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Mallorca vs. Real Madrid: How to watch, TV channel, live stream

Kylian Mbappe could be set for his full debut

Real Madrid looks to get its La Liga title defense off on the right foot when it visits Mallorca on Sunday.

The Blancos are back in Spain after a midweek visit to Poland, which saw them defeat Atalanta 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup.

Kylian Mbappé made his much-anticipated Madrid debut in that match and, naturally, he found the net in the second half. The France superstar now looks poised to make his La Liga debut on Sunday at the Son Moix Stadium.

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The main question may be whether Mbappé makes his first Madrid start, or comes off the bench like he did against Atalanta. After the forward took an extended summer break, Carlo Ancelotti may want to integrate him slowly as he builds fitness.

Mallorca, which is looking to improve upon a 15th-place finish last season, lost both of its 2023-24 league fixtures against Madrid by a 1-0 scoreline.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game.

Mallorca vs. Real Madrid (La Liga)

When: Sunday, August 18
Where: Son Moix Stadium (Mallorca, Spain)
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Channel/streaming: ESPN+ (WATCH LIVE), ESPN Deportes

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Valencia vs. Barcelona: How to watch, TV channel, live stream

The La Liga campaign gets underway with a marquee clash at Mestalla

Valencia will host Barcelona on Saturday as the La Liga season gets underway with a marquee clash at Mestalla.

Led by new head coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona is looking to improve on a trophy-less campaign in 2023-24 that included a second-place finish in the league.

It’s been a mostly quiet offseason for Flick’s side, whose one big signing, Spain star Dani Olmo, won’t be registered in time for this game.

Meanwhile, Ronald Araújo, Ansu Fati, Frenkie de Jong and Gavi are all out through injury.

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Valencia finished ninth in La Liga last season, and added Dani Gomez, Rafa Mir and Stole Dimitrievski in the summer transfer window.

Barcelona has won two of its last six games against Valencia at Mestalla, with their most recent meeting ending in a 1-1 draw.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game.

Valencia vs. Barcelona (La Liga)

When: Saturday, August 17
Where: Mestalla Stadium (Valencia, Spain)
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Channel/streaming: ABC, ESPN+ (WATCH LIVE), ESPN Deportes

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Real Madrid vs. Atalanta: How to watch UEFA Super Cup, TV channel, live stream

The European season officially kicks off on Wednesday in Poland

The European season kicks off on Wednesday when Champions League winner Real Madrid faces Europa League winner Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup.

Madrid won its 15th Champions League last season by defeating Dortmund in the final, while Atalanta stunned previously unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final behind Ademola Lookman’s hat trick.

After also winning La Liga last term, the Blancos are looking for even more silverware in 2024-25 with Carlo Ancelotti returning as head coach.

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The biggest news of the offseason for Madrid was the club’s signing of French star Kylian Mbappé, who looks set to debut in the Super Cup after skipping the club’s preseason tour of the United States.

Should Madrid defeat Atalanta, it would win the UEFA Super Cup for a record sixth time. The club is currently tied for most titles ever alongside Barcelona and AC Milan.

Atalanta has strengthened in the offseason by signing Charles De Ketelaere on a permanent basis and also adding Italy striker Mateo Retegui from Genoa.

But the club will have to deal without injured pair Giorgio Scalvini and Gianluca Scamacca as well as Teun Koopmeiners, who is looking to force through a move to Juventus.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game.

Real Madrid vs. Atalanta (UEFA Super Cup)

When: Wednesday, August 14
Where: PGE Narodowy (Warsaw, Poland)
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Channel/streaming: Paramount+ (WATCH LIVE), CBS Sports Network, Univision, TUDN, ViX

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Manchester United vs. Real Betis: How to watch friendly, TV channel, live stream

The Red Devils travel to San Diego to face the Liga side in a friendly

Manchester United will square off with Real Betis on Wednesday night in a friendly at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego.

United’s three-game USA tour started off in rough fashion over the weekend, as it fell 2-1 to Arsenal and saw Rasmus Højlund and new signing Leny Yoro exit with injuries.

United will have one more match to go on its U.S. tour after facing Betis, as it squares off with Liverpool on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.

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Betis, meanwhile, is playing the second and final game of its U.S. tour, having lost 1-0 to Liverpool in Pittsburgh on Friday.

Manuel Pellegrini’s side will face a quick turnaround after this match, flying back to Spain for a home friendly against Saudi power Al Ittihad on Saturday.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game.

Manchester United vs. Real Betis (friendly)

When: Wednesday, July 31
Where: Snapdragon Stadium (San Diego, CA)
Time: 10 p.m. ET
Channel/streaming: ESPN, ESPN+ (WATCH LIVE)

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Real Madrid vs. AC Milan: How to watch friendly, live stream

The Blancos kick off their preseason tour of the U.S. in Chicago

Real Madrid will face AC Milan on Wednesday in a high-profile friendly at Soldier Field in Chicago.

For Madrid, this will be the first of a three-game tour of the United States. After the match against Milan, the Blancos will face Barcelona in New Jersey on Saturday, and will complete its tour with a game against Chelsea in Charlotte on August 6.

One marquee name who won’t be participating is new signing Kylian Mbappé, who is skipping the U.S. tour as he continues to recover after Euro 2024.

The France star’s Madrid debut will likely be on August 14 in the European Super Cup against Atalanta in Warsaw, Poland.

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Milan kicked off its U.S. tour with a 3-2 win over Manchester City at Yankee Stadium over the weekend. The Rossoneri will close our their tour on August 6 against Barcelona in Baltimore.

Fans in Chicago should get a glimpse of U.S. national team pair Yunus Musah and Christian Pulisic, who made late cameos against Man City as they continued ramping up their fitness following the Copa América.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game.

Real Madrid vs. AC Milan (friendly)

When: Wednesday, July 31
Where: Soldier Field (Chicago, IL)
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Channel/streaming: ESPN+ (WATCH LIVE)

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Barcelona vs. Manchester City: How to watch friendly, TV channel live stream

Two of Europe’s biggest sides will meet in a friendly in Orlando

Barcelona will face Manchester City on Tuesday in a high-profile friendly at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

The Premier League champions will be looking for their first win of their U.S. tour, having fallen to Celtic and AC Milan so far.

Pep Guardiola’s side will have one final game in the U.S. after this one, facing Chelsea on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio, before flying back to England ahead of the Community Shield against Manchester United on August 10.

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For Barcelona, this will be the first of three matches on its U.S. tour, with games to follow against Real Madrid and AC Milan.

New coach Hansi Flick will bring a roster missing some of its biggest names, but still filled with established talent as well as up-and-coming stars.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game.

Barcelona vs. Manchester City (friendly)

When: Tuesday, July 30
Where: Camping World Stadium (Orlando, FL)
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Channel/streaming: ESPN, ESPN+ (WATCH LIVE)

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Kochen named to Barcelona squad for USA tour, Yamal misses out

The U.S. youth international will get another chance to impress with the first team

Barcelona has named a 31-man squad for its upcoming tour of the United States, with U.S. youth international goalkeeper Diego Kochen making the cut.

Kochen, 18, is one of four goalkeepers on the roster as Barcelona gets set for its third straight summer touring the U.S. during its preseason.

Several of Barcelona’s biggest names won’t make the trip as they continue recovering from injuries or international duty over the summer.

Ronald Araújo, Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong and Ansu Fati are all injured, while Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres are still on vacation after helping Spain win Euro 2024.

Pau Cubarsí, Fermín López and Eric García will also miss out due to their current participation in the Olympics with Spain.

Barça will face Manchester City in Orlando on Tuesday, then travel to New Jersey for a preseason El Clásico against Real Madrid. The tour will conclude with a match against AC Milan in Baltimore.

For Kochen, the tour will be another chance to continue proving himself in a first-team environment.

The Florida native has emerged as a star in Barcelona’s academy, making his senior debut for the club in a December friendly against Club América, while also making the bench for several competitive fixtures last season.

Full Barcelona USA tour squad

Goalkeepers: Marc-André ter Stegen, Iñaki Peña, Ander Astralaga, Diego Kochen

Defenders: Alejandro Balde, Iñigo Martínez, Andreas Christensen, Jules Koundé, Julián Araujo, Clément Lenglet, Héctor Fort, Álex Valle, Mikayil Faye, Gerard Martin, Andrés Cuenca, Sergi Domínguez, Alexis Olmedo

Midfielders: Oriol Romeu, İlkay Gündoğan, Pablo Torre, Marc Casadó, Unai Hernández, Marc Bernal, Noah Darvich, Guille Fernández, Quim Junyent

Attackers: Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Vitor Roque, Pau Victor, Toni Fernández

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Report: Mbappe will skip Real Madrid summer tour of USA

Fans in the U.S. hoping to see the France star are set for a letdown

Real Madrid will be missing its biggest new attraction when it goes on a preseason tour of the United States.

According to The Athletic, Kylian Mbappé will not take part in the team’s three-game tour of the U.S., which begins later this month.

Mbappé was officially presented as a Real Madrid player this week, after finally completing a long-rumored switch from French power PSG.

The 25-year-old was asked at his presentation if he would take part in the U.S. tour and replied: “If the club wants me to go, I will go.”

The Champions League and La Liga winners are set for three friendlies in the U.S. as they ramp up preparations for the 2024-25 campaign.

Madrid will face AC Milan in Chicago on July 31, Barcelona in New Jersey on August 3, and will complete its tour with a game against Chelsea in Charlotte on August 6.

Rather than partake in any of those games, Mbappé will reportedly get an extended break and join up with his new teammates on August 7 upon their return to Madrid.

The France star’s Madrid debut would then likely come on August 14 in the European Super Cup against Atalanta in Warsaw, Poland.

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Mbappe Real Madrid jersey: Where to buy France star’s new kit

The France superstar’s kit is going to be one of the hottest items of the summer

It is finally official: Real Madrid has confirmed the signing of Kylian Mbappé.

The France superstar joins as a free agent after spending seven seasons at PSG, ending one of the longest-running transfer sagas in recent memory.

Mbappé will join a team already filled with stars, which just completed a season that ended in glory both in La Liga and the Champions League.

SHOP: Pre-order Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid jersey

Naturally, the 25-year-old’s kit is going to be one of the most in-demand items of the summer. After Madrid revealed its jersey for the 2024-25 season, Mbappé’s kit in the Blancos‘ iconic white is now available for pre-order.

The new jersey sells for $184.99 and can be found at Fanatics.

What number will Mbappe wear at Madrid?

The kit currently features #00 as a placeholder, but the forward will not actually wear that number when he steps onto the pitch at the Bernabéu.

Mbappé’s number is set to be confirmed in the coming weeks, so the kit will feature his actual number when it ships.

Mbappé wore the No. 7 for PSG, but that number is occupied by Vinícius Jr. at Madrid. He wears the No. 10 for France, but Luka Modrić wears that number in Madrid.

There is speculation he could wear the No. 9 in Madrid, which was unoccupied last season after Karim Benzema wore that number for several years.

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La Liga 2023-24 top scorers: Dovbyk wins Pichichi race

An updated list of the top scorers in La Liga for the 2023-24 season

The race for the Pichichi has ended, and an unlikely winner finished on top.

Girona striker Artem Dovbyk finished atop the La Liga goalscoring table, scoring 24 times in his first season in Spain.

The Ukraine international narrowly beat Alexander Sørloth of Villarreal, who finished with 23 goals.

Here are the final standings of the top scorers in La Liga for the 2023-24 season.