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Five Things We’ve Learned About Real Madrid—and One Question That Still Needs Answering

It’s been a bumpy ride into the first international break of 2026–27.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 23

Case not proven: Trent Alexander-Arnold’s England recall is based on patchy evidence

Thomas Tuchel promises to play the full-back in his natural right-sided position but we have not seen enough of him this term to gauge his form

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18

Kylian Mbappe Turns Back the Clock With Real Madrid Transfer Wishlist

There is still one glaring weak spot in Los Blancos’ squad.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 18

Seven Transfer Sagas to Watch Ahead of 2027 January Window

Now that the 2026 summer transfer window is closed, it’s only right to look ahead to January, when the chaos of the last few months can start all over again. De

Sports Illustrated · Sep 3

Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Madrid take on La Real in their opening home match of the 2026–27 La Liga season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 25

Three Potential Deals for Real Madrid to Complete in Final Week of Transfer Window

Alarm bells sounded in Los Blancos’ La Liga opener against Espanyol.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 25

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Real Sociedad: La Liga

The Santiago Bernabéu greets José Mourinho for the first home outing of his second Madrid tenure.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 25

José Mourinho marks Real Madrid return with late drama and touch of humility

The old master is back at Madrid as he begins with celebrations, frustrations and finally relief in a 2-1 win at Espanyol

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22

Jose Mourinho Meets Real Madrid’s Heroes and Villains in Tense La Liga Opener

The Portuguese boss learned plenty about his new squad from Saturday’s win in Catalonia.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 22

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Espanyol: Vintage Last-Gasp Heroics Kick Off Mourinho Era

Los Blancos escaped the RCDE Stadium with a victory they perhaps did not deserve.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 22