Ei Sports Weekend- Bernabéu Tension as Madrid Face Rayo Vallecano

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano 

Home fans voice their frustration during the warm-up; Boos greeted Real Madrid’s players at the Santiago Bernabéu during the warm-up ahead of their clash with Rayo Vallecano

On Sunday, Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano are matched in La Liga's Matchday 22 at the Bernabéu. Like in the game against Levante, Madrid supporters booed loudly as their players warmed up and when the starting lineups were announced, with Vinicius and Bellingham being the primary targets.

Liverpool FC vs Newcastle FC

Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz shine as Liverpool beat Newcastle 4-1 in their first Premier League game of 2026 to rise to fifth in the table above Man Utd; Hugo Ekitike quickly doubled his league total to ten goals, Florian Wirtz added a third, and Ibrahima Konate completed an almost flawless display.

Leeds 0-4 Arsenal

In Mickel Arteta’s interview on Saturday, he was impressed with the performance and result of his team despite earlier setbacks and Saka’s injury; they prepared well, and the opportunity paid off. He said the Leeds team were organised and the atmosphere in their amazing stadium was beautiful.  The Gunners won 4-0 against Leeds on Saturday, 31^st January. They have only lost twice this season, once this year to the Red Devils.

Victor Gyokeres celebrates after scoring the third goal 

The WWE Royal Rumble 2026, staged at the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, drew the curtain on January in world of sports entertainment; it delivered a night of high drama and defining moments. Roman Reigns emerged victorious in the men’s Royal Rumble, last eliminating Gunther to secure his place at WrestleMania. In a shock result, Gunther forced AJ Styles to submit, bringing an emotional end to Styles’ WWE career as the arena fell silent. The women’s Royal Rumble also produced a stunning twist, with Liv Morgan claiming victory after betraying Raquel Rodriguez, sealing one of the most controversial moments of the night.

Beyond the Rumble matches, the event was shaped by compelling storylines and career-defining stakes. Persistent speculation surrounding AJ Styles’ retirement intensified following his defeat, with signs pointing toward a planned farewell, though WWE kept fans guessing until the final bell. Meanwhile, the spotlight also fell on underdog Sami Zayn, who faced Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre in a title match that embodied a now-or-never moment for Zayn, despite McIntyre’s recent rise to the top. With major stars in attendance and unexpected turns throughout the night, Royal Rumble 2026 reinforced its reputation as one of WWE’s most unpredictable and emotionally charged events.