Rodrygo is ‘heading to the Premier League’ after being left on the bench for Real Madrid’s La Liga opener, with Liverpool and Manchester City set to fight it out for his signature in what remains of the transfer window.

Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid project started with a 1-0 win against Osasuna on Tuesday.

The Real Madrid boss believes his new No.10 has changed both in attitude and ambition. After a disappointing debut season in Spain, Mbappé looks determined to turn the page. The French striker started the 2025-26 campaign in style on Tuesday night,

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso said Trent Alexander-Arnold and the club's other new signings had performed well in their LaLiga opener on Tuesday and did not seem to be weighed down by the pressure of playing in front of an expectant home crowd.