Jude Bellingham has moved quickly to defend and back Vinicius Junior, insisting the Real Madrid forward remained decisive despite a long wait for a goal ahead of the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid in Jeddah tonight.
Real Madrid and Barcelona will both face lower-division sides in the Round of 16 of the 2025-26 Copa del Rey, setting up intriguing single-leg ties scheduled for 13–15 January.
Endrick has insisted his loan move to Lyon was about football, not frustration, as the Real Madrid forward was presented to the media on Monday after completing his switch to France until the end of the season.
Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid, Girona, Levante and Sevilla were all at the centre of a gripping La Liga Sunday that delivered goals, controversy and vital points at both ends of the table.
Real Madrid will begin their 2026 campaign without Dani Carvajal, with the veteran right-back ruled out of Sunday's La Liga match against Real Betis as he continues his recovery from knee surgery.
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso is focusing on his current squad after the club confirmed there are unlikely to be major signings in the January 2026 transfer window.