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Clashes broke out in central Barcelona after a mass protest over Spain’s housing crisis on Monday 5 October, after police stopped demonstrators from continuing towards the Barcelona Stock Exchange.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called an early parliamentary election for the end of November after his government failed to pass two housing decrees. Analysts see the decision as an attempt to overcome parliamentary division and regain a governing majority, amid expectations of gains for the right and debate over the result’s impact on Madrid’s foreign policy.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the dissolution of parliament and a snap election on 29 November, after two government decrees aimed at addressing the housing crisis were voted down. The decision follows protests attended by tens of thousands demanding affordable housing, amid difficulties facing the coalition government in passing legislation.
Raphinha has left the Brazil camp after scans revealed a small muscular oedema in the back of his right thigh, sustained during the 4-2 win over Australia. The Barcelona forward will return to his club for further tests, while the coaching staff have decided not to call up a replacement for the match against India.
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Madrid’s central Puerta del Sol square on Tuesday evening, continuing their protests over the housing crisis for a fourth consecutive day. Protesters are calling for rent freezes and the automatic renewal of contracts without arbitrary increases, after the actions began when an 87-year-old woman was taken from her home on a stretcher.
Catalan journalist Xavi Torres revealed that José Mourinho had the strongest backing within Barcelona’s board to succeed Frank Rijkaard in 2008, while Pep Guardiola received no votes. But president Joan Laporta chose the reserve-team coach on the recommendation of Johan Cruyff and Txiki Begiristain, beginning an era in which the club won 14 trophies.
Tens of thousands demonstrated in the Spanish capital over the housing crisis after 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from the home where she had lived for around 70 years. Protesters called for lower rents and greater tenant protection, while the government prepares to consider new measures including automatic contract renewals and additional restrictions on evictions.
La Liga president Javier Tebas defended the key decisions in the Madrid derby, insisting that Real Madrid did not lose to Atlético because of refereeing. He criticised the protests made by the club and its manager José Mourinho, and described Real Madrid's coverage of referees as an unfair and harsh means of putting pressure on them.
The Spanish Football Federation is considering moving or suspending its under-20 team’s match against Mexico, scheduled to take place in Ceuta on 30 September, after the Interior Ministry requested a change of venue over security concerns and political tensions. Officials are searching for an alternative stadium as disputes linked to the city have spread to other football matters.
Barcelona came from behind to beat hosts Sevilla 3-1 in the seventh round of La Liga, with Raphinha scoring all three of his team’s goals. The Catalan club moved to 21 points and secured an eighth consecutive win in all competitions, while the Brazilian forward reached 12 goals in seven league matches.
Luis de la Fuente has announced Spain’s first squad since winning the 2026 World Cup, ahead of four Nations League matches. The squad includes the returns of Fermin Lopez and Dean Huijsen, as well as first call-ups for goalkeeper Josep Martinez and forward Roberto Fernandez.
A man aged about 48 was killed after being swept away by fast-moving water near Barcelona, while heavy rain forced about 270 people to evacuate a campsite and disrupted public transport services. Emergency number 112 received more than 1,000 calls linked to hundreds of incidents across Catalonia.
The Spanish government said 5,321 migrants had voluntarily returned from Ceuta to Morocco since August 10, while 90 people withdrew applications for international protection and about 1,000 others are being registered to complete their return procedures, amid disagreement over the number of migrants remaining and pressure to expand the city’s accommodation capacity.
Raphinha led Barcelona to a 5-1 win over Feyenoord in their Champions League opener, scoring twice to take his tally to 8 goals in the first 5 matches of the season. He impressed after moving from the wing to a central attacking role under coach Hansi Flick.
Madrid’s new Madring circuit will host the 14th round of the Formula 1 World Championship from 11 to 13 September 2026. Kimi Antonelli enters the race leading the drivers’ standings by 66 points, while teams face a new track for which they have no data from competitive races.
Spain and Morocco raised the alert level along the border with Ceuta after online calls spread for an attempted mass crossing on August 15, tightening access to the area while keeping the Tarajal crossing open to holders of the required documents.
