Raphinha scored a brace as Barcelona beat Osasuna 2-0 to increase its La Liga lead on Saturday and pile more pressure on beleaguered Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso. The Brazil forward broke the deadlock with a shot from the top of the area in the 70th minute at Camp Nou.

Rodrygo secured Real Madrid a crucial 2-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves on Sunday in LaLiga, ending a dismal run of form and keeping them within four points of leaders Barcelona.

Spanish reports have revealed which one of Real Madrid and Barcelona that Kobbie Mainoo prefers to join amid claims both are positioning themselves in the mix to sign him in January, while sources have made clear the player’s stance on leaving Manchester United and with two more major European clubs also plotting approaches.

England are going head-to-head with Croatia months before the World Cup by calling up 14-year-old Will Ferdinand Cvek. The Three Lions, who battle Vatreni in their Group L opener in June, have

“Xabi stay, Xabi stay,” Barcelona fans chanted from the stands at Camp Nou during the match against Osasuna. The chant, clearly delivered with irony, reflects the current perception surrounding Alonso: that his time at Real Madrid has been harmful to the team. That explains why Barcelona supporters would like his tenure to last as long as possible.

Defeat for Real Madrid could hand La Liga’s champions a healthy lead atop the standings.

Real Madrid have not just thrown away a five-point lead at the top of La Liga in recent weeks they have allowed Barcelona to move four clear at the summit of the standings. Xabi Alonso is under

Real Madrid have taken a decisive step in the ongoing Negreira case, reinforcing their determination to see the investigation through to its final consequences. In a significant development reported