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Real Madrid were edged 3-2 by Albacete, with Andriy Lunin posting a rough night in goal and Vinícius Jr. misfiring as several Madrid players underperformed. César Palacios earned a standout cameo, Gonzalo García scored a late equalizer, and the team’s overall gradebook showed a mix of solid contributions and notable letdowns as Madrid conceded again after their late moment of equalization.
Álvaro Arbeloa was named Real Madrid’s first-team coach after Xabi Alonso’s departure, insisting the role could be long-term as long as the club wants him and that Real Madrid is his home. He pledged to maximize a talented squad, ensure players are available and motivated, and pursue trophies across La Liga and the Champions League while upholding the club’s high standards, praising the academy and staff, and acknowledging the weight of Real Madrid’s legacy.
Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso have parted ways by mutual consent after seven months, prompted by a string of underwhelming results and a 3-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final; Álvaro Arbeloa, a former Madrid player and Castilla coach, will lead the first team in the short term as the club searches for stability.
Real Madrid fired Xabi Alonso after eight months, underscoring Florentino Perez's all-powerful control and the club's difficulty sustaining a long-term project, as Alonso's high-pressing plan clashed with internal power dynamics and dressing-room tensions; Arbeloa was promoted to replace him as Madrid seeks stability under the president's authority.
Barcelona edged Real Madrid 3-2 in a heated derby, with Courtois earning a 7 for crucial saves and Rodrygo (8) and Vinícius Jr. (8.5) delivering Madrid’s standout performances. Bellingham and Camavinga struggled, Huijsen underperformed, while Carreras impressed defensively and Alaba offered some composure. Mbappé had a brief cameo with limited impact. The article provides a full player-by-player rating rundown of the match.
Xabi Alonso praised Real Madrid's important and well-deserved win over Betis, highlighting Gonzalo's hat-trick and the team's focus on upcoming competitions like the Super Cup, while also discussing player performances and team strategy.
Xabi Alonso expressed optimism for Real Madrid's upcoming matches, emphasizing team performance, player fitness, and squad depth, while also discussing key players' injuries, potential transfers, and the development of young players like Endrick.
Real Madrid's squad for their La Liga match against Sevilla at the Bernabéu includes key players like Courtois, Bellingham, Vini Jr, and Mbappé, with the game scheduled for 9:00 pm CET.
Xabi Alonso, ahead of Real Madrid's final game of the year against Sevilla, expressed the team's desire to finish strongly, highlighted the importance of trust and collective effort, praised player Rodrygo's performance, discussed tactical options like playing with three strikers, and emphasized the team's focus on winning and improving as they prepare for the upcoming challenges in 2026.
Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against Alavés at Mendizorroza, with goals from Bellingham and Rodrygo, despite a late equalizer and a missed penalty opportunity for Vini Jr., in their final away game of the season.
Hansi Flick expressed his satisfaction with Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid, praising the team's performance and control, and highlighting the importance of new players and the fitness of key players like Raphinha and Pedri. The win boosts Barcelona's confidence ahead of their upcoming match against Real Betis.
Real Madrid was held to a 0-0 draw by Rayo Vallecano in a Madrid derby, highlighting issues in their attack, especially without key player Tchouameni, and raising concerns about their ability to regain momentum and address injuries. The game also underscored the challenges of playing at Vallecas and the need for tactical adjustments under coach Xabi Alonso.
Real Madrid announced their starting lineup for the upcoming La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano, aiming to bounce back from a previous loss and secure a win at Vallecas. The match is scheduled for November 9, 2025, and can be watched on DAZN La Liga or ESPN Deportes, with streaming available on ESPN+ in the USA.
Real Madrid and Barcelona have announced their starting lineups for the 2025 El Clasico at Santiago Bernabéu, with key players like Courtois, Vinicius, Mbappé for Madrid and Szczesny, Rashford for Barcelona, set to compete on October 26, 2025, at 16:15 CET, available on DAZN La Liga, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to face off in an upcoming El Clásico, with both teams having strong seasons so far. The match will be available to watch on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes in the US, Premier Sports 1 in the UK, and various channels in Canada and Mexico. This rivalry is highly anticipated as both teams aim to secure their position at the top of La Liga.