“Sometimes, my passion and desire to help the team take over. My competitive spirit comes from the love I have for this club and everything it stands for,” he wrote on his social networks.

A cloud of controversy has descended over the Santiago Bernabéu, threatening to overshadow the glory of Real Madrid's latest Clásico victory.

Vinicius Junior was unhappy after being subbed off and reportedly threatened to leave the team.

Jude Bellingham scored and assisted for the first time in La Liga this season as Real Madrid overcame Barcelona in a breathless and fiery Clasico at the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal is set to undergo keyhole surgery on his right knee. The 33-year-old Spain defender underwent tests on Monday morning after feeling discomfort following his arrival as a 72nd-minute substitute in Madrid's 2-1 El Clasico victory over Barcelona on Sunday.

Real Madrid has once again updated the health status of Dani Carvajal.

Carvajal will be out around three months with this injury, which is a devastating blow as he had just recovered from a previous injury and appeared ready to regain his form and status within the team.