Carlo Ancelotti said the LaLiga title race has "reached a point where you can't slip up" as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid go into this weekend's games with just a point between them at the top of the table.

Kylian Mbappé said he wants to "define an era" at Real Madrid after scoring a hat trick in their 3-1 Champions League win over Manchester City on Wednesday, but insisted his season should be judged on trophies, not goals.

The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has confirmed that it has "begun an analysis" of media reports regarding referee José Luis Munuera Montero.

Carlo Ancelotti said he prefers Champions League referees -- saying there's "less controversy and fewer VAR interventions" -- as Real Madrid prepare to face Manchester City in their playoff second leg in the midst of a row over LaLiga officiating.

Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois has said Carlo Ancelotti has lost his temper with the team "a few times" during their up-and-down season so far.

Real Madrid executives met with the head of Spain's refereeing body on Monday, after the club filed a formal complaint over the referee's decisions in their 1-0 defeat at Espanyol.

Casemiro has said he would like to stay at Manchester United until his contract expires in 2026, despite a challenging 2024-25 season.

Carlo Ancelotti said that "there's a problem" with LaLiga referees after Jude Bellingham was sent off in Real Madrid's 1-1 draw at Osasuna on Saturday.

Vinícius Júnior has admitted that he's "no saint" when it comes to his on-field behaviour, but accused referees of failing to protect him when he's targeted by Real Madrid's opponents.

Vinícius Júnior said a banner from Man City fans -- backing Rodri in their Ballon d'Or dispute -- helped inspire him in Real Madrid's 3-2 comeback win.

LaLiga have reported Real Madrid's formal complaint over referees to the Spanish football federation (RFEF) disciplinary committee, the league confirmed on Tuesday.

Carlo Ancelotti said Manchester City vs. Real Madrid "feels like a Clásico now" as the teams prepare to meet in the Champions League for the fourth season in a row, and backed the tie's winner to "go far in the competition."

Carlo Ancelotti said "football people don't understand" penalties like the one awarded to Atlético Madrid in their 1-1 derby draw with Real Madrid on Saturday.

Carlo Ancelotti has hit back at LaLiga president Javier Tebas' claim that Real Madrid have "lost their minds" with their referee complaints, saying the club want "to improve things."

Alphonso Davies, who had been subject to interest from Real Madrid, has signed a new contract with Bayern Munich, it has been announced.

David Alaba has suffered a thigh injury, Real Madrid said on Tuesday, in the latest worry for the team's defence ahead of a crucial run of games.

Cristiano Ronaldo said he respects fans who prefer Lionel Messi, Pelé or Diego Maradona, but that statistics show he's the most complete player ever.

Sergio Ramos is due to undergo a medical in Madrid on Monday before completing a move to Mexico's Monterrey, sources have told ESPN.

Carlo Ancelotti branded the decision to not send off Espanyol's Carlos Romero as "inexplicable" on Saturday.

Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid will have no time to prepare for their Champions League knockout phase playoffs, blaming the club's hectic fixture list this month.