According to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji is continuing his rehabilitation after undergoing surgery on a serious knee injury, although he still faces a lengthy road back to competitive action.
The 20-year-old Swedish winger suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during pre-season, a significant injury that is expected to keep him out for much of the season.
Bardghji underwent successful surgery on 12 August and, one month later, has shared a photograph from the gym at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper as he continues working through his recovery programme.
The Barcelona youngster is still using crutches and wearing protection on his injured knee, but his latest update shows that rehabilitation is already under way.
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#Barcelona #according

Barcelona are preparing to reward Gerard Martin for his rapid rise under Hansi Flick, with the club planning improved financial terms and a longer contract for the versatile defender, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Martin's current Barcelona contract runs until 2028 and contains a €100 million release clause, but the club wants to revise that agreement after the 24-year-old became an increasingly trusted member of Flick's squad.
The move forms part of Barcelona's focus on securing the futures of their younger players following a busy transfer window.
On that note, Hamza Abdelkarim has already renewed his contract, but the club's work on retaining trusted talents is continuing.
Martin is already aware of Barça's intentions and the fact that the proposed changes would include a higher salary and an increased release clause, while Barcelona also want to extend the deal beyond its current 2028 expiry.

#Barcelona #current

Kylian Mbappe has been scoring goals for fun for both Real Madrid and France over the past few years.
Unfortunately for him, though, those goals have not necessarily translated into success for his teams in terms of trophies.
There has been some criticism over whether Mbappe is detrimental to the team's success, but the Frenchman has vehemently dismissed those claims.
In a wide-ranging interview with L'Equipe, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo, Mbappe has opened up on several major subjects surrounding him and Madrid.
Mbappe did not hide his belief that his performances deserve football's biggest individual prize.

#goals #success #france #frenchman

After suffering a disappointing loss to Real Betis in their last La Liga game, Real Madrid are returning to their favorite competition, i.e., the UEFA Champions League, today, on Tuesday. The Merengues will be facing Inter Milan in the opening match of the competition, and would naturally be looking to start their campaign with a win.
To win this game, and the entire competition, Los Blancos would need their superstars to play at their best level. The team will once again be relying a lot on the forward Vinicius Junior, who was also a key contributor in their last two UCL triumphs.
As Mundo Deportivo has reported, the Brazilian talked to Real Madrid media ahead of the UCL opener against Inter Milan. Vinicius **** ured that this campaign is going to be different than the last two, and his team is ready to go all the way:
"I hope number 16 comes. We are ready for it. This is our competition. We haven't done well in it for the past two years. Our first objective is to finish among the top eight. We are always excited about the Champions League. This season is going to be different from the last two Champions League campaigns, and we are going to win it."
Meanwhile, the winger also recognized how difficult the match against Inter is going to be:

#Competition #madrid #Milan

Barcelona have received a timely boost with Gavi back in contention for upcoming matches against Feyenoord and Levante after recovering from the knee problem that briefly interrupted his start to the season.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the 22-year-old midfielder is now expected to feature in Hansi Flick's rotation plans, beginning with Wednesday's meeting with Feyenoord.
Gavi returned to the squad at the weekend after missing Barcelona's home victories over Athletic Club and Rayo Vallecano because of discomfort.
He was named among the substitutes for Sunday's 5-0 win at Valencia but did not enter the game. His presence on the bench was nevertheless another indication that the injury is behind him.
Gavi's injury initially raised concerns after Barcelona's opening-day victory at Elche.

#gavi #injury #levante

Frenkie de Jong is currently the most notable player on Barcelona's injury list, after the midfielder picked up a knock in the summer.
De Jong opted for a conservative treatment, a decision Barcelona did not agree with but respected nonetheless.
The Catalans wanted the midfielder to go through surgery. But de Jong's conservative process meant the player has been out longer than expected.
De Jong picked up a knock in the summer. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
A recent report from Mundo Deportivo has offered a fresh update on the fitness of Frenkie de Jong, suggesting that the midfielder could return in October.

#player #picked #conservative #Barcelona

Since the Liga MX youth academy era, Chivas U-15 has put together standout performances, allowing highly talented young players to emerge. In fact, the 2026 Apertura has been the perfect stage for Roberto Benítez to begin standing out as one of the most promising forwards in the category.
At just 15 years old, the Rojiblanco player is enjoying a great moment in front of goal and is already showing his qualities on the field. Below, we share the details of his journey with the Sacred Flock.
Where is he from?
Roberto Benítez Loza was born on February 12, 2011, in Zapopan, Jalisco. Because of his Guadalajara roots, he had a special connection with Club Deportivo Guadalajara from an early age.
His first steps in soccer

#roberto #since

Marc Casado has left Barcelona for a season-long loan at Deportivo and admits it's tough to leave the Camp Nou.
The 22-year-old had been deemed surplus to requirements at Barcelona but did not manage to complete a transfer away from the club until deadline-day.
Casado has been quizzed about the transfer after being met at the airport by reporters and answered "You never know" when asked about a possible return to Barcelona.
He was also asked if he was upset to be leaving and replied: "Taking a year off from playing at Barça is tough, but I'm excited. I'm not leaving upset; I've already talked it over with the club, and we all have things to improve."
Casado will now spend the season in Galicia and says Deportivo, who are back in La Liga this season, are "building a really solid project, with a lot of drive."

#Barcelona #year #asked

The transfer window has closed, and Wednesday's front pages sum up everything that happened.
Barça bring the striker saga to an end by signing Gabriel Jesus for three seasons, while on the same day Marc Casadó leaves on loan to Deportivo.
At Atlético, Julián Álvarez turns down ***** nal and stays with the Rojiblancos after training as normal, with a chance of playing on Saturday at San Mamés. The same club also seals the arrival of Jonathan David as backup No. 9.
LaLiga has surpassed €733 million in transfer spending, €25 million more than last season, and Real Madrid have confirmed the €125 million signing of Diomande as the biggest Spanish purchase outside the Premier League. Betis secure Ceballos, available on a free after leaving Madrid, while Giménez and Casadó both join Deportivo on loan.
Outside Spain, Manchester City have matched the British record by paying €125 million for Enzo Fernández, who reunites with Maresca after leaving a Chelsea side that is already close to €500 million in sales.

#million #madrid #outside #signing

With not a lot of time left before the summer transfer window slams shut, FC Barcelona are still working to finalise a couple of last-minute operations.
One such operation involves out-of-favour midfielder Marc Casado, with the Blaugrana keen on parting ways with the academy graduate and trim the squad during the final hours of the transfer window.
The Catalans have been working hard to find a solution for the midfielder, who has known his situation for months and has been ******* sing the various offers received with his representatives.
Now, according to SPORT, Deportivo La Coruna have made a strong late push to sign Casado on loan from Barcelona. The proposal has emerged almost at the last minute, but the midfielder is seriously considering it.
Deportivo La Coruna make a push for Casado. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

#casado #coruna #transfer #working

FC Barcelona is wasting no time and is already going all in for Gabriel Jesus. After the definitive 'no' from Atlético de Madrid for Julián Álvarez, the sporting department has radically changed its target. The departure of Robert Lewandowski has left a huge void in the box, and the Brazilian ***** nal striker is the chosen one to fill the role of the reference No. 9, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
At 29 years old, the Seleçao forward is not comfortable with his secondary role in London, where fierce competition has limited his playing time. This lack of prominence has led the player to ask to leave the Premier League in search of a project where he can truly feel important.
His desire to wear the Blaugrana shirt is nothing new. Back in his Palmeiras days, before making the leap to Europe in 2016, Gabriel Jesus dreamed of playing at Camp Nou. Now, the striker is putting maximum pressure on the English club so that talks move forward and his arrival in the Catalan capital is finalized as soon as possible.
There was some caution in the club's offices regarding his physical condition due to the serious knee injury he suffered at the start of 2025. However, Barça's medical staff have reviewed all his reports in detail and confirm that the Brazilian is 100% fit and fully recovered to compete at the highest level from day one.
Gabriel Jesus' numbers speak for themselves: 95 goals for Manchester City under Pep Guardiola and more than 30 goals with the Gunners. Gabriel Jesus brings goals, spark, experience in big matches, and that Brazilian street-football flair that can get the Barça fans buzzing.

#time #forward #Barcelona

Real Madrid are aiming to make it three wins from three at the start of the 2026-27 season when they host Malaga at the Bernabeu on Sunday evening. Jose Mourinho has made a positive impression since returning to the club earlier this summer, although he will be after a more complete performers against the newly-promoted Andalusians.
It's been a busy eight days for Real Madrid. They started their season last Saturday with a narrow 2-1 win at Espanyol, before a much more convincing victory at home to Real Sociedad on Wednesday. They will hope to complete the week in style, and they are overwhelming favourites to return to La Liga summit with another three points – for a few hours at least.
Two players in particular have made excellent starts to the season for Real Madrid – those being Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe – and they will hope to continue their form against Malaga. The former is off the back of an excellent hat-trick in midweek, while Bellingham has registered one goal and two ***** ists in Los Blancos' first two matches.
For the first time in over eight years, this fixture is being played. Malaga's promotion back to La Liga was welcomed by a lot of Spanish football enjoyers, although they have not made the best start to life in the top flight with one draw (vs Deportivo La Coruna) and one defeat (vs Atletico Madrid) in their opening two matches. They will be massive underdogs at the Bernabeu, but if they are to produce a shock, their man to watch will be star striker Chupe – he scored 25 goals in the Segunda last season, while also netting their only goal of the current campaign against Deportivo last weekend.
Real Madrid will certainly fancy their chances of winning this one, which kicks off at the Bernabeu at 5pm CEST (4pm BST, 11am EDT, 8am PST).

#bernabeu

Jordi Pesquer has gone from being another name in the prolific La Masia setup to beginning to establish himself around the first team at FC Barcelona.
The left-back was one of the notable additions to Hansi Flick's pre-season squad, a clear indication that the German coach is keeping a close eye on him.
Now, according to Mundo Deportivo, Flick and Barcelona have a plan for Pesquer's immediate development and long-term future once he returns from the El Albir Mini-Tournament in Alicante, where he has been representing Spain's Under-18 side.
The idea is for him to remain with Barça Atletic, while regularly being involved with the first team, whether in training or potentially in matchday squads when required.
Pesquer particularly caught Flick's attention because of his physical and technical qualities. He is an attack-minded, technically gifted full-back whose physical profile allows him to compete at a high level despite his age.

#back

Real Madrid's start to life at the Santiago Bernabeu for the new season could not have gone any better as they destroyed Real Sociedad by a 4-1 scoreline in their first game in front of home fans.
Later today, they play their second consecutive clash at home, this time in an earlier kickoff against Malaga.
The newly promoted side have had a mixed start to life in the first division, losing to Atletico Madrid on Matchday 1 but salvaging a 1-1 draw against Deportivo de A Coruna in their subsequent game.
Needless to say, however, Real Madrid pose their biggest challenge yet, and it is safe to say that Jose Mourinho's men will be the overwhelming favourites coming into the game.
Madrid Universal brings you three talking points ahead of Real Madrid vs Malaga.

#game #life

Today's sports front pages, August 29, are packed with major talking points: Kylian Mbappé is in the Madrid spotlight after his brilliant start, Barça are looking for tactical solutions after the "Flick Spirit," and Julián Álvarez's situation continues to make headlines ahead of the big Sevilla-Atlético clash.
The newspaper AS devotes its front page to Kylian Mbappé under the headline "MBAPPÉ EYES THE BALLON D'OR", highlighting the French forward's ambitions to win the individual award after his hat-trick against Real Sociedad and his performances for Real Madrid.
The big surprise of the transfer market comes from MARCA with its headline "THE SUMMER'S BLOCKBUSTER", announcing the presentation of Álvaro Morata by CD Leganés.
In the Catalan press, MUNDO DEPORTIVO praises the "FLICK SPIRIT", hailing the dynamism and collective pressing of the Blaugrana side despite not having an out-and-out No. 9.
For its part, SPORT goes a step further and states that "RAPHINHA WILL BE THE '9'" as the main alternative in the German coach's system.

#madrid

Malaga coach Juan Francisco Funes has urged his side to approach Sunday's visit to Real Madrid with ambition, warning that going to Santiago Bernabéu merely hoping for a draw could end in a heavy defeat.
Funes knows the scale of the challenge facing Malaga against one of Spanish football's most formidable sides, particularly on home soil.
But the coach believes his team must embrace the occasion rather than allow the reputation of Real Madrid and the Bernabéu to dictate their mentality.
"If we go with the thought of drawing, we will probably concede eight goals," Funes said ahead of the match, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.
Funes highlighted Real Madrid's ability to hurt opponents in different ways, pointing to the danger of allowing them room to attack and exploit ****** e behind the defensive line.

#funes #coach #francisco #santiago

Granada have renewed the contract of Moroccan striker Rayan Zinebi until 2029, before sending him out on loan to Real Madrid Castilla for the 2026/27 season, confirms Mundo Deportivo.
The agreement between Granada and Zinebi, who is currently representing Morocco at the 2026 Mediterranean Games with the Under-20 national team, extends his contract until June 30, 2029.
The deal also includes an option to extend it by a further two seasons, depending on the achievement of various sporting objectives.
At the same time, Granada and Real Madrid reached an agreement for Zinebi to spend the season with the Madrid club, initially joining their reserve side in the RFEF Primera Federación.
"Granada Football Club and Rayan Zinebi , a player for Recreativo Granada Club , have reached a renewal agreement until June 30, 2029, with the option to extend for two more seasons depending on different sporting objectives," the official statement read.

#granada #until #real

Real Madrid made it back-to-back victories in La Liga, securing a stylish 4-1 win against Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu.
After a cagey first half that saw the scores level, Los Blancos came back from the break and picked apart the Basque club with utmost ease.
A hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe and a goal from Vinicius Junior would have enthralled Bernabeu fans, but there was a more interesting aspect beyond just the goals.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the victory over Sociedad offered perhaps the clearest indication yet of what Jose Mourinho wants from his attack.
Their superstar attacking trio, Mbappe, Vinicius and Jude Bellingham, showed how effective they can be while functioning as a unit.

#real #blancos

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been talking about Julian Alvarez once again and has told Atletico Madrid that the club still want to sign the Argentina international.
Laporta has already said that Barcelona have made a bid for the forward and now says he remains hopeful Atletico will accept the offer.
"We are very interested in the player and we would like our offer to be accepted," he said, per Mundo Deportivo.
"We do this with all due respect to Atlético, and if they are in a position to sell the player on the market, we are prepared to buy him in accordance with the offer we made."
Atletico's stance throughout the transfer window has been that Alvarez is simply not for sale, even though the forward has asked for move.

#offer #forward #joan

Barcelona are heading into the final week of the transfer window with a clear message emerging from the club's sporting leadership: Julian Alvarez remains the target, and there is little interest in settling for anyone else.
That is perhaps the biggest takeaway from the latest meeting involving Joan Laporta, Deco, Hansi Flick, Bojan and Alejandro Echevarría at the Ciutat Esportiva, reports Mundo Deportivo.
With time running out, Barcelona are **** sing how to complete their remaining business, but the search for a new No. 9 has become increasingly straightforward.
The club want Alvarez, and if the move cannot be completed, Barcelona are prepared to wait.
Notably, Alvarez is not being treated as one option among many.

#alejandro

Alejandro Balde's future at Barcelona may have become one of the more unexpected talking points of the summer, but the club has no intention of pushing the left-back towards the exit door.
According to Mundo Deportivo (h/t FCB World), Barcelona will not force Balde to leave despite the strong message recently delivered by Hansi Flick.
The defender's omission from the squad for the match against Elche, coupled with Xavi Espart being selected to start, has intensified speculation surrounding his situation.
Yet, for all the uncertainty surrounding his role, Balde remains focused on staying and fighting for his place in the Barcelona starting XI.
Barcelona's position is clear: Balde will only be allowed to leave if he personally decides that he wants a new challenge and is able to bring an attractive offer to the club.

#surrounding #World

Real Madrid academy graduate Manu Serrano is set to continue his development away from the Santiago Bernabeu, with the young left-back heading to Deportivo La Coruña in search of regular senior football.
According to MARCA, the 22-year-old will join Deportivo and initially link up with the club's reserve team.
The move is nevertheless understood to offer a clear pathway towards the first team, with his multi-year contract including the possibility of a promotion as early as next season.
For Serrano, the transfer brings an end to a long spell at the Real Madrid academy and opens the door to a new chapter at a club looking to establish itself again at the highest level of Spanish football.
Serrano joined Real Madrid's youth academy in 2018 after arriving from Getafe at the age of 14.

#team

After arriving as Barcelona's blockbuster signing of the summer, Rodri is now closing in on his first appearance in a Barcelona shirt.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish midfielder once again trained with the group, and Hansi Flick's coaching staff is working towards giving him his debut against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.
Barcelona are preparing for their first league match at the Spotify Camp Nou, and Rodri's potential introduction would add extreme excitement to a fixture that already carries plenty of importance.
As such, Rodri has now completed consecutive sessions with the group, suggesting his integration is progressing as planned.
With Frenkie de Jong the only first-team player unavailable through injury, Flick had almost his entire squad at his disposal as preparations for Athletic Bilbao continued.

#group #according #mundo

Andreas Christensen was one of Barcelona's unsung heroes in their 5-0 win over Elche CF in the opening game.
It was the first time the Dane had managed to play the full ninety minutes since September 28, as he started alongside Gerard Martin in central defence.
Christensen kept things tidy at the back, and his timely resurgence is sure to serve as a massive boost for Hansi Flick.
Now, the Dane will set his sights on earning yet another start when Barcelona take on Athletic Club in their next La Liga encounter.
As reported by Mundo Deportivo, Christensen is just one match away from reaching 100 competitive appearances for Barcelona.

#dane

Real Madrid have decided how they want to deal with the growing attention around Vinicius Jr., and the plan has two clear sides.
Publicly, the club and Jose Mourinho are prepared to defend the Brazilian whenever they believe he is being unfairly targeted by opponents, supporters or match officials.
Privately, though, Vinicius is being asked to take control of his own reactions and avoid giving anyone the opportunity to drag him away from his football.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the approach is already in place.
The club does not want to change Vinicius as a player or ask him to ignore everything happening around him.

#around #jose #mourinho

One player who signed for Liverpool this summer is reportedly attempting to persuade a defensive midfielder on the Reds' radar to join him at Anfield.
Last month, the Merseyside club confirmed that they'd agreed a deal to sign Colombian attacking midfielder Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional in his homeland, with the teenager moving to England next year after he's turned 18.
The youngster is now understood to have taken on some ad-hoc agency duties by trying to convince a friend of his to follow him to L4.
According to information shared on VBar Caracol (via Sport Witness), Liverpool sent scouts to watch Matias Orozco during Deportivo Cali's 2-2 draw against Inter de Bogota on Sunday, with the midfielder understood to have played well before being forced off with a minor injury in the second half.
During that livestream, it was claimed that Martinez has been trying to convince the 18-year-old (who's a close personal friend) to join the Reds.

#reds #join

Marc Casado's time at Barcelona appears to be moving towards its final chapter, with Sunderland now emerging as a serious contender for the midfielder's signature.
The 22-year-old has found himself on the outside of Hansi Flick's plans, and the signs around his future have become difficult to ignore.
As reported before, Casado has been training separately from the main group for weeks as Barcelona and his representatives look for a solution before the transfer window closes.
Now, according to Mundo Deportivo, Sunderland have joined the growing list of Premier League clubs monitoring the Barcelona academy graduate.
The English side is understood to be in discussions over a potential move, giving Casado a possible route to remain in European football.

#sunderland #premier #english

FC Barcelona's biggest signing of the summer so far, Rodri, is already preparing for his competitive debut, reports Mundo Deportivo.
After working individually last week because he joined the squad with limited pre-season preparation following his World Cup triumph and a minor back procedure, Rodri trained alongside his teammates for the first time on Monday.
As Hansi Flick had announced before the match against Elche, the midfielder worked with the players who either played limited minutes or did not feature at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero.
The starters completed a recovery session instead. Among those who played against Elche, only Raphinha, Fermin Lopez, Karim Adeyemi and Pedri took to the pitch at the ***** o Vilanova training ground.
Rodri has now begun his return to full training with Thursday's match against Athletic Club in mind.

#rodri #elche #played #deportivo

Borussia Dortmund started the season with a disappointing defeat to Bayern Munich in the DFL Supercup, where the absence of depth in the fullback position was clearly visible.
That is why the club are looking to shore up their defensive unit by signing Hector Fort from Barcelona.
Fort is expected to add more depth to Dortmund's fullback department and compete with Julian Ryerson for a place in the starting eleven.
End of the road for Hector Fort at Barcelona. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona and Dortmund are in talks to finalise Fort's move to the Bundesliga.

#fort #hector #borussia #bayern

The first front pages of the Mourinho era debut with a scare and a new hero. A guy with a guardian angel, according to As.
Espanyol had Real Madrid on the ropes, and Espí had to arrive in the 90th minute to save the day. 1-2. The first joy for Marca.
Mourinho, true to his combative style, denounced the bullying Vinicius continues to suffer from rivals and fans.
Barça, the reigning champions, begin the league away from home at the Martínez Valero against Elche, with Flick one ****** le away from matching Cruyff and Guardiola in the club of three-time champions.
Going for the third, declare Sport and Mundo Deportivo in unison.

#madrid #marca