LALIGA
Kylian Mbappe penalty secures narrow win for Real Madrid in La Liga opener
Kylian Mbappe converted a crucial second-half penalty to lead Real Madrid to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over a resilient Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.
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Real Madrid kick off La Liga with youthful squad amid injury woes
Real Madrid have announced their squad for the La Liga opener against Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu, marking the start of their 2025-26 campaign.
Barcelona navigate registration maze to bolster La Liga squad
Barcelona successfully registered Joan Garcia and Marcus Rashford just in time for their La Liga opener, a 3-0 victory against Mallorca on Saturday.
Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid undone by late Espanyol rally in La Liga opener
Diego Simeone has encouraged Atletico Madrid to build on the encouraging signs from their display, even as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Espanyol in the opening fixture of the 2025-26 La Liga campaign.
Alessio Lisci confident Osasuna can keep Kylian Mbappe in check
Osasuna head coach Alessio Lisci says the club has conducted a thorough analysis of Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe's game and has devised a plan to keep him in check.
Sunderland sign defender Omar Alderete from Getafe
Sunderland have confirmed the signing of Paraguayan defender Omar Alderete from Spanish side Getafe, subject to international clearance.
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