Overview
- At the Bernabéu on Thursday, Gonzalo García scored before the break and Jude Bellingham added a late second to seal a routine win over already relegated Real Oviedo.
- Kylian Mbappé came on after a thigh injury layoff and was loudly jeered by home fans, reflecting growing anger over his recent absence and perceived commitment.
- Stewards removed a banner that read “Florentino go now,” a rare public rebuke of club president Florentino Pérez after he called elections this week.
- Reports in recent days detailed a training-ground fight between Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, with Valverde hospitalized for concussion and both players fined €500,000.
- With a second straight trophyless season confirmed, multiple outlets report a summer reset is likely, including a potential coaching change with José Mourinho linked to a return.