It’s another spanner in the works for Bayern Munich as Julian Nagelsmann opted to stay put with the German national team. Christian Falk reported on X (via Twitter) that the 36-year-old is set to put pen to paper on a contract extension with the DFB until 2026. Breaking: Julian Nagelsmann will sign a new contract Til 2026 at DFB and will not be Coach of Bayern Munich @BILD_Sport @altobelli13 @YvonneGab — Christian Falk (@cfbayern) April 19, 2024 It could very well mean that the Bavarians go full steam ahead for Brighton & Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi. “Bayern are still looking at Ro ..read more

Real Madrid has advanced to the UEFA Champions League semifinals after a thrilling two-legged quarter-final clash against Manchester City, resulting in a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory. The first leg, held at the iconic Bernabeu Stadium, saw both teams engage in a pulsating battle, with the match ending in a captivating 3-3 draw. The stage was set for an equally enthralling encounter in the return leg at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium. In the second leg, Real Madrid struck early, with Rodrygo putting the Spanish giants ahead with an early goal. However, Manchester City relentlessly pressed fo ..read more

Real Madrid secured their spot in the UEFA Champions League semifinals after a thrilling two-legged quarter-final tie against Manchester City ended in a penalty shootout victory. The first leg, held at the Bernabeu, saw both teams play out a thrilling 3-3 draw, setting the stage for an equally intense return leg at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium. In the second leg, Real Madrid struck early, with Rodrygo putting them ahead. However, Manchester City relentlessly pressed forward and managed to equalise in the 76th minute, forcing the game into extra time and ultimately penalties. The shootout saw bo ..read more

Inside Spain is a weekly instalment brought to you by Football España, providing an insight into all of the major stories coming out of the rich and intense climes of La Liga and beyond. It felt as if last weekend’s La Liga action was just a warm-up for the second legs, and the cooling down process from Spain’s three ties might take some time. Only there’s a Clasico this weekend. Real Madrid’s penalty shootout victory over Manchester City felt either sickeningly or gloriously inevitable depending on where your allegiances lie, having more or less held Manchester City at bay for 120 minutes. Ca ..read more

As the summer transfer window gears up for another frenzy, the name on many lips is that of Athletic Club Bilbao star, Alex Berenguer. The 28-year-old winger has found himself at the centre of speculation, with clubs like Wolverhampton Wanderers, Crystal Palace, and Brentford all vying for his signature, according to a report from Estadio Deportivo. Berenguer’s impending contract expiration with Athletic Bilbao adds fuel to the fire, making him a coveted asset for numerous clubs seeking to bolster their squads for the upcoming season. While Bilbao have tabled a renewal offer, Berenguer remains ..read more

PSG star Kylian Mbappe started a massive 60-man brawl after helping the club knock Barcelona out of the Champions League.  Barcelona won the first leg 3-2 away from home and started off the second leg with an early goal as well, putting themselves in a comfortable position. However, the tie turned around after Ronald Araujo picked up a red card. PSG went on to score 4, with Mbappe scoring two of those. What happened after the game? According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, tensions escalated in the tunnel following the game, with Mbappe allegedly making a provocative comment in Span ..read more

Barcelona star Ronald Araujo has said that contract talks are “going well” with the Catalan club amid interest in the defender from Man United and Bayern Munich ahead of the summer transfer window.  Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reported back in January that Man United enquired about the Uruguay star and were informed about the player’s transfer fee and contract details. Bayern Munich also received the same information as both have the 25-year-old down as a top centre-back target for the summer. Both clubs are in need of a new central defender but their chances of landing Araujo have ..read more

Chelsea are reportedly still dreaming of sealing the transfer of Barcelona defender Jules Kounde this summer after coming close to doing a deal for him back in 2022. The Blues could do with strengthening at the back after a difficult season, with a long-term replacement for veteran Brazilian centre-back Thiago Silva surely making sense as a priority for the west London club. Kounde can also play as a right-back and it seems that his versatility is part of what is leading Chelsea to revive their interest in him ahead of this summer, according to Sport.fr. Additional information and translation ..read more

Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly both pushing for the transfer of Barcelona wonderkid Mikayil Faye, though it currently looks like he’ll be staying at the Nou Camp. The 19-year-old defender looks a hugely promising young talent and it’s not surprising to see ongoing transfer rumours about him making the papers, with the latest being that two of the top clubs from the Premier League are pursuing him. That’s according to a report from Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, who state that both Man Utd and Liverpool have been pushing to sign Faye, though they add that the player’s agents me ..read more

Kylian Mbappe may have dominated headlines for his situation off the pitch more than for what he’s done on the pitch this season, but he showed why he’s the world class talent in as much demand as he is with his Champions League heroics against Barcelona this week. PSG have under-achieved so many times in Europe’s top club competition, with the Nou Camp also happening to be the scene of their most embarrassing collapse in 2017, when Barcelona came from 4-0 down in the first leg to triumph 6-1 in the second fixture and go through to the next round. Mbappe, however, helped PSG overcome the odds ..read more