The 2025-26 La Liga season is here, as Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are fighting to retake the division crown from Barcelona.

MADRID — Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso has praised the maturity of teenager newcomer Franco Mastantuono and downplayed the player's choice of former Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi as the world's best player.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe scored 31 La Liga goals in the 2024-25 La Liga season, but did not register a goal against two teams.

Meanwhile, Harry Winks is being linked with a move back to the Premier League - with Sunderland the latest club reportedly interested in the midfielder. (Sunderland Echo)

Barcelona started their La Liga campaign with victory over Mallorca on Saturday, and as expected, Lamine Yamal was the star of the show. The 18-year-old provided the assist for Raphinha’s opener,