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More bad news has struck Real Madrid. Following two recent injuries to key defenders, the club is now facing the loss of two more players—this time due to disciplinary sanctions. Young defender Dean Huijsen has been suspended for the next La Liga match against Espanyol, while club captain Dani Carvajal will be sidelined for three Champions League matches against Kairat Almaty, Juventus, and Liverpool. Both players received red cards in their respective recent matches. Carvajal’s Three-Match Ban Carvajal’s punishment was announced on Wednesday following his expulsion in the match against Olympique de Marseille. The right-back was sent off in the 69th minute for headbutting French side’s Argentine goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli. Initially, the referee did not signal for a foul, but after a VAR review, he showed Carvajal a red card. The referee’s report was crucial, as the Real Madrid captain faced potential sanctions under Article 15 of the UEFA Disciplinary Code, which addresses “unsportsmanlike conduct by players or coaches.” Under the best-case scenario, the incident would be classified as unsportsmanlike conduct rather than aggression. According to Article 15, section (d), such an offense carries a suspension of “two competitive matches or a fixed period for serious unsportsmanlike play.”

Kylian Mbappé once again showcased his class, leading Real Madrid to a hard-fought victory against the odds. Playing with 10 men for over 60 minutes, Los Blancos pulled off a gritty 2–1 win over Real Sociedad in San Sebastián, thanks to a goal and an assist from the French superstar. The victory maintained Real Madrid’s flawless start to the La Liga season. They have earned a perfect 12 points from their first four matches, topping the table as Xabi Alonso’s side chases the league crown. Returning from the international break, Kylian Mbappe proved decisive yet again. The French star opened the scoring and later set up Arda Güler for Madrid’s second goal, while Mikel Oyarzabal netted Sociedad’s lone goal. Madrid struck in just the second minute of the match when Güler found the net, but Mbappe was ruled offside in the build-up. Ten minutes later, the French star ledReturning from the international break, Kylian Mbappe proved decisive yet again. his team with a bullet shot, his fourth goal of the campaign. In the 32nd minute, Real Madrid’s rhythm was cooled down when young defender Dean Huijsen was shown a straight red card for hauling down last man Mikel Oyarzabal from behind. Madrid’s protests for a VAR review were waved away, leaving Alonso fuming on the touchline and earning him a yellow card. It was the 20-year-old Spain international’s second red card in just eight appearances for his club. Despite the setback, Madrid extended their lead a minute before halftime. Mbappe once again dazzled, this time down the left flank. He skipped past a defender and cut the ball back for Güler, who controlled it well and finished from close range. Sociedad piled on the pressure after the break. Pablo Marín’s deflected strike hit both posts before rolling clear, and in the 55th minute, Oyarzabal converted a penalty after Dani Carvajal was penalized for a handball in the box. Oyarzabal came close again in the 65th minute but was denied by a sharp save from Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian goalkeeper rescued Madrid once more in the 84th minute with another crucial stop from the Sociedad captain. Sociedad dominated possession with nearly 64 percent of the ball and fired 23 shots, but only four tested Courtois. In contrast, Madrid was more clinical, registering six shots on target from 16 attempts. The result leaves Sociedad languishing in 17th place with just two points from four matches, while Real Madrid continues to set the pace at the top. Their next league match will be played next Saturday against Catalan side Espanyol. Before that, Alonso’s team will host Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday.

Real Madrid has signed highly rated Spain defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth in its first reinforcement of the offseason. The Spanish powerhouse said Saturday that the 20-year-old Huijsen had signed a five-year deal through June 2030. Madrid reportedly agreed to pay the player's 50-million pound ($66.4 million) clause to sign him from Bournemouth. Huijsen is a Dutch-born, ball-playing center back who joined the Premier League team from Juventus for a reported 12.5 million pounds (now $16.6 million) in the offseason last year. He was a regular for Bournemouth since breaking into the team in November. Aston Villa and Chelsea win at home and raise Champions League hopes He impressed so much that he earned a call-up by Spain for the Nations League playoffs in March, coming on a substitute in the first leg against the Netherlands and then starting the second leg. Assured on the ball and a good reader of the game, Huijsen had been linked with some of the biggest teams in the Premier League in recent months, including Liverpool and Arsenal, so it was increasingly inevitable Bournemouth would be losing the tall defender over the summer — but making a big profit in the process. Madrid needs to rebuild a defense after multiple injuries to its backline during a trophyless 2024-25 campaign.