La liga
4 Jan
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq has completed his move to Valencia, joining from Real Sociedad on a half season loan deal. Valencia confirmed the loan signing of Sadiq on Saturday morning in a statement on their official website and social media platforms. "Valencia CF has reached an agreement with Real Sociedad for the signing of…
4 Jan
As of January 1, his name - along with the lesser-known Pau Víctor - was removed from Barcelona’s official list of 33 registered players approved by La Liga, the governing body led by Javier Tebas.
22 Dec
Kylian Mbappe said he had bounced back from hitting rock bottom after helping Real Madrid thrash Sevilla 4-2 on Saturday to move second in La Liga above stuttering rivals Barcelona. After Atletico Madrid beat Barca on Saturday to claim top spot at Christmas, Carlo Ancelotti's side also took advantage with a comfortable home win which…
22 Dec
Atletico Madrid came from behind to snatch a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Barcelona and claim leadership of La Liga on Saturday. Pedri sent the Catalans ahead but second-half goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Alexander Sorloth helped Diego Simeone's side move three points clear at the top of the table, having played one match fewer…
15 Dec
Retiring Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta bid farewell to his playing career Sunday in an exhibition match between Barcelona and Real Madrid greats in Tokyo and will now look to go into coaching. The 40-year-old announced in October that he was hanging up his boots after a career that saw him win two European Championships…
8 Dec
Athletic Bilbao tightened their hold on fourth place in La Liga with a 2-0 victory over Villarreal, fifth, on Sunday. Aitor Paredes and Inaki Williams struck to help the Basques move six points clear of their opponents, who have played two fewer games. Bilbao have won four consecutive games in the top flight, including beating…
7 Dec
La Liga leaders Barcelona dropped two points in the title race as Real Betis twice came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw in an entertaining battle on Saturday. The Catalans moved five points clear of second-placed champions Real Madrid, who visit Girona later on and also have another game in hand. Assane Diao levelled…
4 Dec
Kylian Mbappe missed another penalty as champions Real Madrid fell to a 2-1 defeat at Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Wednesday. A week after the French superstar failed from the spot in the Champions League against Liverpool he endured further misery from 12 yards as Los Blancos allowed league leaders Barcelona to retain their…
30 Nov
Las Palmas claimed a surprise 2-1 victory at La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday, spoiling the hosts' 125th anniversary celebrations. Sandro Ramirez sent the visitors ahead early in the second half and although Raphinha hammered home an equaliser, Fabio Silva struck to claim three points and take his team up to 14th. Barcelona still lead…
24 Nov
Kylian Mbappe scored his first goal in five games for Real Madrid as the champions beat Leganes 3-0 on Sunday in La Liga. Fede Valverde and Jude Bellingham also struck as Madrid moved second, four points behind leaders Barcelona with a game in hand. Los Blancos capitalised after Barcelona slipped to a draw at Celta…
24 Nov
La Liga leaders Barcelona suffered a dramatic collapse in a 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on Saturday. Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski's goals put the Catalans in a healthy position but Marc Casado's red card in the 82nd minute helped Celta snatch a point. Alfonso Gonzalez capitalised on a Jules Kounde error to pull a goal…
23 Nov
Atletico coach Diego Simeone was able to celebrate his 700th match in charge of the club with a 2-1 La Liga comeback win over Alaves on Saturday. Antoine Griezmann and Alexander Sorloth's goals helped Atletico come from behind to triumph after Jon Guridi sent Alaves ahead with an early penalty. The win took Atletico provisionally…
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