La Liga
Barcelona 6–1 Alavés: Two Doubles, a Debut and Flick’s Century
Raphinha and Yamal scored twice, but Barcelona’s response also included a midfielder making his senior debut in defence. The details behind the six goals.
THE FOOTBALL BRIEFING
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La Liga
Athletic–Real Sociedad: A Derby with a Shared Atotxa Tribute
Before Sunday’s Basque derby, two rivals will recreate a shared image from 1976. The ceremony adds a different dimension to the San Mamés occasion.
La Liga
Dani Olmo Reaches 100 Barcelona Games: The Numbers and the Role
Barcelona marks Olmo’s century of appearances with a commemorative shirt. We examine the figures, his return and the choices behind his attacking role.
La Liga
Unai Simón: From Lezama to the 2026 Yashin Trophy
Athletic’s goalkeeper has added the Yashin Trophy to a year of international recognition. His academy pathway gives the award a longer perspective.
La Liga
Lamine Yamal: Three Young Talent Awards and a Bigger Stage
A third consecutive Young Talent award and a Ballon d’Or podium place put Yamal back in focus. Here is the football behind the recognition.
La Liga
Mbappé Clásico Double: Madrid Win 2–1 and End Barça’s Run
Mbappé’s late winner ends Barcelona’s perfect league start and takes him to 100 Madrid goals. The match’s decisive sequence and its wider meaning.