Luka Modric bows out as Real Madrid legend after glorious era
Real Madrid have announced that captain Luka Modric will leave the club after the FIFA Club World Cup, starting 18 June in the United States, ending an iconic era.
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe chases European Golden Boot in Carlo Ancelotti's farewell match
The Bernabeu showdown has become a pivotal stage for the French striker's pursuit of his first European Golden Boot, a prize that would cap an extraordinary debut season in Spain.
Mbappe leads the La Liga scoring charts with 29 goals, securing the Pichichi Trophy ahead of Robert Lewandowski, who stalled at 25. However, the 26-year-old's sights are set higher. He trails Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres by half a point in the Golden Boot race, with Liverpool's Mohamed Salah close behind on 28 goals and two Premier League matches remaining.
"It's not just about scoring; it's about pushing my limits," Mbappe said after his recent strike against Sevilla. With Salah facing Brighton and Crystal Palace, Mbappe knows a single goal against Real Sociedad may not suffice.
His hunger was evident in Real Madrid's clash with Sevilla on Sunday, where he netted a stunning goal but appeared frustrated, having missed chances against a side reduced to nine players. "Kylian's determination is infectious," former Real Madrid striker Raul Gonzalez commented on X, praising Mbappe's relentless drive. The forward will need his teammates' support in Ancelotti's final match, as Real Sociedad are unlikely to roll over.
Mbappe's 41 goals across all competitions mark his best-ever campaign, surpassing his previous high of 44 goals in 48 matches with Paris Saint-Germain last season.
With the Club World Cup looming, he is just three strikes shy of breaking that record. Remarkably, only once in the past five seasons, 2021-22, with 39 goals, has he fallen below the 40-goal mark. "He's rewriting his own legacy," La Liga analyst Guillem Balague posted on X, highlighting Mbappe's immediate impact despite Real Madrid's lack of major trophies this term.
As Ancelotti bids farewell, all eyes are on Mbappe to deliver a performance that could define his legacy, and Real Madrid's future.
Luis Diaz sparks Barcelona buzz as Liverpool weigh contract talks
Barcelona's interest in Liverpool's star winger Luis Diaz has reignited, with sporting director Deco addressing speculation about a potential move to the Nou Camp.
Report: Arsenal surge into transfer frenzy as Mikel Arteta eyes Rodrygo and Viktor Gyokeres
Arsenal are reportedly gearing up for a transformative summer transfer window, with Mikel Arteta and new sporting director Andrea Berta driving an ambitious recruitment push to end the Gunners' five-year trophy drought.
Report: Raphinha's loyalty rewarded with new Barcelona deal
Barcelona have reportedly secured a major coup by extending the contract of their dynamic winger Raphinha until 2028, with an option for an additional year.