Kang‑in ready in Seoul
Kang‑in Lee, officially announced on July 25, is following an Atlético-designed fitness plan while completing paperwork and preparing to debut in the friendly against Manchester City. On August 5, 2026 the club reported his arrival has already driven up shirt sales in Korea and that he will be a key draw on the Asia trip.
Betis 3-1 Arsenal
Real Betis recorded a notable friendly win on August 5, 2026, beating Arsenal 3-1 at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. Riquelme opened (8′), Deossa added a second (26′), Hincapié pulled one back for Arsenal (31′) and Fornals sealed it before half‑time (43′). About 57,000 spectators attended.
Kerolin unveiled at Barça
Kerolin Nicoli was unveiled on August 5, 2026 as a Barcelona Femení signing: she joined from Manchester City, signing until 2030 for a reported €1.2 million — a club record for the women’s side. The Brazilian, who scored 10 goals and supplied 5 assists last season, called the move “a dream.”
Mallorca 3-0 PSG
At Son Moix on August 5, 2026 RCD Mallorca defeated Paris Saint‑Germain 3-0 in the Trofeu Ciutat de Palma. Luvumbo (20′), Jan Virgili (39′) and Raíllo (50′) scored, taking advantage of PSG’s limited squad availability; the result gave Mallorca an encouraging home showcase.
Villarreal 1-0 Levante
Villarreal beat Levante 1-0 in a preseason derby on August 5, 2026; Logan Costa’s 62nd‑minute strike proved decisive. Played at the Mini Estadi with around 2,000 spectators, the match featured domestic control, a second‑half surge from Levante and numerous halftime changes to refresh both sides.