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Top-tier Spanish football league.
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Real Madrid threatens legal action after journalist compares club TV channel to ETA-linked newspaper
Real Madrid issued a formal statement warning of unspecified measures after Cope broadcaster Juanma Castaño compared Real Madrid TV to the newspaper Gara in an ABC column, with the club calling the comparison deplorable and unacceptable.
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Mbappé Claims Ballon d'Or Based on Individual Records
In an interview with CNN, Kylian Mbappé defended his Ballon d'Or candidacy, awarded on October 26 in London, by highlighting his achievements as top scorer in La Liga, the UEFA Champions League, and the FIFA World Cup.
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Real Madrid demand new LaLiga president as Tebas row escalates after derby defeat
Real Madrid have called for a new LaLiga president after branding Javier Tebas' response to their refereeing complaints 'intolerable', escalating a bitter dispute that erupted following their 2-1 derby loss to Atletico Madrid.
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Real Madrid demand Tebas removal as La Liga referee row escalates after derby defeat
Real Madrid have called for La Liga president Javier Tebas to be replaced after he dismissed the club's refereeing complaints following their 2-1 derby defeat to Atlético Madrid as belonging to 'another galaxy'. The club's official statement branded his conduct 'intolerable' and demanded neutral leadership.
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Mbappé urges Real Madrid to earn trophies rather than blame derby officials
Kylian Mbappé has acknowledged that officiating mistakes were made in the Madrid derby but refused to elaborate, instead calling on Real Madrid's players to work harder and bring trophies back to the club.
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Gabi provokes Real Madrid bench, Rüdiger responds: Madrid derby descends into insults
Atlético's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid was marked by intense tensions between the two benches. Assistant coach Gabi hurled obscene insults at Real Madrid, which Antonio Rüdiger answered, before two staff members were sent off.
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Robertson feels sorry for Alexander-Arnold as Real Madrid struggles continue under Mourinho
Andrew Robertson has opened up about the criticism Trent Alexander-Arnold has faced throughout his career, saying he sympathised with his former Liverpool teammate even before the England international's inconsistent start at Real Madrid.
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Bellingham taunts Romero over Messi as World Cup feud resurfaces in Madrid derby defeat
Jude Bellingham and Atlético Madrid defender Cristian Romero reignited their 2022 World Cup semi-final rivalry during Sunday's heated Madrid derby, trading barbs as Atlético beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Metropolitano.
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VAR audio reveals how Huijsen was sent off and Romero booked in Atlético-Real Madrid derby
LaLiga and the RFEF have released official VAR audio from the Atlético de Madrid–Real Madrid derby, explaining the mistaken-identity correction that saw Cuti Romero booked instead of Jude Bellingham, Dean Huijsen's yellow-card upgrade to a red, and the reasoning behind the upheld penalty.
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Serious ankle sprain for Valverde after Kang-In Lee's tackle in Madrid derby
Real Madrid confirmed on Tuesday that Federico Valverde suffered a grade 3 ankle sprain on his left ankle following Kang-In Lee's tackle during the derby lost against Atlético (2-1). The Uruguayan midfielder is expected to miss the next international window.
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Atlético fire back at Real Madrid with Mourinho printer video after derby referee row
Atlético Madrid escalated their public dispute with Real Madrid on Monday by posting a Mourinho-themed printer video calling for an end to referee harassment, one day after losing the derby 2-1 amid fierce officiating complaints from their rivals.
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Criticized after Madrid derby, Mbappé judged "unworthy of Ballon d'Or" by Spanish press
Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Atlético Madrid on Sunday, leaving them six points behind Barcelona after seven matches. Kylian Mbappé, quiet in the derby, faced harsh criticism from the Spanish press.
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Pundit warns 15-year-old JJ Gabriel could struggle in Premier League as Real Madrid talks continue
Former striker Jay Bothroyd has suggested Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel may be better suited to La Liga than the Premier League, citing the youngster's physique as talks with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich progress.
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VAR upgrades Huijsen's yellow to red for DOGSO in Madrid derby, leaving Real ten men
Released VAR audio reveals how referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias changed Dean Huijsen's yellow card to a red for denying Giuliano Simeone a clear goalscoring opportunity, after a pitch-side review in the Madrid derby on 21 September 2026. The penalty award was upheld.
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Zero minutes at Real Madrid, Rodrigo Fabri advises Endrick to leave
Rodrigo Fabri, who joined Real Madrid in 1998 without ever playing an official match, openly regrets the decision and urges his compatriot Endrick, limited to four minutes of play this season, to leave the club to find playing time elsewhere.
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Mourinho blames referee and shows tackle photos after Real Madrid's derby defeat to Atletico
Jose Mourinho responded to Real Madrid's defeat in the Madrid derby by presenting images of unpunished Atletico tackles and questioning the appointment of referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias, the latest flashpoint in a career full of controversy.
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Mbappé erases Nike logo for Madrid derby with new On boots
Since his transfer to Swiss equipment manufacturer On, Kylian Mbappé cannot yet wear his future pairs from the brand. For the Atlético-Real derby, he wore all-white Nike Mercurial boots, thus concealing the iconic swoosh.
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Valverde faces ankle tests after Kang-in Lee tackle casts Uruguay window in doubt
Real Madrid confirmed severe left-ankle trauma to Fede Valverde following the 2-1 derby defeat to Atletico Madrid on September 20. Further tests are needed before the club can determine whether the midfielder will miss Uruguay's upcoming international window.
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Atletico defender Pubill insists club are 'lucky' to keep Alvarez after Arsenal pursuit
Marc Pubill has broken his silence on Julian Alvarez's turbulent summer, saying Atletico Madrid are 'lucky' to have retained the Argentine after Arsenal and Barcelona both chased the striker before the window closed.
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Lamine Yamal mocks Real Madrid's defeat and Mbappé on Instagram
After Real Madrid's loss to Atlético (2-1) in La Liga, Barcelona prospect Lamine Yamal reacted with mocking emojis to a post showing Mbappé being tackled.
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