Madrid confirm Carvajal, Vinícius Jr. injuries

Defender Dani Carvajal suffered an ACL rupture in Real Madrid's 2-0 LaLiga win over Villarreal, the club confirmed on Sunday, while forward Vinícius Júnior has been diagnosed with a cervical injury.


Madrid's Carvajal confirms cruciate ligament injury

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal confirmed he suffered a "serious cruciate ligament injury" in his team's 2-0 LaLiga win over Villarreal on Saturday.


Ancelotti: Madrid 'criticism fair' in shock loss

Carlo Ancelotti said criticism of Real Madrid's 1-0 Champions League defeat at Lille was "fair" and that the team "shouldn't look for excuses" after struggling against the Ligue 1 side.


Atlético forced to close stand after derby fracas

Atlético Madrid have been handed a three-game partial stadium closure as well as a €45,000 fine after fans threw objects onto the pitch during Sunday's Madrid Derby, forcing the match to be temporarily suspended.


Mbappé in line for early injury return in UCL

Kylian Mbappé has recovered from injury and is available to play for Real Madrid against Lille in the Champions League, Carlo Ancelotti confirmed, saying "if there's no risk, he'll play from the first minute."


Source: Madrid's Courtois (abductor) out 2 games

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois expects to recover from injury in time for their LaLiga game with Celta Vigo this month, a source has told ESPN.


Simeone lashes out at fans stopping Madrid derby

The Madrid derby was suspended midway through the second half on Sunday, after Atlético fans behind one of the goals at the Metropolitano repeatedly threw objects onto the pitch.


Gallagher relishing first Madrid derby clash

Conor Gallagher has told ESPN he is "really excited" about playing for Atlético Madrid in his first derby with Real Madrid on Sunday, and said the atmosphere at their Metropolitano stadium is louder than what he's used to in the Premier League.


LaLiga urges arrests after Viní Jr. hate campaign

LaLiga has called for the arrest of fans behind a hate campaign aimed at Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior ahead of Sunday's derby against Atlético Madrid.


Ancelotti: Madrid to cope without Mbappé in derby

Carlo Ancelotti has said that Kylian Mbappé's absence from the Madrid derby will not change in how his Real Madrid team approaches Sunday's game.