Real Betis star Facundo Bernal handed four-match ban for headbutting Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal

Facundo Bernal handed heavy ban for headbutting Lamine Yamal

The RFEF has officially handed Real Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal a four-match La Liga ban following his deliberate double headbutt on Barcelona's Lamine Yamal during their clash on 17 October 2026. This strict disciplinary action immediately rules the midfielder out of crucial upcoming fixtures against Celta Vigo, Malaga, Elche, and Sevilla.

Real Madrid cruise as Jose Mourinho marks glittering 100-day milestone

Real Madrid thrashed RB Leipzig 4-1 in the Champions League to build perfect momentum ahead of El Clasico, whilst marking a brilliant 100-day milestone for Jose Mourinho, who boasts an 81% win rate (9 wins, 2 defeats). Despite Vinicius Jr. serving a four-match La Liga suspension, Real Madrid remain determined to surge from third place on 21 points to chase down leaders Barcelona (27 points).

Levante stun Athletic Club 3-1 in dramatic rescheduled clash

Capitalising on home advantage, Levante stunned Athletic Club 3-1 in their rescheduled Matchday 6 La Liga fixture, courtesy of a quick-fire brace from Brugué in the 20th and 22nd minutes. Although Alex Berenguer pulled one back from the penalty spot in the 67th minute, Aymeric Laporte's straight red card in the 73rd minute extinguished any hopes of a comeback for the visitors. In the 98th minute, Etta Eyong sealed the 3-1 victory to wrap up a dramatic win for Levante.