Mikel Arteta is ‘very interested’ in signing Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid and Arsenal ‘believe’ they can prise him away from the Bernaebeu for less than €50m.

Unlike Modric and Ancelotti, there was no official pre-match announcement confirming Vazquez’s departure ahead of Real Madrid’s final league game against Real Sociedad. But the fans knew.

Xabi Alonso named his first Real Madrid XI that features two summer signings and a Real Madrid Castilla product.

Real Madrid ’s No.12 shirt has not been worn since Eduardo Camavinga traded in the number at the end of the 2023–24 season. The Frenchman now wears 6.

Xabi Alonso produced a surprising XI in his first match in charge of Real Madrid, opting to start 21-year-old Gonzalo García in place of Kylian Mbappé.