Guillermo Rai

Football Writer, Real Madrid

Guillermo began his career covering Real Madrid and the sports industry for Diario AS. He later moved to London and became AS and Cadena Ser correspondent. He has since returned to Madrid and joins us at The Athletic where he will deliver Real Madrid news, interviews, stories, and more.

Vinicius Jr is jeered again as Real Madrid defy Champions League logic once more

The 26-year-old Brazilian was targeted by the Bernabeu crowd as he came off in Tuesday's topsy-turvy 2-1 win over Inter

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Kylian Mbappe on Vinicius Jr relationship at Real Madrid: 'I can't control what is being said'

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Real Madrid's €140m signing Yan Diomande and his extraordinary rise from Spain's fifth tier

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Real Madrid’s Raul Asencio fully acquitted in trial over alleged sharing of minor sex tape

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Barcelona, Atletico, acrimony and Arsenal: The Julian Alvarez transfer saga is not over

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Richarlison, Joshua Zirkzee and the players still looking for a move after the transfer deadline

The main European windows are now closed, but some avenues still remain for those players and free agents in need of a transfer

Sebastian Stafford-Bloor and more Comments count 75

The Transfer DealSheet: Summers reviewed and what comes next

Our writers review the summer transfer window and look forward to January and next summer

Art de Roché, Gregg Evans and more Comments count 71

Real Madrid's Raul Asencio convicted of driving while four times over legal alcohol limit

Asencio admitted to driving while under the influence of alcohol during a trial at the High Court of Justice of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

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Manchester United's Alejandro Balde, Jorge Salinas moves appear off, leaving left-back deal unlikely

United made a deadline-day check on Balde, 22, but have ended any pursuit of a loan deal.

Laurie Whitwell and more Comments count 261

Brighton complete deal for Stuttgart midfielder Chema Andres

The 21-year-old joined Stuttgart from Real Madrid last summer.

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Does Jose Mourinho have the Real Madrid squad he needs?

Madrid made six major signings this summer and have won all of their first three La Liga matches, but some concerns remain

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Juventus striker Jonathan David completes season-long loan to Atletico Madrid

Previously, Atletico had monitored a deal for Nicolas Jackson, but the striker has since joined Aston Villa from Chelsea.

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Jude Bellingham, a stunning individual goal and praise from Jose Mourinho: 'He's unique'

The Real Madrid midfielder looks liberated under a new manager and delivered a stellar performance in Sunday's win against Malaga

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Adama Traore joins Deportivo on two-year deal after West Ham exit

The 30-year-old has signed a two-year contract at the newly-promoted La Liga club.

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The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more

This is the latest from across the transfer window in the Premier League and beyond

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Chelsea's Mamadou Sarr set to join Real Sociedad on season-long loan

Sarr is one of several Chelsea centre-backs who have been deemed surplus to requirements this summer.

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Julian Alvarez was whistled by Atletico Madrid fans. What happens now with Barcelona and Arsenal interest?

Alvarez experienced an unhappy return to Atletico on Sunday, with his future still up in the air

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Jose Mourinho has his day on Real Madrid return – but galactico issues still there

Jude Bellingham and Carlos Espi gave Mourinho a winning return as Madrid boss, even if there are problems to iron out

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The calm one? Jose Mourinho addresses media for first time since Real Madrid return

The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Inter coach sealed a shock return to the Bernabeu in June.

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Tottenham agree £85m package for Manchester City's Savinho

Spurs have been working on deals for the Brazilian and his City teammate Omar Marmoush.

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Manchester City working on deal for Palmeiras winger Allan Elias

The 22-year-old is one multiple targets that City have identified for this window as Tottenham Hotspur advance in talks for Savinho.

David Ornstein, Mario Cortegana and more Comments count 115

Jose Mourinho finally speaks on Vinicius Jr and racism, after studiously low-key Real Madrid return

The 63-year-old is back at the Bernabeu, but we have hardly heard from him, despite Madrid's many key issues to address

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Dean Huijsen was Real Madrid's marquee signing a year ago. Why could he still be this season's breakout star?

Huijsen is hardly an unknown but more is expected of him after a difficult first campaign at the Bernabeu

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Real Madrid's pre-season under Mourinho: Bernardo comments, Diomande excitement, surprise stars

Madrid fans have had plenty of cause for optimism this summer as Jose Mourinho begins his rebuild, but now the real work begins

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Barcelona reach €76.5m Rodri transfer agreement in principle with Manchester City

City will receive an upfront fee of €60million for the central midfielder with the majority of the add-ons viewed as achievable.

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Vinicius Jr is jeered again as Real Madrid defy Champions League logic once more

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Richarlison, Joshua Zirkzee and the players still looking for a move after the transfer deadline

The Transfer DealSheet: Summers reviewed and what comes next

Real Madrid's Raul Asencio convicted of driving while four times over legal alcohol limit

Manchester United's Alejandro Balde, Jorge Salinas moves appear off, leaving left-back deal unlikely

Brighton complete deal for Stuttgart midfielder Chema Andres

Does Jose Mourinho have the Real Madrid squad he needs?

Juventus striker Jonathan David completes season-long loan to Atletico Madrid

Jude Bellingham, a stunning individual goal and praise from Jose Mourinho: 'He's unique'

Adama Traore joins Deportivo on two-year deal after West Ham exit

The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more

Chelsea's Mamadou Sarr set to join Real Sociedad on season-long loan

Julian Alvarez was whistled by Atletico Madrid fans. What happens now with Barcelona and Arsenal interest?

Jose Mourinho has his day on Real Madrid return – but galactico issues still there

The calm one? Jose Mourinho addresses media for first time since Real Madrid return

Tottenham agree £85m package for Manchester City's Savinho

Manchester City working on deal for Palmeiras winger Allan Elias

Jose Mourinho finally speaks on Vinicius Jr and racism, after studiously low-key Real Madrid return

Dean Huijsen was Real Madrid's marquee signing a year ago. Why could he still be this season's breakout star?

Real Madrid's pre-season under Mourinho: Bernardo comments, Diomande excitement, surprise stars

Barcelona reach €76.5m Rodri transfer agreement in principle with Manchester City