La Liga

Lewandowski treble fires Barca to Valencia win

The champions' victory denies leaders Real Madrid the chance to take the crown by simply beating Cadiz next Saturday. Los Blancos are 11 points clear of Barcelona with five matches remaining.

'I heard monkey noises': Nico Williams abused at Atletico

Williams spoke with the referee after hearing the alleged abuse when he was preparing to take a corner in the first half, and play was held momentarily as supporters were warned.

Guler helps Real beat Sociedad and edge closer to title

Turkish teenager Arda Guler's strike helped Real Madrid close in on the Spanish title with a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad on Friday, moving 14 points clear at the top of La Liga.

Laporta wants Clasico replay if Yamal 'ghost goal' call wrong

Laporta demanded the Spanish football federation and the refereeing committee send Barcelona all footage of the incident and audio recordings of the officials' conversations.

'Shameful' La Liga has no goal-line technology: Xavi

The coach was furious after Lamine Yamal had a shot which Barcelona said crossed the line not given as a goal after officials could not prove that it had using VAR.

Girona secure maiden European berth with 4-1 win over Cadiz

The Catalan side have 68 points, seven ahead of Atletico Madrid, who visit Alaves on Sunday, and 10 clear of fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao, who drew 1-1 at home to Granada on Friday.

Felix bicycle kick earns Barcelona win at Cadiz

Barca moved to 70 points, eight behind leaders Real Madrid, whom they will face in the "El Clasico" at the Santiago Bernabeu next weekend.

Griezmann strikes twice as Atletico sink Girona

Antoine Griezmann scored twice as Diego Simeone's men moved to within four points of their opponents and pulled five clear of fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao in the race for Champions League qualification.

Saul takes Atletico fourth with late Villarreal winner

"(Saul) entered the game well and scored a great goal," Simeone told Movistar.

February 10, 2024
February 10, 2024

Sports, politics and the ugly by-product 

Ideally, sports and politics should never mix, but inevitably, sports and politics always mix.

February 7, 2024
February 7, 2024

La Liga make new complaint after Vinicius racially abused

La Liga reported racist insults aimed at Vinicius Junior ahead of a league match last week at Getafe's stadium to Spanish prosecutors on Tuesday.

February 5, 2024
February 5, 2024

Atletico snatch late draw against Real Madrid

"(Atletico) are taller and they took advantage of that," noted Ancelotti.

February 4, 2024
February 4, 2024

Barcelona complaints 'unprofessional': Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday Barcelona complaints over his club allegedly influencing La Liga referees were unprofessional.

February 4, 2024
February 4, 2024

Barca ease past Alaves despite Roque red

Barcelona earned a 3-1 win at Alaves in La Liga on Saturday with Brazilian teenager Vitor Roque scoring and then sent off in a lively appearance off the bench.

February 2, 2024
February 2, 2024

Real reclaim top spot as Joselu seals win at Getafe

Spanish forward Joselu scored twice to give Real Madrid a 2-0 win at local rivals Getafe on Thursday, propelling them back to the LaLiga summit, two points ahead of surprise package Girona.

January 29, 2024
January 29, 2024

Girona take Liga lead back

Atletico Madrid climbed third, above struggling champions Barcelona on goal difference, with a comfortable 2-0 win at home against Valencia.

January 29, 2024
January 29, 2024

How Xavi's Barca dream soured

Only a few months after lifting the Spanish title, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez dramatically announced he would walk away from the club at the end of the season.

January 28, 2024
January 28, 2024

Villarreal derail champions Barcelona in wild La Liga clash

Barcelona's title defence was derailed as Villarreal romped to a sensational 5-3 victory in La Liga on Saturday with three late goals.

January 28, 2024
January 28, 2024

Xavi to quit 'cruel, unpleasant' job as Barcelona coach at end of season

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he will quit his "cruel and unpleasant" job at the end of the season after his struggling team were beaten 5-3 by Villarreal on Saturday in La Liga.

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