Football News Roundup — 26 Oct 2026
8 stories shaping the football week, curated from BBC Sport and ESPN FC.
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Monday, 26 Oct 2026
Here are the football stories making headlines right now, gathered from BBC Sport and ESPN FC. Each headline links through to the original report.
Mourinho keeps Clasico midas touch 13 years on as La Liga heats up
Kylian Mbappe's two goals at Barcelona have opened up La Liga, as Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid leave Camp Nou with a victory.
Man City's perfect start over after draw at rivals Man Utd
Manchester City's perfect record in the Women's Super League is ended by rivals Manchester United after Elisabeth Terland scores a late equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw.
Man Utd lacked intensity & fight - Alderweireld
Match of the Day pundits Toby Alderweireld and Ashley Williams analyse Manchester United's 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth, with Alderweireld suggesting there is no "togetherness" amongst the United squad.
How Liverpool's attack impressed against Brighton
Match of the Day pundits Toby Alderweireld and Ashley Williams analyse Liverpool's impressive attacking display in their 2-0 win against Brighton at Anfield.
Can ESPN predict the Ballon d'Or awards?
The Ballon d'Or awards are typically tough to predict, but can ESPN and our global resources do just that?
KC Current's Croix Bethune sets NWSL single-season assist record
Kansas City Current midfielder Croix Bethune recorded her 11th assist of the season on Sunday, setting a new single-season NWSL record.
Pedri says Barcelona paid for stupid mistakes in loss to Madrid
Midfielder Pedri lamented stupid makes and slowness on the ball as Barcelona's perfect start to the LaLiga season was ended by Real Madrid in the Clásico at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday.
Pulisic goal for Milan caps great day for USMNT stars in Europe
AC Milan bounced back from their humbling at Bournemouth to overcome Udinese 2-0 in Serie A on Sunday with Christian Pulisic opening the scoring for Ruben Amorim's side.
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