LaLiga report: Deportivo Alaves 0 Barcelona 2
5 years, 8 months ago

LaLiga report: Deportivo Alaves 0 Barcelona 2

The Hindu  

Carles Alena and Luis Suarez scored as Barcelona took another big step towards defending its LaLiga title with a 2-0 win at Deportivo Alaves. Alena and Suarez struck within the space of six second-half minutes to boost Barca ahead of its Champions League semifinal clash with Liverpool next week. Pacheco chose correctly in diving to his left but Suarez's penalty beat him for pace, and despite Barca taking a two-goal advantage Valverde sent Messi on for Dembele. Valverde has continually dismissed suggestions the treble is on but with Barca already into the Copa del Rey final it has a serious chance of repeating the feat achieved under Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique.

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Copa del Rey 2024-25 roundup: Atletico survives scare, Alaves knocked out by fourth-tier Minera
1 month ago

Copa del Rey 2024-25 roundup: Atletico survives scare, Alaves knocked out by fourth-tier Minera

The Hindu  

Top-tier Spanish clubs Atletico Madrid, Getafe and Osasuna all survived scares against lower league opposition to advance to the third round of the Copa del Rey on Thursday but Deportivo Alaves crashed out against fourth-tier Deportiva Minera. Clement Lenglet equalized in the 83rd and, after Jaime Sancho was shown a red card for fourth-tier Cacereno two minutes later, Atletico scored …

Barca Dominates El Clasico, Young Stars Shine Bright
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Barca Dominates El Clasico, Young Stars Shine Bright

China Daily  

Barcelona romps Real Madrid 4-0 in a dominant performance in the Spanish Super Cup. Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal shine for the Catalans, with the former scoring a hat trick and the latter setting up a goal. The match ends Barcelona's unbeaten run in La Liga at 42 games, one shy of their 2017-18 record streak.

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 …

LaLiga round-up: Athletic Bilbao top Sociedad in Basque Country derby to move up to 3rd; Villarreal lose again
11 months, 4 weeks ago

LaLiga round-up: Athletic Bilbao top Sociedad in Basque Country derby to move up to 3rd; Villarreal lose again

Hindustan Times  

Athletic Bilbao forward Álex Berenguer scored twice in a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad which lifted the hosts into third place in the Spanish league on Saturday. Athletic Bilbao players celebrate their win at the end of the Spanish league football match between Athletic Club Bilbao and Real Sociedad With its victory in the Basque Country derby, Athletic edged ahead …

Lewandowski leads Barcelona comeback against Alaves. Atletico wins record 15th game in a row at home
1 year, 1 month ago

Lewandowski leads Barcelona comeback against Alaves. Atletico wins record 15th game in a row at home

Associated Press  

MADRID — Robert Lewandowski came to the rescue of Barcelona, scoring twice as the Catalan club rallied to beat Alaves and keep pace with Real Madrid and Girona in the Spanish league. The 2-1 home victory on Sunday moved Barcelona back within two points of second-place Madrid, which routed Valencia 5-1 on Saturday. Barcelona stayed two points in front of …

Morata scores again as Atletico tops Alaves to tie record of 14 straight home wins in Spanish league
1 year, 2 months ago

Morata scores again as Atletico tops Alaves to tie record of 14 straight home wins in Spanish league

Associated Press  

MADRID — Red-hot Álvaro Morata scored yet another goal and Atletico Madrid beat Alaves 2-1 for its 14th straight Spanish league victory at home on Sunday, tying its longest winning home streak. “It’s no coincidence that we’ve achieved this streak at home, where our fans make us feel stronger and more comfortable,” said Rodrigo Riquelme, who also scored for Atletico …

Sevilla loses to Alaves, suffers second straight defeat to start Spanish League
1 year, 4 months ago

Sevilla loses to Alaves, suffers second straight defeat to start Spanish League

The Hindu  

Sevilla couldn’t end its early struggles, losing at promoted Alaves 4-3 for its second consecutive loss to start the Spanish league on Monday. Sevilla also lost to Manchester City on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup final last week and was looking to turn things around against an opponent it hadn’t lost to in nine straight league games. Sevilla hasn’t …

No Messi, no problem: Lewandowski brace powers Barcelona to first La Liga title under Xavi
1 year, 7 months ago

No Messi, no problem: Lewandowski brace powers Barcelona to first La Liga title under Xavi

The Hindu  

Barcelona claimed its 27th LaLiga title and first for four years on Sunday after two first-half goals from Robert Lewandowski spurred them to a comfortable 4-2 victory over city rivals Espanyol. It was Busquets’ ninth La Liga title and 32nd overall with the club, with his trophy cabinet also including three Champions Leagues, seven Copa del Rey and three FIFA …

LaLiga: Griezmann double guides Atletico Madrid to sixth straight league wina
1 year, 8 months ago

LaLiga: Griezmann double guides Atletico Madrid to sixth straight league wina

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid extended its unbeaten run to 13 league games after Antoine Griezmann scored twice in a 2-1 home win over Almeria on Sunday as the club registered its sixth straight win in Laliga. Atletico moved to within two points of second-placed rival Real Madrid but Diego Simeone’s side is 13 points behind league leader Barcelona. Atletico was up and …

LaLiga: Getafe holds Barcelona to another goalless draw
1 year, 8 months ago

LaLiga: Getafe holds Barcelona to another goalless draw

The Hindu  

Leader Barcelona was held to a second straight 0-0 draw in LaLiga after mid-table Getafe managed to take a point in a hard-fought game on Sunday. Visitor Barcelona had two opportunities to take the lead in the 25th minute when Raphinha was put through on goal but the Brazilian winger saw his shot come off the post before Alejandro Balde’s …

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 …

LaLiga: Griezmann on target again as Atletico extends unbeaten run
1 year, 9 months ago

LaLiga: Griezmann on target again as Atletico extends unbeaten run

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid secured its third consecutive LaLiga win with an easy 3-0 home victory against Valencia on Saturday, as goals from Antoine Griezmann, Yannick Carrasco and Thomas Lemar extended its unbeaten run in the Spanish league to 10 games. An inspired Griezmann put Atletico ahead early with a close-range strike and Carrasco extended its advantage slotting home a precise shot …

Raphinha’s winner restores Barcelona’s nine-point lead at top of LaLiga
1 year, 9 months ago

Raphinha’s winner restores Barcelona’s nine-point lead at top of LaLiga

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 Raphinha scored the only goal as LaLiga leaders …

LaLiga: Barcelona beat Valencia, move nine points clear as Real Madrid stumble in Betis draw
1 year, 10 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona beat Valencia, move nine points clear as Real Madrid stumble in Betis draw

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Barcelona took a nine points lead over Real Madrid in LaLiga with win over Valencia as defending champions stumbled at Real Betis Barcelona: Barcelona clung on with 10 men to beat Valencia 1-0 and move nine points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Sunday, thanks to Raphinha’s early header. We have to learn how to …

LaLiga: Barcelona thrashes Sevilla 3-0 to extend lead
1 year, 11 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona thrashes Sevilla 3-0 to extend lead

The Hindu  

Barcelona extended its LaLiga lead to eight points thanks to second-half goals by Jordi Alba, Gavi and Raphinha that gave it a 3-0 home win against Sevilla on Sunday. Unbeaten in its last 15 matches in all competitions, Barcelona extended its LaLiga winning streak to five games, piling pressure on rival Real Madrid, who lost 1-0 to Mallorca earlier on …

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. …

LaLiga: Barcelona drop point in fiery Catalan derby against Espanyol; Real Sociedad defeat Osasuna 2-0
2 years ago

LaLiga: Barcelona drop point in fiery Catalan derby against Espanyol; Real Sociedad defeat Osasuna 2-0

Firstpost  

Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw against fellow Catalans Espanyol in a game that witnessed referee Mateu Lahoz making multiple bookings, including showing red cards to Jordi Alba and Vinicius Souza Barcelona: Barcelona stumbled in the Spanish title race with a 1-1 draw against rivals Espanyol in a bad-tempered Catalan derby on Saturday, levelling Real Madrid at the top …

El Clasico: Dominant Real Madrid hand Barcelona 3-1 defeat, jump to top of LaLiga table
2 years, 2 months ago

El Clasico: Dominant Real Madrid hand Barcelona 3-1 defeat, jump to top of LaLiga table

Firstpost  

Benzema and Valverde scored in the first half for the defending champions before Rodrygo sealed the deal with an injury time penalty as Real Madrid remained the only unbeaten side in LaLiga. Last season Barcelona’s best moment came at the Bernabeu, as Xavi’s side earned a surprising 4-0 win, but this visit found them at their lowest ebb since the …

LaLiga: Ernesto Valverde hails players after Athletic Bilbao thrash Almeria
2 years, 3 months ago

LaLiga: Ernesto Valverde hails players after Athletic Bilbao thrash Almeria

Firstpost  

Athletic Bilbao are on 16 points, level with Barcelona, who are second and face Real Mallorca on Saturday night. Bilbao: Ernesto Valverde said it was Athletic Bilbao’s players who deserved the praise after a thumping 4-0 win over Almeria on Friday night, which saw the team rise to third in LaLiga. Athletic also scored four goals against Cadiz and Elche, …

LaLiga: Alvaro Morata double fires Atletico Madrid to opening win at Getafe
2 years, 4 months ago

LaLiga: Alvaro Morata double fires Atletico Madrid to opening win at Getafe

Firstpost  

Morata, who has returned to Atletico after two years on loan with Juventus, scored a goal in each half before Antoine Griezmann wrapped up the points. Madrid: Alvaro Morata struck twice to secure Atletico Madrid a 3-0 victory at Getafe in their opening game of the LaLiga season on Monday. Borja Mayoral grazed the crossbar for Getafe late in the …

LaLiga: Alaba's stunning free kick helps Real Madrid begin title defence with win over Almeria
2 years, 4 months ago

LaLiga: Alaba's stunning free kick helps Real Madrid begin title defence with win over Almeria

Firstpost  

Real were made to work hard for the points against an Almeria side who won last season’s second-tier title to return to LaLiga after a seven-year absence. David Alaba scored with a stunning free-kick immediately after coming on as a substitute as reigning champions Real Madrid came from behind to beat Almeria 2-1 in their opening game of the season …

Uninspired Atletico Madrid slumps to 2-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao
2 years, 8 months ago

Uninspired Atletico Madrid slumps to 2-0 defeat at Athletic Bilbao

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid's hopes of finishing second in LaLiga and securing a spot in the next Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia took a blow as it lost 2-0 at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. Coach Diego Simeone's worries are not just about a Super Cup spot as Atletico are only four points ahead of fifth-placed Real Betis, who have a game …

Barca's shock loss to Cadiz puts Real on verge of title
2 years, 8 months ago

Barca's shock loss to Cadiz puts Real on verge of title

The Hindu  

Barcelona's faint hopes of catching LaLiga leaders Real Madrid suffered a huge blow as it slipped to a shock 1-0 home defeat by relegation-threatened Cadiz on Monday. Real's last-gasp victory at Sevilla on Sunday extended its advantage over Barca in second to 15 points, but Xavi Hernandez's in-form side was expected to close the gap by beating Cadiz at the …

LaLiga: Barcelona stun Madrid 4-0 at Bernabeu to end losing streak
2 years, 9 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona stun Madrid 4-0 at Bernabeu to end losing streak

Firstpost  

The win ended Barcelona’s five-match losing streak to its rival and maintained an outside chance of fighting for the title after a difficult start to its first season without Lionel Messi. Barcelona’s losing run against Real Madrid finally ended Sunday as the Catalan club enjoyed a stunning 4-0 win at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and showed its title hopes in …

LaLiga: Barcelona overrun a hapless Real Madrid that lacked ideas, Karim Benzema
2 years, 9 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona overrun a hapless Real Madrid that lacked ideas, Karim Benzema

Firstpost  

Barcelona outclassed and overran a listless Real Madrid to end five game losing streak in Clasicos going back to 2019. — Gerard Piqué March 20, 2022 The win not only reduced Barcelona’s deficit on league leaders Real Madrid to 12 points, but it also ended their five game losing streak in Clasicos going back to 2019. Here are the key …

LaLiga: Ferran Torres scores twice as Barcelona thrash Osasuna, Sevilla slip again
2 years, 9 months ago

LaLiga: Ferran Torres scores twice as Barcelona thrash Osasuna, Sevilla slip again

Firstpost  

A fourth consecutive league victory lifts Barca back up to third in the table, now only five points behind Sevilla and with a game in hand Barcelona continued their LaLiga resurgence on Sunday by blowing away Osasuna, with Ferran Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on target again in a 4-0 win at Camp Nou. A fourth consecutive league victory lifts Barca …

LaLiga: Real Madrid bounce back from PSG disappointment with 3-0 win over Deportivo Alaves
2 years, 10 months ago

LaLiga: Real Madrid bounce back from PSG disappointment with 3-0 win over Deportivo Alaves

Firstpost  

But the result flattered Madrid, who struggled to break down Alaves until Asensio unleashed from distance at the Santiago Bernabeu, where the disgruntled fans had whistled with the score goalless at half-time. Pamplona: Real Madrid put their defeat by Paris Saint-Germain behind them on Saturday by beating Alaves 3-0 in La Liga as Marco Asensio’s stunning goal helped send Carlo …

LaLiga: Atletico Madrid stunned by last-place Levante at home
2 years, 10 months ago

LaLiga: Atletico Madrid stunned by last-place Levante at home

Firstpost  

Atletico Madrid stayed fifth, tied on points with fourth-place Barcelona, who have a game in hand. The defending champion couldn’t take advantage of the opportunity, though, losing 1-0 Wednesday to a Levante team that came into the match with only one league win the entire season. “We played badly and lost a great opportunity to put ourselves in a good …

LaLiga | Late goals ensure Barcelona win away at Villarreal
3 years, 1 month ago

LaLiga | Late goals ensure Barcelona win away at Villarreal

The Hindu  

Barcelona scored twice in the closing stages for a 3-1 triumph at Villarreal on November 27 as they won away for the first time this season and handed new coach Xavi Hernandez a second successive LaLiga triumph. Memphis Depay calmly went around goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli to score a dramatic 88th-minute goal that restored their lead and Philippe Coutinho added a …

LaLiga: Atletico concede two late goals to draw against Valencia; Real Sociedad reclaim top spot
3 years, 2 months ago

LaLiga: Atletico concede two late goals to draw against Valencia; Real Sociedad reclaim top spot

Firstpost  

Atletico let another two points slip away at Mestalla before Real Sociedad reclaimed top spot with a 2-0 win away at Osasuna and Sevilla beat 10-man Real Betis by the same scoreline in the Seville derby. It’s a lack of attention in the last few minutes.” The draw leaves Atletico Madrid four points behind Real Madrid, who beat Rayo Vallecano …

La Liga: Barcelona held by Alaves in first game since Koeman sacking
3 years, 2 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona held by Alaves in first game since Koeman sacking

The Hindu  

Barcelona's miserable La Liga campaign continued as it was held to a 1-1 home draw by lowly Alaves on Saturday in its first match since the sacking of coach Ronald Koeman. The lead lasted only three minutes, however, as Alaves winger Luis Rioja conjured up an excellent equaliser, playing a neat one-two with Joselu before rounding Barca keeper Marc-Andre ter …

LaLiga: Atletico Madrid held by Levante after conceding late penalty, Real Sociedad win again
3 years, 2 months ago

LaLiga: Atletico Madrid held by Levante after conceding late penalty, Real Sociedad win again

Firstpost  

Atletico Madrid spurned the chance to move level on points with Real Madrid on Thursday after conceding from two penalties, the second in the 89th minute, to draw 2-2 away at Levante. But each time Levante, who sit second bottom, hit back from the spot after a Luis Suarez foul and then a late handball by Renan Lodi allowed Enis …

LaLiga: Vulnerable Barcelona, Real Madrid ready for first El Clasico of the season
3 years, 2 months ago

LaLiga: Vulnerable Barcelona, Real Madrid ready for first El Clasico of the season

Firstpost  

Real Madrid travel to Barcelona for the first Clasico of the LaLiga season with both clubs struggling to keep momentum. In the 247th edition of El Clasico, a fixture between Barcelona and Real Madrid, which realistically attracts 75-100m viewers across the world, the two sides come not at their best but with vulnerabilities for both. It’s a game that has …

LaLiga: Atletico Madrid fail to go on top of league after being stunned by last-placed Deportivo Alaves
3 years, 3 months ago

LaLiga: Atletico Madrid fail to go on top of league after being stunned by last-placed Deportivo Alaves

Firstpost  

Victor Laguardia scored with a header off a corner four minutes into the match, giving Alaves their first points of the season and preventing Atletico from regaining the league lead. Last-place Alaves stunned defending champion Atletico Madrid with a 1-0 victory in the Spanish league on Saturday. Atletico stayed in second place, two points behind Real Madrid, who host Villarreal …

LaLiga: Benzema strikes again as Real Madrid stun Valencia with late double
3 years, 3 months ago

LaLiga: Benzema strikes again as Real Madrid stun Valencia with late double

Firstpost  

Real Madrid remain unbeaten this term, having now won five and drawn one of their first six matches in all competitions under returning coach Carlo Ancelotti. Madrid: Real Madrid moved to the top of LaLiga on Sunday after scoring twice in two minutes to pull off an incredible late comeback against Valencia. Valencia looked set for victory at Mestalla when …

Alaves 1-4 Real Madrid: Eden Hazard stars for Carlo Ancelotti's side in LaLiga opener
3 years, 4 months ago

Alaves 1-4 Real Madrid: Eden Hazard stars for Carlo Ancelotti's side in LaLiga opener

Daily Mail  

He only played 65 minutes but it was perhaps Eden Hazard’s best hour in a Real Madrid shirt as Carlo Ancelotti’s side got off to a wining start in La Liga. Eden Hazard played a starring role with an assist as Real Madrid began season with a victory Karim Benzema scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Alaves 4-1 to open …

LaLiga: From Zinedine Zidane to Vicente del Bosque, 10 legends who have won league as player and manager
3 years, 7 months ago

LaLiga: From Zinedine Zidane to Vicente del Bosque, 10 legends who have won league as player and manager

Firstpost  

It’s not easy to win the LaLiga title as a player or a coach, and it’s even harder to win it as both a player and a coach. The Argentine has won three LaLiga titles during his career, twice as a player with Real Madrid in 1986 and 1987 – as part of the famed Quinta del Buitre side – …

LaLiga: Sevilla beat Alaves in last game to break club record for most points
3 years, 7 months ago

LaLiga: Sevilla beat Alaves in last game to break club record for most points

Firstpost  

Sevilla finished with 77 points. Sevilla set a club record for points in the Spanish league by beating Alavés 1-0 in a match that closed out the season in Spain. That is one more than the previous record set by the team in 2014-15 under Unai Emery, the former Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal coach who now is with Villarreal. Julen …

LaLiga: Atletico Madrid's success shows strength in adversity, says manager Diego Simeone
3 years, 7 months ago

LaLiga: Atletico Madrid's success shows strength in adversity, says manager Diego Simeone

Firstpost  

Luis Suarez scored the winner, his 21st goal of the season proving to be the one that clinched the title for Atletico, eight months after he was forced to leave Barcelona. Valladolid: Diego Simeone said Atletico Madrid winning LaLiga was a triumph of overcoming adversity after his team were on Saturday crowned champions for the second time in seven years. …

Atletico Madrid win LaLiga title after Luis Suarez seals another comeback victory
3 years, 7 months ago

Atletico Madrid win LaLiga title after Luis Suarez seals another comeback victory

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. Atletico came into the last round of the season top of the …

Atletico Madrid hold their nerve on dramatic final day to win LaLiga
3 years, 7 months ago

Atletico Madrid hold their nerve on dramatic final day to win LaLiga

Daily Mail  

Luis Suarez admitted this week he was not prepared for the amount of suffering Atletico Madrid go through - but he made sure there were celebrations to make it all worthwhile as he sealed the LaLiga title in a win at Real Valladolid. Diego Simeone's side travelled to Valladolid with a two-point advantage over bitter rivals Real Madrid and knew …

LaLiga: Lionel Messi nets brilliant volley but Barcelona's title hopes hanging by a thread after draw against Levante
3 years, 7 months ago

LaLiga: Lionel Messi nets brilliant volley but Barcelona's title hopes hanging by a thread after draw against Levante

Firstpost  

With only two games left now and potentially two teams to catch, Barcelona’s chances of taking the title off Real Madrid this season would appear remote. Madrid: Lionel Messi scored a brilliant volley but Barcelona’s title hopes could be over, with a 3-3 draw away at Levante on Tuesday giving Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid the chance to pull away …

Barcelona 0-0 Atletico Madrid: LaLiga title hopefuls draw a blank
3 years, 8 months ago

Barcelona 0-0 Atletico Madrid: LaLiga title hopefuls draw a blank

Daily Mail  

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid cancelled each other at the Camp Nou and that meant a win-win for Real Madrid who now know they will be champions if they get maximum points from their last four games, starting Sunday at home to Sevilla. Barcelona's Lionel Messi rues a missed opportunity during the stalemate with Atletico Madrid Ilaix Moriba heads a chance …

LaLiga: Eden Hazard starts as Real Madrid defeat Osasuna; Atletico Madrid scrape past Elche
3 years, 8 months ago

LaLiga: Eden Hazard starts as Real Madrid defeat Osasuna; Atletico Madrid scrape past Elche

Firstpost  

Real Madrid have it all to do against Chelsea after drawing the opener 1-1 and they are playing catch-up in LaLiga too, after Atletico Madrid had earlier scraped to a 1-0 victory against struggling Elche. Madrid: Real Madrid held their nerve to beat Osasuna 2-0 in LaLiga on Saturday as Eden Hazard made his first start since January, raising the …

LaLiga: Barcelona's shock defeat against Granada keeps title race wide open
3 years, 8 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona's shock defeat against Granada keeps title race wide open

Firstpost  

Lionel Messi scored his 33rd goal of the season to put Barcelona in front but they failed to put the result beyond doubt and Granada hit back, Darwin Machis driving in and Jorge Molina’s header completing a remarkable turnaround. Barcelona spurned the chance to go top of the table on Thursday as a shock 2-1 defeat by Granada added another …

LaLiga: Real Madrid edge Barcelona 2-1 in thrilling Clasico to go top of the league
3 years, 9 months ago

LaLiga: Real Madrid edge Barcelona 2-1 in thrilling Clasico to go top of the league

Firstpost  

Real Madrid climbed to the top of La Liga on Saturday after Karim Benzema’s flicked finish helped them claim a thrilling 2-1 victory over Barcelona in a wild Clasico at Valdebebas. “We’ve lost a game against a team who is also fighting for the league but we have eight game left and we will fight to the end.” Casemiro’s red …

LaLiga: In-form Real Madrid, Barcelona seek Clasico win to further title ambitions
3 years, 9 months ago

LaLiga: In-form Real Madrid, Barcelona seek Clasico win to further title ambitions

Firstpost  

From a 10-point gap at the close of January, Atletico Madrid have seen their lead cut down by Real Madrid and Barcelona. Only thrice since the turn of the century have neither Real Madrid nor Barcelona held the top spot in LaLiga for the second Clasico of the season. Now, coming into Matchday 30, Atletico Madrid hold the top spot …

LaLiga: Barcelona edge closer to top spot after Ousmane Dembele's late winner against Real Valladolid
3 years, 9 months ago

LaLiga: Barcelona edge closer to top spot after Ousmane Dembele's late winner against Real Valladolid

Firstpost  

Victory makes it six in a row for them in LaLiga, another win – particularly after an unconvincing performance – enhancing the sense that momentum now lies with Atletico’s rivals. Madrid: Ousmane Dembele volleyed in a 90th-minute winner against Real Valladolid on Monday to fire Barcelona to within a point of Atletico Madrid ahead of next weekend’s Clasico in LaLiga. …

Suárez scores and Oblak saves penalty to secure Atlético win in La Liga
3 years, 9 months ago

Suárez scores and Oblak saves penalty to secure Atlético win in La Liga

The Hindu  

Luis Suárez scored early in the second half and Jan Oblak saved a late penalty as leader Atlético Madrid avoided another setback in the Spanish league on Sunday by beating Alavés 1-0. MATCH CENTRE Suárez, who had scored only twice in the last nine matches in all competitions, put Atlético ahead with a diving header in the 54th minute after …

LaLiga: Lionel Messi scores brace as Barcelona trounce Real Sociedad; Atletico Madrid beat Alaves
3 years, 9 months ago

LaLiga: Lionel Messi scores brace as Barcelona trounce Real Sociedad; Atletico Madrid beat Alaves

Firstpost  

Madrid: Lionel Messi scored twice on Sunday as Barcelona trounced Real Sociedad 6-1 to keep the pressure on Atletico Madrid, who squeezed past Alaves thanks to a late penalty save from Jan Oblak. But the contrast between Atletico’s nervy win against 19th-placed Alaves and Barca’s demolition of a Real Sociedad side with hopes of qualifying for Europe spoke volumes about …

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