A leading member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid continued his timely return to form in the final third on Sunday.The player in question? Rodrygo.Frontman Rodrygo of course

Xabi Alonso may have just bought himself a few more days as Real Madrid's manager with a 2-1 win at Alaves on Sunday, even if the stylistic clashes that have loomed large over his employment status were still very much on display.

Dani Carvajal (knee), Ferland Mendy (muscle), Trent Alexander-Arnold (thigh), Eder Militao (hamstring), Endrick (suspended), Fran Garcia (suspended) and Alvaro Carreras (suspended) are all definitely out of the contest this weekend.

Real Madrid Strategy Signals Opportunity for Liverpool as Camavinga Door OpensReal Madrid rarely act without a long view, particularly when it comes to elite midfield talent. Yet the latest reporting

Raphinha scored a brace as Barcelona beat Osasuna 2-0 to increase its La Liga lead on Saturday and pile more pressure on beleaguered Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso. The Brazil forward broke the deadlock with a shot from the top of the area in the 70th minute at Camp Nou.

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The brass at La Liga giants Real Madrid have earmarked former Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp as an option to replace Xabi Alonso on the club’s bench.This of course comes amid mounting uncertainty