BasketballFour Spanish clubs set their sights on the BCL title
Joventut, Surne Bilbao Basket, UCAM Murcia and Unicaja begin a new Basketball Champions League season aiming high. Players also point to the competition’s growing quality and appeal.
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FootballJoselu set for Al-Sailiya after his spell at Real Madrid
The Spanish striker has reportedly agreed to join the Qatari club after leaving Al-Gharafa. His Real Madrid spell was defined by impressive numbers and a decisive European night.
FootballRiquelme says he turned down offers to stay at Betis
Rodrigo Riquelme says he rejected several opportunities to leave during the summer in order to remain at Real Betis. His start to the 2026-27 season, already featuring two goals and one assist, stands in contrast to his first campaign at the club.
FootballLamine Yamal strengthens his case after Wembley goal
After scoring in Spain’s 3-2 Nations League win over England, Lamine Yamal delivered another standout display at Wembley. At 19, he combines trophies, statistics and influence in major matches.
FootballAndreia returns to Zubieta to face a Real under pressure
Andreia returns to Zubieta to take on a struggling Real, still without a win this season. Gorka Álvarez’s side go into the fixture with only two league points.
FootballUEFA highlights the decisive role of youth development at Barcelona
UEFA has underlined the importance of the Barça academy, a model illustrated again by the introduction of three young players against Paris FC. Data from the previous league phase place the club among Europe’s leading sides for minutes given to homegrown players.
FootballAraujo is already convincing Liverpool as his loan could lead to a transfer
On loan from Barcelona until the end of the season, Ronald Araujo has played seven matches, including five as a starter, for Liverpool. The agreement includes a €55 million purchase option, with no obligation for the English club to trigger it.
FootballGraham Hansen and Ewa Pajor take charge against Paris FC
Against Paris FC, Graham Hansen and Ewa Pajor drove Barcelona forward, illustrating the club’s resources during its period of reinvention.
FootballBetis: Diego Llorente returns to the group, with Bartra and Ruibal absent
Diego Llorente resumed collective training with Betis on Wednesday, without a protective mask. Marc Bartra trained individually, while Aitor Ruibal continues his recovery.
GeneralOL Lyonnes make a strong start, but Jonatan Giraldez refuses to overstate it
OL Lyonnes have begun their season at a very high attacking pace, scoring 22 goals in three matches. Jonatan Giraldez nevertheless stresses that his team “have not done anything yet” ahead of the Champions League meeting with Servette FC.
FootballArsenal rescued by stoppage-time penalty against HB Koge
A stoppage-time penalty from Mariona Caldentey gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over HB Koge in their UEFA Women’s Champions League league-phase opener. The result nevertheless masked a worrying attacking display from Renee Slegers’ side.
FootballPellegrini and his staff complete the Camino de Santiago after their Champions League promise
Manuel Pellegrini and his assistants completed the final stages of the Camino de Santiago, fulfilling a promise made if Real Betis qualified for the Champions League. The team will return to training on Wednesday ahead of four consecutive matches at La Cartuja.
FootballMariona Caldentey earns Arsenal a late win over HB Køge
Arsenal began their new Champions League campaign with a 1-0 victory over HB Køge, secured by Mariona Caldentey's penalty in the 90+3rd minute. Ona Batlle and Misa Rodríguez remained unused substitutes.
GeneralReal Madrid held by PSG despite Schröder’s early opener
Schröder’s early goal was not enough for Real Madrid, who were pegged back by PSG from the penalty spot in a 1-1 draw in their opening Women’s Champions League league-phase match. Madrid had chances to regain the lead but failed to take them.
FootballReal Sociedad begin their Europa Cup campaign
Real Sociedad’s women’s team travel to Heart of Midlothian tomorrow evening for the first leg of the round of 32. The Europa Cup gives Gorka Álvarez’s side a new continental route after their Champions League qualifying elimination.
FootballSpain-Croatia and Atlético de Madrid-Manchester United classified as high-risk matches
Spain’s match against Croatia on 29 September at Seville’s Sánchez Pizjuán is among the fixtures declared high risk by the Violence Committee. The Oviedo-Sporting and Racing de Ferrol-Pontevedra derbies are also concerned, as are Atlético’s and Betis’s European fixtures.