Real Madrid & Barcelona News
Latest headlines pulled from major football outlets. Click any story to read it on the source site.
- Barca Blaugranes·1d ago·Both
Zlatan Ibrahimovic wants Barcelona legend Xavi to be new AC Milan manager
SEVILLE, SPAIN - MAY 26: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on May 26, 2024 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) | Getty Images Barcelona legend Xavi is being tipped to return to management in Italy with Serie A giants AC Milan. According to the Corriere dello Sport, Xavi is top of the list to replace Massimiliano Allegri and has been recommended to the club by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The former striker works as a special advisor to the club and thinks Xavi would be a good choice. Outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is also in the club’s thoughts as they ponder their next move. Milan are said to be looking to a future and a coach who will provide an “attacking style of play and innovative ideas” after a season where they finished down in fifth place in the table. Xavi has been out of work since leaving Barcelona but has been linked with several top jobs since then, most recently Chelsea. The Blues have since appointed Xabi Alonso as their new coach but it seems Xavi could still have a chance of returning to management imminently in Italy. Would Xavi be a good fit for Milan? Tell us what you think in the comments below!
- Guardian Football·2d ago·Both
Zero Real Madrid players in Spain World Cup squad as injured Lamine Yamal makes cut
Luis de la Fuente names 26-man squad for tournament Real Madrid players miss Spain squad for first time Spain will go to the World Cup without a single Real Madrid player for the first time in their history as Luis de la Fuente named his 26-man squad for this summer’s tournament. While Real stars such as Dean Huijsen, Dani Carvajal and Gonzalo García miss out, De la Fuente included Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, who tore his left hamstring on 22 April and missed the rest of his club’s La Liga campaign. Continue reading...
- Football España·2d ago·Both
Real Madrid star takes shot at Spain manager after World Cup squad omission
For the first time in history, Spain will go to the World Cup without any Real Madrid players among their ranks. Luis de la Fuente named his Spain squad on Monday, but none of the eligible Real Madrid options made it in. La Roja’s 26 players are nearly made up of a third of Barcelona […] The post Real Madrid star takes shot at Spain manager after World Cup squad omission appeared first on Football España.
- Football España·2d ago·Both
Barcelona have €25m replacement in mind should Jules Kounde leave this summer
Barcelona once again secured the LaLiga title this year, after outperforming Real Madrid across the campaign, but manager Hansi Flick has admitted that it was a ‘difficult season’ with a number of things not going to plan. Much of that was down to injuries, but in terms of performance, they struggled to hit the heights […] The post Barcelona have €25m replacement in mind should Jules Kounde leave this summer appeared first on Football España.
- BBC Sport·2d ago·Both
Lamine Yamal in Spain squad but no Real players
Injured forward Lamine Yamal is named in Spain's World Cup squad, which does not feature any Real Madrid players.
- Football España·2d ago·Both
WATCH: Lamine Yamal posts wild Gavi celebrations after Spain World Cup call
Spain have named their squad for the 2026 World Cup, with eight Barcelona players included. Perhaps the most celebrated was that of Gavi though. La Roja have revealed the 26 names that will be going to the World Cup this summer, which for the first time ever will not include a Real Madrid player. Gonzalo […] The post WATCH: Lamine Yamal posts wild Gavi celebrations after Spain World Cup call appeared first on Football España.
- Football España·2d ago·Both
Lamine Yamal headlines Spain World Cup squad without Real Madrid players
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has named his 26-man World Cup squad, as La Roja seek their second ever star on their shirt. De la Fuente himself has described Spain as one of the favourites for the tournament, and the Euro 2024 champions certainly part at the front of the peloton with France, England […] The post Lamine Yamal headlines Spain World Cup squad without Real Madrid players appeared first on Football España.
- Football España·2d ago·Both
Real Madrid approve candidacy of Florentino Perez rival for upcoming election
Real Madrid are about to follow Barcelona in holding presidential elections in 2026, with Florentino Perez set to be challenged over the position he has held for the last 17 years. Earlier this month, Perez called for elections to be held during an explosive press conference, despite the fact that he was only re-elected last […] The post Real Madrid approve candidacy of Florentino Perez rival for upcoming election appeared first on Football España.
- Football España·5d ago·Both
Barcelona President elect Joan Laporta – ‘Negreira complaints are smokescreen for Real Madrid failure’
Barcelona President elect Joan Laporta has dismissed Real Madrid’s complaints about the Negreira case, which continues to rumble on in the background of Spanish football. Three years after becoming public knowledge, the authorities continue to take testimony from those involved in the case. The latest development is that former Vice-President of the Referees Committee (CTA) […] The post Barcelona President elect Joan Laporta – ‘Negreira complaints are smokescreen for Real Madrid failure’ appeared first on Football España.
- Football España·5d ago·Both
Alvaro Arbeloa leaves out Vinicius Junior for final Real Madrid match of 2025-26 season
Real Madrid face Athletic Club this week in their final match of what has been a desperately disappointing 2025-26 season. Having already lost out on the La Liga title to arch rivals Barcelona, Alvaro Arbeloa’s side go into the fixture with nothing to play for, and this will influence the team selection at the Bernabeu. […] The post Alvaro Arbeloa leaves out Vinicius Junior for final Real Madrid match of 2025-26 season appeared first on Football España.
- Barca Blaugranes·7d ago·Both
‘Sometimes we get heated’ – Barcelona’s Raphinha reveals how he gets on with Real Madrid stars on Brazil duty
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid CF argue with Raphinha of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 26, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images) | Getty Images Raphinha has revealed how he leaves his club rivalry aside when he meets up with Real Madrid stars while on international duty with Brazil. The Barcelona forward plays alongside the likes of Vinicius Jr, Eder Militao and Rodrygo for the Selecao but insists there’s no problem between the players when they are away from their clubs. “I never noticed that, at least not in the cases of Vini and me, or Rodrygo, Militão, and Endrick. When we join the national team, the club rivalry practically disappears because we know we’re here defending our country regardless of where we play. I don’t think it’s forced. It’s not a case of, ‘I have to get to the national team and I have to exclude that part.’ No. It’s something that happens naturally,” he told TNT Sports. “We arrive at the training camp and we get along well. Even in the Clásicos, we respect each other; each of us defends our team with whatever we have to offer, but when we get to the national team, the rivalry ceases to exist. “We leave the clubs aside and focus on the national team. Sometimes we get heated, yes, but that’s normal. If a Clásico didn’t get heated, it wouldn’t be a Clásico.” Raphinha has been named in the Brazil squad for this summer’s tournament. Vini Jr and Endrick are also on Carlo Ancelotti’s list along with Neymar.