The game was anything but perfect for Los Blancos, who put together a shockingly poor first half. With deafening whistles practically shaking the Bernabéu, the team had little choice but to come out of the tunnel with a renewed purpose, led by a spectacular substitute performance from Arda Güler.

Real Madrid turned an unconvincing first half into a clinical second, with Kylian Mbappe leading the charge as they saw off Levante, 2-0. Los Blancos were initially languid under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa,

Historic rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid collided in Saudi Arabia on Sunday when the Blaugranas won the Spanish Super Cup with a 3-2 win.

The Spanish Super Cup final will see Real Madrid take on Barcelona in a Clásico to decide the victors of the trophy for 2026. Coach Xabi Alonso's team news is here.

It was not a vintage Real Madrid performance, but it was a win against Levante thanks to second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asencio. It was a crucial three points for Alvaro Arbeloa's side, something that was desperately needed.

Klopp and Zidane have been linked, but current Real Madrid Castilla boss Alvaro Arbeloa, who used to play for Liverpool, is perhaps the most likely replacement and the outlet claims he’s the ‘favourite’. It is also noted that Arbeloa has ‘rejected offers’ from other clubs as he is ‘awaiting a call’ from Real Madrid to replace Alonso.

FC Barcelona FC Barcelona trained on Saturday morning local time with all the available first team players with the exception of Raphinha in preparation for Sunday’s away game at Real Sociedad. When and where to watch Real Sociedad v FC Barcelona – FC Barcelona he league is back after success in the Spanish Super Cup and the Copa del Rey this week with a trip to Real Sociedad the next challenge for the Blaugranes.

Real Madrid will face Albacete of La Liga 2 in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. The game is being played on the road at the Estadio Carlos Belmonte, with Al