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'Manchester United offered more money to buy me, and offered a player. Daniel Levy didn't want to sell me to a rival, but my heart was set anyway' Gareth Bale explains why proposed Manchester United transfer never happened

Gareth Bale was one of the best players in the world and much in demand in the summer of 2013, but Real Madrid won the battle for his signature

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Transfer News, Rumors: Man Utd Eye $87 Million Star; Vinicius Jr Threatens to Quit Real Madrid

Bruno Fernandes, Victor Osimhen, João Neves, Rodri, Pedri, Nico Paz and many more feature in the gossip.

Sports Illustrated

Kylian Mbappe Addresses Real Madrid’s Injury Confirmation With Four-Word Message

The Frenchman remains a doubt for the Champions League round of 16.

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What Rodrygo’s Devastating Injury Means for Real Madrid, Brazil and Himself

The summer transfer window, 2026 World Cup and the mental health of a luckless 25-year-old have all been inextricably affected by this news.

Sports Illustrated

Rodrygo: Real Madrid injury crisis deepens with key forward facing months on sidelines

Forward is expected to miss World Cup and may not return in time for start of next season

Evening Standard

‘Angry’ Kylian Mbappe Suffers Huge Champions League Blow for Real Madrid

Real Madrid face Manchester City across two legs in the round of 16 in March.

Sports Illustrated

‘I’m Not Ignorant’—Jose Mourinho Takes New Stance on Vinicius Jr Racism Row

Mourinho was widely pilloried for his comments in the immediate aftermath of Benfica’s Champions League tie against Real Madrid.

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Real Madrid XI vs. Getafe: Mbappe One of Many Absentees—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

Álvaro Arbeloa is short on alternatives as injuries keep mounting for Los Blancos.

Sports Illustrated

Football lawmakers plan crackdown on player protests and covering mouth on field

Football's lawmakers on Saturday backed a review to bring in rules to stop players walking off the pitch if they disagree with a referee's decision and also covering their mouth when confronting opponents during matches.

Radio France Internationale

Pep Guardiola Questions ‘Weird’ Champions League Draw With Fierce Arsenal Challenge

Man City will once again face Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Sports Illustrated

Can Conor Gallagher play for Tottenham against Atletico Madrid in Champions League last-16?

Gallagher did not feature in Tottenham’s final two league phase fixtures

Evening Standard

Champions League last 16: tie-by-tie analysis and predictions

Arsenal and Liverpool will fancy their chance of making the quarter-finals, while Manchester City and Newcastle face tougher routes

The Guardian - UK

Real Madrid’s Route to the 2025–26 Champions League Final

Real Madrid face familiar opponents in the last 16 of this year’s competition.

Sports Illustrated

Champions League last-16 draw: Manchester City face Real Madrid, Chelsea get PSG

The draw for the last 16 of the Champions League has thrown up some intriguing heavyweight clashes, including Manchester City meeting Real Madrid

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Real Madrid 2-1 Benfica (agg 3-1) and more: Champions League playoffs – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Real Madrid didn’t impress, but they still had too much quality for Benfica, while Atalanta, PSG and Galatasaray all advanced in dramatic style. Scott Murray was watching

Radio France Internationale

PSG draw with Monaco to advance to Champions League last 16

Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday night, following a 2-2 draw with Monaco at the Parc des Princes in Paris.

Evening Standard

Real Madrid vs Benfica LIVE: Champions League result, latest updates and fan reaction

Vinicius Jr and Aurelien Tchouameni score as Los Blancos progress

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Benfica: Vinicius Strikes Again

Real Madrid were unconvincing as they punched their ticket to the next round of the Champions League.

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The Guardian - UK

Vinícius has last word as Real Madrid wrap up victory over Benfica

Vinícius Júnior killed off Benfica’s Champions League hopes, scoring Real Madrid’s second goal in a 2-1 win at the Bernabéu that gave them a 3-1 aggregate victory

The Independent UK

Real Madrid vs Benfica live: Vinicius Jr scores on the break to send hosts into round of 16

Madrid defeated Benfica by two goals on aggregate a week after the racist incident dominated headlines in Portgual

Sports Illustrated

Why Is Jose Mourinho Not on the Touchline for Benfica vs. Real Madrid?

José Mourinho took charge of nearly 200 games as Real Madrid boss.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Most Valuable 18-Year-Old Soccer Players of All Time—Ranked

Barcelona, Arsenal and Real Madrid have laid claim to some of the most highly rated young talents in recent history.

TechRadar

Real Madrid vs Benfica Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 2nd leg from anywhere in the world

All the ways to watch Real Madrid vs Benfica live streams for free, with José Mourinho out to haunt his old side in this UCL knockout phase playoff 2nd leg.

Radio France Internationale

Champions League: Prestianni suspended for Benfica clash in Madrid over race row

Benfica striker Gianluca Prestianni will miss his side’s Champions League play-off tie at Real Madrid on Wednesday night, after European football chiefs suspended him for one match following allegations that he racially abused Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.

Evening Standard

Real Madrid XI vs Benfica: Mbappe injury latest, predicted lineup, confirmed team news today

Los Blancos contending with new setback ahead of crunch second-leg play-off tie at the Bernabeu

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