Vinicius Jr of Real Madrid secured the FIFA men's player of the year award, beating out competition from Manchester City's Rodri and Real teammate Jude Bellingham. On the women's side, Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati took home the prize for the second year in a row. Both players were recognized for their impressive performances, with Vinicius helping Real Madrid to a LaLiga and Champions League double and Bonmati contributing to Barcelona's success in the Women's Champions League.
Real Madrid suffered a setback in their pursuit of leaders Barcelona as they were held to a 3-3 draw by local rivals Rayo Vallecano. Defensive errors proved costly for the champions, who missed the chance to move to the top of LaLiga. After going two goals down, Real fought back with a stunning long range strike from Federico Valverde and a first-time effort from Jude Bellingham, but the hosts secured a point with a deflected goal in the second half. Real remain in second place, one point behind Barcelona, while Rayo sit in 13th place.
In a crucial La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano, Real Madrid found themselves 2-0 down and without star player Kylian Mbappé due to injury. But thanks to the impressive form of Jude Bellingham, who scored a late first-half goal and set up another, Real battled back to win 3-2. Bellingham's recent run of six goals and three assists in six La Liga games has been crucial for Carlo Ancelotti's team, proving that they can still thrive without their top players.
Spanish giants Real Madrid achieved a crucial victory over Italian side Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League, but their star forward Kylian Mbappe suffered an injury in the process. The match saw Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham step up in the second half after Mbappe's first-half goal, leading Los Blancos to a 3-2 victory. While this secured their title defence, it also added to the team's growing injury concerns, causing fans to worry once again about their stacked treatment room.
Real Madrid bounced back from their recent slump with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Atalanta in the Champions League. Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, and Jude Bellingham were on the scoresheet for the Spanish giants, who handed the Serie A leader their first loss in this season's competition. Mbappe opened the scoring in the 10th minute but was later forced off with an injury.
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe lead Real Madrid to a 3-0 victory against Girona. With this win, Madrid closes the gap on league leaders Barcelona to two points. The victory was crucial for Madrid as they gear up for a Champions League clash at Atalanta.
Real Madrid bounced back from a string of disappointing results with a dominant 3-0 win over Girona in La Liga, thanks to goals from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe. Bellingham, who has been on a scoring streak in the league, opened the scoring and assisted a goal before being substituted due to an apparent injury. Mbappe, who has faced criticism in recent weeks, silenced his critics with a clinical finish. The win also saw Madrid cut the gap on league leaders Barcelona to two points.
Jude Bellingham's impressive form will be key for Real Madrid as they face Girona at Estadio Montilivi. The Catalans were once serious contenders for the LaLiga title, but recent drop in form has seen them fall to third place. Bellingham's stellar performances will be crucial for Real Madrid to close the gap on league leaders Barcelona, who will also be in action on the same day. The highly anticipated match between Girona and Real Madrid will take place on Sunday, with the latter keen on maintaining their dominance in Spain and Europe.
Real Madrid's star striker Kylian Mbappe had a rough night as his team suffered a 0-2 defeat against Liverpool in the Champions League. Mbappe was well-shackled and even missed a penalty, adding to his disappointment. Despite some standout performances from Liverpool, including a stunning tackle from right back Conor Bradley, Mbappe's constant tussles with the backline made for viral moments on social media. However, the player still has support from his manager and teammate Jude Bellingham.
Liverpool is set for a major test in the Champions League as they face off against defending champions Real Madrid. The Reds will be looking for their first victory over Madrid since 2009 and a win would see them move to the top of their group. While Madrid have a strong record against Liverpool, the Reds' manager Arne Slot remains confident despite several players being unavailable. With star players like Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe still available for Madrid, it promises to be an exciting and challenging game. Get all the latest updates from our reporters live at Anfield.