Real Madrid can look forward to getting what will look like a new signing when a reinvigorated Brahim Díaz returns from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Before heading off to represent Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations, Brahim Diaz thanked Real Madrid fans for all of their support in 2025 before adding, "See you all next year, full of excitement." However,

The NBA is exploring a 16-team league in Europe in collaboration with FIBA, modeled after the success of European soccer.

Another option for Real Madrid is to deploy a 4-2-3-1 and give Haaland free reign up top as the lone striker. The Norway international is more than comfortable operating on an island and has the physical presence and finishing ability to lead any team’s attack in the sport.

Inter Milan are stepping up their monitoring of Real Madrid young attacking talents like Guler, Mastantuono and Como-owned Nico Paz as Oaktree weigh up a potential marquee signing for the

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is reportedly insisting that he does not want to return to action until fully fit following a knee injury, meaning the France international could be absent for Los Blancos' match at home to Levante in La Liga this Sunday.

Mbappé will miss Levante as Real Madrid opts for caution, L’Équipe reports, with injury concerns and Champions League priorities shaping the call.