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OVIEDO, SPAIN - AUGUST 24: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Oviedo and Real Madrid CF at Carlos Tartiere on August 24, 2025 in Oviedo, Spain. (Photo by Bruno Pena

Euro wrap: Mbappe's form continues in Madrid victory

Kylian Mbappe maintained his impressive start to the season with a brace in Real Madrid's 3-0 LaLiga victory at Real Oviedo.

Soccer • 24 Aug

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Luis Diaz of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United FC at Anfield on April 13, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Ed Sykes/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)

Updated Transfers: Diaz joins Bayern, United eye Sesko

Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Colombia forward Luis Diaz from Liverpool

Soccer • 30 Jul

Erik ten Hag has penned a two-year deal as Bayer Leverkusen boss

Ten Hag back in management as he takes Leverkusen post

Erik ten Hag has been appointed as the new head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, the Bundesliga club have announced.

Soccer • 26 May

Norway international Alexander Sorloth had a day to remember in front of goal

European wrap: Four-goal Sorloth to the fore for Atleti

Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth scored all the goals in a 4-0 victory against former club Real Sociedad which closed the gap on second-placed city rivals Real.

Soccer • 10 May

Harry Kane has at last silverware to show

Leverkusen's draw seals title for Bayern Munich

Harry Kane's long wait for the first major honour of his career is over after Bayer Leverkusen's 2-2 draw at Freiburg secured the Bundesliga title for Bayern Munich on Sunday.

Soccer • 04 May

Riccardo Orsolini netted the winner for Bologna

Euro round-up: Serie A title race blown wide open

Substitute Riccardo Orsolini blasted the Serie A title race wide open with an eye-catching winner as Bologna stunned leaders Inter Milan with a 1-0 victory at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.

Soccer • 20 Apr

Barcelona extended their unbeaten run thanks to an own goal from Leganes defender Jorge Saenz

European round-up: Barcelona move seven points clear

Barcelona secured a hard-fought 1-0 win at relegation battlers Leganes to move seven-points clear at the top of LaLiga and remain unbeaten in 2025.

Soccer • 13 Apr

Carlo Ancelotti is accused of failing to pay €1million in tax on image rights revenue

Ancelotti says 'everything was in order' at tax trial

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti told a Spanish court on Wednesday he had believed his tax affairs were legal as he testified in a trial in which he is accused of failing to pay €1million in tax on image rights revenue.

Soccer • 02 Apr

Party time for Arminia Bielefeld players after knocking out the cup holders

Bielefeld captain hails surreal journey to cup final

Arminia Bielefeld captain Mael Corboz said his team's recent struggles have hardened their self-belief after the third-tier side beat holders Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 on Tuesday to reach their first German Cup final following a relegation battle last season.

Soccer • 02 Apr

Marco Rose has been sacked with immediate effect

Leipzig part company with Rose

RB Leipzig have sacked manager Marco Rose, with the club sitting a disappointing sixth in the Bundesliga.

Soccer • 30 Mar

An LED board displays a message detailing why the match was postponed following the death of first team doctor Carles Minarro Garciathe

European wrap: Barca game off after club doctor's death

Barcelona's La Liga game against Osasuna was postponed shortly before kick-off on Saturday night, following the sudden death of the club's first-team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia.

Soccer • 08 Mar

Barca defender Ronald Araujo was among those on the scoresheet

European wrap: Barcelona go top, Milan slump goes on

Barcelona returned to the top of the LaLiga table with a 4-0 rout of 10-man Real Sociedad.

Soccer • 02 Mar

Julian Alvarez celebrates what proved to be the match-winner against Athletic Bilbao

European wrap: Atletico Madrid return to La Liga summit

Julian Alvarez put Atletico Madrid back on top of La Liga as his side put away a wasteful Athletic Bilbao to seal a vital 1-0 win.

Soccer • 01 Mar

Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny got a hand to Alexander Sorloth's close-range shot but couldn't prevent a late equaliser in the 4-4 draw with Atletico Madrid

European round-up: Atletico and Barca draw thriller

Alexander Sorloth's stoppage-time equaliser salvaged Atletico Madrid a thrilling 4-4 draw at Barcelona in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final.

Soccer • 26 Feb

European wrap: Barca return to the summit in La Liga

Barcelona went top of the LaLiga table after beating Las Palmas 2-0, while Inter Milan are looking down on the rest in Serie A.

Soccer • 22 Feb

Ritsu Doan (C) scores Freiburg's fifth goal

European wrap: Freiburg boost Champions League hopes

Freiburg thrashed Werder Bremen 5-0 at the Europa-Park Stadium to climb into the Bundesliga's top four.

Soccer • 22 Feb

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham is sent off by referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero

European wrap: Bellingham sees red for Real

Real Madrid failed to build on their La Liga advantage after Jude Bellingham was sent off during a 1-1 draw at Osasuna.

Soccer • 15 Feb

Euro round-up: Espanyol shock Madrid, Kane on double

Carlos Romero's late winner sealed Espanyol a shock 1-0 home win against LaLiga leaders Real Madrid.

Soccer • 01 Feb

Euro round-up: Mbappe's hat-trick and Napoli ping Juve

Kylian Mbappe capped a breathtaking return to form with a hat-trick as Real Madrid went four points clear at the top of LaLiga with a 3-0 win at Real Valladolid.

Soccer • 25 Jan

Kylian Mbappe has scored 18 for Real Madrid since his summer move from PSG

European wrap: Mbappe nets brace as Real Madrid go top

Real Madrid claimed top spot in LaLiga with a 4-1 win over Las Palmas and welcomed back David Alaba from a 13-month absence.

Soccer • 19 Jan

Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal was among the goals for Barcelona

European wrap: Barca cruise into Copa quarter-finals

Barcelona had five different goalscorers as they thumped Real Betis 5-1 to progress to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey.

Soccer • 15 Jan

Bayer Leverkusen's Alex Grimaldo celebrates his team's first goal

European wrap: Bayer Leverkusen keep up heat on Bayern

Alex Grimaldo's free-kick proved the difference as champions Bayer Leverkusen kept up the pressure on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich with a 1-0 win over Mainz on Tuesday.

Soccer • 14 Jan

Raphinha scored two of his side's five goals

European wrap: Raphinha brace wins El Clasico Super Cup

Ten-man Barcelona came from behind to thrash rivals Real Madrid 5-2, winning the Supercopa de Espana in Saudi Arabia to hand head coach Hansi Flick his first taste of silverware at the club.

Soccer • 13 Jan

Real Madrid came back from two down, but couldn't get a winner over Rayo Vallecano

European wrap: Real miss chance to go top; Bayern upset

Real Madrid missed the chance to move top of LaLiga after a six-goal thriller saw them draw 3-3 with Rayo Vallecano, while Bayern suffered a shock loss to Mainz.

Soccer • 14 Dec 24

Jamal Musiala rescued a point for Bayern Munich

Euro wrap: Draw in Der Klassiker, Las Palmas stun Barca

Jamal Musiala's late equaliser salvaged a point for Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker at Borussia Dortmund after England captain Harry Kane was forced off injured.

Soccer • 30 Nov 24