Arda Guler’s introduction proved the turning point as Real Madrid regained control after a shaky start to the second half and defeated Rayo Vallecano 4-1 on Saturday to pull level with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.

Kylian Mbappe struck twice to help Real Madrid smash Rayo Vallecano 4-1 on Saturday to pull level with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.

The Brazilian remains one of the key players of the modern Madrid era, having scored the winning goal in the Champions League final in 2022 and netting again as Madrid won the showpiece in 2024.

It was almost like Inter versus sprinters. It was hard to fathom who were the home team.

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.

When Jose Mourinho left Inter Milan for Real Madrid in the summer of 2010, he was at the peak of his powers. He had just guided the Nerazzurri to a historic treble – clinching Serie A, lifting the Coppa Italia, and beating Bayern Munich 2-0 in the Champions League final at the Santiago Bernabeu. Days later, his move to Madrid was finalised.

Jose Mourinho admitted he could not explain how Real Madrid lost to Real Betis on Friday, insisting his side played a very good game but were ultimately punished for failing to convert their chances.

Prosecutors dropped the charges against Asencio and reduced their sentencing requests for three other former Real Madrid youth players after the victims told the court they had forgiven the defendants.

Mourinho said there were no words to properly describe the quality of one of football’s greatest players.

After an injury-hit 2025-26 campaign, the England international looks physically sharper and tactically liberated. And with Mourinho giving him the freedom to roam, "Hey Jude" is beginning to sound familiar around the Bernabeu again.

The France captain is among the contenders for the Ballon d'Or after finishing last season as the top scorer in La Liga, the Champions League and the 2026 World Cup, despite failing to win a major trophy.

It was Jose Mourinho's first home match back at the Santiago Bernabeu as the club's coach.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Tuesday he is "very happy" with his squad, which he considers complete despite missing out on midfielder Rodri, later signed by rivals Barcelona.

Mourinho said the treatment of Vinicius had become a recurring theme.

Jose Mourinho's second spell in charge of Real Madrid began with a last-gasp 2-1 victory at Espanyol in LaLiga on Saturday, with substitute Carlos Espi pouncing in the 90th minute to grab the winner.

Regular football followers may feel a little estranged from the game this season. Fans, admirers and even rivals are bound to miss one familiar figure from the dugouts of the past two decades -- Pep Guardiola.

Spain's top flight kicks off the 2026/27 season on Saturday with Alaves hosting Getafe, although defending champions Barcelona and Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid are not in action yet.

The reason was Chelsea.

Real Madrid's Brazil forward Vinicius Jr is settling into life under new manager Jose Mourinho with a smile on his face, even as uncertainty swirls around his future at the Santiago Bernabeu.

How close is Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior to becoming an Arsenal player?