Raul Albiol: Last News

Real Madrid in 2009 to Chelsea's 2004 spending spree and PSG's bargain basement collection of all stars last year, more than a few clubs can stake a claim to having had the ultimate transfer window.With that in mind, we're taking a look back at some of the best windows at a single club in the last 25 years, starting with that iconic summer at the Bernabeu 13 years ago. Signing Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Karim Benzema and Xabi Alonso might sound like something out of FIFA Ultimate Team, but that's exactly what Real Madrid did in the summer of 2009.

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool has a bright yellow obstacle in their way. Unai Emery's Villarreal have continued their stunning run in Europe, reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League only one season after stunning Manchester United in the final of the Europa League.

Chelsea fans were left in stitches as they saw what N’Golo Kante did while his team-mates dancing in the changing room.The Blues secured their first trophy of the season by beating Villarreal 1-1 (6-5 on penalties) to lift the Super Cup.Scenes of celebration followed on the pitch as shot-stopping hero Kepa Arrizabalaga was swamped by his team-mates after stopping Raul Albiol’s attempt.Footage has now emerged of the party continuing in the dressing room - but Kane had a different approach.Mason Mount uploaded a video to Instagram of Trevor Chalobah and Tammy Abraham dancing to music at Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland.While the English players enjoy the celebrations, the 2018 World Cup winner can be seen in the background.He is not

Thomas Tuchel has explained the reason behind his decision to bring on Kepa Arrizabalaga for Chelsea's penalty shootout win over Villarreal in the UEFA Super Cup final. Kepa, who famously refused to be substituted as penalties loomed in the 2019 Carabao Cup final, replaced Edouard Mendy with a minute of extra time remaining in Belfast.

Arsenal crashed out of the Europa League at the hands of Unai Emery’s Villarreal on Thursday evening as they failed to secure a final against Manchester United.The Gunners look set to miss out on European qualification next season with their current Premier League position of ninth summing up their torrid domestic season.Mikel Arteta said before the game that he didn’t want to consider what might happen should they fail to win, but his nightmare became a reality with his side failing to score.That disappointment came after their 2-1 defeat in their first leg meeting, with Nicolas Pepe grabbing an away goal following strikes from Manu Trigueros and Raul Albiol.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been warned he was ‘found out’ in his side’s defeat to Villarreal on Thursday.The Gunners find themselves 2-1 down in their Europa League semi-final with the Spanish side, who are managed by Arteta’s predecessor Unai Emery.Manu Trigueros fired the hosts in front just five minutes into the first leg, before Raul Albiol slammed home their second following a corner inside 30 minutes.Though Nicolas Pepe scored a late penalty to give Arteta’s men an away goal, it was another damaging defeat for the Gunners, who have now gone three games without a win.It is the latest poor run in what has been a disappointing season under Arteta, with Arsenal clinging on to a place in the top half of the Premier League.Arteta’s team

It was another frustrating night for Arsenal as they went down to a 2-1 defeat at Villarreal in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.

Manchester United transfer target Pau Torres has opened up on his plans for the future - and admitted he wants to experience life at an “important club”.