Real Madrid | 2025/26 Season

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Real Madrid's LaLiga schedule for the 2025-26 season has been announced. The Whites will face Osasuna on the opening day at the Bernabéu, on Tuesday 19 August at 9 pm (CEST). Xabi Alonso's side will conclude their LaLiga campaign against Athletic Club, also at home, on the weekend of 23/24 May.

The Clásicos will be played in Madrid on 25/26 October on matchday 10 and in Barcelona on 9/10 May on matchday 35. The Madrid derbies against Atlético will take place at the Metropolitano on 27/28 September on matchday 7 and at the Bernabéu on 21/22 March on matchday 29. The calendar is asymmetrical, so the order of the matches in the second half of the season will differ from the first half.

Matchday 1:
Tuesday, 19 August – 9:00 PM CEST
Real Madrid vs Osasuna

Matchday 2:
Sunday, 24 August – 9:30 PM
Oviedo vs Real Madrid

Matchday 3:
Saturday, 30 August – 9:30 PM
Real Madrid vs Mallorca

Matchday 4:
13–14 September
Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid

Matchday 5:
20–21 September
Real Madrid vs Espanyol

Matchday 6:
23–24 September
Levante vs Real Madrid

Matchday 7:
27–28 September
Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid

Matchday 8:
4–5 October
Real Madrid vs Villarreal

Matchday 9:
18–19 October
Getafe vs Real Madrid

Matchday 10 (El Clásico):
25–26 October
Real Madrid vs Barcelona

Matchday 11:
1–2 November
Real Madrid vs Valencia

Matchday 12:
8–9 November
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid

Matchday 13:
22–23 November
Elche vs Real Madrid

Matchday 14:
29–30 November
Girona vs Real Madrid

Matchday 15:
6–7 December
Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo

Matchday 16:
13–14 December
Alavés vs Real Madrid

Matchday 17:
20–21 December
Real Madrid vs Sevilla

Matchday 18:
3–4 January
Real Madrid vs Real Betis

Matchday 19:
10–11 January
Athletic Club vs Real Madrid

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Matchday 20:
17–18 January
Real Madrid vs Levante

Matchday 21:
24–25 January
Villarreal vs Real Madrid

Matchday 22:
31 January – 1 February
Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano

Matchday 23:
7–8 February
Valencia vs Real Madrid

Matchday 24:
14–15 February
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad

Matchday 25:
21–22 February
Osasuna vs Real Madrid

Matchday 26:
28 February – 1 March
Real Madrid vs Getafe

Matchday 27:
7–8 March
Celta Vigo vs Real Madrid

Matchday 28:
14–15 March
Real Madrid vs Elche

Matchday 29 (Madrid Derby):
21–22 March
Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid

Matchday 30:
4–5 April
Mallorca vs Real Madrid

Matchday 31:
11–12 April
Real Madrid vs Girona

Matchday 32:
18–19 April
Real Betis vs Real Madrid

Matchday 33:
21–22 April
Real Madrid vs Alavés

Matchday 34:
2–3 May
Espanyol vs Real Madrid

Matchday 35 (El Clásico):
9–10 May
Barcelona vs Real Madrid

Matchday 36:
12–13 May
Real Madrid vs Oviedo

Matchday 37:
16–17 May
Sevilla vs Real Madrid

Matchday 38:
23–24 May
Real Madrid vs Athletic Club

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Why Alonso's chances of survival at Real Madrid are slim

Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid fate has not yet been decided but Wednesday's Champions League game against Manchester City at the Bernabeu could prove crucial.

Fans are losing patience and Madrid were booed off after Sunday's 2-0 La Liga defeat by Celta Vigo, prompting an emergency meeting for the club's hierarchy to discuss Alonso's future.

Real remain four points behind leaders Barcelona having won just one of their last five La Liga matches and, after a dramatic slump since beating Barcelona in October, it seems now his chances of survival are very slim.

Alonso arrived at Real in the summer offering a modern approach but the club has to accept that this step is necessary. And it still resists.

President Florentino Perez has never fully believed in this kind of change, even though people inside the club convinced him to appoint Rafa Benitez, Julien Lopetegui and Xabi Alonso - steps in a new direction.

But the moment they falter, show doubt or the players stop buying in, Perez turns his thumb down, given that in the past the club has been more successful with less interventionist coaches like Carlo Ancelotti or Zinedine Zidane.

When he arrived at Bayer Leverkusen, Alonso asked to be released if any of the clubs he had played for came calling, provided he felt like taking the job.

He added one more team to that list - Manchester City, as Pep's eventual replacement. Now it could be Pep who leaves him without a job.

Xabi Alonso: Why chances of survival at Real Madrid are slim

Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid fate has not yet been decided, but Wednesday's Champions League game against Manchester City at the Bernabeu could prove crucial, writes Guillem Balague.

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Alonso says there is 'unity' at Real Madrid

Real Madrid are "all together" from the dressing room to the boardroom as they bid to halt a poor run of form, says under-pressure coach Xabi Alonso.

Former Bayer Leverkusen boss Alonso, who has not ruled out a future move to the Premier League, was appointed by Real in the summer to replace Carlo Ancelotti on a three-year deal.

He is seemingly already clinging to his job after six months.

Real suffered a 2-0 home loss against Celta Vigo on Sunday and are on a run of one victory in five La Liga games, slipping four points behind leaders Barcelona.

They host Premier League side Manchester City in the league phase of the Champions League on Wednesday, when 15-time European champions Real will be aiming to put an end to recent troubles.

"We are all on the same boat," said Alonso in a pre-match news conference. "We have to go through positive and negative times.

"We need to believe the next game is an opportunity and tomorrow we have a very exciting game for all of us, and we need to keep our eyes open to have that energy so the Bernabeu enjoys what it sees.

"That emotional bond is very important tomorrow."

Last week, Alonso spoke with club president Florentino Perez as pressure built around his job.

BBC Sport's Guillem Balague reports that Alonso's chances of survival are "slim" and defeat against City in Europe could spell the end of his short spell.

Alonso says the board are being supportive.

"Communication is constant," said Alonso. "We have unity, we are all together in this, I have a good relationship with them."

Alonso mentions Liverpool 'bond'

Alonso has not played for or managed an English club since leaving Liverpool for Real in 2009 during his prime years as a midfielder.

The Reds' current boss Arne Slot is under pressure as the reigning champions have faltered this season, and star player Mohamed Salah gave an explosive interview at the weekend.

The 44-year-old Alonso remains a popular figure at Liverpool and left the door open when asked by BBC Sport if he would consider a return to work in the Premier League one day.

He said: "Of course there is a bond with my former club, but for now this is my place. In the future you never know what might happen."

Asked about possibly being replaced in his current role by former boss Zinedine Zidane or Real Madrid B team boss Alvaro Arbeloa, Alonso said: "When you are the coach of Real Madrid you need to be ready to face these situations and I only have the game in my mind."

Mbappe misses training

Kylian Mbappe has been Real Madrid's shining light in 2025-26, scoring 26 goals including nine in the Champions League.

The 26-year-old was not involved in open training on Tuesday, with reports in Spain stating that he has a fractured finger, although he is still expected to feature against City.

Alonso is already dealing with an injury crisis - primarily in defence - with several key figures unavailable.

Eder Militao, who only returned from a groin problem on 30 November, suffered a torn hamstring on Sunday and is set for another stint on the sidelines.

The Brazilian joins Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, Dean Huijsen and David Alaba in the treatment room.

BBC

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Manager Alonso leaves Real Madrid after eight months

Xabi Alonso has left his position as Real Madrid manager after just eight months in charge, with his former Liverpool team-mate Alvaro Arbeloa taking over.

The La Liga side said former Bayer Leverkusen manager Alonso, 44, had left by "mutual consent" and minutes later announced Arbeloa's appointment.

The former Spain and Real full-back has been promoted from coaching Real's B team.

Real were beaten by rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday and trail Barca by four points in La Liga.

Alonso - who spent five years with Real as a player - won the Bundesliga with Leverkusen in 2024 and replaced Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu last summer.

A club statement said: "Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of all Madrid fans because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always represented the values of our club. Real Madrid will always be his home.

"Our club thanks Xabi Alonso and his entire coaching staff for their work and dedication throughout this time, and wishes them the best of luck in this new stage of their lives."

Arbeloa has been coaching the club's youth team since 2020 but has not managed a senior side before.

Alonso won 24 of his 34 games in charge of Real but his side were booed off after a defeat by Celta Vigo last month, a loss which prompted an emergency meeting for the club's hierarchy to discuss Alonso's future.

They suffered a heavy 5-2 defeat to city rivals Atletico in September and have been beaten by both Liverpool and Manchester City in the Champions League.

Manager Alonso leaves Real Madrid after eight months

Xabi Alonso leaves his position as Real Madrid manager after just eight months in charge.

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Real Madrid condemn fan for alleged Nazi salute

Real Madrid have launched an investigation after a supporter allegedly performed a Nazi salute before the club's Champions League win against Benfica on Wednesday.

Prior to the kick-off at the Bernabeu, a fan appeared to make the fascist gesture as the television cameras panned around the 83,000-seater stadium.

The fan was identified by security staff moments later and ejected from the ground.

Real beat Portuguese side Benfica 2-1 in the second leg of their knockout round play-off tie to progress 3-1 on aggregate to the last 16 of the Champions League.

In a statement, the Spanish club said they have asked its disciplinary committee "to initiate an immediate expulsion procedure" for the fan.

"Real Madrid condemns this type of gesture and expression that incites violence and hatred in sports and society," it added.

The incident comes after Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr alleged he was racially abused by Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni during the first leg in Lisbon.

The 25-year-old Brazilian, who scored the only goal of the game, informed the referee he had been racially abused by Prestianni and the game was halted for 10 minutes after he and his Madrid team-mates left the pitch.

Argentine winger Prestianni was subsequently handed a provisional one-match ban and missed the second leg after Uefa rejected Benfica's appeal against his suspension. He could still face further punishment, pending the result of a full Uefa investigation.

Vinicius, who scored Madrid's winner on 80 minutes, received support by the home fans as a banner with the words "no to racism" in Spanish was displayed in the stands before kick-off.

His team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni also said the win was "for everyone who stands against racism".

BBC

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Brazil's Rodrygo ruled out of World Cup with torn ACL, Real Madrid say

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo will miss the rest of the season and the ‌World Cup after tearing ligaments in his right knee during the 1-0 LaLiga defeat by Getafe, the club said on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old Brazil international ⁠had been returning from over a month out with a muscle injury when he came off the bench in the 54th minute of Monday's game.

In the 66th minute, while being challenged on the left wing, Rodrygo's leg got ‌caught ⁠as he tried to accelerate. He immediately showed signs of pain, briefly falling to the turf before continuing and completing the ⁠match.

"Following tests carried out today on our player Rodrygo by Real Madrid's medical services, he ⁠has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a torn ⁠outer meniscus in his right leg," Real Madrid said in a statement.

Brazil's Rodrygo ruled out of World Cup with torn ACL, Real Madrid say

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo will miss the rest of the season and the ‌World Cup after tearing ligaments in his right knee during the 1-0 LaLiga defeat by Getafe, the club said on Tuesday.

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Bellingham says Camavinga red 'a joke' as Real fury grows​

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham says the decision to send off team-mate Eduardo Camavinga during their 4-3 Champions League loss to Bayern Munich was "a joke".

Substitute Camavinga, who was only on the pitch for 24 minutes, was shown a second yellow card in the 86th minute for kicking the ball away and delaying a Bayern free-kick following a foul on Harry Kane.

As Bellingham walked past reporters on his way to the team bus in Munich, he was asked about the late dismissal that proved pivotal to the result of the quarter-final second leg.

"A joke," he said in Spanish, shaking his head as he continued on. "Impossible that it is a red."

With Wednesday's tie level on aggregate at 4-4 the time, the decision left Real to see out the closing stages with 10 men, as Bayern scored two late goals to win 6-4 on aggregate and progress to the semi-finals.

It ruined the game - Arbeloa

England midfielder Bellingham was not alone in his frustration. Several Real players reacted strongly both during and after the match.

Defender Antonio Rudiger hinted his disapproval but stopped short of direct criticism.

"It's best I don't talk about the referee. Did you see the red card?" he told the media.

Club captain Dani Carvajal, who did not feature in the match, confronted referee Slavko Vincic from the touchline following the incident.

Television footage showed him shouting angrily and pointing towards the official after Camavinga's dismissal.

"It's your fault," Carvajal is seen shouting.

Arda Guler, who scored Real's first two goals, was given a red card in the aftermath of the defeat after storming over to the referee.

He wrote on Instagram after the game: "This isn't how it should've been. We're very sorry. We will be back. Hala Madrid."

Guler will now miss the first game of next season's league phase.

Manager Alvaro Arbeloa said the sending-off "obviously" decided the match, insisting: "You can't send a player off for something like that.

"Nobody understands how a player can be sent off for that.

"I think the referee took out the card because he did not know Camavinga was booked already, because it was up to Bayern's players to go and tell him it was the second card.

"It's a double mistake besides not knowing he already had a yellow. It ruined a match that was going really well, very evenly matched. It was at its peak. That was the end of the game."

Spanish journalist Juan Castro described the mood of those at Real as one of disbelief.

"People are very angry at the referee," he said. "They are very worried about what has happened in Munich. This will have consequences.

"The second yellow card to Camavinga, you cannot give it in a Champions League match at that moment, when both teams are level. You cannot give it.

"You could see all the players going against the referee. From Madrid's perspective, that decision shifted the balance to Bayern Munich."

Jude Bellingham fury after Real Madrid lose Champions League quarter-final to Bayern Munich

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham says the decision to send off team-mate Eduardo Camavinga during their 4-3 Champions League loss to Bayern Munich was "a joke".

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Real Madrid star injured in fight with teammate

Federico Valverde has denied he and Aurelien Tchouameni "came to blows" after Real Madrid opened disciplinary proceedings against both players over a training-ground incident.

The pair fought at the end of Thursday's training session, following a previous altercation on Wednesday, and Valverde was then revealed to have suffered a head injury that will rule him out of most of Real's remaining games this season.

A club statement read: "Real Madrid CF announces that, following the events that took place this morning in the first team training session, it has decided to open disciplinary proceedings against our players Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni."

But Valverde posted a lengthy statement in response on his Instagram story - without mentioning Tchouameni by name - in which he insisted it was a meaningless fight and the incident had been "blown out of proportion".

The Uruguay midfielder wrote: "Yesterday (Wednesday) I had an incident with a teammate during a training session.

"In a normal locker room, these things can happen and are usually resolved internally without it becoming public knowledge.

"Obviously, there's someone behind this, spreading the story quickly, and with a season without titles where Real Madrid is always under scrutiny, everything gets magnified.

"Today we had another disagreement. During the argument, I accidentally hit a table, causing a small cut on my forehead that required a routine visit to the hospital.

"At no point did my teammate hit me and I didn't hit him either, although I understand it's easier for you to believe we came to blows or that it was intentional, but that didn't happen.

"I'm sorry. I'm truly sorry because this situation hurts me, and this moment we are going through hurts me."

Valverde's description of a "small cut" was in contrast to the club's medical update, which read: "After the tests carried out today on our player Fede Valverde by the Real Madrid medical services, he has been diagnosed with a cranioencephalic trauma.

"Valverde is at home in good condition and will need to rest for 10 to 14 days, as indicated by medical protocols for this diagnosis."

That timescale rules Valverde out of Sunday's Clasico - Real's arch-rivals Barcelona will clinch the title should they avoid defeat - and potentially the remainder of Real's season, which concludes on May 24 at home to Athletic Bilbao.

Real gave no timeline on the disciplinary proceedings.

"The club will provide updates on the resolutions of both proceedings once the corresponding internal procedures have been completed," it said.

It is the latest in a string of recent controversies at the club, with defender Antonio Rudiger reportedly apologising to the squad for another training-ground clash.

It was not the only altercation involving Madrid players during training this week. Defender Álvaro Carreras confirmed on Instagram that he was involved in "an incident with a colleague." He called it a "minor" and "isolated" matter that "has already been resolved."

Spanish media said he and defender Antonio Rüdiger got into a scuffle during one of the team's training sessions.

Star striker Kylian Mbappe was then reported to have been involved in an angry exchange with a member of the club's coaching staff who was acting as an assistant referee in a training match.

Mbappe, who is recovering from a hamstring injury and is a doubt for this weekend's game, has also faced criticism for a trip to Italy with his partner.

He arrived back shortly before kick-off in last Sunday's win at Espanyol.

Real Madrid star injured in fight with teammate

Real Madrid have opened up disciplinary proceedings against Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni over a training ground incident.

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Jose Mourinho is in final negotiations to become Real Madrid's next head coach, 13 years after his first spell at the Bernabeu.

The 63-year-old is the clear favourite - and currently the only candidate Real are in talks with over the role.

He would replace current head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who only took charge in January following Xabi Alonso's departure.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez first considered the possibility of Mourinho's return two days after Xabi Alonso left the club, during initial conversations with the Portuguese coach's representatives.

Mourinho has been manager of Benfica, in his native Portugal, since joining on a two-year contract last September, and only yesterday told media he did not want to talk about his future just yet.

"There's a match against Estoril, and from Monday onwards I'll be able to answer questions about my future as a coach and Benfica's future," he said.

Saturday's game against Estoril Praia is Benfica's last of the season.

From Sunday, Real Madrid will have a window to complete a deal for Mourinho at a relatively low cost.

A clause in his contract allows him to leave for 3m euros (£2.6m) up to 10 days after Benfica play their final match of the season.
He was in charge at Real between 2010 and 2013, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup.

After leaving the club he returned to England for a second stint at Chelsea, winning the third of his three Premier League titles, plus the EFL Cup, in the 2014-15 season.

Following his departure from the Blues by mutual consent in 2015, Mourinho then joined Manchester United on a three-year deal in 2016.

He won the Europa League, EFL Cup and Community Shield during his first season at Old Trafford but was sacked in December 2018 after a poor run of results.

Mourinho also had spells at Tottenham, Serie A side Roma, where he won the Europa Conference League in 2022, and Turkish club Fenerbahce, before taking over at Benfica last year.

Meanwhile, Real have ended their 2025-26 campaign trophyless, with rivals Barcelona sealing the La Liga title with a 2-0 El Clasico victory and by a 14-point margin.

Los Blancos' Champions League run ended with a 6-4 aggregate defeat by German champions Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.

Off the pitch, the club fined midfielders Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde a combined 1m euros this month following a dressing room row.

Valverde, 27, went to hospital with a head injury after the spat with 26-year-old France international Tchouameni but denied the pair "came to blows".

'Madrid looking to restore authority, identity and control'​

ByElizabeth Conway
Spanish football reporter
The logic behind Real Madrid's decision is clear. The club were not simply searching for a tactician. They were looking for a manager capable of restoring authority, identity and emotional control to a fractured squad after a turbulent season.

One of the biggest reasons behind Mourinho's appeal is the current state of the dressing room, highlighted by the spat between Tchouameni and Valverde.

Earlier this month, defender Alvaro Carreras was forced to respond to reports linking him to a disagreement with team-mate Antonio Rudiger, while there has also been growing scrutiny surrounding Kylian Mbappe after the forward travelled to Sardinia during his recovery from a hamstring injury.

The trip sparked backlash among supporters, with an 'Mbappe Out' petition reportedly attracting more than 73 million signatures.

With the dressing room in turmoil and the club's reputation on the line, Real Madrid need a strong leader to steer the team back on course next season.

Against that backdrop, Florentino Perez is likely to view Mourinho as the ideal figure to restore order and authority within the dressing room.

The club will hope he can rebuild a side that fights collectively rather than individually, and to manage some of football's biggest personalities, several of whom have faced criticism this season for acting egotistically.

Mourinho's appointment will also come with the expectation to deliver titles.

Real will finish their second consecutive season without a trophy, a rare drought by the club's high standards.

They lost 2-0 to Barcelona on Sunday in a Clasico that handed the Catalan giants the title. Real had just one shot on target. The last time that happened in a league game was February 2023.

The club is performing well below expectations and the pressure, therefore, on Mourinho to reclaim domestic and European dominance will be immense.

BBC