It's back to La Liga action for Real Madrid after their 2-1 Champions League loss in midweek to Manchester City. They are back on the road as they face Alaves a

It was Madrid who took the lead in a frantic first half, Rodrygo ending a 32-game personal scoring drought by firing low past Gianluigi Donnarumma. City responded through Nico O’Reilly, who scored from close range following a corner, then won a penalty when Erling Haaland was bundled to the floor by Antonio Rudiger.

Manchester City defeated Real Madrid in the biggest match of Wednesday's Matchday 6 action in the UEFA Champions League.

Al Hilal made a blockbuster world record €350 million offer for Kylian Mbappé, but it was immediately turned down by Real Madrid. (Source: Fichajes) Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, a long-term target of Premier League champions Liverpool, has his eyes firmly set on a move to Barcelona or Real Madrid. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Even for Real Madrid, this has been an exceptionally dramatic week. The tensions and turbulence around Xabi Alonso came to a head after Sunday’s shambolic 2-0 home defeat against Celta Vigo in La Liga. It put his position in serious jeopardy, following a torrid run of form that has left them four points behind Clasico rivals Barcelona.

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Barcelona fans enjoyed themselves on Saturday night as they watched Raphinha score twice to beat Osasuna 2-0 at Camp Nou. The win sees Hansi Flick’s side extend their lead at the top of the table over Real Madrid to seven points with Los Blancos in action on Sunday against Alaves.

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso is giving consideration to affording what would be an altogether surprising start to a member of the club’s academy setup on Sunday.This comes amid the ongoing