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Jose Mourinho has verbally agreed to return to Real Madrid as manager, succeeding Alvaro Arbeloa with an initial two-year contract. His arrival follows a season of trophyless campaigns and rising internal tensions, and he is expected to sign after the season’s end as Madrid aim to restore unity and success at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid publish their starting XI for the La Liga clash with Atlético Madrid at the Bernabéu, aiming to keep the title race tight after Barcelona’s win, with Lunin in goal and a lineup featuring Carvajal, Rudiger, Huijsen, Fran, Tchouameni, Valverde, Thiago, Güler, Vinicius and Brahim. Atlético de Madrid’s starting XI is listed (to be confirmed) as Musso; Molina, Giménez, Hancko, Ruggeri; Giuliano, Llorente, Cardoso, Baena; Julián, Sorloth. Kick-off is 21:00 CET (03:00 pm EST); TV/streaming: DAZN La Liga (Spain), ESPN Deportes (USA), ESPN+ (USA).
Real Madrid publish their starting line-up for the Champions League Round of 16 first leg against Manchester City, headlined by Courtois in goal and a front line including Vinicius and Brahim; City’s starting XI is listed as (TBC). The match is set for the Bernabéu on 03/11/2025 at 21:00 CET, with TV/streaming options noted (Movistar Liga Campeones in Spain; Paramount+, DAZN, and Amazon Prime Video in the USA).
The NFL announced the Atlanta Falcons will play a 2026 game in Madrid at the Bernabéu as part of the league’s international slate; the opponent and exact date haven’t been announced, with kickoff expected around 9:30 a.m. ET. The Falcons will have eight home games in Atlanta this season, while the league plans nine international games in total (Madrid joining London, Melbourne, Paris, Munich, Mexico City, and Rio de Janeiro).
Real Madrid, after finishing ninth in the Champions League group phase, must enter the playoff round to reach the Round of 16; their playoff second leg will be at the Bernabéu, with Benfica or Bodø/Glimt as possible opponents. If they advance, a Round of 16 clash could be against Sporting Lisbon or Manchester City, and the UEFA knockout draw is scheduled for February 27.
Real Madrid beat Levante 2-0 at the Bernabéu thanks to a 58th-minute Mbappé penalty and a Raúl Asencio header seven minutes later. The day featured strong protests against Florentino Pérez and several players, while Álvaro Arbeloa rotated his squad and kept Mbappé on the pitch despite fitness concerns. The result eases pressure in the short term but leaves Open questions ahead of crucial upcoming fixtures, including Champions League ties.