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Villarreal

2026-04-242026-10-05

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Real Madrid's first game after the international break, with Villarreal on October 10, might be too soon for an Mbappe return but Spanish daily AS reported Saturday he would ceratinly be ready for the Classico with Barcelona October 25.

    Mbappe out for two weeks or more with knee injury say Real
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Villarreal hosted Real Betis on Monday and both sets of players wore the t-shirts supporting Ceuta, while Levante players wore the top before their game against champions Barcelona on Sunday, but the Catalan side elected not to use it. …

    Mbappe explains Ceuta shirt stance after criticism
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Villarreal hosted Real Betis on Monday and both sets of players wore the shirts supporting Ceuta, while Levante players wore the shirt before their game against champions Barcelona on Sunday, but the Catalan side elected not to use it. …

    Liga boss criticises Real Madrid trio for Ceuta shirt incident
  5. August 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    … The 19-year-old scored against Villarreal in Racing's La Liga opener, but is expected to play for Madrid's reserve side at first. …

    Real Madrid snap up Racing midfielder Martinez
  7. Citizen Digital

    … Malaga are a good team with a lot of young players and they made things hard for us," said Baena, who joined last summer from Villarreal but had an inconsistent first season. …

    Lee, Baena guide Atletico to opening Liga win over Malaga
  8. Citizen Digital

    … After seven trophy-laden years at Man City, the former Atletico Madrid and Villarreal player was reported to be close to joining Real Madrid, before finally opting for their arch-rivals. …

    Rodri joins La Liga champions Barcelona from Manchester City
  9. Citizen Digital

    … After seven trophy-laden years at Manchester City, the former Atletico Madrid and Villarreal player was reported to be close to joining Real Madrid, before finally opting for their arch rivals.

    Rodri arrives at Barcelona to complete 'dream' move
  10. Citizen Digital

    … On Sunday, Villarreal visit promoted side Racing Santander, among other games. Atletico Madrid start their season at home against Malaga on Wednesday. …

    Alaves, Sevilla triumph as new La Liga season begins
  11. Citizen Digital

    … He previously played for European clubs including Real Sociedad, Villarreal, Montpellier and Ajax. …

    Man City sign Argentina goalkeeper Rulli from Marseille
  12. July 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    … Cazorla in a video on X. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); After developing in Oviedo's youth ranks, Cazorla headed to Villarreal …

    Former Arsenal, Spain midfielder Cazorla retires

Sunday 27 September

  1. Mbappe sidelined two weeks with knee hyperextension

    France captain Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of his left knee playing for France and will miss the next 10 days of Nations League matches, Real Madrid confirmed. The forward left the pitch after scoring in France's 1-0 win against Turkey on Friday and could be ready when La Liga resumes.

    27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Mbappe defends not wearing Ceuta support shirt properly

    Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, along with Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konate, wore support shirts for Ceuta partially rolled up during a La Liga match, drawing criticism from La Liga president Javier Tebas. Mbappe said he wanted to make a gesture in support of immigrants who had lost their lives.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. La Liga president criticises Mbappé trio over Ceuta shirt protest

    La Liga president Javier Tebas criticised three Real Madrid players—Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior and Ibrahima Konaté—for wearing a tribute shirt supporting Ceuta partially rolled up ahead of their 3-2 win at Elche, which obscured a message reading "we are all Ceutans," while other players wore it normally.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 31 August

  1. Real Madrid signs Racing midfielder Sergio Martinez for three million euros

    Real Madrid signed Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Martinez on Monday for a reported three million euros, with the 19-year-old expected initially to play for Madrid's reserve side.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Lee and Baena guide Atletico past Malaga in La Liga opener

    Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena scored second-half goals from outside the box to give Atletico Madrid a 2-0 win over Malaga in their La Liga season opener, with Julian Alvarez unavailable as he recovers fitness after the World Cup break.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Rodri completes move from Manchester City to Barcelona

    Barcelona announced the signing of Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri from Manchester City on a deal running until 2030, reportedly for around 75 million euros. The 30-year-old midfielder, a 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, joined Barcelona after seven years at Manchester City.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 17 August

  1. Spain's Rodri completes Barcelona transfer from Manchester City

    Rodri, Spain's World Cup-winning captain and 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, arrived in Barcelona on Monday to sign with La Liga champions after Manchester City and Barcelona agreed a transfer fee of around 75 million euros. The 30-year-old midfielder described playing for Barcelona as a dream and said his aims include winning the Champions League.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Alaves and Sevilla win as La Liga 2026/27 season opens

    Alaves defeated 10-man Getafe 3-0 and Sevilla snatched a late 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga's opening matches of the 2026/27 season.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Man City sign Argentina goalkeeper Rulli from Marseille

    Manchester City have signed Argentina international goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille on a two-year deal. The 34-year-old will serve as City's number-two goalkeeper behind Gianluigi Donnarumma.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Former Arsenal and Spain playmaker Cazorla retires at 41

    Santi Cazorla, the former Arsenal and Spain midfielder, retired from professional football at age 41 after more than two decades in the game, finishing his career with Real Oviedo in La Liga where he helped the Asturian club reach the top flight in 2025.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Senegal beats 10-man Iraq 5-0 in World Cup qualifier

    Senegal scored five goals in a World Cup match, the first African side to do so, with Pape Gueye getting a double in a 5-0 win over Iraq. Senegal boosted their chances of progressing as one of the best third-placed teams with the best goal difference among teams on three points.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 26 June

  1. Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockouts for first time

    Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 to reach the knockout rounds for the first time in their history, finishing second in Group E. Forward Nicolas Pepe, who scored both goals, said the team is "setting no limits" and has "huge potential" going forward.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockouts for first time

    Ivory Coast advanced to the knockout rounds for the first time in their history after beating Curacao 2-0, finishing second in Group E. Forward Nicolas Pepe, who scored both goals, said the team is "setting no limits" and will face the runner-up from Group I in the last-32.

    26 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Ghana's Partey denied Canada entry for World Cup match

    Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, facing rape trial charges in Britain, lost a court challenge seeking to enter Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto. Ottawa denied him a visa over the British charges.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 13 June

  1. Ghana protests Canada's visa denial for midfielder Thomas Partey

    Ghana has formally lodged a protest with Canada over its refusal to issue a visa for the World Cup to midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges. Ghana's Foreign Minister called the decision "high-handed and extremely unfair" and requested that Canada review it.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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 →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Aston Villa wins Europa League, Emery urges ambitious new era

    Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3–0 in the UEFA Europa League final in Istanbul, ending the club's 30-year trophy drought and winning their first major European prize in 44 years. Manager Unai Emery urged the club to use the triumph as foundation for an ambitious new chapter, with Villa having also qualified for next season's Champions League.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Aston Villa wins Europa League, ends 30-year trophy drought

    Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3–0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul, with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia, and Morgan Rogers. The victory ended Villa's 30-year trophy drought, securing their first silverware since the 1996 League Cup.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel ambition

    Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has called on the club to use their historic 3-0 Europa League final victory against Freiburg — ending a 30-year trophy drought — as the foundation for an ambitious new era in both the Premier League and European competition.

    21 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Alaves stun Barcelona with 1-0 win, end 100-point record bid

    Barcelona, newly-crowned Spanish champions, lost 1-0 to Alaves on Wednesday after Ibrahim Diabate's first-half stoppage-time goal, ending their pursuit of the all-time La Liga record of 100 points. The defeat came as Barca needed to win all three remaining matches to reach that figure.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 8 May

  1. Aston Villa reaches Europa League final, beats Nottingham Forest

    Aston Villa thrashed Nottingham Forest 4-0 in the Europa League semi-final second leg to reach the final, where they will face Bundesliga club Freiburg in Istanbul on May 20. Striker Ollie Watkins praised manager Unai Emery for orchestrating the side's run to the final, chasing their first major trophy since 1996 and first European prize in 44 years.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Villa manager Emery confident in future despite Europa setback

    Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said his side can still challenge for silverware in future even if they fall short in their Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest, with Villa trailing 1-0 after the first leg. Emery said the result of Thursday's second leg at Villa Park would not define the club's season.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 1 May

  1. Espanyol faces Real Madrid seeking first win of 2026

    Espanyol have not won a match in 2026 and face Real Madrid on Sunday; if they win and Barcelona beat Osasuna on Saturday, Barcelona will be crowned Spanish league champions. Espanyol have fallen to 13th place, five points clear of the relegation zone.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Emery targets Europa League glory with Aston Villa

    Unai Emery said he wants to write a "new chapter" with Aston Villa as the Premier League club prepares for a Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest. The two former European champions, meeting Thursday at the City Ground, are one step away from a continental final.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 April

  1. Barcelona lose Yamal to injury for final title push

    Barcelona must finish their La Liga title race without teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who sustained a hamstring injury against Celta Vigo and is out for the rest of the season. The club holds a nine-point lead over Real Madrid but faces a key Clásico on May 10, with coach Hansi Flick relying on squad depth to protect their advantage.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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