It was a strange occasion. Deportiva are a fifth-tier team hailing from Llano del Beal in southeast Spain, a town with a population of just 1,300 and a stadium so small the match was moved to Cartagena, and a stadium which accommodated 8,000 spectators – most of whom were madridistas.

Endrick could be running out of time to impress at Real Madrid, with Monday night's Copa del Rey clash with fourth tier side Minera potentially defining.

Agents of star defender Virgil van Dijk have offered the Liverpool defender to Spanish and European giants Real Madrid, who have given a quick answer

Real Madrid has turned down the opportunity to sign Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk on a free transfer, according to Relevo. The Dutch defender's Liverpool co

Real Madrid have reportedly turned down the opportunity to sign Liverpool's central defender, Virgil van Dijk, despite his agents offering him to the club as a free agent in the summer of 2025.