&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;2026 NFL playoffs&lt;/strong&gt; kicked off, and Saturday’s games showcased that perfectly. Against all odds, the &lt;strong&gt;Carolina Panthers&lt;/strong&gt; proved to be a worthy opponent for the &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Rams&lt;/strong&gt;, who, relying on the experience of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford&quot;&gt;Matthew Stafford&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Davante Adams&lt;/strong&gt;, secured a hard-fought victory to advance to the next round.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Wins like this often come when a team has a quarterback experienced in high-stakes games. Stafford, before the final stretch where his &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams&quot;&gt;Rams&lt;/a&gt; ultimately turned the game around, told his offensive teammates, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Let’s go snatch these guys’ hearts.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After the game wrapped up, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/davante-adams&quot;&gt;Davante Adams&lt;/a&gt; spoke with the media and shared an interesting reflection on his QB’s words during a critical moment of the matchup, when the tide ultimately turned in its favor.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“That was pretty cold, just to hear that,” &lt;/em&gt;Adams said, via &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.therams.com/news/feature-matthew-stafford-snatches-panthers-hearts-to-send-rams-to-divisional-round-2025-playoffs&quot;&gt;the team’s website&lt;/a&gt;. “And I actually literally smiled in the moment, because I thought that was like one of the most gangster things you could say in that moment, honestly. And to hear him say that, and the look on his on his face, and then throw the touchdown, and then the look on his face after that, &lt;strong&gt;was just MVP stuff.&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/11094254/matthew-stafford-davante-adams-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Matthew Stafford with Davante Adams&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-559889&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates with Davante Adams.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Stafford’s MVP-worthy performance against the Panthers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In a performance that solidified his case for the league’s highest individual honor, Matthew &lt;strong&gt;Stafford delivered an absolute masterclass&lt;/strong&gt; in the clutch to lead the Los Angeles Rams past the Carolina Panthers. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;After a mid-game slump, the ageless veteran turned into a fourth-quarter assassin, &lt;strong&gt;completing 12-of-15 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns in the final frame alone&lt;/strong&gt;. His surgical precision was most evident during the game-winning 71-yard march, which he capped off with a perfectly placed 19-yard strike to Colby Parkinson with just 38 seconds remaining. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This MVP-type display not only secured a 34-31 victory but also broke Kurt Warner’s franchise record for postseason passing touchdowns, proving once again that &lt;strong&gt;Stafford remains one of the most dangerous late-game quarterbacks in &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; history.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What’s next for the Rams?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following their thrilling Wild Card victory, &lt;strong&gt;the Los Angeles Rams’ next destination depends entirely on the outcome of the 49ers-Eagles matchup&lt;/strong&gt;. If the Eagles win, the Rams will travel to Seattle to face the top-seeded Seahawks in a division rivalry showdown. However, if the 49ers pull off the upset, Los Angeles will instead head to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Chicago Bears&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; came from behind and &lt;strong&gt;stunned the Green Bay Packers&lt;/strong&gt; in the 2026 Wild Card round. After his team was &lt;strong&gt;eliminated&lt;/strong&gt; from the playoffs, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matt-lafleur&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Matt LaFleur&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has now &lt;strong&gt;addressed his future&lt;/strong&gt; as head coach.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In a thrilling game, the &lt;strong&gt;Bears overcame an 18-point halftime deficit&lt;/strong&gt; to defeat the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Packers&lt;/a&gt; 27-31. Naturally, all eyes turned to &lt;strong&gt;Matt LaFleur&lt;/strong&gt;, whose &lt;strong&gt;job security came into question&lt;/strong&gt; after Green Bay failed to protect such a comfortable lead.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Yeah, with all due respect to your question,”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; LaFleur said in press conference- &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Now’s not the time for that.&lt;/strong&gt; I mean, I’m just hurting for these guys. You know, I can only think about just what just happened, and there will be time for that.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Nevertheless, he also unveiled that he &lt;strong&gt;desires to continue&lt;/strong&gt; in the Packers despite this unfortunate exit from the 2026 playoffs.&lt;strong&gt; &lt;em&gt;“It means everything to me. This is the greatest organization in the world, in my opinion.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Matt LaFleur wants to continue, but do the Packers?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After the game, multiple NFL reports indicated that both &lt;strong&gt;Matt LaFleur and the Packers are currently trending toward continuing their partnership&lt;/strong&gt;. However, prolonged silence during the offseason could increase uncertainty around the franchise.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Before the Wild Card round, reports surfaced suggesting the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-rumors-kevin-stefanski-linked-to-shocking-move-from-browns-to-nfc-playoff-team&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Packers—despite being a playoff team—could have interest in Kevin Stefanski&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Now that Green Bay exited the postseason early, those rumors may gain traction.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Ahead of the 2025 NFL season, the Packers were viewed as &lt;strong&gt;legitimate contenders&lt;/strong&gt;. Instead, they finished with a &lt;strong&gt;disappointing 9-7-1 record&lt;/strong&gt; and were eliminated in the Wild Card round—results that clearly fall short of front-office expectations.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;LaFleur has struggled to build the dominant team many expected in Green Bay. With notable coaching names such as &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/john-harbaugh&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;John Harbaugh&lt;/a&gt;, Kevin Stefanski, and Mike McDaniel potentially available&lt;/strong&gt;, the Packers could consider moving on rather than continuing to trust LaFleur after several underwhelming seasons.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Key mistakes&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Against the Bears, the &lt;strong&gt;Packers scored 27 points but left seven more on the field&lt;/strong&gt; due to &lt;strong&gt;two missed field goals&lt;/strong&gt; and a &lt;strong&gt;missed extra point&lt;/strong&gt; by Brandon McManus. Those missed opportunities could have provided Green Bay with a much safer cushion late in the game.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, the loss cannot be pinned solely on McManus. On the final drive, with the &lt;strong&gt;Packers needing a touchdown to win&lt;/strong&gt;, several &lt;strong&gt;receivers dropped catchable passes&lt;/strong&gt; from Jordan Love. On the final play, a bad snap disrupted the timing, preventing Love from delivering the ball to the end zone under ideal conditions. Key mistakes that led to a nightmare for Green Bay.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers&quot;&gt;Green Bay Packers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have officially been eliminated after losing an incredible game 31-27 against the Chicago Bears. Following a spectacular first half by Jordan Love, everything fell apart in the last 30 minutes.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Bears were trailing 21-6 at the start of the final quarter, and after having missed multiple opportunities on fourth down and in the red zone, it seemed like an impossible mission for them to make a comeback.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caleb-williams&quot;&gt;Caleb Williams&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and his offense scored 25 points in that last quarter, and Dennis Allen’s defense woke up in historic fashion. Now, Ben Johnson is still alive in the fight for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Are the Packers out of the playoffs after loss today to Bears?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Yes. The Green Bay Packers are officially eliminated and out of the playoffs after losing to the Bears. They were just minutes away from reaching the Divisional Round as the No. 7 seed and facing the Seahawks. That won’t happen.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;The story changed in a matter of minutes. After the historic victory, the Bears advance to the Divisional Round as the No. 2 seed and will have the opportunity to play that game at home, awaiting their next opponent.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Also, if the Seahawks lose their matchup in that round and the Bears win their next one, the NFC Championship Game would be played at Soldier Field. A massive change of events after they were so close to elimination.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The 2026 &lt;strong&gt;NFL &lt;/strong&gt;playoff picture was updated after a dramatic Wild Card weekend, highlighted by the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears&quot;&gt;Chicago Bears&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;’ thrilling victory over the &lt;strong&gt;Green Bay Packers&lt;/strong&gt; and the &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Rams&lt;/strong&gt;’ narrow win against the &lt;strong&gt;Carolina Panthers&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Bears defeated the Packers in a tightly contested Wild Card matchup, earning a spot in the Divisional Round. With the loss,&lt;strong&gt; Green Bay was officially eliminated from the postseason&lt;/strong&gt;, bringing its playoff run to an end.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Chicago &lt;strong&gt;sealed the 27–24 victory in the final quarter thanks to a clutch and decisive deep pass from quarterback Caleb Williams&lt;/strong&gt;. The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers&quot;&gt;Packers&lt;/a&gt; had late opportunities, but the Bears’ defense held firm, leaving Green Bay just a field goal away from forcing overtime.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the win, the &lt;strong&gt;Bears advanced as the No. 2 seed in the NFC and are now set to face either the Philadelphia Eagles&lt;/strong&gt; or the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round, depending on the remaining conference results.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, the &lt;strong&gt;Rams eliminated the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/carolina-panthers&quot;&gt;Panthers&lt;/a&gt; with a 34–31 victory in the Wild Card Round&lt;/strong&gt;. Carolina was officially knocked out of the playoffs, while Los Angeles moved on as the No. 5 seed in the NFC. Los Angeles’ next opponent will be determined by the rest of the Divisional Round outcomes, with potential matchups against the Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, or San Francisco 49ers.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Rams stay alive as contenders&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Los Angeles once again showed resilience, surviving despite late-game adversity against Carolina. &lt;strong&gt;Matthew Stafford’s leadership proved decisive as the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams&quot;&gt;Rams&lt;/a&gt; overcame mistakes and advanced&lt;/strong&gt;, reinforcing their status as one of the most dangerous teams remaining in the NFC.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;What remains to be decided in the Wild Card&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Wild Card Round continues on Sunday and Monday&lt;/strong&gt;, with matchups featuring the Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars, the San Francisco 49ers vs the Philadelphia Eagles, the Los Angeles Chargers vs the New England Patriots, and the Houston Texans taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns&quot;&gt;Cleveland Browns&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are coming off a forgettable season after finishing 5-12 in the 2025 &lt;strong&gt;NFL &lt;/strong&gt;campaign. With that disappointing record, the Browns clearly need a new direction at head coach to properly support the talent of quarterback &lt;strong&gt;Shedeur Sanders&lt;/strong&gt; and replace &lt;strong&gt;Kevin Stefanski&lt;/strong&gt;. As part of that search, Cleveland is preparing to interview one of the top candidates available on the market.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Since being fired by the Miami Dolphins, &lt;strong&gt;Mike McDaniel&lt;/strong&gt; has quickly become one of the most intriguing names in the NFL’s coaching carousel. While several teams around the league view him primarily as an offensive coordinator, &lt;strong&gt;others believe he still has the profile to succeed as a head coach in the right situation&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, &lt;strong&gt;the recently fired Dolphins head coach is expected to interview for Cleveland’s vacancy&lt;/strong&gt;. McDaniel is widely regarded as a creative offensive mind who helped elevate Tua Tagovailoa into one of the league’s most productive passers during his peak seasons. Despite the scrutiny surrounding his exit from Miami, the 42-year-old continues to command respect across the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;An ideal move for the Browns&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Browns are &lt;strong&gt;expected to move forward with quarterbacks &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders&quot;&gt;Shedeur Sanders&lt;/a&gt; and Dillon Gabriel next season&lt;/strong&gt;, or potentially explore another option in the NFL Draft. Either path prioritizes quarterback development, which places added value on a head coach with a proven track record of maximizing talent at the position.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;520492&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/03150123/mcdaniel-vs-ravens-tnf-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Mike McDaniel with his headset on the sideline&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-520492&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Mike McDaniel during a Miami Dolphins match.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;McDaniel &lt;strong&gt;had a clear impact on Tagovailoa during his early years with the Dolphins&lt;/strong&gt;, helping him become a more efficient and confident NFL quarterback. Under McDaniel’s system, Tagovailoa showed improved accuracy, decision-making, and overall command of the offense.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Miami reached the playoffs in consecutive seasons, &lt;strong&gt;2022-23 and 2023-24, for the first time in more than two decades&lt;/strong&gt;. In that sense, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-mcdaniel&quot;&gt;McDaniel&lt;/a&gt;’s tenure mirrored Kevin Stefanski’s in Cleveland, as both coaches led franchises to competitive heights that had been rare in recent years. However, McDaniel also faced criticism when injuries and inconsistent quarterback play limited Miami’s success.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;When a franchise moves on from a two-time Coach of the Year like &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kevin-stefanski&quot;&gt;Stefanski&lt;/a&gt;, the &lt;strong&gt;expectation is to find a strong culture-setter or an innovative play-caller capable of elevating the roster&lt;/strong&gt;. While it remains unclear whether McDaniel would represent a clear upgrade, his offensive pedigree and experience make him a compelling and promising option for the Browns heading into the next NFL season.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;One of the most surprising developments in the &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; world recently was the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Cubs&lt;/strong&gt;‘ signing of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; for the upcoming season. This unexpected move comes on the heels of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/alex-bregman-receives-strong-six-word-message-from-alex-cora-about-his-red-sox-future&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora sharing a cryptic six-word message about his future&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. According to an analysis from Steve Perrault of the Underdog, the &lt;strong&gt;Red Sox&lt;/strong&gt; gain more by let Bregman leave to the Cubs and recoup the invest made for &lt;strong&gt;Rafael Devers&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Perrault mentioned that after securing &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/rafael-devers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Rafael Devers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; with a $331 million contract and Bregman for $120 million, the Red Sox made a strategic move by selling Devers to the San Francisco Giants for $251 million. With Bregman now signed by the Cubs, &lt;strong&gt;the Red Sox are relieved from the $80 million payout required due to Bregman’s contract opt-out.&lt;/strong&gt; This maneuver effectively recoups their initial investment in Devers.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Losing a star of Bregman’s caliber is more than just a headline for the Red Sox; it signifies an ongoing effort to reshape their roster. While Bregman is anticipated to make a significant impact by bolstering the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-cubs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Cubs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;‘ lineup during the regular season, &lt;strong&gt;the Red Sox are focused on alleviating their financial commitments to pursue new talent elsewhere.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Projections from &lt;em&gt;Baseball Reference&lt;/em&gt; suggest that Bregman could have an even more impressive season in 2026 than he did in 2025, &lt;strong&gt;forecasting 66 runs, 118 hits, and 19 home runs, with a .784 OPS.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/25155924/alex-bregman-5-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Alex Bregman smiles&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-551436&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Alex Bregman at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Red Sox reportedly eye new targets after Bregman signs with Cubs&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Red Sox are recalibrating their offseason strategy after Bregman inked a deal with the Chicago Cubs. In the wake of Bregman’s move, Boston’s front office has reportedly shifted its focus to other potential acquisitions, with Bo Bichette emerging as a high-priority target. However, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/bo-bichette-reportedly-has-unexpected-suitor-with-ny-yankees-seemingly-out&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;the pursuit of Bichette is expected to be competitive, as another franchise has entered the race for the star shortstop.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;In the quest to bolster their roster, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Red Sox&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are considering additional candidates who could fill the void left by Bregman. &lt;strong&gt;Among the names being discussed are Nico Hoerner of the Cubs and Isaac Paredes from the Houston Astros&lt;/strong&gt;. Both players present intriguing options for the Sox as they look to strengthen their lineup.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The anticipation among Red Sox fans is palpable, as they eagerly await new signings to enhance the team’s competitiveness. With Bregman off the table and several other key figures from the offseason market already locked into new contracts elsewhere, &lt;strong&gt;the pressure is on Boston’s management to deliver impactful additions to the roster.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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MLB Rumors: Red Sox reportedly recoup investment in Rafael Devers after Alex Bregman signs with Cubs

MLB Rumors: Red Sox reportedly recoup investment in Rafael Devers after Alex Bregman signs with Cubs - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason remains in constant motion, with several teams continuing to fine-tune their rosters. One of them is &lt;strong&gt;Walt Weiss&lt;/strong&gt;’ &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-braves&quot;&gt;Atlanta Braves&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, who, after missing the most recent playoffs, are eager to return to the spotlight as quickly as possible.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In days when major free-agent stars are making big decisions — such as &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/alex-bregman-signs-with-the-cubs-how-much-will-he-earn-compared-to-phillies-kyle-schwarber&quot;&gt;Alex Bregman landing with the Cubs&lt;/a&gt; — the Braves are not looking to fall behind, &lt;strong&gt;securing veteran pitcher Tyler Kinley for another year&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Atlanta Braves further boosted their bullpen depth Saturday by reaching an agreement with veteran right-handed reliever Tyler Kinley on a one-year guarantee worth $4.25 million with a club option for 2027, league sources told The Athletic,”&lt;/em&gt; Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon said.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Kinley proved to be a highly effective piece for Atlanta last season, which unfortunately ended with &lt;strong&gt;the Braves missing the postseason — something that hadn’t happened since 2017&lt;/strong&gt;. Could 2026 be the year of resurrection for the Braves?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/11083002/tyler-kinley-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Tyler Kinley&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-559863&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Tyler Kinley #45 of the Atlanta Braves.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Kinley’s numbers with the Braves last season&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Tyler Kinley enjoyed a resurgent 2025 campaign, &lt;strong&gt;providing a significant boost to the Atlanta Braves’ bullpen after being acquired mid-season&lt;/strong&gt;. Over 73 total appearances, Kinley posted a solid 3.96 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP, effectively missing bats to the tune of 73 strikeouts in 72.2 innings of work. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;While he primarily served in high-leverage relief roles, he also chipped in with 3 saves, showcasing the reliability and veteran presence that made him a key asset for Atlanta’s late-inning success.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Weiss aims to return Atlanta to the spotlight&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following a frustrating 2025 season where the Atlanta Braves finished with a 76-86 record and missed the playoffs for the first time in years, manager &lt;strong&gt;Walt Weiss is determined to lead the franchise back into the national spotlight.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, to truly compete with the surging Phillies and Mets in the NL East, many analysts believe &lt;strong&gt;the Braves need to acquire a high-caliber reinforcement&lt;/strong&gt;—specifically a frontline starting pitcher or a consistent middle-of-the-order power hitter—to complement their core of Acuña Jr. and Riley and ensure a swift return to October baseball.&lt;/p&gt;

Walt Weiss locks down key piece for the Braves ahead of the 2026 MLB season

Walt Weiss locks down key piece for the Braves ahead of the 2026 MLB season - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nico Hoerner&lt;/strong&gt; has spent seven seasons with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-cubs&quot;&gt;Chicago Cubs&lt;/a&gt; and was a key contributor last year,&lt;strong&gt; posting a .297 batting average&lt;/strong&gt; with 178 hits and 61 RBIs. Matt Shaw, meanwhile, hit .226 with 13 home runs in his first MLB season. Still, both infielders could now be facing an uncertain future following the arrival of &lt;strong&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One of the first reports came from Jeff Passan regarding Hoerner. &lt;em&gt;“According to Jeff Passan, the Cubs will now flirt with &lt;strong&gt;the idea of trading Nico Hoerner&lt;/strong&gt; following the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/a&gt; signing,”&lt;/em&gt; Everything Yankees wrote on X (@eyyankees).&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The reason a Yankees-related source highlighted Passan’s report is that New York has previously been&lt;strong&gt; linked to possible interest in Hoerner&lt;/strong&gt;. While nothing is official, the fact that he is a versatile infielder is enough to fuel speculation that he could be viewed as depth &lt;strong&gt;or a potential backup option &lt;/strong&gt;behind someone like Anthony Volpe.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happens to Matt Shaw?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Shaw is a top prospect who was expected to reach the majors to help solidify the Cubs’ infield alongside Hoerner and Dansby Swanson. In a projected lineup recently shared by Talkin’ Baseball on X, Bregman is slotted at third base, Swanson at shortstop, and Hoerner at second base, &lt;strong&gt;a configuration that could leave Shaw in a utility role&lt;/strong&gt; for at least another &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;MATT SHAW KEEPS IT GOING &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/qWRUzPv6CB&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/qWRUzPv6CB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/Cubs/status/1971022708105433221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;September 25, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“They’ll have to find a new role for Matt Shaw &lt;strong&gt;if he’s not dealt&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Talkin’ Baseball wrote on X about the prospect, who recorded &lt;strong&gt;89 hits, 44 RBIs and 21 doubles&lt;/strong&gt; last season. Other analysts, including Bob Nightengale, have echoed the idea that Shaw could transition into a utility role.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Cubs now can move Matt Shaw&lt;strong&gt; to second base &lt;/strong&gt;and trade Nico Hoerner or simply make Shaw &lt;strong&gt;a super utility player,&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; Nightengale wrote on X. For now, the Cubs will need to make an official decision before Opening Day, especially with additional roster flexibility needed as the team continues to look for bullpen arms.&lt;/p&gt;

What happens to Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw after Alex Bregman’s $175 million Cubs deal?

What happens to Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw after Alex Bregman’s $175 million Cubs deal? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;One of the most coveted free agents this offseason was &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, and he has finally made his decision, signing with the &lt;strong&gt;Chicago Cubs&lt;/strong&gt;, according to &lt;em&gt;ESPN&lt;/em&gt;‘s Jeff Passan. With this signing, the pool of available free agents continues to dwindle. Another notable signing in the offseason includes &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Schwarber&lt;/strong&gt; inking a deal with the &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bregman agreed to a five-year, $175 million contract with the Cubs, as reported by Passan&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;which exceeds Schwarber’s deal by $15 million.&lt;/strong&gt; Schwarber’s five-year, $150 million contract with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Phillies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; was among the highest-profile agreements last December. Now, Bregman’s commitment to the Cubs is generating significant buzz within the baseball community.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After previously pursuing Bregman unsuccessfully, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-cubs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Cubs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; were relentless in their efforts to acquire him, and their perseverance has paid off. With this acquisition, &lt;strong&gt;the Cubs are reshaping their image and asserting themselves as serious contenders in Major League Baseball.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Bregman previously spent a single season with the Boston Red Sox, where he couldn’t replicate the form that twice led him to World Series glory with the Houston Astros. Now, &lt;strong&gt;he has a fresh opportunity to make a significant impact with the Cubs in the 2026 season and beyond.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Bregman’s stats to watch for next season&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite an underwhelming season with the Red Sox where his performance did not meet expectations, Bregman remains an asset, reflected in his being a top offseason target. &lt;strong&gt;He posted 118 hits and 64 runs in 433 at-bats, recording the lowest totals he’s had in four years, alongside a 3.5 WAR.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;According to Baseball Reference predictions, Bregman is projected to have 452 at-bats next season, &lt;strong&gt;with 66 runs, 118 hits, 19 home runs, and 63 RBIs, along with a slash line of .261/.339/.445/.784.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Projected Cubs lineup with Bregman&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Bregman’s addition, the Cubs are anticipated to make strategic adjustments to incorporate him at third base. This move could necessitate further changes to the roster, &lt;strong&gt;as the team evaluates how best to capitalize on their new acquisition.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Projected Cubs lineup for next season:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;Michael Busch 1B&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Alex Bregman 3B&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ian Happ LF&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Seiya Suzuki RF&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pete Crow-Armstrong CF&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Nico Hoerner 2B&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Moises Ballesteros DH&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dansby Swanson SS&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Carson Kelly C&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;

Alex Bregman signs with the Cubs: How much will he earn compared to Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber?

Alex Bregman signs with the Cubs: How much will he earn compared to Phillies' Kyle Schwarber? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt; have been working aggressively on the &lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt; front. It recently emerged that they put a strong offer on the table, but according to a new report, talks have since hit complications. With the &lt;strong&gt;New York Mets &lt;/strong&gt;still lurking, the Yankees may now be forced to seriously consider the possibility of walking away from Bellinger altogether.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The report was shared by SleeperMets on X, citing comments from Buster Olney on ESPN’s Baseball Tonight regarding the standoff between the club and the slugger. &lt;em&gt;“The Yankees and Cody Bellinger are at &lt;strong&gt;an impasse in contract talks&lt;/strong&gt;, per Buster Olney. New York is now operating under the assumption &lt;strong&gt;Bellinger will sign elsewhere.&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If the Yankees do shift their approach on &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;, they would need to continue exploring a market that currently offers limited options. Still, there are players available who made meaningful contributions last season, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-reportedly-focus-on-two-other-free-agents-with-cody-bellinger-seemingly-off-the-table&quot;&gt;including a former Toronto Blue Jays infielder and a former Chicago Cubs player&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The drama between the Yankees and Bellinger&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Yankees reportedly offered Bellinger a five-year deal. While the exact financial terms have not been confirmed, &lt;strong&gt;TSN suggested the offer could be worth around $150 million, or $30 million per yea&lt;/strong&gt;r. However, according to The New York Times, Bellinger is seeking a seven-year contract, a length that would fall well outside what New York is willing to commit.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;The Mets have not been publicly linked to any formal offer for Bellinger. Still, as FanSided’s Zachary Rotman wrote in a recent article, both New York clubs are well aware of how Scott Boras negotiates. The Mets &lt;strong&gt;demonstrated that approach recently with Pete Alonso&lt;/strong&gt;, choosing to let him walk rather than meet his demands. A similar strategy could be in play here, whether by the Yankees or even the Mets.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Boras has to know that the Yankees are drawing a line in the sand here with the Bellinger negotiations.&lt;strong&gt; They’ll bring him back, but only on their terms. &lt;/strong&gt;The Yankees know there’s a good chance they can get Bellinger to crawl back to them, so why bother extending themselves?” Rotman wrote.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

NY Yankees reportedly accept harsh Cody Bellinger possibility with NY Mets still in the race

NY Yankees reportedly accept harsh Cody Bellinger possibility with NY Mets still in the race - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona&quot;&gt;Barcelona&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid &lt;/strong&gt;will face each other in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spanish-super-cup&quot;&gt;2026&amp;nbsp;Spanish Supercopa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; final. As anticipation builds, be sure to find here the match date, kickoff time, and available streaming options in the USA to watch the game live.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/3609994?irad=356366&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Spanish Super Cup&lt;/strong&gt; final brings another marquee edition of &lt;em&gt;El Clásico&lt;/em&gt;, with &lt;strong&gt;Barcelona &lt;/strong&gt;and &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt; meeting for silverware in a star-studded showdown. &lt;strong&gt;Barcelona &lt;/strong&gt;enter in top form after a dominant 5–0 win over &lt;strong&gt;Athletic Bilbao&lt;/strong&gt; in the semifinals.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On the other side will be the powerful &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt;, who earned their spot with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over &lt;strong&gt;Atletico Madrid&lt;/strong&gt;, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash between Spain’s fiercest rivals.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Barcelona vs Real Madrid match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Barcelona &lt;/strong&gt;play against&lt;strong&gt; Real Madrid &lt;/strong&gt;this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, January 11&lt;/strong&gt;, for the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2026 Spanish Supercopa&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;final. Kickoff is set for&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2:00 PM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 2:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 1:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 12:00 PM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 11:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Catch all the action of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2026 Spanish Supercopa&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;clash between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Barcelona&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Real Madrid&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;in the USA on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/3609994?irad=356366&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&amp;nbsp;Other options: DirecTV Stream, Sling Orange, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid live in the USA: 2026 Spanish Supercopa

Where to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid live in the USA: 2026 Spanish Supercopa - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spanish-super-cup&quot;&gt;Spanish Super Cup&lt;/a&gt; 2026&lt;/strong&gt; will once again feature a high-stakes final between &lt;strong&gt;Barcelona&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/strong&gt;, with both clubs seeking to lift their first trophy of the year. In last year’s edition, Hansi Flick’s side claimed the title following a commanding &lt;strong&gt;5-2&lt;/strong&gt; victory over Xabi Alonso’s squad—a result &lt;em&gt;Los Blancos&lt;/em&gt; will be desperate to avoid repeating.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Since the introduction of the new format by the Royal Spanish Football Federation in 2020, this marks the &lt;strong&gt;fourth consecutive year&lt;/strong&gt; that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona&quot;&gt;Barcelona&lt;/a&gt; and Real Madrid have met in the final, with each side currently holding two titles under this format.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Barcelona enter the match in peak form. Currently &lt;strong&gt;leading LaLiga with 49 points&lt;/strong&gt;, they &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-vs-athletic-club-live-spanish-super-cup-2026-semifinals&quot;&gt;crushed Athletic Club 5-0&lt;/a&gt; in the semifinals. Furthermore, they welcome back &lt;strong&gt;Lamine Yamal&lt;/strong&gt; to the starting team after he was rested in the previous match, playing only some minutes from the bench.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt; face a more challenging outlook. Xabi Alonso’s men sit &lt;strong&gt;second&lt;/strong&gt; in LaLiga with &lt;strong&gt;45 points&lt;/strong&gt; and secured their spot in the final with a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in the Madrid Derby. However, they may once again be without &lt;strong&gt;Kylian Mbappe&lt;/strong&gt; for this decisive clash.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Barcelona probable lineup&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;For the final, Hansi Flick is expected to use the same squad that dismantled Athletic Club, with only one change to the starting XI. Despite the high level shown by the youngster &lt;strong&gt;Roony Bardghji&lt;/strong&gt;, the Swede will be replaced by Lamine Yamal, who appears to be fully recovered physically.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;This would be the lineup to face Real Madrid: &lt;strong&gt;Joan Garcia; Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde; Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Fermin Lopez; Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Raphinha.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Real Madrid probable lineup&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Xabi Alonso is facing a few selection headaches for this match. Although it has been confirmed that Kylian Mbappe will travel with the squad, &lt;strong&gt;his presence on the pitch remains uncertain&lt;/strong&gt;. If he is unable to start, the Spanish manager is expected to field &lt;strong&gt;the same XI&lt;/strong&gt; that defeated Atletico Madrid.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This would be the lineup to face Barcelona: &lt;strong&gt;Thibaut Courtois; Federico Valverde, Antonio Rudiger, Raul Asencio, Alvaro Carreras; Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham; Rodrygo, Gonzalo Garcia, Vinicius Jr.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Lineups for Spanish Super Cup 2026 final

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Lineups for Spanish Super Cup 2026 final

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Lineups for Spanish Super Cup 2026 final - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona&quot;&gt;Barcelona&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid&quot;&gt;Real Madrid&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; meeting in the &lt;strong&gt;Spanish Super Cup&lt;/strong&gt; is never just another date on the calendar. Beyond the rivalry and history, the 2026 edition arrives with added weight, shaped by modern soccer’s growing financial stakes.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Trophies still matter, but so does what comes with them. In an era where revenue streams define planning and ambition, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spanish-super-cup&quot;&gt;Super Cup&lt;/a&gt; has evolved into more than a preseason prize&lt;/strong&gt;, quietly reflecting the business side of elite competition.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the final approaches, attention drifts past tactics and lineups. The outcome carries implications that stretch beyond celebration, tying sporting success to &lt;strong&gt;economic reward&lt;/strong&gt; without revealing the full figures just yet.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What is the prize money for the 2026 Spanish Super Cup?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The winner of the 2026 Spanish Super Cup is expected to earn &lt;strong&gt;around €2 million in prize money&lt;/strong&gt;, on top of participation fees, according to reports from AS and figures tied to the RFEF’s Saudi Arabia agreement. &lt;strong&gt;The runner-up would receive roughly €1.4 million&lt;/strong&gt;, with semifinalists also taking home payouts.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/09103624/lamine-yamal-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-559053&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona in 2025 (Source: Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Those numbers come from a broader prize pool estimated at €21 million&lt;/strong&gt;, distributed among the four teams involved. While the Super Cup is still played over just a few matches, its financial weight now rivals longer domestic competitions, reflecting its commercial growth.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Behind the scenes, the tournament generates far more through sponsorships and broadcasting. &lt;strong&gt;Much of that revenue flows back to the RFEF&lt;/strong&gt;, but clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid benefit from both sporting success and their market value, making the final as much about economics as silverware.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How the Spanish Super Cup 2026 prize money is distributed&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The RFEF has raised the &lt;strong&gt;total amount allocated to participating clubs for the 2026 Spanish Super Cup to €21.3 million&lt;/strong&gt;, up from nearly €19 million the previous year, according to AS. A large portion of that figure is guaranteed before a ball is even kicked.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Simply qualifying for the tournament now earns &lt;strong&gt;each of the four teams a share of €16.3 million&lt;/strong&gt;, an increase compared to last season’s base distribution. While the exact split varies depending on historical success and international pedigree, Real Madrid and Barcelona are once again positioned to receive the largest portions of that guaranteed sum.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;On top of that base payment, €5 million is tied directly to match results&lt;/strong&gt;. The teams finishing third and fourth will each collect €800,000, making the overall structure more balanced than in previous editions—though the biggest rewards still favor the finalists.&lt;/p&gt;

Spanish Super Cup 2026: Prize Money at Stake in Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Final

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: How much money does the winner of the Spanish Super Cup 2026 get?

Barcelona vs Real Madrid: How much money does the winner of the Spanish Super Cup 2026 get? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/manchester-united&quot;&gt;Manchester United&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;will face off against&lt;strong&gt; Brighton &lt;/strong&gt;in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/26&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fa-cup&quot;&gt;FA Cup&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;third round. Fans in the United States can watch all the action live, with the match available on various broadcasting platforms. Here’s everything you need to know to catch every moment of this highly anticipated clash.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The third round of the &lt;strong&gt;2025–26 FA Cup&lt;/strong&gt; brings a matchup that feels straight out of the &lt;strong&gt;Premier League&lt;/strong&gt;, as &lt;strong&gt;Manchester United&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brighton&quot;&gt;Brighton&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;collide with both clubs still near the top of the table despite recent inconsistency.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;United &lt;/strong&gt;enter with lingering questions after flat performances against weaker opponents that led to &lt;strong&gt;Ruben Amorim&lt;/strong&gt;’s exit, while &lt;strong&gt;Brighton &lt;/strong&gt;come in riding confidence from a strong showing against &lt;strong&gt;Manchester City&lt;/strong&gt; and will look to use that momentum to push into the next round.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Manchester United vs Brighton match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The game for the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026 FA Cup&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;third round between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Manchester United &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Brighton &lt;/strong&gt;will be played this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, January 11&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;at&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;11:30 AM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/10191217/Kaoru-Mitoma-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-559764&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton – Clive Mason/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Manchester United vs Brighton: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 11:30 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 10:30 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 9:30 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 8:30 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Manchester United vs Brighton in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;FA Cup&lt;/strong&gt; game between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Manchester United &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Brighton &lt;/strong&gt;will be broadcast in the United States on ESPN+.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Manchester United vs Brighton live in the USA: 2025/2026 FA Cup

Where to watch Manchester United vs Brighton live in the USA: 2025/2026 FA Cup - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Portsmouth &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Arsenal &lt;/strong&gt;will face each other in the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/26&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/fa-cup&quot;&gt;FA Cup&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;third round. Fans in the United States can watch all the action live, with the match available on various broadcasting platforms. Here’s everything you need to know to catch every moment of this highly anticipated clash.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p class=&quot;has-text-align-center&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/3605402?irad=356365&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;[Watch Portsmouth vs Arsenal online in the US on Fubo]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This &lt;strong&gt;FA Cup&lt;/strong&gt; third-round clash stands out as one of the round’s marquee matchups, featuring &lt;strong&gt;Premier League&lt;/strong&gt; leaders, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/arsenal&quot;&gt;Arsenal&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, against a &lt;strong&gt;Portsmouth &lt;/strong&gt;side hoping to defy the odds. The &lt;em&gt;Gunners &lt;/em&gt;arrive in strong form and view the cup as another opportunity to chase silverware.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Facing the fury of &lt;strong&gt;Arsenal &lt;/strong&gt;will be &lt;strong&gt;Portsmouth&lt;/strong&gt;, a team that is struggling in the &lt;strong&gt;EFL Championship&lt;/strong&gt;, look to embrace the underdog role and spring a surprise in a competition known for its unpredictability.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;When will the Portsmouth vs Arsenal match be played?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The game for the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;2025/2026 FA Cup&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;third round between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Portsmouth &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Arsenal &lt;/strong&gt;will be played this&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Sunday, January 11&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;at&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;9:00 AM (ET).&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/10184734/Makenzie-Kirk-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-559757&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Makenzie Kirk of Portsmouth – Mike Hewitt/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Portsmouth vs Arsenal: Time by State in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ET&lt;/strong&gt;: 9:00 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CT&lt;/strong&gt;: 8:00 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MT&lt;/strong&gt;: 7:00 AM&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PT&lt;/strong&gt;: 6:00 AM&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;How to watch Portsmouth vs Arsenal in the USA&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;FA Cup&lt;/strong&gt; game between&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Portsmouth &lt;/strong&gt;and&lt;strong&gt; Arsenal &lt;/strong&gt;will be broadcast in the United States on &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/3605402?irad=356365&amp;amp;irmp=3119684&quot; rel=&quot;sponsored nofollow&quot;&gt;Fubo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Other options: ESPN2, ESPN+, DirecTV Stream and Sling Orange.&lt;/p&gt;

Where to watch Portsmouth vs Arsenal live in the USA: 2025/2026 FA Cup

Where to watch Portsmouth vs Arsenal live in the USA: 2025/2026 FA Cup - Bolavip US

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