LaLiga: Barcelona negotiating for Valencia striker Rodrigo Moreno, confirms Los Ches manager Albert Celades
4 years, 11 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona negotiating for Valencia striker Rodrigo Moreno, confirms Los Ches manager Albert Celades

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Valencia coach Albert Celades has confirmed his team are negotiating with Barcelona over the sale of striker Rodrigo Moreno Barcelona: Valencia coach Albert Celades has confirmed his team are negotiating with Barcelona over the sale of striker Rodrigo Moreno on Tuesday. Spanish champions Barcelona are looking to replace injured striker Luis Suarez, who will miss around four months after knee surgery. “We all know there are negotiations in progress and we’re not going to hide it.” Valencia president Anil Murthy was in Barcelona with agent Jorge Mendes to negotiate a deal for the striker, valued at 60 million euros Spanish media reports said. “Rodrigo has gone to Barcelona because he has a medical with Doctor Cugat, which was expected to take place like this,” added Celades, whose side face Cultural Leonesa in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday.

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Valencia sacks manager Baraja after club finishes 2024 in relegation zone
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Valencia sacks manager Baraja after club finishes 2024 in relegation zone

The Hindu  

Valencia sacked manager Ruben Baraja on Monday, after a dismal start to the season leaves the team in the relegation zone, the La Liga club said Baraja, a former Valencia player, took charge in February 2023, with the club also battling relegation, and led them to safety before taking his side to a ninth place finish last season, but its …

La Liga 2024/25: Atletico boss Simeone eyes first ever win away at title rivals Barcelona
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

La Liga 2024/25: Atletico boss Simeone eyes first ever win away at title rivals Barcelona

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone is currently the longest serving manager in La Liga but despite winning the league twice, he has yet to achieve a victory away at title rival Barcelona, a challenge the Argentine is looking forward to on Saturday. “What we’ve been talking about for a month and a half, the team is working well as a unit, …

Champions League: Torres sinks Dortmund to send Barcelona into knockouts
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions League: Torres sinks Dortmund to send Barcelona into knockouts

Deccan Chronicle  

Dortmund: Substitute Ferran Torres struck twice in 10 minutes to earn Barcelona a 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday and seal their place in the knockout phase of the Champions League. Torres, who replaced the ineffective former Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, tapped in a rebound with 15 minutes to play only for Guirassy to again haul Dortmund level. Dortmund …

Carlo Ancelotti's 'future at Real Madrid is uncertain' after dismal 3-1 loss to AC Milan... as reports in Spain claim the 'crisis club' will consider sacking the manager if losing streak continues
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2 months ago

Carlo Ancelotti's 'future at Real Madrid is uncertain' after dismal 3-1 loss to AC Milan... as reports in Spain claim the 'crisis club' will consider sacking the manager if losing streak continues

Daily Mail  

Pressure is mounting on Carlo Ancelotti in the wake of Real Madrid's dismal 3-1 defeat by AC Milan, according to reports in Spain. The LaLiga giants, who came into this season's revamped Champions League format as the reigning title-holders, suffered their second defeat of the European campaign on Tuesday, losing to Ancelotti's old side Milan at the Bernabeu. Pressure is …

Son of Diego Simeone shines as Atletico Madrid secures comfortable win over Las Palmas
2 months ago

Son of Diego Simeone shines as Atletico Madrid secures comfortable win over Las Palmas

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 win over Las Palmas in La Liga on Sunday, with Diego Simeone's son Giuliano scoring his first goal for the club. The victory eased the team's recent poor form and moved them to third in the league. The match also raised support for those affected by the recent floods in the Valencia region.

Álvarez scores late to give Atletico Madrid 1-0 win over Celta Vigo
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Álvarez scores late to give Atletico Madrid 1-0 win over Celta Vigo

Associated Press  

MADRID — Atletico Madrid picked up momentum ahead of the derby against Real Madrid with a 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo thanks to Julián Álvarez’s 90th-minute winner Thursday in the Spanish league. Álvarez poked home a cross by Antoine Griezmann to give Diego Simeone’s team the win in Vigo. “What matters are the three points,” said Álvarez, Atletico’s big-money offseason …

In Barcelona’s Champions League chaos, at least there was Marc Casado
3 months, 3 weeks ago

In Barcelona’s Champions League chaos, at least there was Marc Casado

New York Times  

When the final whistle blew, Marc Casado dropped to the ground, clearly in pain. It was a first defeat in official competition for new manager Hansi Flick — against the same opponents that beat them in Barca’s traditional season-opening Joan Gamper Trophy friendly back in early August. The versatile Casado is making the most of the opportunity afforded by multiple …

New signings Conor Gallagher and Alvarez have energised Atletico: Diego Simeone
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New signings Conor Gallagher and Alvarez have energised Atletico: Diego Simeone

India Today  

Coach Diego Simeone reckons that the recent arrivals of English midfielder Conor Gallagher and Argentine striker Julian Alvarez have infused Atletico Madrid with fresh energy. Speaking after Atletico's commanding 3-0 victory over Valencia on Sunday, Simeone praised the impact of the new signings, both of whom found the back of the net for the first time in La Liga. Atletico …

Lamine Yamal inspires Barcelona while Conor Gallagher opens Atletico account
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lamine Yamal inspires Barcelona while Conor Gallagher opens Atletico account

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lamine Yamal’s first-half double helped Barcelona maintain their …

La Liga 2024/25: Lamine Yamal's Brace Helps FC Barcelona Avenge Last Season's Defeat To Girona
3 months, 3 weeks ago

La Liga 2024/25: Lamine Yamal's Brace Helps FC Barcelona Avenge Last Season's Defeat To Girona

ABP News  

Lamine Yamal Brace Vs Girona: Lamine Yamal is off to a dream start this season, as the 17-year-old scores a brace against Girona to hand the side a thumping 4-1 defeat at their home, as FC Barcelona avenge last season's defeat at the hands of same opponents. However, with Hansi Flick in-charge of the Blaugrana this season, Girona could not …

Argentina striker Julian Alvarez joins Atletico Madrid from Man City in deal worth around 103M USD
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Argentina striker Julian Alvarez joins Atletico Madrid from Man City in deal worth around 103M USD

New Indian Express  

Argentina striker Julian Alvarez joined Atletico Madrid from Manchester City in a deal reportedly worth more than $103 million on Monday, ending his trophy-laden two-year spell at the English champions. City manager Pep Guardiola said last week that Alvarez told him he wanted to leave for a new challenge. City director of football Txiki Begiristain said Alvarez's "attitude has been …

Julian Alvarez completes move to Atletico in record sale for Man City
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Julian Alvarez completes move to Atletico in record sale for Man City

The Independent  

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La Liga 2023-24: Riquelme earns Atletico Madrid narrow win at Mallorca
8 months ago

La Liga 2023-24: Riquelme earns Atletico Madrid narrow win at Mallorca

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid closed in on a Champions League spot after winger Rodrigo Riquelme’s early strike earned his side a 1-0 win at Mallorca in La Liga on Saturday. With four games remaining, Diego Simeone’s side are fourth in the standings on 67 points, six ahead fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao. Runaway leaders Real Madrid claimed a record-extending 36th La Liga title earlier …

La Liga 2023-24: Real Madrid put one hand on title with Cadiz win
8 months ago

La Liga 2023-24: Real Madrid put one hand on title with Cadiz win

The Hindu  

Real Madrid earned a comfortable 3-0 win over Cadiz which ensures it will win La Liga if Barcelona fail to beat Girona later Saturday. Brahim Diaz netted in the 51st minute to put Madrid ahead and then set up Jude Bellingham for the second, with Joselu tapping home a third to leave Madrid just one point away from clinching the …

Xavi decries ‘maximum injustice’ after disallowed goal in El Clasico defeat
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Xavi decries ‘maximum injustice’ after disallowed goal in El Clasico defeat

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After a Lamine Yamal goal was disallowed by …

La Liga: Squad woes continue for Spanish league leader Real Madrid
10 months, 2 weeks ago

La Liga: Squad woes continue for Spanish league leader Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Coach Carlo Ancelotti has to deal with two more absences to an already depleted squad when Spanish league leader Real Madrid hosts Sevilla this weekend. The Catalan club, the league’s feel-good story, is winless in three straight matches and has lost two in a row — 3-2 at Athletic Bilbao on Monday and 4-0 at Madrid previously. Rayo, in 14th …

Barcelona cannot afford any more slips-ups, says boss Xavi Hernandez
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona cannot afford any more slips-ups, says boss Xavi Hernandez

The Hindu  

Barcelona have little room for error if it is to defend its LaLiga title, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Friday ahead of his side’s trip to Celta Vigo. Barca’s hopes to overtake bitter rival Real Madrid and this campaign’s surprise package Girona in the title race suffered another blow last weekend after a 3-3 home draw against relegation-threatened Granada. “These …

Vitor Roque nets winner for Barcelona as Xavi’s side get back on track
11 months, 1 week ago

Vitor Roque nets winner for Barcelona as Xavi’s side get back on track

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vitor Roque’s maiden Barcelona goal saw the LaLiga …

Xavi says will quit Barcelona after Villarreal defeat, Real Madrid take La Liga lead
11 months, 1 week ago

Xavi says will quit Barcelona after Villarreal defeat, Real Madrid take La Liga lead

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Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he will quit his role at the end of the season after the team’s title defence was derailed in a remarkable 5-3 defeat by Villarreal on Saturday in La Liga. After Real Madrid moved two points clear of Girona at the top of the league with a late 2-1 win at Las Palmas, the pressure …

La Liga: Rampant Girona keep lead, Real Madrid, Barcelona stage late wins
11 months, 2 weeks ago

La Liga: Rampant Girona keep lead, Real Madrid, Barcelona stage late wins

Firstpost  

Artem Dovbyk struck a hat-trick inside seven minutes as minnows Girona powered back to the top of La Liga with a thumping 5-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday. After Real Madrid scraped a controversial 3-2 win over bottom side Almeria and a treble by Ferran Torres helped Barca win 4-2 at Real Betis, Girona demonstrated their title credentials. Madrid battled …

La Liga: Valencia hurt Athletic Bilbao's top-four ambitions with surprise win
11 months, 2 weeks ago

La Liga: Valencia hurt Athletic Bilbao's top-four ambitions with surprise win

Firstpost  

Athletic Bilbao’s top four finish ambitions were dented in a narrow 1-0 defeat by Valencia on Saturday in La Liga. However they came up against another in-form side in Ruben Baraja’s sturdy Valencia, who ground out their fourth consecutive La Liga victory to move seventh. Mendez apology Brais Mendez’s long-range strike earned Real Sociedad a 1-0 win at Celta Vigo. …

Xavi Anticipating 'Hungry' Real Madrid Ahead of El Clasico Clash in Spanish Super Cup
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Xavi Anticipating 'Hungry' Real Madrid Ahead of El Clasico Clash in Spanish Super Cup

News 18  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez admitted Saturday that “hungry” rivals Real Madrid are in better form but insisted his side are strong and can retain the Spanish Super Cup. pic.twitter.com/M64IBUTkKM — RFEF January 13, 2024 Barcelona went on to win La Liga and although his team trail leaders Madrid by seven points this season, the coach insisted he has a “winning …

La Liga 2023-24: Xavi urges Barca to be more clinical in bid to keep title charge alive
1 year ago

La Liga 2023-24: Xavi urges Barca to be more clinical in bid to keep title charge alive

The Hindu  

Barcelona must play with more conviction to avoid the setbacks it has suffered in recent games, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday ahead of its La Liga meeting with lowly Almeria. Barca has won just one of its last four league games, dealing a blow to its hopes of defending its La Liga title and leaving it third in the …

Barcelona held at Valencia for third game without a win. Sevilla fires coach Diego Alonso
1 year ago

Barcelona held at Valencia for third game without a win. Sevilla fires coach Diego Alonso

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona and Atletico Madrid stumbled in the Spanish league title race on Saturday, while Sevilla said enough is enough of coach Diego Alonso. Barcelona’s 1-1 draw at Valencia makes it three straight games across all competitions without a win as Xavi Hernández’s team struggles to find the form that won it the domestic title last season. Coach …

Bayern Munich to sign Spain winger Bryan Zaragoza from Granada at the end of the season
1 year, 1 month ago

Bayern Munich to sign Spain winger Bryan Zaragoza from Granada at the end of the season

Associated Press  

MUNICH — Bayern Munich is signing Spain winger Bryan Zaragoza from struggling La Liga team Granada, with the deal set to go through in July. The German champion said Wednesday that the 22-year-old Zaragoza would sign a five-year contract running through to 2029 when he joins Bayern at the end of the season. Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund praised Zaragoza …

La Liga 2023-24: Avoiding relegation was Girona’s goal this season, now Spanish title contender has bigger dreams
1 year, 1 month ago

La Liga 2023-24: Avoiding relegation was Girona’s goal this season, now Spanish title contender has bigger dreams

The Hindu  

Girona’s chief executive isn’t hiding his surprise. At the start of the league season in August, Ignasi Mas-Baga was hoping his team could avoid a costly relegation from Spanish football’s top tier that would badly damage the club’s growth plans for years. But Girona can benefit from being part of the City Football Group network, which besides last year’s Champions …

La Liga 2023-24: Real Madrid to miss Bellingham against Valencia due to injury
1 year, 1 month ago

La Liga 2023-24: Real Madrid to miss Bellingham against Valencia due to injury

The Hindu  

Real Madrid will not have midfielder Jude Bellingham available against Valencia in La Liga because of a shoulder problem, the club said Saturday ahead of the game. Bellingham suffered a minor dislocation of his shoulder in last weekend’s 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano, and coach Carlo Ancelotti left him on the bench against Braga in the Champions League on Wednesday. …

Injury doubts haunt Barcelona ahead of El Clasico against Real Madrid
1 year, 2 months ago

Injury doubts haunt Barcelona ahead of El Clasico against Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is facing serious injury concerns as his team prepares to host rivals Real Madrid in the LaLiga ‘El Clasico’ on Saturday. Xavi had to call up eight academy players for the Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, as the Catalonian side grapples with injuries to eight key players, including Polish striker Robert Lewandowski. Barca …

La Liga: 17-year-old Guiu scores seconds into his debut as Barcelona beats Athletic 1-0; Girona joins Real at top with 5-2 win over Almeria
1 year, 2 months ago

La Liga: 17-year-old Guiu scores seconds into his debut as Barcelona beats Athletic 1-0; Girona joins Real at top with 5-2 win over Almeria

The Hindu  

Another teenager has made history for Barcelona in the Spanish league. The victory gave Barcelona 24 points after 10 matches, one point behind league leaders Real Madrid and Girona. Barcelona, the only unbeaten team left in the league, got the win despite playing without several regular starters, including Robert Lewandowski, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Raphinha, Jules Koundé and Sergi Roberto. …

La Liga: Sergio Ramos faces Real Madrid for first time since Sevilla return, Barcelona hosts Bilbao
1 year, 2 months ago

La Liga: Sergio Ramos faces Real Madrid for first time since Sevilla return, Barcelona hosts Bilbao

The Hindu  

Sergio Ramos, a long-time defensive pillar for Real Madrid, will face his former club on Saturday when the Spanish league leader visits struggling Sevilla. Ramos left Madrid in 2021 after helping the club win 22 titles in 16 seasons, including four Champions Leagues and five Spanish leagues. Following two disappointing seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, the 37-year-old Ramos re-joined boyhood club …

Barcelona 1-0 Sevilla: Sergio Ramos scores an own goal to send the hosts top of LaLiga as the Real Madrid legend's blunder is the difference-maker for all the wrong reasons
1 year, 3 months ago

Barcelona 1-0 Sevilla: Sergio Ramos scores an own goal to send the hosts top of LaLiga as the Real Madrid legend's blunder is the difference-maker for all the wrong reasons

Daily Mail  

Sergio Ramos scored for Barcelona to send Xavi’s team back to the top of La Liga. Ferran Torres crossed and Lamine Yamal headed down towards Fermin Lopez but the cross was intercepted by Ramos who steered back past Orjan Nyland in the Sevilla goal. Sergio Ramos scored the only goal after tucking the ball into his own net against Barcelona …

La Liga: FC Barcelona's Latest Talent from La Masia, Lamine Yamal Stars as They Secure 4-3 Victory over Villareal
1 year, 4 months ago

La Liga: FC Barcelona's Latest Talent from La Masia, Lamine Yamal Stars as They Secure 4-3 Victory over Villareal

News 18  

Barcelona’s latest academy prospect was the star of the show as FC Barcelona secured a thrilling 4-3 victory for the La Liga champions against Villareal on Sunday. Veteran Polish striker Robert Lewandowski tapped home the winning goal, his first of the season, after Yamal’s drive hit the post, to send Barca provisionally third. “We have to look at our youth …

How can Barcelona lineup in LaLiga 2023-24 season?
1 year, 4 months ago

How can Barcelona lineup in LaLiga 2023-24 season?

The Hindu  

Barcelona will begins its La Liga title defence on Monday, when it takes on Getafe away from home. The Catalan side had a rather quiet transfer window, with the acquisition of German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City being the its only major move. Midfielders For the first time in more than 15 years, Barcelona will head into a league …

Valencia wins 2-1 at Sevilla on LaLiga's opening day
1 year, 4 months ago

Valencia wins 2-1 at Sevilla on LaLiga's opening day

Hindustan Times  

A Valencia team featuring young players earned a 2-1 win at 10-man Sevilla on the opening day of the Spanish league on Friday. Valencia's Spanish midfielder #8 Javi Guerra celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Valencia's Spanish midfielder #27 Pablo Gozalbez Twenty-year-old substitute Javi Guerra, who emerged as a talent last campaign, scored the 88th-minute winner after Sevilla had …

Jordi Alba to leave Barcelona after 11 years
1 year, 7 months ago

Jordi Alba to leave Barcelona after 11 years

Hindustan Times  

Defender Jordi Alba will leave Barcelona at the end of the season after 11 years with the Catalan outfit, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - LaLiga - Rayo Vallecano v FC Barcelona - Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain - April 26, 2023 FC Barcelona's Jordi Alba before the match REUTERS/Juan Medina/File Photo The …

LaLiga: Barcelona thrash Real Betis to stay ahead of rampant Real Madrid
1 year, 8 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona thrash Real Betis to stay ahead of rampant Real Madrid

Firstpost  

Barcelona thrashed 10-man Real Betis 4-0 on Saturday to move a step closer to winning La Liga for the first time since 2019. With his side comfortably winning, Xavi brought on 15-year-old forward Lamine Yamal to become the club’s youngest ever player to debut in La Liga. The Pole, La Liga’s top scorer, reacted after Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema earlier …

La Liga: Villarreal Shock Real Madrid 3-2, Athletic Bilboa Down Espanyol, Real Sociedad Beat Getafe
1 year, 9 months ago

La Liga: Villarreal Shock Real Madrid 3-2, Athletic Bilboa Down Espanyol, Real Sociedad Beat Getafe

News 18  

Samuel Chukwueze upstaged Vinícius Júnior by scoring twice in an outstanding performance by the Villarreal forward to lead its 3-2 comeback win at Real Madrid in the Spanish league on Saturday. IPL 2023: Orange Cap Complete List of Batters with Most Runs, Check here Madrid’s first home loss in the domestic league comes four days before it hosts Chelsea in …

Barcelona looks for La Liga tonic after cup exit
1 year, 9 months ago

Barcelona looks for La Liga tonic after cup exit

The Hindu  

A home fixture against Girona on Monday could be just what the doctor ordered for Barcelona, as it looks to rebound from its midweek Copa del Rey humiliation against Real Madrid and refocus its attention on its La Liga title charge. Top of the league on 71 points, 12 ahead of second-placed rival Real with 11 games left, Barcelona’s players …

Barcelona take big step towards LaLiga title with dramatic win in El Clasico
1 year, 9 months ago

Barcelona take big step towards LaLiga title with dramatic win in El Clasico

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Franck Kessie’s stoppage-time winner saw Barcelona sink Real …

La Liga: Griezmann Shines as Atletico Ease Past Valencia 3-0, Rayo Vallecano Held to 2-2 Draw by Girona
1 year, 9 months ago

La Liga: Griezmann Shines as Atletico Ease Past Valencia 3-0, Rayo Vallecano Held to 2-2 Draw by Girona

News 18  

Antoine Griezmann pulled the strings for Atletico Madrid as they shredded Ruben Baraja’s helpless Valencia 3-0 in La Liga on Saturday. Yannick Carrasco doubled Atletico’s lead early in the second half and Thomas Lemar sealed the win, with the Rojiblancos, third, moving six points clear of fourth-placed Real Sociedad, having played a game more. “We’re happy with how the team …

Runs in the Family: Ronaldinho's Son Joao Mendes Joins Barcelona Academy
1 year, 10 months ago

Runs in the Family: Ronaldinho's Son Joao Mendes Joins Barcelona Academy

News 18  

FC Barcelona made an important connection with their past when they confirmed the signing of forward Joao Mendes — the son of legendary Brazilian forward Ronaldinho. Mendes, who had been without a club since leaving Brazil’s Cruzeiro in February last year, impressed Barcelona coaches during a trial earlier this year, reports Xinhua. Ronaldinho spent five seasons with Barcelona between 2003-2008 …

Valencia visits Barcelona hoping to stave off danger of drop
1 year, 10 months ago

Valencia visits Barcelona hoping to stave off danger of drop

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Twenty years is nothing for Valencia. The club’s fans still yearn for the times when their team won the Spanish league title and grazed European glory. Valencia’s quest to dodge what would be a devastating blow to its status faces one of its toughest tests on Sunday when it visits Spanish league leader Barcelona. Robert Lewandowski, the …

Barcelona Restore La Liga Lead, Antoine Griezmann Earns Atletico Madrid Win
1 year, 10 months ago

Barcelona Restore La Liga Lead, Antoine Griezmann Earns Atletico Madrid Win

News 18  

Robert Lewandowski and Sergi Roberto’s goals helped Barcelona beat Cadiz 2-0 and restore their eight-point lead at the top of La Liga on Sunday. Elsewhere Antoine Griezmann’s superb strike helped Atletico Madrid earn a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao to tighten their grip on fourth place. Champions Real Madrid’s win at Osasuna on Saturday pulled them closer to Xavi Hernandez’s …

Valencia hires former player Rubén Baraja to replace Gattuso as coach
1 year, 10 months ago

Valencia hires former player Rubén Baraja to replace Gattuso as coach

The Hindu  

Struggling Spanish football club Valencia hired former player Ruben Baraja as coach on Tuesday to replace Gennaro Gattuso and help the team avoid relegation. The 47-year-old Baraja, a former Valencia and Spain midfielder, previously coached teams such as Real Zaragoza, Tenerife, Sporting Gijón, Rayo Vallecano and Elche. As a player, Baraja helped Valencia win Spanish league titles in 2002 and …

Barcelona 3-0 Sevilla analysed: New role for old guard helps extend La Liga lead
1 year, 11 months ago

Barcelona 3-0 Sevilla analysed: New role for old guard helps extend La Liga lead

New York Times  

Sometimes you find yourself facing an opportunity that is just too valuable to miss. Victory against Sevilla, though, does not just elevate Barcelona to the status of favourites for this season’s La Liga title. He has started just nine of his side’s 20 La Liga games, but Xavi admitted after Sunday’s match that Alba has something unique. But sometimes, when …

LaLiga: Barcelona stretch lead with victory over Sevilla; Real Madrid lose to Mallorca
1 year, 11 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona stretch lead with victory over Sevilla; Real Madrid lose to Mallorca

Firstpost  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said his club would not allow any ’euphoria’ to creep in, urging his players to shut the door on a potential Real Madrid comeback. The Catalans, aiming to win their first Spanish title since 2019, punished second-placed Madrid for their 1-0 defeat by Real Mallorca earlier on, opening up a wide gap ahead of their rivals. …

Barcelona rule out £70m move for Manchester City star Bernardo Silva
2 years ago

Barcelona rule out £70m move for Manchester City star Bernardo Silva

Daily Mail  

Barcelona have ruled themselves out of a move for Manchester City star Bernardo Silva, as they refuse to stump up his £70.8million price tag. Barcelona have ruled themselves out of a move for Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva Silva's comments will have put a number of elite clubs on alert and you would have assumed Barcelona would have been top …

10 things we learned from LaLiga as Real Madrid and Barcelona won again
2 years, 2 months ago

10 things we learned from LaLiga as Real Madrid and Barcelona won again

Daily Mail  

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen could be Germany's number one at this year's World Cup In the weekend before the Clasico both Madrid and Barça looked like teams keeping their powder dry for next Sunday. Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has shown himself to be a capable deputy to Karim Benzema The forward will be unlucky to miss out of next week's El …

La Liga: Benzema aiming to get back into the groove against Getafe
2 years, 3 months ago

La Liga: Benzema aiming to get back into the groove against Getafe

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema returned for Real Madrid after injury, only to find a new contender on his throne as the deadliest player in Spain, in the shape of Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski. The French forward, a front-runner for the Ballon d’Or after leading Madrid to La Liga and Champions League glory last season, finished as the top flight’s leading scorer with 27 …

LaLiga: Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez backs his 'great squad' to overcome injury woes
2 years, 3 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez backs his 'great squad' to overcome injury woes

Firstpost  

Barcelona face Real Mallorca on Saturday in La Liga to start a packed October fixture list, with nine games. Ronald Araujo, Jules Kounde, Memphis Depay and Frenkie de Jong sustained injuries with their national teams over the past fortnight, with Barcelona to face Real Madrid in LaLiga on 16 October, as well as crucial Champions League clashes in a tough …

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