Athletic Bilbao thumped Atletico Madrid 3-0 in LaLiga on a miserable Saturday afternoon for Diego Simeone's side.

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.

Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both struck twice as the champions beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.

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.

Wantaway Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez returned to group training on Sunday after recovering from the illness that kept him out of training earlier this week and Saturday's 3-1 La Liga win over Sevilla.

The win lifted Real to nine points from three matches, two clear of Atletico Madrid and Alaves. Barcelona, fourth on six points with a game in hand, host Rayo Vallecano on Monday.

Barcelona may have found their striker fix, and, surprisingly, it is not Julian Alvarez.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick indicated teenage star Lamine Yamal is finding his way back to his "top level" ahead of Monday's La Liga clash against Rayo Vallecano.

Atletico Madrid put the noise of the Julian Alvarez transfer saga behind them with a convincing 3-1 victory at Sevilla on Saturday to move top of the early LaLiga table.

The 2026/27 season has barely begun and Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is already on top of La Liga's goalscoring charts ahead of the visit of promoted side Malaga on Sunday.

Atletico Madrid hardened their stance over a possible sale of striker Julian Alvarez to Barcelona on Thursday, ruling out any negotiations with the Spanish champions.

Football, at its most captivating, thrives on romantic ideals. It is driven by the pure, unadulterated ambition of a child dreaming under a bedroom poster, waiting for the universe to align.

Fermin then added the fifth goal in the 79th minute, controlling the ball on the edge of the box, swivelling past his marker and driving inside before smashing an unstoppable shot beyond the helpless keeper.

Giuliano Simeone delivered a family rescue act in the dying moments, earning Atletico Madrid a dramatic 2-2 draw with Villarreal after his father Diego's side had been reduced to 10 men on a scorching afternoon of fan anger and frayed nerves.

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club must find a "new Rodri" after the departure of the influential midfielder to Barcelona this week.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said striker Julian Alvarez would return to the squad for Sunday's La Liga clash against Villarreal.

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.

Eight of the 10 deals involve Premier League clubs, either as buyers or sellers, underlining the English top flight's central role in driving the market. Four of the five biggest transfers are also Premier League deals.

So many clubs have changed ahead of the season, while others have changed just enough to become something different. The blueprints are ready, the ambitions are enormous, but reality will have the final say.

Barcelona have signed defender Joao Cancelo on a free transfer, the Spanish champions said Thursday.