#La Liga

Real Madrid have suffered a major setback ahead of El Clasico after Kylian Mbappe was left out of the squad for the decisive La Liga clash against Barcelona.

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Girona FC at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, dealing a major blow to their LaLiga title ambitions.

Barcelona survived a shaky second half but still claimed a 3-1 victory over Alaves at Camp Nou, with Dani Olmo scoring twice and Lamine Yamal starring on a night full of nervy moments.

Pedro Neto’s resurgence under Enzo Maresca has made him a key figure at Chelsea — and now a top target for Barcelona. But any move would require a massive fee and major decisions from both clubs.

Real Madrid needed a late Jude Bellingham equaliser to rescue a 2-2 draw against Elche after a frantic finale in which three goals were scored in the final 12 minutes at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero.

A late Domingos Duarte own goal handed Atletico Madrid a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Getafe at the Estadio Coliseum on Sunday night, keeping Diego Simeone’s side firmly in the chase for the top spots in La Liga.

Real Madrid’s pursuit of Marc Guehi has gained fresh momentum as Crystal Palace consider a January sale to avoid losing their captain for free.

Robert Lewandowski’s spell at Barcelona is nearing its final chapter, with top European and Gulf clubs lining up to sign him on a free when his contract expires in 2026.

Robert Lewandowski’s hat-trick inspired Barcelona to a thrilling 4-2 win over Celta Vigo at the Camp Nou. Marcus Rashford and Lamine Yamal were instrumental in the victory, while Frenkie de Jong’s late red card marred the final moments. The win sees Barcelona climb to third in La Liga as Lewandowski continues his prolific run.

Barcelona reignited their title challenge with a 3-1 win over Elche at the Estadi Olímpic, closing the gap on leaders Real Madrid to five points. Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres struck early before Marcus Rashford sealed the result with a stunning second-half finish, as Fermin Lopez impressed with two assists in a commanding display.

Atletico Madrid and Villarreal delivered commanding performances on Saturday night, brushing aside Sevilla and Rayo Vallecano respectively with emphatic scorelines and clinical attacking displays that highlighted their growing confidence in La Liga.

LaLiga’s final matchday delivered goals, drama, and farewells as Barcelona wrapped up their title-winning season with a commanding 3-0 win, Atlético Madrid put four past Girona, and Villarreal saw off Sevilla in a six-goal thriller.

A night of farewells at the Santiago Bernabéu as Kylian Mbappé’s brace secured a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad, while legends Carlo Ancelotti, Luka Modric, and Lucas Vazquez received heartfelt tributes in their final home match for Real Madrid.

Newly-crowned LaLiga champions Barcelona were handed a shock at the Estadi Olimpic as Villarreal snatched a thrilling 3-2 victory. Despite a spirited first-half comeback led by teenage star Lamine Yamal, the Yellow Submarine struck twice after the break — with substitute Tajon Buchanan netting the late winner to secure a priceless Champions League spot for Villarreal.

Atletico Madrid delivered a commanding 4-1 victory over Real Betis, with Julián Álvarez netting twice in an action-packed LaLiga clash at the Metropolitano.