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FootballMourinho suffers his first defeat as Real Madrid boss in loss to Real Betis
Real Betis beat Real Madrid 1-0 thanks to a Troy Parrott goal, handing José Mourinho his first defeat as boss, after Kylian Mbappé missed a stoppage-time penalty.
FootballPunctuality, Nutrition, Rehab: Mourinho's Four New Strict Rules at Real Madrid
José Mourinho has ended the era of "exceptions" at Real Madrid by imposing four strict new rules covering punctuality, injury rehabilitation and nutrition, replacing the old financial fines with punishments that directly affect playing time.
Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: Mbappé Hat-Trick Lights Up Mourinho's Bernabéu Return
Held level in the first half, Real Madrid exploded after the break with a Kylian Mbappé hat-trick and a Vinícius Júnior strike, beating Real Sociedad 4-1 on José Mourinho's first outing as coach at the Santiago Bernabéu.
FootballBarcelona 2-0 Athletic Club: Raphinha and Fermín López Seal the Win on Rodri's Debut
Goals from Raphinha and Fermín López were enough for FC Barcelona to beat Athletic Club 2-0 at Camp Nou, in a match that saw Rodri make his debut in Blaugrana colours following his transfer from Manchester City.
FootballLa Liga 2026/2027 Results (25-31 August): Mbappé Hat-Trick Fires Real Madrid, Barcelona Cruise Past Athletic
A Kylian Mbappé hat-trick powers Real Madrid to a 4-1 win over Real Sociedad on José Mourinho's Bernabéu return, FC Barcelona cruise past Athletic Club 2-0 with Rodri's debut, and Atlético Madrid thrash Sevilla 3-1: here's the round-up of La Liga this week (25-31 August 2026).
Real Madrid Beat Espanyol, but Mbappé and Vinícius Jr Still Out of Sync
Despite Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Espanyol, questions about the lack of understanding between Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr have resurfaced, as the pair enter a third season together without any real on-field chemistry.
FootballJulián Álvarez Booed by Atlético Fans, Walks Off Alone Against Villarreal
Whistled loudly during the team announcements and again when he came on against Villarreal, Julián Álvarez, at the centre of a summer saga over a move to FC Barcelona, walked alone to the dressing room without greeting the fans, still under boos.
FootballLa Liga Results (21-24 August 2026): Barcelona Thrash Elche 5-0, Real Madrid Survive in Barcelona
FC Barcelona thrash Elche 5-0 with braces from Raphinha and Fermín López, Real Madrid grind out a win away at Espanyol (2-1), and Atlético Madrid share the points with Villarreal (2-2): here's the round-up of La Liga matchday 2 (21-24 August 2026).
FootballElche 0-5 Barcelona: Raphinha and Fermín López Braces Power a Ruthless Attacking Display
Raphinha and Fermín López each scored twice as FC Barcelona ran riot at Elche (0-5), with Karim Adeyemi also getting off the mark in an emphatic attacking display.
FootballAtlético Madrid Spoil Málaga's Top-Flight Homecoming Party
Atlético Madrid beat Málaga 2-0 on the opening day of La Liga, with goals from Kang-in Lee and Álex Baena spoiling the Andalusian club's return to the top flight.