Spanish La Liga club that drew 1-1 with Real Madrid in April 2026.
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The Namibian
… Jose Mourinho’s side got back to winning ways after a defeat by Real Betis in their previous top-flight outing, with a convincing victory against neighbours Rayo. …
Mbappe at the double as Real Madrid sink RayoThe Namibian
… Mourinho’s side bounced back from a first defeat of the season at Real Betis in La Liga on Friday, although goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made several smart saves and Inter were wasteful. …
Mourinho’s Real Madrid make winning start against Inter MilanThe Namibian
… The coach’s second stint at Madrid started smoothly with three wins from three games, but on Friday they fell to their first defeat, 1-0 at Real Betis. …
Mourinho’s Real Madrid European revival bid starts with Inter reunionThe Namibian
… The reigning champions moved three points clear at the top of La Liga, after Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid lost 1-0 at Real Betis on Friday. …
Yamal hits double as ‘nearly perfect’ Barca thrash ValenciaThe Namibian
… The Premier League side may move for Real Betis winger Ez Abde as a replacement, according to reports. …
Barcelona sign Gordon from NewcastleThe Namibian
… SPAIN EZ ABDE (Real Betis) Moroccan winger Abde ended an excellent campaign with a goal in Real Betis’s 2-1 win over Levante on the final day of La Liga. …
African players in Europe: Liverpool legend Salah bids farewellThe Namibian
… In the weekend’s final match later Sunday, newly-crowned champions Barcelona host Real Betis, who have already qualified for next season’s Champions League. …
Sevilla safe despite Real Madrid defeat, Mallorca on brinkThe Namibian
… Barca perfect at home Hansi Flick’s newly crowned champions lost at Alaves in midweek to scupper their target of matching the La Liga record of 100 points, but can still finish at home on a high against Real Betis. …
Five things to look out for in La Liga this weekendThe Namibian
… Flick’s side remain on course to match the record of 100 points in a league season and can win all their home matches if they defeat Real Betis in the one remaining. …
Barca claim La Liga title with Clasico win over Real MadridThe Namibian
Former Barcelona defender Hector Bellerin snatched Real Betis a late point in a 1-1 La Liga draw against Real Madrid on Friday to do his former side a favour in the Spanish title race. …
Betis’ Bellerin further dents Real Madrid title hopesKylian Mbappe scored twice to help Real Madrid defeat Rayo Vallecano 4-1 on Saturday, with Jude Bellingham and Alvaro Carreras also scoring. The win pulled Real Madrid level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to help Real Madrid defeat Rayo Vallecano 4-1 on Saturday, with Jude Bellingham and Alvaro Carreras also scoring. The win pulled Real Madrid level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.
13 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid beat Inter Milan 2-1 in a Champions League opener at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Kylian Mbappe and Fede Valverde scoring in the first half before Carlos Augusto replied for Inter in the second.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Jose Mourinho, now beginning his second stint at Real Madrid, faces his former club Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday at the Bernabeu. Mourinho led Inter to Champions League glory in 2010 before joining Madrid, but neither he nor Inter have replicated that European success since.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Lamine Yamal scored twice as Barcelona demolished Valencia 5-0 on Sunday to maintain their 100 percent start in La Liga, moving three points clear at the top. Fermin Lopez, Raphinha and Pedri also scored in Hansi Flick's side's dominant display.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona confirmed the signing of Anthony Gordon, a 25-year-old left winger, from Newcastle United on a five-year deal until June 2031 for a fee that could rise to 80 million euros. Gordon, who netted 17 goals for Newcastle this season and was the club's top scorer, joins Barcelona as they seek to replace departing striker Robert Lewandowski and bolster their attack.
29 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool on Sunday in a 1-1 draw with Brentford, leaving as the club's third-highest goalscorer of all-time with 257 goals after nine years at Anfield. The 33-year-old Egyptian winger provided an assist for Curtis Jones before being substituted.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Vinicius Junior scored as Real Madrid won 1-0 at Sevilla on Sunday, but Sevilla secured safety from relegation through other results. Mallorca, 19th after losing 2-0 to Levante, and Girona, 18th after a 1-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid, are in danger of relegation.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
With Barcelona already crowned champions, La Liga's penultimate round focuses on other matters, including Antoine Griezmann's farewell at Atlético Madrid and a tight relegation battle involving multiple teams between 10th and 19th place, with only Real Oviedo guaranteed to go down.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona secured their 29th Spanish league title after defeating Real Madrid 2-0 in the Clasico on Sunday, clinching La Liga in consecutive years and moving 14 points clear of second-place Madrid with three matches remaining.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Betis drew 1-1 with Real Madrid on Friday in La Liga, with Hector Bellerin scoring a late equaliser to cancel out Vinicius Junior's 17th-minute opener. Barcelona provisionally leads Madrid by eight points after the result.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Atletico Madrid plays Real Sociedad in Saturday's Copa del Rey final, seeking a rare trophy success under coach Diego Simeone. The match is particularly significant for Atletico forward Antoine Griezmann, 35, who is departing for MLS side Orlando City and hopes to leave with a farewell trophy.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Democratic Republic of Congo defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in an intercontinental playoff to secure their first World Cup appearance in 52 years. Axel Tuanzebe scored the decisive goal in the 100th minute, sending the Leopards to this summer's finals where they will face Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan in Group K.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Morocco's new coach Mohamed Ouahbi began his tenure with a 1-1 friendly draw against Ecuador in Madrid on Friday. The result came as Morocco continues preparation for the 2026 World Cup following the controversial Confederation of African Football decision last week that awarded them the Africa Cup of Nations title over Senegal.
28 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Aston Villa will face French side Lille in the Europa League last 16 for the second time in three seasons, with the first leg on March 12 in northern France and the return match in Birmingham on March 19. Nottingham Forest have also been drawn for a rematch, facing Denmark's Midtjylland, with the possibility of an all-English semi-final if both English clubs progress.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Osasuna on Saturday in La Liga after Raul Garcia's 90th-minute goal, a significant blow to their title hopes as Barcelona trail by just two points. Atletico Madrid bounced back from a four-game winless streak with a 4-2 victory over Espanyol to strengthen their grip on fourth place.
22 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick faces mounting pressure following two consecutive defeats to Girona and Atletico Madrid, as the Catalan club falls behind Real Madrid in La Liga. Flick acknowledged the team is not in good form due to injuries and fatigue, but resisted calls to adjust his ultra-attacking tactics ahead of Sunday's match against Levante.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa and striker Kylian Mbappe both emphasize the need for consistency as the team prepares to face Valencia in La Liga, with Arbeloa stressing that hard work rather than magic is required to turn around recent inconsistent performances.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has revived Real Sociedad from near-relegation with five games unbeaten, including wins over Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, ahead of Sunday's Basque derby against Athletic Bilbao, who are languishing in 13th place without a win in their last five La Liga games.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Vinicius Junior's resurgent form, highlighted by a dominant display in Real Madrid's 6-1 Champions League win over Monaco, has lifted the team ahead of a crucial La Liga clash with Villarreal where victory could move them top of the table. Coach Alvaro Arbeloa has backed the Brazilian winger publicly, and Vinicius has credited the fans' support for his return to form after a lengthy scoring drought.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →