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• Lamine Yamal reaches 100 La Liga appearances as Barça beat Espanyol

  Barcelona moved nine points clear in the La Liga title race following a 4-1 thrashing of Espanyol, a match that saw Lamine Yamal become the youngest player to reach 100 league appearances. ​Barcelona dismantled city rivals Espanyol 4-1 at the Spotify Camp Nou to tighten their grip on the La Liga trophy. The victory, aided by Real Madrid’s recent draw, established a commanding nine-point lead at the summit. Wonderkid Lamine Yamal stole the headlines, reaching his 100th league appearance at just 18 years and 272 days. Manager Hansi Flick remained cautious, stating, “A nine-point lead is good, but La Liga isn’t won yet.” ​The match also featured the long-awaited return of Frenkie de Jong, who made his first appearance in 48 days. Ferran Torres silenced his detractors by netting twice, later addressing his critics by saying, “It pisses them off, but I’m always thinking about working and improving.” With only seven games remaining, the Blaugrana appear unstoppable as they look to secure back-to-back domestic titles under Flick’s disciplined leadership.

• Tottenham Hotspur are officially in the Premier League relegation zone

  Tottenham Hotspur have officially dropped into the Premier League’s bottom three after West Ham United secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Wolves to climb out of the relegation places.

  ​West Ham United escaped the relegation zone for the first time since December following a commanding win at the London Stadium.

  A brace from Taty Castellanos and two goals from Konstantinos Mavropanos sealed the victory, pushing North London rivals Tottenham into the unthinkable position of seventeenth.

  Hammers coach Nuno Espirito Santo remained grounded despite the surge, stating, “I realise there is still a lot of work to be done yet.”

  ​The result leaves Wolves facing confirmed relegation as early as next week, while Spurs continue their dramatic free fall toward the Championship.

  West Ham’s resurgence, marked by five wins in eleven games, has radically shifted the survival landscape.

  Reflecting on the atmosphere that fueled the result, Santo added, “London Stadium was amazing; it was bouncing with energy even in the hard parts when the game was tough.”

• Eduardo Camavinga under fire after Real Madrid’s disappointing draw with Girona

  Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has sparked debate by praising Eduardo Camavinga’s performance as a defensive midfielder, despite the Frenchman’s positional mistakes contributing to a 1-1 draw with Girona.

  ​Alvaro Arbeloa has stood by Eduardo Camavinga following heavy criticism of the midfielder’s defensive display against Girona.

  The Frenchman was blamed for failing to block Thomas Lemar’s equalizer, with critics citing poor positioning and a lack of tactical growth.

  However, Arbeloa dismissed these concerns, stating, “He feels very comfortable as ‘6’. That’s his position. He is a player with a lot of mobility.”

  ​The manager’s positive stance has been met with skepticism as Madrid’s title hopes continue to fade.

  While the 23-year-old’s energy is undisputed, fans remain unconvinced by his ability to shield the backline compared to previous defensive anchors.

  Defending his tactical choice to deploy the youngster in the holding role, Arbeloa concluded his post-match assessment by noting, “I needed to see him there.”

• Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe do not click: Real Madrid’s struggles deepen

  Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has dismissed growing concerns regarding the lack of chemistry between superstars Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior following a disappointing 1-1 draw against Girona.

  ​Alvaro Arbeloa has rejected claims that his star attackers are failing to gel effectively on the pitch.

  Following a third consecutive winless match, critics have pointed to the duo’s overlapping styles as a tactical hindrance. However, Arbeloa remained defiant during his post-match press conference.

  “Mbappé and Vinicius? Man… I can’t be worried about them with the numbers they have,” the manager stated confidently.

  ​The coach insisted that their individual quality outweighs the perceived lack of cohesion.

  While fans have noted that both players prefer the left flank, Arbeloa emphasized their standing among the world’s elite.

  “I’m not worried,” he added, despite the team’s “pathetic” recent form. With the title race slipping away, the pressure remains on the manager to prove this high-profile partnership can eventually click.

• Real Madrid cut ties with Spanish Football Federation due to ‘adulterated’ competition

  Real Madrid have officially cut ties with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following a controversial draw with Girona, alleging the domestic competition is “adulterated” by biased refereeing standards.

  ​Real Madrid have formally severed relations with the RFEF, citing systemic officiating failures in La Liga. The decision was catalyzed by a rejected late penalty appeal for Kylian Mbappé during Friday’s 1-1 draw with Girona.

  The club maintains that the competition is “adulterated” and refuses to engage with the federation until there is a “complete change in the refereeing system,” according to club sources.

  ​The standoff comes despite recent attempts by RFEF President Rafael Louzán to integrate Madrid into refereeing reforms.

  Relations have soured significantly, with manager Alvaro Arbeloa expressing fury over the latest decisions as Madrid’s title hopes fade.

  Arbeloa doubled down on the controversy, stating, “It’s a penalty from here to the moon,” further highlighting the breakdown in communication between the club and the CTA.