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The Digest: Lamine Yamal delivered a sensational performance, scoring his first career hat-trick to lead Barcelona to a 4-1 victory over Villarreal, extending the Blaugrana's lead at the top of La Liga to four points. The 18-year-old winger opened the scoring in the 28th minute, doubled the...

The Digest: Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has reflected on a "disappointing" home debut for Atlético Madrid, which ended in a 1-0 La Liga defeat to Real Betis. The loss was Atlético's first at the Metropolitano Stadium this season, with the decisive goal scored in the first half...

The Digest: A La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano and Real Oviedo has been postponed just hours before kickoff due to unsafe playing conditions at Vallecas stadium. The league announced the suspension to safeguard player safety, stating the pitch "does not meet the necessary guarantees"...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman described his debut for Atletico Madrid as a "dream start" after scoring and assisting in a 5-0 Copa del Rey victory over Real Betis. According to his post-match interview with Sporty TV, the 28-year-old Nigerian international credited a warm...

The Digest: Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has expressed satisfaction with Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman's immediate impact since joining the club from Atalanta. In a recent press conference, Simeone highlighted Lookman's physical strength, speed, and ability to change the play in...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman will wear the number 22 shirt for his new club, Atletico Madrid. The 28-year-old was officially unveiled by the Spanish giants after completing a €40 million transfer from Atalanta on deadline day. Lookman has already begun training with his new...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has officially joined Atletico Madrid, ending a protracted transfer saga with Italian club Atalanta. The deal is worth €40 million, comprising a €35 million fixed fee and €5 million in add-ons. Lookman arrived in Madrid, stating he was "very...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has completed a high-profile transfer to La Liga side Atletico Madrid in a deal worth up to €40 million. The move, confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, ends a protracted transfer saga and sees the Nigerian international join Diego...

The Digest: Kylian Mbappe scored a dramatic 100th-minute penalty to secure a 2-1 La Liga victory for Real Madrid against city rivals Rayo Vallecano. The match saw Madrid take an early lead through Vinicius Junior after Jude Bellingham suffered a hamstring injury, but Rayo equalized in the...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is set to join Atlético Madrid in a permanent transfer from Atalanta, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The reported agreement involves a fixed fee of €35 million, with potential add-ons raising the total to €40 million. A long-term...

The Digest: Barcelona has extended its lead at the top of La Liga to four points after a 3-1 away win against Elche. Teenage star Lamine Yamal opened the scoring within six minutes and later provided an assist, while Ferran Torres and substitute Marcus Rashford added the other goals. Despite a...

The Digest: Barcelona reclaimed the top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 victory over bottom-placed Real Oviedo on Sunday. Goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha, and a spectacular acrobatic volley from teenage sensation Lamine Yamal secured the win. The result pushes Barcelona one point clear of rivals...

The Digest: Kylian Mbappé scored both goals as Real Madrid secured a workmanlike 2-0 away win over Villarreal, temporarily going top of La Liga. In a match where Madrid lacked their usual midfield control, Mbappé broke the deadlock in the second half after a skillful assist from Vinicius Jr...

The Digest: Super Eagles striker Akor Adams made Nigerian football history by surpassing the legendary Rashidi Yekini's La Liga goal tally during Sevilla's 2-1 comeback victory over Athletic Club. Adams converted a second-half penalty, his sixth goal in Spain's top flight this season, moving...

The Digest: Barcelona suffered a 3–2 away defeat to Real Sociedad in a La Liga match marked by multiple controversial refereeing decisions. Substitute Marcus Rashford headed in a 70th-minute equalizer for Barcelona, but the visitors conceded again less than a minute later. The match included...

The Digest: Barcelona extended its La Liga lead with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over city rivals Espanyol, secured by late goals from substitutes Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski in a match defined by tension and a hostile reception for former Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia. Key Points...

The Digest: Real Madrid has confirmed that star forward Kylian Mbappé will be sidelined for approximately three weeks due to a left knee ligament sprain, ruling him out of key upcoming matches. Key Points: Medical tests revealed an issue with the lateral ligament in Mbappé's left knee, an...

The Digest: A masterful performance from Barcelona’s wingers secured a decisive victory, pushing the Catalan side further ahead in the title race. Key Points: Barcelona defeated Villarreal 2-0 to open a four-point lead at the top of La Liga. Raphinha won and converted an early penalty...

The Digest: Real Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 win at Alavés, with Kylian Mbappé and Rodrygo both reaching 70 career goals for the club in a match that also saw the highly anticipated front four start together for the first time. Key Points: Mbappé opened the scoring, marking his 70th...

The Digest: Real Madrid fell to a stunning 0–2 defeat at home against mid-table Celta Vigo on Sunday, with substitute Swedberg scoring twice. Rooted in the storm of a turbulent match, the hosts finished with nine men after two red cards and injuries, ceding ground to Barcelona in the title...