was unable to score, with
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The Bundesliga made a strong return this weekend with defending champions Bayer Leverkusen showcasing their dominance in a Rhineland derby against Borussia Monchengladbach. Leverkusen, under the management of Xabi Alonso, displayed their prowess by controlling the ball and their opponents from the start. Granit Xhaka’s goal from outside the box set the tone for the
Robert Lewandowski’s impressive performance in Barcelona’s 2-1 win against Athletic Club did not go unnoticed by coach Hansi Flick. The coach, who has previously worked with Lewandowski at Bayern Munich, commended the striker for his fitness and work rate off the ball. Flick emphasized that Lewandowski’s professionalism and dedication to his fitness have been key
Vinícius Júnior, the Real Madrid star, is in a precarious position as he contemplates a potential move to Saudi Arabia. With his contract at Madrid running until June 2027, and a staggering release clause of €1 billion ($1.1bn), the decision-making process has been put on hold until the summer of 2025. One of the main
Barcelona’s recent acquisition, Dani Olmo, will unfortunately be unable to play in the upcoming LaLiga match against Athletic Club. The club’s ongoing financial struggles have hindered his registration process with the league, forcing him to sit out the game. Despite joining Barcelona from RB Leipzig for a significant sum, Olmo’s inscription has been delayed due
Barcelona’s recent acquisition, Dani Olmo, has faced delays in being registered with LaLiga due to the club’s financial constraints. Despite the initial transfer of €55 million from RB Leipzig, Barcelona is struggling to stay within their league-imposed spending limit. This has resulted in Olmo missing out on the opening day win against Valencia. Efforts to
Barcelona’s new coach, Hansi Flick, is eagerly waiting for the club’s summer signing, Dani Olmo, to be registered in time for the upcoming LaLiga match against Athletic Club. Olmo, who was bought from RB Leipzig for a hefty sum of €55 million, has yet to make his debut due to the club exceeding their spending
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham experienced a setback during training as he suffered a muscular injury in his right leg. This injury has been confirmed by the club, with sources indicating that Bellingham is anticipated to be sidelined until mid-September, following the international break. This news comes just as Madrid is gearing up for their
Ilkay Gündogan, the German midfielder, has made a surprising return to Manchester City after his contract with Barcelona was terminated by mutual agreement. This move comes after Gündogan had announced his international retirement and found himself surplus to requirements at Barça following the signing of Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig. Barcelona’s precarious financial situation forced
In this summer’s transfer window, there has been a noticeable shift in the focus of top clubs towards signing up-and-coming young talent. While this trend is not a new phenomenon, the intensity with which clubs like Chelsea, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Tottenham are pursuing young players indicates a shift towards investing in the future.