Everton's former chief Keith Wyness has stated in the Inside Track podcast that Manchester City may end up paying a significant settlement to former defender Benjamin Mendy. The 30-year-old claimed unpaid wages when he was suspended without pay for charges of rape and sexual assault, which he was ultimately cleared of. Wyness believes that City may have acted too quickly in refusing to pay Mendy's wages and that they could potentially pay around half of the £11.5 million he is claiming.
Despite Kylian Mbappe's promising start for Real Madrid, the team was held to a 1-1 draw against Real Mallorca on Sunday. The French superstar's efforts were hindered by Mallorca keeper Dominik Greif, and Madrid's victory seemed uncertain as the hosts' Vedat Muriqi scored an equalizing header. Despite their star-studded lineup, Madrid struggled to break down Mallorca's defense and their chances of winning the game were jeopardized when Los Blancos defender Ferland Mendy was sent off in stoppage time.
Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid in a thrilling match to qualify for the Spanish Super Cup final. The game saw goals from Real's Antonio Rudiger and Ferland Mendy, as well as Atletico's Antoine Griezmann and an own goal from Rudiger. A late own goal from Stefan Savic and a brilliant strike from Brahim Diaz secured Real's victory, setting up a potential El Clasico final against Barcelona in Sunday's final.
Real Madrid battled back from a 1-0 deficit to defeat city rivals Atletico Madrid 5-3 in extra time, securing a berth in the Spanish Super Cup Final. After Mario Hermoso scored for Atletico, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, and Antoine Griezmann exchanged goals, setting the stage for Brahim Diaz's late game-winner.
In a nail-biting match, Real Madrid emerged victorious against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final. Atletico's Mario Hermoso and Real's Antonio Rudiger scored headers before Ferland Mendy and Dani Carvajal put Real ahead. Antoine Griezmann made history by scoring a club-record breaking 174th goal for Atletico, but it was Real's late goal by Brahim Diaz that sealed the win and a spot in the final against either Barcelona or Osasuna.