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Santiago Bernabeu

2026-05-022026-10-04

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Madrid put a 150 million euro ($172m) offer in for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez but more to fulfil a Florentino Perez election campaign pledge and disrupt rivals Barcelona's plans than to truly try to bring the forward to the Santiago Bernabeu. …

    What Real Madrid's new signings add to Mourinho's project
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Real have renewed the contract of centre-back Antonio Rudiger until 2027, after Dani Carvajal and David Alaba left the club at the end of their contracts at the Santiago Bernabeu.

    Ibrahima Konate signs four-year deal with Real Madrid
  4. Citizen Digital

    … He will return after last being in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu 13 years ago, with Madrid paying Mourinho's current club Benfica a reported 15 million euro ($17.25 million) release fee. …

    Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho return
  5. The Standard

    … The 63-year-old will return after last being in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu 13 years ago, with Madrid paying Mourinho's current club Benfica a reported 15 million euro ($17.25 million) release fee."We will continue to take pride in the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, the best stad …

    Perez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho return
  6. May 2026
  7. The Standard

    … When Carvajal was taken off with 10 minutes to go, both teams gave the 34-year-old a guard of honour as he bid an emotional goodbye to the Santiago Bernabeu. …

    Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win over Athletic Club
  8. Citizen Digital

    … On Saturday it will be Dani Carvajal's turn to bow out at the Santiago Bernabeu. …

    What to look out for in final La Liga weekend
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Los Blancos host Athletic Bilbao on Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu in their final La Liga match of a turbulent campaign. …

    Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa says will leave post
  10. Citizen Digital

    … on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Medical staff's members tend to Real Madrid's Spanish defender Dani Carvajal injured on the ground during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Villarreal CF at the Santiago Bernabeu …

    Carvajal to leave Real Madrid at end of season
  11. Citizen Digital

    … The Portuguese veteran who led Madrid between 2010 and 2013, clashing in that era with Pep Guardiola's Barcelona side, has been heavily linked with a return to the Santiago Bernabeu bench. …

    Arbeloa 'happy' if Mourinho back at Real Madrid next season
  12. Citizen Digital

    … Exacerbating the situation, president Florentino Perez is weighing up a dramatic managerial twist, with former coach Jose Mourinho linked with a return to the Santiago Bernabeu. …

    Mbappe, Mourinho, meltdown: Real Madrid face Clasico amid chaos

Wednesday 23 September

  1. La Liga president denies refereeing conspiracy against Real Madrid

    La Liga president Javier Tebas dismissed accusations of a refereeing "conspiracy" following Real Madrid's 2-1 derby loss to Atletico Madrid, after Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho presented screenshots of what he claimed were red-card tackles by Atletico players at his post-match press conference.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. La Liga president rejects Real Madrid refereeing conspiracy claims

    La Liga president Javier Tebas hit out at accusations of a refereeing "conspiracy" by Real Madrid following their 2-1 derby loss to Atletico Madrid, after coach Jose Mourinho presented screenshots of what he thought were red-card tackles by Atletico players.

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Mourinho backs Bernabéu for 2030 World Cup final

    As Morocco, Spain and Portugal prepare to co-host the 2030 World Cup, Morocco's football federation president claimed the final would be held in Morocco, while Real Madrid coach José Mourinho argued the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid would be a more appropriate venue. FIFA said a final decision would be made in due course.

    12 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 11 September

  1. FIFA says 2030 World Cup final venue still undecided

    FIFA rejected Morocco football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa's claim that the 2030 World Cup final would be held in Benslimane, Morocco, stating no decision has yet been made and will be announced "in due course."

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Real Madrid manager seeks 'killer' Vinicius form against Rayo

    Real Madrid face Rayo with manager Mourinho seeking a sharper attacking performance from Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior, who was at the centre of summer contract speculation amid rumours of an Arsenal move but remains a key player after scoring in Champions League finals in 2022 and 2024.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Kenyan Job Ochieng scores and assists in Real Sociedad victory

    Kenyan forward Job Ochieng scored once and provided two assists in his second appearance for Real Sociedad, directly contributing to all three of the club's goals in a 3-2 win over Elche on Monday, with the decisive assist on a 90th-minute winner.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 7 September

  1. Mourinho returns to Real Madrid, faces Inter in Champions League

    Jose Mourinho, who led Inter Milan to a Champions League title in 2010 before joining Real Madrid, is beginning his second stint at Madrid and opens the club's European campaign against Inter on Tuesday at the Bernabeu.

    7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mbappe open to Ballon d'Or candidacy after World Cup top-scorer feat

    Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe said it is natural for people to consider him for the Ballon d'Or after scoring 10 goals at the World Cup this summer to win the Golden Boot, taking his career World Cup tally to 22 goals as the tournament's all-time top scorer.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Real Madrid defeats Malaga 4-0 under Mourinho

    Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe scored as Real Madrid cruised to a 4-0 win against Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu, extending their perfect start to La Liga under Jose Mourinho. Arda Guler added a fourth goal late on, while Malaga goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero conceded an own goal.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 28 August

  1. Mourinho emphasizes team play over goal tallies for Real Madrid's Mbappe

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he values 40 goals with titles and team effort over 60 goals scored individually, following Mbappe's hat-trick against Real Sociedad as the 2026/27 La Liga season gets underway.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenyan players showcase talent on European football stage

    Three Harambee Stars players featured in European football this week, with Job Ochieng making his first start of the season for Real Sociedad against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, playing 66 minutes in a 4-1 loss.

    28 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Fulham signs Gonzalo Garcia from Real Madrid

    Spanish striker Gonzalo Garcia, 22, has joined Fulham from Real Madrid on a contract until 2031, reuniting with former coach Alvaro Arbeloa. The transfer fee was reported as around 40 million euros, with Madrid retaining a 30% sell-on clause.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 19 June

  1. Real Madrid signs three players for Mourinho's first season

    Real Madrid have signed Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, and Ibrahima Konate under new coach Jose Mourinho to reinforce the squad after two seasons without a major trophy. Cucurella joined from Chelsea for around 55 million euros, Konate agreed a four-year deal, and Silva was also signed ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Defender Ibrahima Konate signs four-year Real Madrid deal

    Real Madrid confirmed the signing of centre-back Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool on a four-year deal until June 2030. The 27-year-old, who moved to Liverpool in 2021 from RB Leipzig and played 183 times for the Reds, joins Real Madrid after his contract at Anfield expired.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 8 June

  1. Perez re-elected Real Madrid president, Mourinho return imminent

    Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid with 65 percent of votes from around 100,000 members, defeating challenger Enrique Riquelme. Jose Mourinho is expected to be announced as the club's new manager as early as Monday, returning to the Santiago Bernabeu after 13 years, with Madrid reportedly paying Benfica a 15 million euro release fee.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Perez re-elected Real Madrid president; Mourinho to return as manager

    Florentino Perez has been re-elected president of Real Madrid with 65 per cent of votes, paving the way for Jose Mourinho to return as manager. Mourinho, 63, will return after 13 years away, with Madrid paying his current club Benfica a reported 15 million euro release fee.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao to end La Liga season

    Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 4-2 in Alvaro Arbeloa's final game as coach, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated from Spain's top flight. Kylian Mbappe scored his 25th goal of the season for Real Madrid, and Celta Vigo qualified for Europa League with a 1-0 win over Sevilla.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 22 May

  1. La Liga season finale: departures and unresolved matters ahead

    La Liga concludes this weekend with Barcelona already champions under Hansi Flick, but several matters remain unresolved. Several high-profile players, including Antoine Griezmann, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Carvajal, are bidding farewell to their clubs.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Real Madrid coach Arbeloa confirms departure at season end

    Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed Friday he will leave his role at the end of a trophyless season, with José Mourinho reported to be returning to the club. Arbeloa said he would not work on Mourinho's staff if the Portuguese coach is appointed as his successor.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 18 May

  1. Real Madrid captain Carvajal to depart at season end

    Real Madrid announced that captain Dani Carvajal, a 34-year-old Spain international who played 450 times for the club and won 27 trophies including six Champions Leagues, will leave at the end of the season. Carvajal came through Real Madrid's La Fabrica academy, left for Bayer Leverkusen in 2012, and was bought back the following summer.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Arbeloa says he'd be happy if Mourinho returns to Real Madrid

    Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said he would be pleased if Jose Mourinho, currently at Benfica, replaces him and leads the club next season. Mourinho previously managed Madrid between 2010 and 2013.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Real Madrid face Barcelona amid internal turmoil, trophy drought

    Real Madrid meet Barcelona in El Clásico on Sunday trailing by 11 points with four matches remaining in La Liga, facing potential relegation from the title race. The club is in disarray, with fans protesting Mbappe's commitment, two training-ground bust-ups reported, and manager Alvaro Arbeloa at odds with players as president Perez considers appointing Jose Mourinho.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Real Madrid's Carvajal out with toe fracture, misses Clasico

    Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal will miss the Clasico on May 10 after suffering a toe fracture. The 34-year-old right-back is set to miss the next two weeks and could return for the club's final game of the season against Athletic Bilbao.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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