Spanish football club based in Seville, competing in La Liga
The Champions League league phase draw has arranged eight matches for each team, with home and away fixtures across pots. Top eight advance to the last 16, while ninth to 24 enter a knockout playoff. PSG, Bayern, Real Madrid and Arsenal are among the heavyweights in pot one; Celtic miss out after a play-off exit.
Arsenal has claimed the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years. The club is now focused on a pre-season clash with Girona at Estadi Montilivi. Tzolis and Meslier are in the squad, with several World Cup stars back in training. Authorities are eyeing continued transfer chatter, including links to Bruno Guimarães and Vinícius Júnior.
A wave of new football kit designs is hitting top Scottish and European clubs as the 2026-27 season approaches. BBC Business collects notable releases from AC Milan to Celtic and Wales, with reactions ranging from praise for heritage-inspired designs to criticism of bold, modern looks.
Unai Emery leads Aston Villa into the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg, chasing a first European trophy since 1982. PSG enter as holders; Villa face a deficit in squad stability amid talks of signings and injuries ahead of the clash.
Mourinho has confirmed his return to Real Madrid for a second spell, a move that reshapes the club’s coaching dynamics and expectations after a trophy-laden first era. The Netflix documentary adds fresh context, recounting a pivotal moment when a Chelsea reunion fell through after Real Madrid’s 2010-13 dominance.
Arsenal have added Bruno Guimarães to the midfield and introduced him in a warm-up with Como, where a 1-1 draw led to a 4-3 shootout win. Myles-Skelly has started to cement his midfield role, while the club’s transfer activity remains high ahead of the season.
El Mala has extended his contract with Cologne to 2031, retaining the No. 10 jersey amid transfer talk. He confirmed his commitment, saying he aims to build on last season’s 13 goals and five assists as the club hopes to fend off interest from Dortmund and others.