Two European giants, two paths: Real Madrid and Liverpool’s diverging fortunes
Real Madrid and Liverpool are two of football’s biggest teams with the same aspirations of being domestically dominant, to shine on the Champions League stage and to be crowned the best team in Europe.
Yet despite these similarities, they had paradoxical seasons in 2024/25, wildly different summer windows in 2025 and even presently are experiencing vastly different seasons in 2025/26.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Wanga Charma takes a closer look at how two European powerhouses have walked very different paths over the past two seasons.
Real Madrid analysis: The importance of including Trent Alexander-Arnold and the need to find a manager capable of winning silverware
Trent Alexander-Arnold may be the missing piece Real Madrid need to finish the season with silverware.
The right-back left Liverpool last summer, hoping to make an immediate impact in the Spanish capital. But due to injuries and a lack of game time with his new team-mates, his initial contribution has taken more time than expected to materialise, writes Sports News Blitz writer Ruben Picardo Ashworth.
Real Madrid news: Kylian Mbappe rediscovers his magic as Real Madrid triumph over Las Palmas
Real Madrid proved their mettle as reigning champions, staging a commanding 3-1 comeback against Las Palmas after conceding an early goal from the visitors.
At the heart of their success was Kylian Mbappe, whose outstanding performance silenced critics and rekindled the spark that once made him the most sought-after player in world football.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Nicole Powell breaks down how Mbappe’s brilliance turned the tide for Real Madrid and why this performance could mark a turning point in his career with Los Blancos.