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Xabi Alonso's agent makes first Real Madrid contact

6 days ago | football-espana.net | Feargal Brennan

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti remains uncertain over the club’s ongoing plans for him beyond the end of June. Ancelotti’s current contract in Madrid runs until the end of the 2025/26 campaign but their UEFA Champions League could see him dismissed this month. Club president Florentino Perez will assess his options in the coming weeks before a crunch meeting with Ancelotti.
Real Madrid transfer target 'prioritising' La Liga move over Arsenal offer

6 days ago | football-espana.net | Feargal Brennan

Real Madrid are aiming to secure some revenge against Arsenal in the summer transfer race for Martin Zubimendi. Los Blancos were dumped out of the UEFA Champions League by Mikel Arteta’s side in midweek as the Gunners secured key wins in London and Madrid. An early European exit has ramped up the pressure on Carlo Ancelotti amid growing speculation he could be dismissed before the end of the season.
Diego Simeone's update on Antoine Griezmann's Atletico Madrid role

6 days ago | football-espana.net | Feargal Brennan

Diego Simeone has opened up on his plans for Atletico Madrid’s ageing stars including key forward Antoine Griezmann. Griezmann is set to stay in Madrid over the summer, despite previous speculation on his future in the Spanish capital, with both sides consistently expressing their desire to continue the bond.
Crucial Inter Milan star faces injury battle for Barcelona trip

6 days ago | football-espana.net | Feargal Brennan

Barcelona’s season heads into crunch mode in the coming weeks as Hansi Flick continues to battle across three fronts. La Blaugrana held off a spirited comeback from Borussia Dortmund to book their spot in the UEFA Champions League semi finals in midweek where they face off with Serie A leaders Inter Milan. Inter Milan survived a scare in their own quarter final clash, to eventually edge past Bayern Munich, with Simone Inzaghi also pushing for a trophy treble next month.
Atletico Madrid revive transfer interest in £70m Premier League star

6 days ago | football-espana.net | Feargal Brennan

Atletico Madrid are making urgent plans for some major summer transfer moves ahead of the 2025/26 La Liga season. Los Rojiblancos have fallen short again in their push for major honours after being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League by Real Madrid and the Copa del Rey by Barcelona. The El Clasico duo are also keeping Diego Simeone at arms length in the current league title race and changes are expected from June.
Sergio Ramos on Real Madrid 'nonsense' after Champions League exit

6 days ago | football-espana.net | Feargal Brennan

As the dust settles on Real Madrid’s exit from the UEFA Champions League a rousing message has been fired by former captain Sergio Ramos. Carlo Ancelotti’s position remains under intense scrutiny following a two-legged loss to Arsenal where the defending European champions were outran and exposed by Mikel Arteta’s side in London and Madrid. Ancelotti has reaffirmed his stance of his future being decided by the club amid rumours he could be sacked after the Copa del Rey final this month.
Confirmed: La Liga secure fifth Champions League place

1 week ago | football-espana.net | John Menzies

La Liga had an excellent night in Europe on Thursday as Athletic Club and Betis picked up positive results, and it has now got even better with confirmation that Spain will now have five clubs playing in next season’s Champions League. The new format for European football’s premier competition has meant that top two leagues in the co-efficient are granted with an extra place in the Champions League.
Besiktas president revealed failed attempt to sign Barcelona star

1 week ago | football-espana.net | John Menzies

Barcelona did not do any business during the 2025 winter transfer window, but that may not have been the case had certain circumstances not played out the way that they did. They had been keen to sign Marcus Rashford on loan, but because Ansu Fati did not leave, a deal with Manchester United was deemed to be impossible. It was reported at the time that the Spain international did not want to leave, but these claims have now been refuted in Türkiye.
European round-up: Athletic Club and Real Betis qualify for semi-finals

1 week ago | football-espana.net | John Menzies

Athletic Club and Real Betis have concluded their quarter-finals ties in the Europa League and UEFA Conference League respectively, as both have been able to keep alive their hopes of achieving continental glory this season. Athletic Club 2-0 Rangers (2-0 on aggregate)Athletic Club have kept alive their hopes of playing the Europa League final at home after seeing off Rangers in the second leg of their quarter-final tie.
Real Madrid star hints at summer departure after Champions League exit

1 week ago | football-espana.net | John Menzies

Real Madrid are out of the Champions League, and for one player, it could be his last match for the club in the competition. Carlo Ancelotti’s side convincingly defeated by Arsenal in their quarter-final tie, with a 2-1 second leg defeat on Wednesday ultimately meaning that they lost 5-1 on aggregate. Lucas Vazquez was a surprise starter at the Santiago Bernabeu, and as per Marca, he gave his assessment of where it went wrong for Real Madrid in the second leg.