Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal became the youngest ever winner of the Kopa Trophy at Monday’s Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris, an award which recognises the best U21 player in men’s football.
Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out signing a defender this month, backing Real Madrid’s existing squad to cope in the absence of first-choice centre-back pairing Éder Militão and David Alaba.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has backed Rodri’s warning that players could be close to taking strike action over the number of games they’re being asked to play.