Real Madrid's stodgy but vital 2-1 win at Alavés on Sunday should have been just what the doctor ordered for embattled, under-fire coach Xabi Alonso. With only two wins in their previous eight games -- one in LaLiga and one in the UEFA Champions League -- the club's patience had already reached a breaking point.

Even with a poor string of results, an injury crisis and Xabi Alonso facing the sack, Real Madrid club president Florentino Pérez highlighted Spanish refereeing as the cause of immense “damage” to the Spanish giants.

Kylian Mbappé has trained separately from his Real Madrid teammates, putting in doubt his availability for the Champions League match against Manchester City on Wednesday.

Major League Soccer outfit Inter Miami have early this week announced the signing of a former member of the defensive ranks at the likes of Real Madrid and Sevilla.The player in question? Sergio

American soccer fans can stream this game along with every game of this season's tournament via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the UEFA Champions League. This season introduces a multiview option that lets fans watch up to four matches simultaneously and choose their preferred in-game audio.

A number of Real Madrid first-team players have been nominated for different awards for their performances across the year 2025.

MADRID, Spain (AP) — Kylian Mbappe was left out of Real Madrid’s starting lineup to face Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday. The France striker, who has scored 25 goals this season, was named on the bench following reports in Spain he had a minor knee injury.

Despite his roots linking him with Real Madrid, Sergio Reguilon opened up on his motivation of playing alongside Lionel Messi now at Inter Miami.

Real Madrid's narrow win gave Los Blancos short-term relief while the Villans' relentless rise continues to disrupt the Premier League's established order.