The Latest Breaking News from Madrid

Griezmann, Lewandowski Give Emotional Farewells in Final Home Matches

The Atlético Madrid and Barcelona stars both depart this summer after successful careers at their clubs.

Sports Illustrated · May 18

F1 fans split over Carlos Sainz's first laps at Madrid's new circuit

Carlos Sainz has given fans a first look at the Madring circuit, with reactions split ahead of its maiden Spanish Grand Prix in September

Motorsport · May 17

Three Red Flags Xabi Alonso Brings to Chelsea From Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen

The former Real Madrid boss is taking his talents—and shortcomings—to west London.

Sports Illustrated · May 17

Europe dominates new ranking of the world’s best walking cities for 2026

Rome, Madrid and Budapest are among the European hotspots leading a new global ranking of the best cities to explore on foot, while destinations across Asia and Latin America rapidly climb the list.

Euronews · May 15

Europe’s household energy prices surge after Iran war: Which capitals were hit hardest?

Household gas prices rose across EU capitals between early February and early April, reflecting the impact of Middle East tensions. However, electricity prices fell on average, highlighting diverging trends in Europe’s energy markets.

Euronews · May 14

Eric Clapton’s Madrid show cut short after a fan’s shocking mid-concert attack with a vinyl record

Eric Clapton’s Madrid concert came to an abrupt end last week after a fan launched a vinyl record at him mid-performance, leaving the 81-year-old visibly shaken. The incident happened on May 7 at Movistar Arena, just as Clapton finished playing his 1997 hit Cocaine. Instead of returning for his planned…

The Mary Sue · May 13

Everything Florentino Perez said and DID in crazy Real Madrid press conference

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has been heavily criticised for his conduct in a recent press conference

FourFourTwo · May 13

Eric Clapton cuts concert short after being hit by flying object at Madrid concert

Eric Clapton was hit in the chest by what is reported to be a vinyl at his concert in Madrid, lead to him cutting his set short.

BANG Premier · May 12

Eric Clapton cuts Madrid concert short after being hit by vinyl record thrown from crowd

It was the musician’s first appearance in Spanish capital in 25 years

The Independent UK · May 12

First plane carrying passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship leaves Tenerife – as it happened

Spain has begun the evacuation of the first passengers from the MV Hondius ship which arrived in Tenerife on Sunday

The Guardian - UK · May 10