It is clear that Real Madrid and Barcelona are no longer the staunch allies they pretended to be in recent years when they had common objectives to fulfil.After a period of diplomacy where the

Everything you need to know ahead of the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Talavera, including start time, team news, how to watch, odds, and more.

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.

“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.

Also linked with an exit from Liverpool is center back Ibrahima Konaté. With Inter exploring a January move, the Reds would be ready to sell for just €15 million (£13.2 million, $17.6 million) to avoid losing him for free next summer. (Source: L’Interista)

Elsewhere, Real Madrid are struggling and there is increasing pressure on the position of the manager Xabi Alonso, while Hansi Flick's Barcelona look strong. Let's take a look our Power Rankings: It was a challenging weekend for the side coached by Mikel Arteta,

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso may have bought himself more time, and the lack of viable alternatives available might help keep him in the job.

Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez has gone on the attack again in a Christmas message which he has used to criticise referees and Barcelona. The 78-year-old spoke at a Christmas lunch with the press and used the opportunity to once again talk about the Negreira case which he described as the ‘biggest scandal in football.’

Barcelona will be one of many teams happy to see the month of November come to a close. Hansi Flick's men played six matches during the month, winning four, drawing one, and losing one, but that doesn't show the issues that they have faced. All the ...