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Real Madrid emerge 2-0 winners against Sevilla on Saturday evening in La Liga thanks to goals from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe.
Next Game: Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid - Thursday, January 8 at 7pm in Supercopa de Espana
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Barcelona | 19 | 33 | 49 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 18 | 20 | 42 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 17 | 18 | 38 |
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Chelsea transfer news: Why Blues must ‘act swiftly’ to sign in demand Ligue 1 defender
Chelsea must reportedly ‘act swiftly’ if they wish to complete the signing of a highly-rated Ligue 1 defender in the January transfer window.09:10
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Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for Super Cup clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the Spanish Super Cup fixture between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.17:31
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Marc Guehi transfer latest: Fresh Man City development spells trouble for Liverpool
Manchester City are reportedly emerging as contenders to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi during the January transfer window.14:45
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Real Madrid injury, suspension list vs. Atletico Madrid: Kylian Mbappe, Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eder Militao latest
Sports Mole takes a look at Real Madrid's injury and suspension situation ahead of their Spanish Super Cup semi-final with Atletico Madrid.11:30
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Real Madrid's Adam Wharton stance 'revealed' as Man Utd, Liverpool are given transfer update
Real Madrid are allegedly not currently planning a move for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton despite being admirers of the Englishman.Jan 5, 09:07
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Kylian Mbappe injury update: Will Real Madrid forward feature in Spanish Super Cup?
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso reveals that Kylian Mbappe could be involved in the Spanish Super Cup.Jan 5, 08:09
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Real Madrid transfer news: Trent Alexander-Arnold already back in the Premier League?
Much more is expected from Trent Alexander-Arnold at Real Madrid so far. Spanish media are even beginning to speculate about a return to England.Jan 5, 08:08
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Real Madrid transfer news: Wharton, Enzo Fernander, Mac Allister - five midfielders on Los Blancos' wishlist
In order to strengthen, Real Madrid want to use the January transfer window to sign a midfield star. Five players are being monitored by Los Blancos.Jan 5, 07:59
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Real Madrid 5-1 Real Betis: Highlights, man of the match, stats from Gonzalo Garcia masterclass
Gonzalo Garcia's perfect hat-trick leads Real Madrid to a vital 5-1 victory over Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday evening.Jan 4, 17:16
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Rodri facing transfer 'exploit' from European giant as Pep Guardiola weighs up Man City contract decision
Rodri's situation at Manchester City could supposedly be 'exploited' by a European heavyweight at the end of the season.Jan 4, 13:20
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Team News: Real Madrid vs. Real Betis injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Real Betis.Jan 3, 15:15
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Mohamed Salah, Vinicius Junior latest: AS Roma want Liverpool star back in Serie A as Brazilian set to stay at Madrid
The first transfer speculation of 2026 brings three intriguing stories as Mohamed Salah could return to AS Roma, Vinicius Junior may stay at Real Madrid after all, and Leon Goretzka faces interest from Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.Jan 2, 20:21
Real Madrid lineup vs. Real Betis: Predicted Los Blancos XI for La Liga clash at Bernabeu
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Sunday's La Liga clash with Real Betis, including a decision on a replacement for Kylian Mbappe.Jan 2, 18:03
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Preview:Real Madrid vs Real Betis - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Real Betis, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 2, 17:42
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Next Liverpool manager: Emile Heskey delivers Xabi Alonso verdict as pressure remains on Arne Slot
Former Liverpool and England striker Emile Heskey exclusively delivers his verdict on Xabi Alonso potentially replacing Arne Slot as Reds head coach in 2026.Jan 2, 12:47
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Real Madrid vs. Real Betis: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Real Betis.Jan 2, 09:50
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The most expensive transfers at every age, from 11 to 40, as January window opens
Following Florian Wirtz's record-breaking move to Liverpool, Sports Mole looks at the most expensive transfers at every age, from 11 to 40.Jan 1, 21:16
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Carlo Ancelotti transfer flops: Fernando Torres, Renato Sanches and Hirving Lozano among the worst signings made under former Real Madrid boss
Fernando Torres, Renato Sanches and Hirving Lozano feature among Carlo Ancelotti's 10 worst signings across spells at Chelsea, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, AC Milan, Everton and Napoli.Jan 1, 18:40
Real Madrid vs. Real Betis: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for La Liga clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Real Betis.Jan 1, 16:57
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Real Madrid transfer news: Eduardo Camavinga's stance 'revealed' as Man Utd, Liverpool track Los Blancos star
Eduardo Camavinga, who has been linked with Liverpool and Manchester United, reportedly has no desire to leave Real Madrid during the January transfer window.Jan 1, 15:25
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