Madrid’s Ancelotti prefers UCL refs over LaLiga Carlo Ancelotti said he prefers Champions League referees — saying there’s “less controversy and fewer VAR interventions” — as Real Madrid prepare to face Manchester City in their playoff second leg in the midst of a row over LaLiga officiating.

Ancelotti: ‘There’s a problem’ with LaLiga refs Carlo Ancelotti said that “there’s a problem” with LaLiga referees after Jude Bellingham was sent off in Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw at Osasuna on Saturday.

Atléti president talks up LaLiga title chances Atlético Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has backed his team to win LaLiga this season, as they go into 2025 top of the table, ahead of rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Sources: LaLiga to report Vini gesture at Rayo LaLiga will formally report a gesture aimed by Vinícius Júnior at Rayo Vallecano fans after Real Madrid’s 3-3 draw on Saturday, as well as fan chanting which preceded it, sources have told ESPN.

Why Atlético can win LaLiga title this season With Barcelona and Real Madrid looking vulnerable, Atlético Madrid have an opportunity. Will they take it?

Simeone chokes up after making LaLiga history Diego Simeone choked up when speaking of his love for Atletico Madrid after he was asked about his long-term future following his 700th game in charge of the club.

Sources: LaLiga want Barça-Atleti in Miami in Dec. LaLiga continue to work on staging Barcelona’s home fixture against Atlético Madrid in Miami on the third weekend in December, but several pieces still need to fall into place for the plan to go ahead, various sources have told ESPN.

Valencia fans protest against owner in LaLiga loss Valencia fans protested owner Peter Lim and reported detention of two fans in Singapore before and after their team’s 3-2 loss to Las Palmas.

Espanyol promoted to LaLiga after year away Espanyol beat Real Oviedo 2-0 in the second leg of the LaLiga promotion playoffs on Sunday to seal their return to the Spanish top flight next season.

Bellingham voted LaLiga Player of the Season Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has won LaLiga’s Player of the Season after playing a pivotal role in Los Blancos’ 36th league title.

Bellingham: Racism a ‘massive problem’ in LaLiga Jude Bellingham has said Vinícius Júnior and other players need more support in dealing with the “massive problem” of racism in Spanish football, describing the abuse some players receive as “disgusting.”

Sources: Madrid want Mbappé before LaLiga start Real Madrid would like to resolve the Kylian Mbappé situation in the first two weeks of August before the new LaLiga season starts, sources have told ESPN.