Real Madrid’s recent 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves will serve as a temporary relief for Xabi Alonso, who must steer his team to the best possible finish to the year.

Nothing less than a win will likely do for under-pressure Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso as he looks to hush the mounting speculation around his future at the club with a victory away at midtable Alavés...

Mbappé was responsible for opening the game’s scoring, courtesy of a superb individual run and finish during the first-half.

There have been reports that Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo wants to leave, with Real Madrid and Barcelona the two frontrunners for the Englishman. However, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are also looking at a potential move for the 20-year-old, with reports suggesting those clubs are leading the race to sign Mainoo.- Caught Offside

Liverpool’s uneven start to the season has forced a recalibration behind the scenes, with sporting director Richard Hughes now actively shaping plans to reinforce the club’s central defensive options.

Kylian Mbappe returns to the starting eleven, leading the Real Madrid frontline alongside Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr.