Ronaldo: Mbappé can win Ballon d'Or at Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo has backed Kylian Mbappé to succeed at Real Madrid, and tipped the France international to win a Ballon d'Or in the near future.
Real Sociedad face a painful season as long-term strategy will mean short-term pain
Real Sociedad are a team to admire for their savvy business and development of superstars for Spain, but this season promises to be a painful evolution.
Transfer Talk: Barcelona target Spain defender Mingueza
Barcelona are monitoring Celta Vigo defender Óscar Mingueza with a view to bringing him back to the club. Transfer Talk is with the latest.
Valencia to sideline Mir amid sexual assault case
Valencia have begun disciplinary proceedings against their forward Rafa Mir over an alleged crime of sexual assault, the club said on Monday.
Rodrygo: Brazil need Neymar to win '26 World Cup
Real Madrid star Rodrygo has said that Brazil need Neymar if they are to chase a record sixth World Cup in 2026.
Sources: Bernal signs Barça deal amid ACL injury
Marc Bernal has agreed a new contract with Barcelona despite seeing his season ended by a ruptured ACL, sources have confirmed to ESPN.
Rodrygo 'upset' by Ballon d'Or snub (0:44)
Madrid's Rodrygo 'upset' by Ballon d'Or snub
Rodrygo told ESPN he was "upset" at his omission from this week's men's Ballon d'Or shortlist, after helping Real Madrid win a LaLiga and Champions League double last season.
Cousins, 16, break Barcelona B scoring record
Cousins Toni and Guille Fernández became the youngest-ever scorers for Barcelona Atlètic with both of them on target in Saturday's 3-0 win against Ourense.
Spain forward Olmo returns to Barça with injury
Spain forward Dani Olmo will miss Sunday's UEFA Nations League game against Switzerland and return to Barcelona early with a minor knee problem.
Ranked! The 30 most expensive transfers this summer, from best to worst
From Chelsea to Man United, which clubs were smart (or not) in the summer transfer window? Let's rank the top 30 priciest moves.
Gallagher respects Chelsea despite messy exit
Ex-Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has said he only has positive things to say about his time at the club despite his tumultuous exit during the summer transfer window.
Mbappé back to 'hating failure' on France return
France captain Kylian Mbappé has sad he has returned to the mental state of "hating failure" as he rejoins with the national team for the first time since their unsuccessful Euro 2024 campaign.
Real Madrid's star duo, Man United's finishing headline our first Panic Index of 2024-25
We're only four-ish weeks into the 2024-25 European club season, and already, several big clubs have seen some serious -- though not insurmountable -- issues exposed.
Pedri hails 'sergeant' Flick for Barça's flying start
Midfielder Pedri has lauded "sergeant" Hansi Flick after Barcelona's impressive start to the season, saying they are working harder than ever.
Rafa Mir out on bail after sexual assault arrest
The Valencia forward Rafa Mir was released on bail on Wednesday, as police investigate allegations of sexual assault against the player and a friend.
Salah, De Bruyne, Son, Ronaldo among top free agents in 2025
These players are able to agree terms with foreign clubs in January for when their contracts expire and there are some big names.
Back in black: Barça finally unveil new away kit, and it's worth the wait
Barcelona and their fans have been made to wait for the club's 2024-25 away kit, despite them having already played two games on the road this season.
Carvajal: MLS a 'possibility' when I leave Madrid
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal has admitted that a move to MLS when he decides to leave the Spanish and European champions is "a possibility."
European kit ranking: Which top club is 2024-25's best dressed?
With club football back on the menu across Europe, we rank the kits of the top teams in LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 for the new season.
Vini Jr: Spain must reduce racism to host '30 WC
Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior said Spain should be stripped of the 2030 World Cup hosting rights unless it improves on the issue of racism, sparking furor in the country on Tuesday.
Deschamps on Mbappe: He's not Superman (1:52)
Valencia's Mir arrested for alleged sexual assault
Valencia striker Rafa Mir was arrested by the Spanish Guardia Civil police for an alleged sexual assault, the club said on Tuesday.
Laporta: Barça transfers will be normal in January
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has insisted the club will be able to sign players "normally" in January after a summer transfer window fraught with registration problems.
USMNT transfer grades: All 13 American player moves in the summer window
The USMNT saw some notable moves in the summer transfer window. Let's grade them all, from Matt Turner to Gio Reyna and everyone in between.
LALIGA Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 12 |
| Real Madrid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +5 | 8 |
| Atlético Madrid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 8 |
| Villarreal | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 8 |
| Girona | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| Alavés | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 7 |
| Osasuna | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 7 |
| Celta Vigo | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
| Leganés | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Mallorca | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| Real Sociedad | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| Athletic Club | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| Espanyol | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| Real Valladolid | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -9 | 4 |
| Getafe | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Real Betis | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| Las Palmas | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 2 |
| Sevilla | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 2 |
| Valencia | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 1 |