Amanda Langell

1 day ago | si.com | Amanda Langell

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Aleix García shined a light on the "demanding" nature of Xabi Alonso that will serve Real Madrid well. After Alonso helped Bayer Leverkusen lift their first-ever Bundesliga title in 2023, the manager welcomed multiple reinforcements to Germany ahead of the 2024–25 season, including García. The midfielder became a mainstay in Alonso’s XI, making 42 appearances across all competitions in his debut season in the German top-flight.

1 day ago | si.com | Amanda Langell

Dean Huijsen caught up with his new Real Madrid teammate Kylian Mbappé after Spain faced off with France in the UEFA Nations League semifinals. Both Real Madrid players got the nod for their respective countries in what turned out to be a thrilling, nine-goal affair at MHPArena. Mbappé bagged a goal and an assist for France, but it was not enough for Les Bleus to complete their late-game comeback against the defending European champions.

1 day ago | si.com | Amanda Langell

Vinícius Júnior threw his support behind Carlo Ancelotti’s early tenure at Brazil following the manager’s debut on the touchline. All eyes were on Ancelotti when the Seleção took on Ecuador at the Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha. The pressure was on the former Real Madrid boss to deliver a victory in his first match in charge of a languishing Brazil side, but his team had to settle for a point.

1 day ago | si.com | Amanda Langell

Real Madrid are reportedly in the final stages of negations with Benfica to bring Álvaro Carreras to the Spanish capital. After signing zero players in the winter transfer window, Real Madrid are focused on building their defense this summer. The club already signed Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold, and now are closing in on a major left back reinforcement. MARCA report the Spanish giants are “finalizing the details” of Carreras’s transfer from Benfica.

2 days ago | si.com | Amanda Langell

Brazil could only muster a lackluster 0–0 draw with Ecuador in Carlo Ancelotti’s first match in charge. As soon as Ancelotti bid farewell to the Spanish capital, he immediately traveled to South America and got to work with the Seleção. The winningest manager in Real Madrid history was tasked with restoring a floundering Brazil national team to its former glory. Ancelotti’s first test as Brazil’s new manager came against Ecuador without the injured Rodrygo and the suspended Raphinha.