🥐 El Clásico doubts, Lamine speaks: 5️⃣ stories to start your day | OneFootball

This Friday, October 24, 2025, is packed with news that shakes the foundations of football today, from the preparation for the most anticipated event of the season to major corporate movements.

The main focus is inevitably on the lead-up to El Clásico, where the medical rooms of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are a hotbed of uncertainty. The absences in Barça's training sessions, coupled with Madrid's efforts to recover their stars, keep the tension high 48 hours before the clash.

This sporting anticipation is joined by the bombshell news about the possible sale of Atlético de Madrid for a billion-dollar figure, a change of ownership that could redefine power in LaLiga.

Additionally, the controversy generated by Lamine Yamal off the pitch with comments about the eternal rival and the start of a new era in Spanish women's football complete a vibrant news agenda you can't miss.

Uncertainties 48 hours before El Clásico

The upcoming Clásico between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid dominates the current global football scene, and the medical rooms of both clubs are the main focus. Just two days before the big match, Barcelona sees how absences pile up. Neither Frenkie de Jong nor Andreas Christensen participated in the latest training session, seriously casting doubt on their participation. Hansi Flick will have to rethink his starting eleven if these key players do not recover in time. In the capital, the concern is similar, as Real Madrid also rushes to meet deadlines with their own key injured players, keeping the mystery about whether they will be able to make the squad for the weekend clash. Managing these recoveries will be crucial.

Lamine Yamal heats up El Clásico with Ibai

The atmosphere of El Clásico has moved from the playing fields to digital streaming platforms. Lamine Yamal, the young Barcelona prospect, became an unwitting protagonist of Ibai Llanos' Kings League, where he didn't hesitate to ignite the rivalry. During a broadcast, the player jokingly compared one of the competition's teams to Real Madrid, accusing them of "stealing" in their victories. These statements, which quickly went viral on social media, have added an extra layer of tension outside the stadium that heats up the duel at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The sale of Atleti already has a price

The institutional future of Atlético de Madrid could be close to changing hands. According to reports from Vozpopuli, CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín has reached a preliminary agreement for the sale of the red-and-white club. The agreed figure is around 2 billion euros, and the buyer would be a foreign investment fund. This operation would represent a historic change in ownership and could inject considerable capital for future sports projects. 

Celta, the only Spanish victory in Europe

The European matchday for Spanish teams in the Europa and Conference League on Thursday left a bittersweet taste, highlighting the lack of victories upon returning to continental action. Celta de Vigo was the only club to achieve a positive result, earning three vital points for their aspirations against Nice. However, neither Real Betis nor Rayo Vallecano could go beyond a draw in their respective matches, slowing their pace in the group stage. Betis drew with Genk, while Rayo couldn't overcome BK Häcken. 

A new Spain with returns and changes

After the disappointment of falling in the final of the last Women's EURO, the Spanish Women's National Football Team begins a new phase under the direction of Sonia Bermúdez. The new coach has started her cycle with important decisions, highlighting the return to the squad of key figures like Mapi León and Jennifer Hermoso. This move aims to unite the locker room and recover the talent of players who had been out of the lists due to various controversies. The goal is clear: to leave behind the recent past and face upcoming commitments with a renewed team.

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