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Club newsAtletico Madrid still awaiting refereeing talk
Atletico Madrid has not yet received the refereeing talk scheduled for the coming days at Cerro del Espino, while Barcelona already did.
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TransfersÁlvarez misses training after 2-2 draw
Álvarez missed training after the 2-2 draw with Villarreal, as Atletico Madrid rejects Barcelona's €100m offer and stays 4th in La Liga.
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Club newsBarcelona: Flick Avoids Talking About Mourinho
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick refused to discuss José Mourinho’s arrival at Real Madrid during the press conference on Saturday before their first LaLiga match against Elche. Flick stressed the need to give 100 % in the game and praised Rodri’s adaptation to the squad.
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Match reportChannels to Watch Real Madrid vs Espanyol on 22/08/2026
The match between Espanyol and Real Madrid will take place on 22 August 2026 at 21:30 in Spain. Below are the schedules and broadcast channels in the U.S., Mexico, and other countries.
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Match reportBellingham scores Real Madrid's 1-0 debut goal
Jude Bellingham scored Real Madrid's first goal of the season against Espanyol on Saturday, August 22, with a header from a cross by Arda Güler.
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OpinionÁlvarez and Atlético: Timeline of the Conflict
The Argentine striker Julián Álvarez signed a six-season contract with Atlético Madrid in mid-2024 after leaving Manchester City. His first season was stellar, scoring 17 goals and providing 4 assists in 37 La Liga matches and netting 7 goals in 10 Champions League games. However, tensions arose with coach Diego Simeone over in-game changes and the absence of trophies in his first two seasons. In June, Real Madrid offered €150 million, a bid rejected by Atlético, while Barcelona also expressed interest. The club filed a FIFA complaint against Barcelona for alleged negotiations with Álvarez. At
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Club newsCucurella signs six-year contract with Real Madrid
The Spanish full-back Marc Cucurella was officially presented as a new player for Real Madrid on Monday, August 24, 2026. He signed a contract until June 30, 2032, received the number 17 shirt and expressed his wish to win titles with the white jersey. His first match will be against Real Sociedad on Wednesday at 16:00 (Argentina time).
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Club newsAtlético: Plush Rat Toys Targeted at Julián Álvarez
Forward Julián Álvarez of Atlético Madrid was booed and plush rat toys were prepared to be thrown at him after the match against Villarreal. The club’s press officer asked him to leave the dressing room, and coach Simeone and goalkeeper Oblak publicly supported him.
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TransfersCarlos Espí signs for Real Madrid and scores on debut
Forward Carlos Espí joined Real Madrid and scored in his debut on Sunday against Espanyol, netting a 90th-minute goal to secure a 1-2 win. The signing was finalized in four days and kept secret until the official presentation. Espí, who praises family support and the club’s quality, vows to give his all in upcoming matches, including Wednesday’s game against Real Sociedad.
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TransfersReal Madrid signs Yan Diomande for €125 million
Real Madrid signed Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old winger from Marfile, for €125 million fixed, with a potential €140 million in variables, making him the club’s most expensive signing ever. The player, coming from RB Leipzig, signed a seven-season contract until June 2033.
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Club newsAtletico fans boo Julián Álvarez at Metropolitano
The Argentine striker Julián Álvarez was called up for the match against Villarreal. Atletico Madrid fans greeted him with whistles and chants.
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Match reportAtletico: Julián Álvarez Leaves Alone After Booing in Villarreal
Julián Álvarez, Atlético Madrid forward, left the stadium alone after being booed in the 2-2 draw against Villarreal on 23 August 2026. Coach Simeone said the club decided to keep him away from the stands.
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Match reportAtletico and Villarreal draw amid penalty controversy and red card
Atletico and Villarreal drew 1-1 at the Metropolitano after a goal by Giuliano Simeone and a penalty by Gerard Moreno, with Georges Mikautadze sent off following a foul by Robin Le Normand. The match was marked by tension during the lineup announcement and the controversy surrounding Julián Álvarez.
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Match reportReal Madrid vs Espanyol: 1-1 or 2-1
The second LaLiga round match, played on 22 August at RCDE Stadium, ended in a 1-1 draw, though some claim a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid. Key moments include goals by Jude Bellingham, Álex Calatrava and Carlos Espí, and the official debut of Marc Cucurella.
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Club newsMourinho returns to Real Madrid: debut vs Espanyol
José Mourinho returns to coach Real Madrid after 13 years, and his first match will be against Espanyol on 22 August 2026 at the RCDE Stadium. The game, broadcast on DIRECTV, ESPN and Disney+ Premium, marks the start of a project with six new signings and the continuation of the current squad.
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Match reportMourinho Wins His Debut with Real Madrid Against Espanyol
Real Madrid, under José Mourinho, opened the season with a 2-1 win over Espanyol. The decisive goal came from Carlos Espí, who came on at minute 79 and scored 11 minutes later, while the team also featured a strong performance from Jude Bellingham and Marko Dmitrovic’s defense.
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TransfersCucurella: Presentation, Haircut and Debut vs Espanyol
Marc Cucurella was presented as a new Real Madrid player on Monday, after signing a contract until 2032. The club paid €55 million fixed, which could rise to €60 million. At the ceremony, the fullback received a stadium replica, a watch and a shirt with his name and number 17, and debuted in the match against Espanyol, coming on in the final minutes of a 1-0 win for Real.
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Club newsJulián Álvarez: The Atlético Dilemma After the Booing
Julián Álvarez, the 26-year-old Argentine forward of Atlético Madrid, has declared his wish to leave the club after a wave of booing at the Metropolitano on June 22. The club has rejected Barcelona’s offer, reportedly around 100 million euros, and president Enrique Cerezo has stated he has no intention of selling him. Despite fan pressure, coach Cholo Simeone and goalkeeper Jan Oblak back the player as a key part of the project. With the transfer window closing on September 1, Álvarez’s situation remains under scrutiny by the media and supporters.
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Match reportReal Madrid: Referee videos return with the new season
Real Madrid returned to LaLiga with its second match, beating Espanyol 1-2 at RCDE Stadium. Real Madrid TV released a video criticizing referee Sánchez Martínez and VAR Figueroa Vázquez for not sanctioning Cala for kicking Vinicius in the 3rd minute, and compared the performance to Lamine Yamal against Elche.
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TransfersReal Madrid Keeps Squad Closed Before Market Closes
Real Madrid has decided not to make further signings before the summer market closes on September 1, after signing six players this summer. The club and José Mourinho say the squad is closed, but they are monitoring potential departures of Camavinga and Asencio.
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Match reportCarlos Espí saves Real Madrid in their debut
Carlos Espí, 21, netted a goal in the 89th minute that gave Espanyol a 2-1 win over Real Madrid under José Mourinho. The new Merengue squad lost their debut in a match that highlighted a lack of fluidity and the opponent's solid defense.
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Match reportBellingham Highlights Real Madrid’s Win Over Espanyol and Compares Carlos Espí to Joselu
Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 on 8 August 2026. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring and Carlos Espí netted the decisive goal in the 90th minute, likening him to former striker Joselu. Bellingham praised the team’s mentality and unity under José Mourinho.
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Club newsBarrenetxea absent from Real Sociedad training due to injury
Barrenetxea and Pablo Marín are left out of Real Sociedad's training session in Zubieta as the team readies for their upcoming match in Madrid. Head coach Marcelo Bielsa watches the regular players and the addition of Ibai Aguirre.
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Match reportReal Madrid trains for clash with Real Sociedad
Real Madrid is preparing for the match against Real Sociedad, scheduled for Wednesday 26 August at 21:00 in the Santiago Bernabéu. The training session took place amid the background noise of the F3 test that inaugurated the Madring circuit, which will host the Spanish Grand Prix in September.