In a dramatic twist, Dani Ceballos personally called Roberto De Zerbi to apologize for rejecting Marseille's tempting offer, choosing loyalty to Real Madrid instead. The French club had finalized a deal with Madrid, and De Zerbi was excited to build around him post-Rabiot's exit
Ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Marseille, Leonardo Balerdi delivers a bold reality check: his Argentina teammate Lionel Messi will remain the world's best until retirement, yet he acknowledges Kylian Mbappe as an elite force in football today
Xabi Alonso heaped praise on Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal for his "competitive gene" and claimed that he will be a "fundamental" player this season. Those remarks could come as a huge setback for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has started just twice in four La Liga matches this season since joining from Liverpool in the summer window.
Kylian Mbappe has sent an "I score a lot of goals against Marseille" to Mason Greenwood and Co ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League opener. World Cup winner Mbappe will be lining up against opposition from his native France at Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday as Los Blancos get their European campaign for 2025-26 up and running in front of their own supporters.
Kylian Mbappe boldly boasts, "I score a lot of goals against Marseille," issuing a challenge to Mason Greenwood and teammates as Real Madrid launches its Champions League campaign at Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, pitting the French star against his homeland rivals in an electrifying 2025-26 opener
