Real Madrid are four games into the Xabi Alonso era and still unbeaten. They defeated Juventus 1-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 and are through to the quarter-finals. As a further boost, Kylian Mbappe has announced his return.

Contract talks between Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr have come to a standstill, according to Spanish media. For several weeks, it appeared as though the Brazilian superstar would extend his contract with Los Blancos after turning down a record-breaking move to Saudi Arabia.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has filed a lawsuit against Paris Saint-Germain, accusing the club of moral harassment during the 2023/24 season.