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In his first Champions League start, Lennart Karl played himself into the spotlight, but it didn’t surprise his coach.
Xabi Alonso comments on Yamal’s controversial remarks
Xabi Alonso isn’t letting Lamine Yamal’s remarks get to him. A day before El Clásico, the Real Madrid coach didn’t want to give any attention to Barcelona’s star player. “What matters is what happens on the pitch.”
After Arda Güler, another Turkish player linked with Real Madrid: 100 million
Branchini links Kenan Yildiz to Real Madrid after the Juventus forward’s Bernabéu showcase, citing Xabi Alonso’s admiration and a 100 million euros valuation, with context on fit, tactics, and market dynamics.
Galatasaray make it two wins in a row, Qarabag’s unbeaten run ends
Galatasaray beat Bodo/Glimt 3-1 for a second straight Champions League league phase win as Victor Osimhen struck twice and Yunus Akgun added a third, while Athletic Bilbao ended Qarabag’s unbeaten run 3-1 with a Guruzeta brace and a Robert Navarro strike. Implications for seeding and momentum shape the next fixtures.
Gimenez is being criticized in Italy with a painful Risk comparison
It’s still not Santiago Gimenez’s season. The 24-year-old Mexican once again failed to score on Friday evening in Serie A. The lack of goals from the strikers is becoming an ever bigger problem for AC Milan, which dropped points.
Allegri takes a porn producer to court over his mobile number
Turin prosecutors charge Andrea Diprè with violating Massimiliano Allegri’s privacy after Allegri’s phone number appeared on a 2023 TikTok livestream, prompting a case now postponed to early 2026 and potential settlement talks over damages.
Villarreal hits out at LaLiga in a scathing statement
The club says LaLiga failed to organize the event and that it requested information several times without receiving a response.
Heitinga explains sacrificing Gloukh: you have to make choices
Against Chelsea, John Heitinga once again chose to take Oscar Gloukh off early. The decision to substitute the Israeli after Kenneth Taylor’s red card did not go down well with the traveling fans.
Ajax are still without a point in the Champions League
Ajax remain winless in the Champions League after a 5-1 defeat to Chelsea, with club legend Wesley Sneijder criticizing players and questioning the team’s direction amid domestic struggles in the Eredivisie.
Werner warns: 'We have to do many things better'
Ole Werner does not want to be blinded by six unbeaten games and the climb to second place. The RB Leipzig coach still sees plenty of room for improvement in his team ahead of the away match against FC Augsburg.