Cucurella: I tried to tempt Rodri into Madrid move
Real Madrid's Marc Cucurella has said he "sent a subtle message" asking Rodri to join him at Real Madrid this summer, before the midfielder opted to sign for rivals Barcelona.
Nicol: I have sympathy for Mourinho after Madrid derby (2:02)
Ex-Mexico coach Aguirre takes over at Valencia
LaLiga side Valencia have appointed former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre on an initial deal until the end of the season.
Spain refs back Real, say Lee deserved red for Valverde tackle
Spain's Technical Committee of Referees said Lee Kang-In should have been sent off in Sunday's Madrid derby, while backing the decision not to show Cristian Romero a red card.
Mbappé details Liverpool's attempts to sign him
Kylian Mbappé has described how his mother "fell in love" with Anfield and was keen for him to sign for Liverpool before he decided to join PSG.
Gomez: Jonathan David and Julian Alvarez should play side-by-side (0:59)
Tebas: Madrid conspiracy talk a 'smokescreen'
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has called claims of a refereeing conspiracy against Real Madrid "a smokescreen to hide other shortcomings" after the team's defeat to Atletico Madrid in Sunday's derby.
Gomez: Raphinha is the best player in the world (9:17)
Barça to return to Olympic Stadium in 2027-28
Barcelona will return to the Olympic Stadium for several months next season after approving another €510 million ($585m) of financing to finish the Spotify Camp Nou redevelopment project.
Soccer's wildest warmup kits: The good, the bad and the ugly
Forget home, away and third alternate jerseys -- the prematch warmup kit is where the real fun is to be had. Get a load of this season's best and worst.
Fjørtoft: Is Real Madrid working out for Mourinho? (1:12)
Mbappé refuses to criticise Madrid derby ref
Kylian Mbappé has refused to criticise the referee in charge of Real Madrid's 2-1 derby defeat to Atlético Madrid, despite admitting that official Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias made "mistakes" in his handling of the match.
Why this 3-week international break is the longest ever (and why that's a good thing)
Fans have grown used to international games interrupting the club season, but this break will be a week longer than before. It's not as bad as it sounds.
Mourinho's ref rants overshadow Madrid derby defeat; can Arsenal shrug off heavy loss?
Real Madrid lost the derby to Atletico this weekend, but Jose Mourinho's focus was on the refereeing postgame, not the result. Plus: Can Arsenal shake off a deservedly heavy defeat at Brighton?
Valencia vs. Real Sociedad - Game Highlights (1:10)
Simeone: Mourinho crossed a line with referee rant after Madrid derby (1:12)
Villarreal vs. Levante - Game Highlights (1:10)
Deportivo La Coruña vs. Real Betis - Game Highlights (1:11)
Mourinho brings pictures of fouls to press conference after Madrid derby (1:08)
Mourinho blasts ref: 'Two red cards' for Atleti
José Mourinho blasted the referee and the VAR after Real Madrid's 2-1 derby defeat to Atlético Madrid, saying Atlético should have received "two clear red cards."
What went wrong for Real in the Madrid derby? (3:28)
Garcia: Atlético managed the Madrid derby better than Real (2:25)
Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid - Game Highlights (1:12)
David steers Atlético past 10-man Real Madrid
Second-half goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David gave Atlético Madrid a 2-1 victory over 10-man Real Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
LALIGA Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | +24 | 21 |
| Atlético Madrid | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +9 | 16 |
| Real Betis | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 16 |
| Real Madrid | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | +10 | 15 |
| Sevilla | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 13 |
| Alavés | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +5 | 11 |
| Deportivo | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | +2 | 10 |
| Real Sociedad | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 10 |
| Villarreal | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 8 |
| Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 |
| Getafe | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 8 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 8 |
| Osasuna | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -7 | 8 |
| Celta Vigo | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 7 |
| Espanyol | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| Racing Santander | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -10 | 7 |
| Levante | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 5 |
| Elche | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 5 |
| Valencia | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -9 | 4 |
| Málaga | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -9 | 3 |