The final league match of the season, the last game of David Alaba and Daniel Carvajal for Real Madrid, and my final assignment as a student at the Santiago Bernabéu – Matchday 38 was defined by farewells.
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Mbappé Return Draws Whistles in Real Madrid Routine Win
On Matchday 36 of La Liga, Real Madrid hosted Real Oviedo at the Bernabéu, winning 2:0 in a stadium that was emptier than it had been in a long time.
No Sparkle in the Derby as Real Madrid Secure Vital 1:0 Win
On Matchday 28 of Liga F, Real Madrid hosted Atlético de Madrid in what should have been an entertaining derby, but ultimately secured a narrow 1:0 win in a rather underwhelming affair.
100th-Minute Heartbreak in Madrid as Logroño Rescue Dramatic Point
After a three-week international break, Liga F returned. In matchday 26, Real Madrid hosted DUX Logroño and were aiming for their 20th league win of the season. In the end, however, they had to settle for a surprising 1:1 draw after Logroño equalised in the final moments.
Real Madrid Draw with Girona as Control Continues to Slip
Three weeks, two competitions, several setbacks: for Real Madrid, the signs are becoming more and more clear that the season is getting out of control. Against Girona as well, Álvaro Arbeloa’s team failed to go beyond a 1:1 draw on matchday 31 of the league.
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City: The Power of Transition in Modern Football
Modern football is increasingly defined by rapid transition moments rather than sustained possession. Real Madrid demonstrated this perfectly against Manchester City, turning defensive recoveries into immediate attacking threats and exploiting an unbalanced defensive structure.
Derby Shock: Satriano Strike Ends 18-Year Bernabéu Curse for Getafe
Real Madrid and Getafe CF faced off on Matchday 26 of LaLiga in the small Madrid derby at the Bernabéu. While Los Blancos urgently needed points in the title race, Getafe, sitting in the lower mid-table, were battling to keep their distance from the relegation zone. In the end, the visitors surprisingly prevailed 1:0 in a heated match marked by many interruptions.
Yáñez’s Strike Sends Real Madrid Marching Forward in Youth League
Some of the most promising talents of La Fábrica faced Chelsea FC’s U19 side on the 25th February in the round of 16 of the UEFA Youth League. Los Blancos won an exciting match in front of 905 spectators at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium 1:0 thanks to a goal from Daniel Yáñez, thereby qualifying for the quarter-finals of the prestigious youth competition.
Vinícius Seals Victory as Real Madrid Eliminate Benfica from Champions League
Real Madrid are through to the Champions League round of 16 after a 2:1 home win against Benfica Lisbon, winning 3:1 on aggregate. In a hard-fought match at the Bernabéu, goals from Aurélien Tchouaméni and Vinícius Júnior turned the game around after an early deficit.
Behind the Scenes of a Champions League Night with Real Madrid Femenino
On Wednesday, 18 February 2026, I had the opportunity to attend a match for the first time as part of my internship at Real Madrid Femenino. In the second leg of the Women’s Champions League playoffs against Paris FC, Real Madrid deservedly won 2:0.