Also known as: rivals Real Madrid · Real Madrid FC
Spanish football club competing in La Liga and UEFA Champions League under coach Jose Mourinho, currently in title contention.
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The Namibian
Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-1
“Kylian Mbappe scored twice including one brilliant individual goal as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-1 on Sunday to climb into third in La Liga.”
Mbappe hits two as Real Madrid rout SevillaThe Namibian
Real Madrid were left trailing leaders Barcelona by six points
“Atletico Madrid edged 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby clash on Sunday to leave Jose Mourinho's side trailing leaders Barcelona by six points.”
Atletico beat Real in tense derby clashThe Namibian
Real Madrid is six points behind Barcelona
“Hansi Flick's side moved six points clear of Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid, who visit Atletico Madrid in a derby clash on Sunday.”
Raphinha treble fires perfect Barca to win at SevilleThe Namibian
Real Madrid does not know how to control matches
“Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admitted his team does not know how to control matches ahead of Sunday's La Liga derby clash against Atletico Madrid.”
Mourinho’s Real Madrid lacking control before Atletico derbyThe Namibian
Real Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano 4-1
“Kylian Mbappe struck twice to help Real Madrid smash Rayo Vallecano 4-1 on Saturday to pull level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.”
Mbappe at the double as Real Madrid sink RayoThe Namibian
Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Inter Milan in Champions League
“Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory over his former side Inter Milan in a high-octane Champions League opener on Tuesday.”
Mourinho’s Real Madrid make winning start against Inter MilanThe Namibian
Real Madrid were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Arsenal in 2025
“Madrid's grip on the trophy has loosened during the past two years, knocked out in the quarter-finals by Arsenal in 2025 and last season they were eliminated by Bayern Munich in the last 16.”
Mourinho’s Real Madrid European revival bid starts with Inter reunionThe Namibian
Real Madrid lost 1-0 at Real Betis on Friday
“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
Real Madrid defeated Malaga 4-0 under Jose Mourinho
“Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe both struck as Real Madrid's perfect start to La Liga under Jose Mourinho continued in a 4-0 cruise against Malaga on Sunday.”
Bellingham, Mbappe fire as Real Madrid ease to Malaga winThe Namibian
Real Madrid won 4-1 against Real Sociedad in La Liga
“Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant hat-trick to help Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga in Jose Mourinho's first home match back at the Santiago Bernabeu as the club's coach.”
Mbappe hits treble as Real Madrid thrash Real SociedadParis Saint-Germain will host Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday as multiple Ballon d'Or nominees from both teams compete; PSG has 10 nominees including last year's winner Ousmane Dembele, while Barcelona has three including last year's runner-up Lamine Yamal and 2024 winner Rodri.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain will host Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday as multiple Ballon d'Or nominees from both teams compete; PSG has 10 nominees including last year's winner Ousmane Dembele, while Barcelona has three including last year's runner-up Lamine Yamal and 2024 winner Rodri.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including one brilliant individual goal, as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-1 on Sunday to climb into third in La Liga. Arda Guler and Yan Diomande also netted as Jose Mourinho's side moved above Real Betis, with Barcelona six points ahead before next weekend's Clasico.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain defeated Croatia 2-1 in Split to maintain an unbeaten record and secure a top-two finish in Nations League Group A3. England beat the Czech Republic 3-0 at home to stay second, three points behind Spain.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain defeated the Czech Republic 3-1, recording their 41st consecutive unbeaten game, while England overwhelmed Croatia 7-0 in Nations League matches on Saturday. Harry Kane scored twice to bring his international tally to 89 goals, and Jude Bellingham also netted in England's commanding display.
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo left the national team's training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus announced he would be dropped for Thursday's Nations League match against Denmark. Ronaldo had remained on the bench in Portugal's win over Norway on Sunday.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Kylian Mbappe scored France's only goal in a 1-0 UEFA Nations League win over Turkey in Zinedine Zidane's first game as coach on Friday, but suffered a left knee injury and was substituted. Zidane said Mbappe overextended his knee while shooting and will likely return to Real Madrid for treatment.
26 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Atletico Madrid defeated 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby on Sunday, with goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David securing victory for Diego Simeone's side and leaving Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid trailing leaders Barcelona by six points.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Raphinha scored three goals to lift Barcelona to a 3-1 win at Sevilla on Saturday, extending their perfect league record. The Brazilian has 12 goals in seven La Liga appearances this season.
20 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho acknowledged his team cannot control matches before Sunday's La Liga derby against Atletico Madrid, citing defensive vulnerabilities despite attacking dynamism. Madrid trail Barcelona by three points after five wins and one loss in six opening games.
19 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Brentford defeated Chelsea 3-0 on Friday with goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho, moving above Chelsea to third place in the Premier League. The loss marks Chelsea's difficult period under manager Xabi Alonso, with the team picking up just one point from their last three league games.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
As voting closes in less than two weeks, candidates for football's top individual honour are campaigning actively. The award, presented on October 26, has become increasingly valuable to players and clubs due to sponsorship opportunities and merchandise sales, even though it carries no cash prize itself.
15 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 →
Paris Saint-Germain bid to join a small group of clubs to have won the UEFA Champions League three years running, after winning back-to-back titles by defeating Arsenal on penalties last season and winning for the first time in their history 12 months before that. Real Madrid (2016–18), Ajax (1971–73), and Bayern Munich (1974–76) are the only other teams to achieve three consecutive titles.
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 →
Inter beat Napoli 3-2 with a last-gasp Lautaro Martinez goal after coming back from two goals down, while Roma defeated Atalanta 2-1 with a late turnaround. Inter and Roma sit joint-top on nine points.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe scored as Real Madrid defeated Malaga 4-0 at home on Sunday, extending their perfect start to La Liga under Jose Mourinho. Bellingham opened the scoring after 19 minutes, and Arda Guler added a fourth late in the match.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Bundesliga newcomers Elversberg, from a town of 13,000, defeated defending champions Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 at home in their first top-flight game. Dortmund also won 2-0 against Hamburg in Saturday's late match, though Greece midfielder Giannis Konstantelias suffered a potentially serious injury.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga under new coach Jose Mourinho's first home match at Santiago Bernabeu, with Vinicius Junior also scoring and Jude Bellingham providing two assists.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea manager, defeating Fulham 3-2, with Morgan Rogers scoring on his debut after a £117 million transfer from Aston Villa. Joao Pedro opened the scoring within 31 seconds, though Chelsea conceded twice due to keeper errors but held on for victory.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Jose Mourinho began his second spell as Real Madrid manager with a 2-1 victory at Espanyol in La Liga, with substitute Carlos Espi scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for Madrid, who fielded new signings including Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Hansi Flick begins his third season at Barcelona after winning back-to-back La Liga titles, with the club aiming for domestic dominance and Champions League success. Barcelona have acquired Rodri from Manchester City while losing Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, reshaping the attacking unit as they look to address defensive vulnerabilities.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena scored second-half goals to help Atletico Madrid open their La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over Malaga on Wednesday. The Rojiblancos, who last won La Liga in 2021, fielded a side with several youngsters and substitutes as Julian Alvarez was unavailable.
20 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane received his second European Golden Shoe after scoring the most goals in Europe's top divisions last season, with 36 in 31 Bundesliga games. Kane said his "best season ever" — during which he scored 73 goals for club and country — positions him to compete for the Ballon d'Or.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri has completed his move to La Liga champions Barcelona from Manchester City on a deal running until 2030, with the transfer value reaching 76.5 million euros including bonuses after two failed bids.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid defeated Schalke 3-0 in a friendly with Kylian Mbappe on the scoresheet and record signing Yan Diomande debuting; Barcelona won 5-2 at Basel with summer signings Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi featuring.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid announced a six-year contract extension for forward Vinicius Junior through June 2032 and signed teenage winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig as the club aims to end a two-year trophy drought under manager Jose Mourinho.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim has vowed to honour club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, as he begins his tenure with a Milan derby against Inter in Perth on Wednesday. The Portuguese coach aims for a top-four Serie A finish after AC Milan missed the Champions League last season, and will have veteran midfielder Luka Modric available after his contract extension.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed France coach, replacing Didier Deschamps after his tenure ended following France's fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Zidane, 54, takes over on a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup.
28 July 2026 · The Namibian →