Barcelona have won all eight of their opening La Liga matches, with Raphinha scoring a club-record 12 goals in that span. The team has run about 21 kilometers more than Real Madrid in the first seven league games, highli…
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This week in La Liga · updated Sun Sep 20 2026
Barcelona continue to set the pace in La Liga, extending their perfect start to six wins after a 7-2 thrashing of Racing Santander, with Raphinha netting a hat-trick. Their financial outlook also brightened as LaLiga raised their spending cap to €582 million. Real Madrid, meanwhile, are keeping pace, level on points after a 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano featuring a Kylian Mbappé double, while Arda Guler has emerged as a key creative force under returning manager Jose Mourinho. Off the pitch, Real Madrid players obscured a solidarity message for Ceuta before their 3-2 win at Elche. Looking ahead, Julián Alvarez's availability for the Madrid derby is in doubt due to an ongoing issue.
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Barcelona's strong start explained by work rate and attacking efficiency
Flick's coaching impact at Barcelona: which player has grown the most?
Hansi Flick has transformed Barcelona since taking over in 2024, winning two La Liga titles and other trophies. Former player Lluis Carreras claims Flick has improved 99 percent of the squad, with only Alejandro Balde po…
Barcelona star's words to referee about Sevilla's tactics revealed
A Barcelona player, likely Raphinha, spoke to the referee about Sevilla's physical approach. The conversation occurred during a match that Barcelona won. Details of the exchange have now come to light.
Real Madrid TV hits back at Atletico's refereeing complaint
Real Madrid's official TV channel responded to Atletico's campaign against refereeing harassment. They cited past incidents involving Atletico and coach Diego Simeone. The response questions Atletico's call for respect w…
Barcelona to use Olympic Stadium again for 2027-28 season start
Barcelona will play at the Olympic Stadium for the first half of the 2027-28 season. The club is relocating while their home stadium undergoes renovations.
La Liga president rejects Real Madrid referee conspiracy theories
Javier Tebas dismissed claims that referees are biased against Real Madrid, calling such narratives a way to hide on-field shortcomings. The comments come after Real manager Jose Mourinho complained about officiating in …
Atletico respond to Mourinho's referee criticism with social media campaign
Atletico Madrid have publicly responded to Jose Mourinho's complaints about refereeing in the Madrid derby. Mourinho displayed screenshots of incidents he believed warranted red cards for Atletico. Atletico posted messag…
Atletico Madrid edge Real Madrid in heated derby to climb to second
Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a tense Madrid derby, moving above their rivals into second place in La Liga. Real Madrid played with ten men for part of the match. The victory gives Atletico momentum in the …
Mourinho criticizes officiating after Real Madrid's derby loss
Real Madrid fell 2-1 to Atlético Madrid in the derby, with manager José Mourinho expressing frustration at the refereeing. His post-match comments overshadowed the result, as he highlighted several disputed calls.
Alvarez's Availability for Madrid Derby in Question
Atlético Madrid's Julián Alvarez is facing uncertainty ahead of the derby against Real Madrid. The Argentine forward continues to struggle with an issue, leaving his participation in doubt. The coaching staff is monitori…
Barcelona thrash Racing Santander as Raphinha scores three
Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona defeated Racing Santander 7-2, extending their perfect start to the La Liga season with six consecutive wins. The defending champions remain top of the table.
Real Madrid stars obscure Ceuta solidarity message before Elche win
Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Ibrahima Konate rolled up their pre-match T-shirts to hide a message supporting Ceuta before Real Madrid's 3-2 win at Elche. The shirts carried the slogan 'Todos somos caballas' in sol…
Mbappé's Double Helps Real Madrid Draw Even with Barcelona
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano 4-1 in La Liga. The win moved Real Madrid level on points with Barcelona. The match took place at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Arda Guler emerges as key creative force for Mourinho's Real Madrid
Real Madrid have won five of their six opening matches under Jose Mourinho. The 21-year-old Arda Guler has become central to the team's attacking play, with statistics highlighting his influence. His performances are hel…
Barcelona's spending cap soars to €582 million after LaLiga adjustment
LaLiga has increased Barcelona's squad spending limit by nearly €150 million, bringing it to €582 million. This boost provides the club with significantly more financial flexibility for player acquisitions and operationa…
Barcelona confirm squad for Sunday's Levante match
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has announced his squad for the matchday 5 fixture against Levante at Ciutat de Valencia on Sunday. The league leaders completed their final training session on Saturday and are fully prepar…
Barcelona lead La Liga as Mourinho returns to Real Madrid
Matchday 5 of the 2026-27 La Liga season is set for this weekend, with Barcelona sitting atop the standings under manager Hansi Flick. Jose Mourinho has rejoined Real Madrid after a long absence, aiming to restore the cl…
Real Madrid Names Squad for Rayo Vallecano Clash
Real Madrid have announced their 22-man squad for Saturday's La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano. The list includes key players like Courtois, Mbappé, and Bellingham. Several defenders and midfielders are also included.
Real Madrid plan new deal for in-form Guler
Real Madrid are considering rewarding Arda Guler for his impressive start to the 2026-27 season. The club has turned attention to internal matters after the transfer window closed. Guler has flourished under manager Jose…
Elliott's Valencia bow ends in heavy defeat and jeers
Harvey Elliott made his first appearance for Valencia, but the match ended in a 5-0 loss. The crowd expressed displeasure with boos, and the evaluation of his performance remains unclear.