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Kylian Mbappe scores a brace to hand Real Madrid a 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad in Carlo Ancelotti's farewell fixture on Saturday afternoon.
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 2 | Barcelona | 38 | 63 | 88 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 38 | 40 | 84 |
| 4 | Real Madrid | 38 | 40 | 84 |
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Real Madrid lineup vs. Pachuca: Predicted XI for Club World Cup clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Sunday's Club World Cup Group H clash with Pachuca.10:52
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Preview: Real Madrid vs. Pachuca - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Club World Cup fixture between Real Madrid and Pachuca, including team news, predicted lineups and recent form.10:25
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From €4.6M to €1.33 Billion… The ranking of the most expensive squads at the Club World Cup
From £4m Auckland City to £1.17bn Real Madrid, discover the most expensive squads at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.08:10
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Kylian Mbappe update issued after Real Madrid superstar was hospitalised on Thursday
Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe is discharged from hospital, with the Frenchman due to continue his recovery from acute gastroenteritis at the club's training base.07:41
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Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso 'intervenes' to keep AC Milan-linked midfielder at Bernabeu
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso reportedly intervenes to stop club president Florentino Perez from selling Dani Ceballos this summer.18:12
Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos 'planning £51m bid' for in-demand centre-back
Real Madrid are reportedly willing to offer £51m for Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande.17:27
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Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe hospitalised after missing Club World Cup opener
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalised in the United States after missing Wednesday's Club World Cup opener against Al-Hilal.14:40
Real Madrid vs. Pachuca: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Real Madrid's Club World Cup contest with Pachuca.12:41
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Real Madrid injury, suspension news vs. Pachuca: Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal updates
Sports Mole takes a look at Real Madrid's injury and suspension situation ahead of their Club World Cup clash with Pachuca.Jun 19, 09:04
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Arsenal duo and Chelsea 22-year-old headline six-man shortlist for PFA Young Player Of The Year
Arsenal duo Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri are among six nominees for the 2024-25 PFA Young Player Of The Year Award, which also includes newly-signed Real Madrid and Chelsea talents.Jun 19, 09:02
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Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso makes huge Franco Mastantuono claim as wonderkid prepares for Bernabeu switch
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso confirms that he views Franco Mastantuono as a starter for the club.Jun 19, 08:12
Real Madrid vs. Pachuca: Will Kylian Mbappe be available for Club World Cup fixture?
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso admits that he does not know whether Kylian Mbappe will recover in time to feature in the team's second match at the Club World Cup.Jun 19, 07:57
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Nico Williams latest as Arsenal make transfer decision amid Barcelona, Bayern Munich 'interest' in winger
Arsenal are on the lookout for offensive reinforcements, and they reportedly come to a decision on Barcelona and Bayern Munich target Nico Williams.Jun 18, 23:51
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Real Madrid 1-1 Al-Hilal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Trent Alexander-Arnold debuts in Los Blancos draw
Real Madrid open their Club World Cup challenge with a 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal on Wednesday in a match which saw both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen debut.Jun 18, 18:59
Real Madrid XI vs. Al-Hilal confirmed with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen decisions made
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso names both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen in his starting side for Wednesday's Club World Cup contest with Al-Hilal.Jun 18, 18:49
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Franco Mastantuono: A look at Real Madrid's new superstar talent who has been compared to Lionel Messi
A look at Real Madrid's new signing Franco Mastantuono, with the teenager set to officially make the move to the Spanish capital in August.Jun 18, 18:20
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Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos 'keen' on £8.6m-rated centre-back as summer plans take shape
Real Madrid are reportedly keen to sign Granada defender Oscar Naasei during this summer's transfer window.Jun 18, 14:01
Real Madrid team news: Xabi Alonso delivers Kylian Mbappe fitness update ahead of Al-Hilal Club World Cup clash
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso delivers an update on Kylian Mbappe's fitness ahead of Wednesday's Club World Cup meeting with Al-Hilal.Jun 18, 00:24
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Arsenal 'learn' Rodrygo asking price as Gunners hold 'exploratory talks' for Real Madrid star
Arsenal reportedly learn how much it could take to sign Brazil international Rodrygo from Spanish giants Real Madrid.Jun 17, 23:21
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Arsenal transfer news: Second Real Madrid attacker identified as 'smart' Rodrygo alternative
Arsenal reportedly identify a second Real Madrid attacker as an ideal alternative to Rodrygo, whom they have made little progress in their pursuit of.Jun 17, 08:43
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