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Best wishes to Hansi Flick

We must send our condolences to Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, who lost his father this weekend.

"FC Barcelona and the entire blaugrana family wish to send all our love to Hansi Flick after the passing of his father,” the Catalan club posted on X. “We share in your sorrow and our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.”

Real Madrid said: “Real Madrid CF, its president and its Board of Directors deeply regret the passing of the father of Hansi Flick, FC Barcelona coach.

“Real Madrid wishes to express its condolences and affection to his family and all his loved ones. Rest in peace.”

Alvaro Arbeloa urges Real Madrid to ‘channel anger’ against Barcelona

Alvaro Arbeloa has urged his Real Madrid players to show the right kind of fight in Sunday’s El Clasico against Barcelona.

A turbulent week could end in the most miserable way possible for Real, with bitter rivals Barca needing just a point to clinch the title in La Liga with three games to spare.

The Catalan outfit are currently 11 points ahead of second-placed Real, who are lurching from crisis to crisis.

Harry Latham-Coyle10 May 2026 17:40

Kylian Mbappe absent again due to hamstring injury

Kylian Mbappe will be missing for Real Madrid today, again, as he is not in the travelling squad. With little left to play for, perhaps it is not worth the risk to rush him back before the end of the season?

Harry Latham-Coyle10 May 2026 17:30

Trio hoping to impress as battle for World Cup spots heats up

Three players will have a chance to impress on the biggest stage this evening, with Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Marcus Rashford still fighting for places – and potentially even a starting berth – in the England squad for this summer’s World Cup.

While Jude Bellingham has marked himself out as a near-certain starter in midfield for the Three Lions, both Alexander-Arnold and Rashford have more work to do to be included in the squad, let alone to secure a spot in the starting XI.

England boss Thomas Tuchel seemingly does not have a lot of confidence in Real Madrid full-back Alexander-Arnold, with the German previously criticising the defensive aspect of his game. However, his hand may be forced by the injury to Tino Livramento, who could miss the rest of the season with a back problem.

Rashford could benefit from a similar situation, though more due to a general lack of competition in the left-wing position. While Anthony Gordon should also be on the plane to the USA, Rashford could benefit from the Newcastle man’s recent lack of form as the pair fight to start on the left in England’s opener against Croatia in Dallas on 17 June.

Real Madrid’s Valverde suffers head injury after altercation with teammate

Fede Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni were involved in one of those two cabeza-a-cabezas – and the former ended up in hospital.

Real Madrid’s Valverde suffers head injury after altercation with teammate

Real Madrid later stated that Valverde would be sidelined for up to two weeks

Harry Latham-Coyle10 May 2026 16:55

What on earth is going on at Real Madrid?

It’s a good question! Multiple training ground bust-ups, a petition from fans asking Kylian Mbappe to leave, and plenty more besides. Jamie Braidwood tries to explain.

What is going on at Real Madrid? Fights and tension between stars before El Clasico

A second trophyless season in a row for Real Madrid could get worse if Barcelona wins La Liga against them in Sunday’s El Clásico

Harry Latham-Coyle10 May 2026 16:38

How the land lies

Barcelona top the table on 88 points, 11 clear of Real Madrid, with just four games to go – it is a matter of when, rather than if, they are crowned champions. They’d love to do it today, though...

Barcelona would win the title if they avoid defeat at Camp Nou. In the 97 years of LaLiga, the title has never been won in this fixture.

Barcelona are bidding to defend their title (Getty)

Harry Latham-Coyle10 May 2026 16:20