Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has said that his side is eager to get underway in La Liga, despite having a preseason of just 19 days due to their Club World Cup commitments. He also assessed the

This article was originally published on www.si.com as The Bernabeu Beckons: Real Madrid Enter New Era Determined to Erase Summer Failure. Only 41 days stand between Real Madrid’s FIFA Club World Cup exit and the start of their 2025–26 La Liga campaign.

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MADRID — Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has praised the maturity of teenager newcomer Franco Mastantuono and downplayed the player's choice of former Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi as the world's best player.

Meanwhile, Harry Winks is being linked with a move back to the Premier League - with Sunderland the latest club reportedly interested in the midfielder. (Sunderland Echo)

Barcelona started their La Liga campaign with victory over Mallorca on Saturday, and as expected, Lamine Yamal was the star of the show. The 18-year-old provided the assist for Raphinha’s opener,

When is the next El Clasico?Matchday 1 will occur over four days: August 15-19.Girona vs Rayo Vallecano is the first game at 1pm on Aug. 15.The 38-game season runs through May 24, 2026.Barcelona and Real Madrid's two meetings are set as well.