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The Winners, Losers From Xabi Alonso’s Sudden Real Madrid Exit

The now departed Spaniard had a publicly strained relationship with Vinicius Junior.

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Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid Squad React to Xabi Alonso’s Shock Departure

Vinicius Junior is noticeably silent following the change in leadership at the Bernabéu.

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Why Real Madrid sacked Xabi Alonso – and how it impacts the Premier League

Real Madrid have reverted to type and abandoned all pretence of evolution as they part ways with Xabi Alonso, in a move which sums up many of the problems of football today

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Real Madrid Reach Xabi Alonso Sack Verdict After Super Cup Defeat—Report

Success in the Super Cup was billed as crucial just a few weeks ago.

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Vinicius Junior Equals Ronaldo, Benzema, Puskas With Historic Real Madrid Milestone

The Brazilian had a historic performance despite Real Madrid losing in the Spanish Super Cup final.

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Xabi Alonso Explains Bizarre Vinicius Junior Substitution in Super Cup Final

The Brazil international was nearly unstoppable in the El Clásico thriller.

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Barcelona Player Ratings vs. Real Madrid: Superlative Barca Clinch Record Super Cup Title

Raphinha was the biggest difference-maker for Barcelona in an exhilarating Spanish Super Cup final.

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Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Barcelona: Repeated History Dooms Alonso in Super Cup Final

Los Blancos have now lost five of the last six Clásicos.

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Real Madrid Confirm Kylian Mbappe’s Fate for Spanish Super Cup Final

The Frenchman missed the club’s first two matches of the year due to a knee injury.

Sports Illustrated

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid—Spanish Super Cup Final: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The 263rd meeting between the bitter rivals will decide the Spanish Super Cup victors.

Sports Illustrated

Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Beaten to €120 Million Star by Arch Rivals; Dembele Snubs PSG

Bradley Barcola, Yan Diomande, Gabriel Martinelli, Vinicius Junior, Dean Huijsen and many more feature in the gossip.

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Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Barcelona: Mbappe Poised for Clasico Comeback

Los Blancos will look to make it two wins in a row against their biggest rivals.

Sports Illustrated

‘Emotional’—Xabi Alonso Makes Telling Vinicius Junior Admission Before El Clasico

The Brazil forward clashed with Atlético Madrid boss Diego Simeone in midweek.

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Transfer Rumors: Chelsea Prepare €150 Million Bid; Barcelona Make Marcus Rashford Decision

Vinicius Junior, Ibrahima Konaté, Dominik Szoboszlai, Marc Guéhi and many more feature in today’s gossip.

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Xabi Alonso Slams Bitter Rival for Vinicius Jr Transfer Jibe

Vinicius Jr had the last laugh with a pointed social media post.

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‘A Lot of Problems’—Jude Bellingham Addresses Xabi Alonso’s Future at Real Madrid

The Spanish Super Cup could decide the manager’s fate at his former club.

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Transfer Rumors: Chelsea Eye Double Swoop for Rosenior; Man Utd’s €90 Million Winger Bid

Rafael Leão, Vinicius Junior, Vitinha, Casemiro and Robert Lewandowski also feature in today’s gossip.

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Real Madrid Confirm Kylian Mbappe Decision for Semifinal vs. Atletico Madrid

Real have a Madrid derby on Thursday before potentially taking on Barcelona in El Clásico on Sunday.

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Xabi Alonso Gives Verdict on Vinicius Junior Backlash From Real Madrid Fans

The No. 7 has not found the back of the net for Los Blancos in his last 15 appearances.

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

Real Madrid open up the year obliged to close the gap to Barcelona in the La Liga title race.

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Real Betis: Who Steps Up in Mbappe’s Absence?

Real Madrid open the year aiming to win three straight in La Liga for the first time since October.

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Vinicius Jr Drops Real Madrid Future Hint As Contract Countdown Gears Up

A fight for form is intertwined with Vinicius Jr’s contract situation.

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Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham Make Bold 2026 Vows for Real Madrid

Los Blancos go into the new year trailing Barcelona by four points.

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Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Eye Alexander-Arnold; Real Madrid Plot Vinicius Swap

Marc Guéhi, Endrick, Joshua Zirkzee, Scott McTominay and Kenan Yıldız all feature in the gossip.

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‘I Do See it’—Vinicius Junior Exit From Real Madrid Talked Up

Vinicius Junior hasn’t signed a contract extension with Real Madrid, casting uncertainty over his future.

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