Real Madrid secured a victory at the Santiago Bernabéu against Deportivo Alavés. Goals from Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Toni Martínez ensured the win in a match that, according to sports media, was marked by tension in the stands.
In tennis, Jannik Sinner remains the leader at the Madrid Open, drawing the attention of sports fans. Concurrently, President Isabel Díaz Ayuso has expressed her satisfaction with the awarding of the Eurobasket 2029 to the Comunidad de Madrid, highlighting the region's capacity to host major sporting events.
Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid coach, Diego Pablo Simeone, has urged his team to regain focus after their defeat in the Copa del Rey final. With an eye on the Champions League semi-finals against Arsenal FC, the coach emphasized the need to concentrate on the upcoming match against Elche.
“"The team is not a victim of anything and must concentrate on the next match."
The city of Madrid also hosted the Laureus Awards, where Carlos Alcaraz was recognized with the award for Best Male Athlete of 2025. At the same ceremony, held at the Palacio de Cibeles, Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona received a special distinction, underscoring the success of Spanish athletes internationally.
Finally, Arsenal is going through a difficult period in their fight for the Premier League title, while Real Madrid coach, Álvaro Arbeloa, has opted to field Trent Alexander-Arnold instead of Dani Carvajal, a decision that could influence the Spanish defender's future call-ups. Additionally, Vinícius Júnior was booed by Santiago Bernabéu fans after the match against Alavés, an incident linked to his behavior in the Clásico.
