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Real Madrid has appointed José Mourinho as head coach, replacing Álvaro Arbeloa in a sudden leadership shake-up. The Portuguese tactician, known for his tactical acumen, last led the club from 2010 to 2013, securing two La Liga titles in the process.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will depart at the end of the season after a decade of unparalleled success. His 17-year managerial career has yielded 41 trophies, including 12 league titles in just 17 years. The question now isn’t whether he belongs among the greats—it’s whether he stands above them.
Real Madrid assistant coach Álvaro Arbeloa will depart at the end of the season, capping a 14-year association with the club. The former right-back’s exit follows months of speculation about his future under Carlo Ancelotti.
Former Real Madrid captain Álvaro Arbeloa has publicly endorsed José Mourinho as his preferred candidate to lead the club’s coaching staff. The endorsement comes as Madrid faces a leadership vacuum after Carlo Ancelotti’s departure this week.
Jude Bellingham struck a second-half winner as Real Madrid edged past Real Oviedo 2-0 in La Liga on Saturday. Kylian Mbappé, making his first start since joining from PSG, was greeted by a chorus of jeers from home supporters in Oviedo.
Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract with Brazil’s national team through 2030, locking in his leadership for the next six World Cup cycles. The deal, signed in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, includes a clause preventing his departure for elite European clubs during the tenure.
Real Madrid has signed 16-year-old midfielder Thiago Pitarch, making him the youngest player ever to join the senior squad. The Spanish talent broke the club’s previous record by three years, landing a deal that could earn him up to £8 million by 2029.
Real Madrid dismantled Manchester City 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium to seal a 5-1 aggregate win, eliminating Pep Guardiola’s side from the Champions League. Vinícius Júnior struck twice as City fought with 10 men for most of the match following Bernardo Silva’s early red card.
Pep Guardiola lashed out at critics after Manchester City’s humiliating Champions League exit, accusing journalists of manufacturing failure narratives. The defeat to Real Madrid capped a disastrous European campaign.
Federico Valverde’s stunning treble at the Bernabéu erased Manchester City, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side staring at a 3-0 deficit in the Champions League. The Uruguayan’s journey from Arsenal misfire to Real Madrid icon reached its peak in a single, unforgettable night.