Hansi Flick and Jose Mourinho set for first Clasico showdown
Barcelona and Real Madrid will bring fresh faces and a new coaching rivalry to the Clasico when they meet at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday.
Real Betis striker Cedric Bakambu targets World Cup 2026 spot for DR Congo
The Congolese are currently second in Group B of the CAF World Cup qualifiers, two points behind Senegal with two fixtures remaining for both sides.
"We're still on track even though we lost against Senegal," said Bakambu to FIFA.com
"Where there's life, there's hope. It makes no difference if we qualify for the World Cup directly or through the play-offs. The target is still the same. It won't be easy, but we'll do everything in our power."
Bakambu is the Leopards second all-time top goal scorer with 19 goals, three goals behind Diumerci Mbokani after scoring three goals and providing three assists during the previous international break in September.
The 34-year-old has mostly made cameo appearances for high-flying Real Betis this season, who currently lie in fourth position on the LaLiga table and are unbeaten in the Europa League, with Bakambu scoring twice.
DR Congo will face Togo at the Kegue Stadium on Friday before hosting bottom of the group South Sudan at Stade des Martyrs four days later.
Lewandowski backs Barcelona's Yamal for Ballon d'Or but tips Olise and Kane as challengers
Robert Lewandowski has backed Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or while identifying Bayern Munich attackers Michael Olise and Harry Kane as potential challengers for football's most prestigious individual award.
Xavi Espart tells Barcelona to 'stay calm' ahead of first El Clasico
Barcelona youngster Xavi Espart is relishing the chance to make his El Clasico debut against Real Madrid on Sunday and believes staying calm will be key to handling the occasion.
Bournemouth sink Milan as Palace and Juventus share Europa League thrillers
Bournemouth continued their perfect start to the Europa League league phase with a 3-0 victory over AC Milan, while Crystal Palace drew 2-2 with Besiktas in Istanbul and Juventus were held by Rennes by the same scoreline on Thursday.