Turned down in summer, but Ceballos is still on OM’s radar. With limited minutes at Madrid and De Zerbi’s interest, this saga could reignite in January.
First goal, collective pride, eyes on the future: Timothy Weah scored at the Bernabéu and embraced his role. Between personal joy and Olympian ambition, the forward insists OM can stand with the giants — and must turn this defeat into a springboard.
OM led, played 11 vs 10, and came close to a Bernabéu miracle. But two Mbappé penalties sealed a cruel 2–1 defeat—bitter, yet full of lessons.
OM opened the scoring and even played with a man advantage, but fell 2–1 to two Madrid penalties. De Zerbi lamented a lack of boldness and personality.
For this Bernabéu clash, De Zerbi could take a bold gamble: starting Igor Paixao on the left. Between tactical tweaks and key absences, OM face a huge test.
On the eve of the Bernabéu clash, Roberto De Zerbi set the tone: ambition, discipline, and pride to be back in the UCL. No celebration—only battle.
On the eve of the showdown with OM, Xabi Alonso exuded calm and confidence: Mbappé the leader, Carvajal the captain, and Madrid ready to start Europe strong.
On the eve of the Bernabéu clash, Spanish press singles out Mason Greenwood as OM’s biggest threat. Respect mixed with caution: danger identified.
On the eve of OM’s big Champions League return, here’s a round-up of their European opponents: Madrid in control, Ajax reassured, Atalanta sparkling… and Brugge in crisis.
Against Lorient, De Zerbi surprised with bold choices. Behind an unusual lineup, a clear logic: a plan studied, balanced, and flawlessly executed.