The Latest Breaking News from Madrid

Dogs and cats blessed with holy water in Madrid

Dozens of pet owners in Madrid brought their dogs and cats to Saint Anthony Church to be blessed with holy water on St Anthony’s Day.

Euronews · Jan 17

Horses leap through flames and pets go to church in Spanish animal rituals honoring St. Anthony

In Spain, hundreds of people watched horses gallop through flames as part of Las Luminarias, a centuries-old tradition

The Independent UK · Jan 17

How Madrid’s Prado Museum is trying to avoid becoming like ‘the Metro at rush-hour’

The famous gallery, home to masterpieces from Goya and Velázquez, is exploring how best to preserve, and improve, the visitor experience

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17

Real Madrid’s Five Worst Copa del Rey Defeats This Century—Ranked

The Copa del Rey remains Los Blancos’ most illusive trophy in recent years.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 15

Three Things We Learned From Alvaro Arbeloa’s First Game in Charge of Real Madrid

Los Blancos’ systemic problems did not disappear with the departure of Xabi Alonso.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 15

Prado cannot be like ‘the Metro at rush hour’, says Madrid museum’s chief

Record 3.5 million visited in 2025 and plans are afoot to ensure gallery does not become overburdened like Louvre

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15

Alvaro Arbeloa Leaves Seven Stars Out for First Real Madrid Match

The first test of the new era is a Copa del Rey round of 16 tie at Albacete on Wednesday night.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 14

Jude Bellingham issues explicit response to Real Madrid fake news as England star's anger shows

Jude Bellingham has denied reports suggesting he played a part in Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid demise

FourFourTwo · Jan 14

Sex giggles! Nail clippings on the sofa! The new TV romance so realistic it’s close to perfect

Fans of Normal People and One Day will adore The New Years, which follows a relatable on-off couple in Madrid. It is the best relationship drama you haven’t seen yet

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13

‘Something Isn’t Quite Right’—Jurgen Klopp Responds to Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid Exit, Job Links

Klopp has been touted as a possible successor for Alonso at the Bernabéu.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 13