La Liga

Convicted of rape, ex-Brazil star Dani Alves freed on bail for 1 mn euros: court

Former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves is to be released from jail pending an appeal against his rape conviction in exchange for posting bail of one million euros ($1.08 million), a Barcelona court said Wednesday.

Lewandowski-powered Barca thrash Atletico to stay in title race

Lewandowski set up goals for Joao Felix and Fermin Lopez either side of striking himself to pull Barcelona second, eight points behind leaders Real Madrid.

Madrid sweep past hapless Celta to stay clear in La Liga

La Liga leaders Real Madrid regained their seven-point cushion at the top on Sunday as they benefited from two own goals in a comfortable 4-0 home win over struggling Celta Vigo.

Girona ease back into second as Atletico woes continue

"Getting the three points at home is the most important thing to be at the top," said defender Yan Couto.

Bellingham hits out at 'ridiculous' two-game ban

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) suspended the 20-year-old for showing contempt towards referee Jesus Gil Manzano after receiving a red card in Real's 2-2 league draw with Valencia on Saturday.

Girona and Barcelona fail to exploit Real's Liga slip

After Real Madrid drew in Valencia the night before, surprising title challengers Girona had a chance to reverse their recent slump and regain some ground.

Modric thunderbolt helps Real Madrid extend lead at the top

It takes Real to 65 points ahead of Barcelona, in second after they beat Getafe 4-0 on Saturday, and nine in front of third-placed Girona before they host Rayo Vallecano on Monday.

Barcelona breeze past Getafe 4-0 to climb to second place

Barca moved to second in the standings on 57 points, five behind leaders Real Madrid and one ahead of third-placed Girona, both of whom have a game in hand.

Valencia match postponed after deadly city fire

Valencia's league match against Granada that had been scheduled to take place on Saturday has been postponed following a deadly fire in the eastern coastal city, LaLiga said on Friday.

February 20, 2024
February 20, 2024

Girona title bid further dented in Athletic defeat

After leaders Real Madrid were held to a draw by Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, the Catalan minnows, second, hoped to cut the six-point gap but lost in a gripping clash at San Mames.

February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024

Rayo hold subdued Liga leaders Madrid

La Liga leaders Real Madrid stumbled to a frustrating 1-1 draw at neighbours Rayo Vallecano on Sunday but stretched their lead at the top to six points.

February 18, 2024
February 18, 2024

Rayo hold subdued Liga leaders Madrid

La Liga leaders Real Madrid stumbled to a frustrating 1-1 draw at neighbours Rayo Vallecano on Sunday but stretched their lead at the top to six points.

February 18, 2024
February 18, 2024

Lewandowski double snatches tame Barca win at Celta

Robert Lewandowski's brace snatched champions Barcelona a 2-1 win over lowly Celta Vigo to leave them third in La Liga, trailing leaders Real Madrid by seven points.

February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024

Madrid coach Ancelotti swerves Mbappe talk amid links

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Saturday steered away from talk of Kylian Mbappe signing for the Spanish giants in the summer at the end of his Paris Saint-Germain contract.

February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024

Saudi move all about money, not ambition: Kroos

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos on Monday doubled down on his criticism of players moving to Saudi Arabia, due to the human rights situation in the country.

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

Yamal rescues ragged Barca draw against Granada

Xavi Hernandez's side, third, shared the spoils with their relegation-battling opponents, 19th, after a thrilling battle at the Olympic Stadium, but now trail leaders Real Madrid by 10 points.

February 11, 2024
February 11, 2024

‘It was the best performance of the season’

Regarding his thunderbolt, Vinicius added: “I don't tend to shoot from outside the box but I felt confident and I didn't get to play the last game and it came off. I'm thrilled but now we have to rest up before Tuesday." 

February 11, 2024
February 11, 2024

We're not on Real Madrid's level: Michel Sanchez

League leaders Madrid opened up a five-point gap on shock title challengers Girona, second.

February 10, 2024
February 10, 2024

Ter Stegen, Raphinha set for Barca return

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Saturday goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and winger Raphinha are fit again after injury to help the team's ailing title defence.

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