Barcelona eyes La Liga title in decisive Clasico clash
Barcelona can secure La Liga title in Clasico against Real Madrid.
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La Liga 2025-2026 Season
Real Madrid and Barcelona compete in La Liga with Barcelona positioned to secure the title. The season features key matches including the Clasico rivalry, with squad updates including player injuries and roster changes.
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2026-08-17 to 2026-11-14 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 10 May, 16:06 UTC
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Mbappé criticized for travel to Sardinia during team match
Kylian Mbappé faced criticism after traveling to Sardinia with his companion Ester Exposito over the weekend while his teammates had a La Liga match against Espanyol Barcelona. The trip drew significant controversy given the difficult context for his club at that time.
Mbappé scored 41 goals in 41 matches for Real Madrid this season
Despite a frustrating second season at Real Madrid without major trophies, Kylian Mbappé achieved brilliant individual statistics with 41 goals in 41 matches played.
Kylian Mbappé absent from Real Madrid squad for Clasico against Barcelona
Kylian Mbappé, French forward for Real Madrid and captain of the French national team, was excluded from the official squad announced by Real Madrid for the Clasico match against FC Barcelona in La Liga. Mbappé remains in recovery from a hamstring injury sustained in late April against Betis Seville and had only completed part of the collective training session on Saturday. The injury has prevented him from playing since April 24.
Aurélien Tchouaméni included in Real Madrid squad despite altercation fine
Aurélien Tchouaméni was confirmed in the Real Madrid squad for the Clasico despite being sanctioned by the club with a €500,000 fine for a violent altercation with teammate Federico Valverde. The incident forced Valverde to withdraw from the match.
Barcelona can secure La Liga title in Clasico against Real Madrid
FC Barcelona, leading La Liga by 11 points, faced Real Madrid in the Clasico. A win or draw would officially secure Barcelona's 29th La Liga championship title and their second consecutive title. It would be the first time Barcelona won the championship title directly in a Clasico match.
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Tchouaméni stays in Madrid squad despite recent disciplinary fine
Tchouaméni stays in Real Madrid squad despite disciplinary fine.
Mbappé misses Clasico as Real Madrid faces Barcelona without star forward
Mbappé missed Real Madrid's Clasico against Barcelona despite his 41-goal season.