Tebas and Real Madrid have a long history of confrontation, most recently over Los Blancos’ request to postpone their La Liga opening fixture against Osasuna. The club argued the quick turnaround from the end of its FIFA Club World Cup campaign to the start of the 2025–26 season denied it the “minimum period of rest and preparation”.

Xabi Alonso's side returned to training on Monday, having finally got the chance for a break after a very long 2024-25 season

A round-up of the latest goings on in the transfer window, as La Liga sides look to strengthen ahead of the new season.AlavesAlaves have confirmed the signing of Mariano Diaz on a free, after