Mourinho announcement delayed, Arbeloa cancels press conference
The appointment of Jose Mourinho as Real Madrid's next manager is being held up. The club has been forced to delay the official announcement, and outgoing boss Alvaro Arbeloa cancelled his final press conference, deepening the uncertainty around the dugout (1). Benfica, Mourinho's current club, could pocket around 15 million euros from the move once it goes through (2).
Juvenil A smash Barcelona 4–1 to win Champions Cup
Real Madrid Juvenil A thrashed Barcelona 4–1 to lift the Champions Cup and complete a historic treble. Carlos Diez, Alexis Ciria, Yeremiah, and Gabri Valero got the goals, with Ïu Martinez and Lacosta also playing key roles (7). Separately, a Madrid winger delivered a goal and an assist in another final against Barcelona, marking a real breakthrough moment (3).
Premier League clubs circling Victor Munoz
Real Madrid and Barcelona both face a fight to keep hold of winger Victor Munoz, with Premier League sides showing concrete interest. The youngster has caught the eye and a summer tug-of-war looks likely (4).
Galatasaray targeting a Madrid star
Turkish giants Galatasaray are reportedly interested in a Real Madrid star. Details are thin, but the Istanbul club is working on a plan to make a move this summer (6).
Fan reactions
Madrid fans are savouring Mbappe's second straight Pichichi trophy, putting him in elite company alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi as the only players this century to win consecutive Spanish Golden Boots. The subreddit also lit up with farewell posts for Arbeloa, with fans sharing responses the departing manager left under player tributes.
