Follow the build-up, analysis, and live text commentary of the game as Real host Rayo for a Madrid derby.
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French forward Kylian Mbappe questions team’s desire after damaging defeat sends Real Madrid into playoffs.
Fines together total more than $1m, and players from both teams banned after Africa Cup of Nations walk-off and chaos.
Benfica beat Real 4-2 which sends both teams into Champions League playoffs, as Madrid miss out on top eight.
Resignations come amid scrutiny of Malaysian football after it fielded foreign-born players in its Asian Cup qualifiers.
Fiery-tempered and fierce-tongued Jose Mourinho softens his tone as former club Real Madrid face crunch game in Benfica.
Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho can stifle his former side in must-win UCL match for his current club, Benfica.
Spain, Portugal, Morocco are tournament cohosts, but FIFA, which has the final say, has not said who will get last game.
Ex-FIFA boss Sepp Blatter joins politicians, football experts calling on fans not to travel to US for 2026 World Cup.
Matheus Cunha’s superb late strike clinches a thrilling 3-2 away win for United against the Premier League leaders.
