At the Santiago Bernabéu, the stance is firm. For years, Real Madrid has shielded its key players with contracts that include astronomical release clauses, designed to protect against state-backed clubs. This approach, implemented since 2018, aims to prevent any team from destabilizing their sporting plans with massive offers.

After a rough start to the competition and a few sleepless nights over whether or not they would make it to the knockouts, Real Madrid solidified themselves as the 11th-placed team on the

A new segment where I dump my notepad into an article after each game. Uncomplicated, unfiltered, unprofessional. Another game, another vintage Fede Valverde performance. Business as usual. He should’ve had an assist in the 88th minute after his interception and pass to Kylian Mbappe into the box.