Girona rallies to beat Almeria 5-2 and join Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish league
1 year, 2 months ago

Girona rallies to beat Almeria 5-2 and join Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish league

News 18  

MADRID: Girona continued its impressive run in the Spanish league by coming from behind to beat last-place Almeria 5-2 and join Real Madrid at the top of the standings on Sunday. The Catalan club scored three goals in a six-minute span toward the end of the first half to erase a two-goal deficit and went on to pick up its eighth win in 10 matches. LATE RAYO WIN Rayo Vallecano ended a streak of four consecutives draws with a 1-0 win at Las Palmas, with Bebé converting a penalty kick in second-half stoppage time. Barcelona needs a home win against sixth-place Athletic Bilbao later Sunday to move a point behind Madrid and Girona.

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Barcelona grabs last quarterfinal spot in Women’s Champions League with 3-0 win in Stockholm
1 week, 4 days ago

Barcelona grabs last quarterfinal spot in Women’s Champions League with 3-0 win in Stockholm

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — Two-time defending champion Barcelona clinched the last quarterfinal spot in the Women’s Champions League by beating Hammarby 3-0 in Stockholm on Thursday. Ewa Pajor fired Barcelona ahead with two first-half goals from close range and Aitana Bonmatí finished it off 10 minutes before the final whistle. Following a 2-0 loss to Manchester City in the opening group stage …

Barcelona loses at home for the first time this season
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Barcelona loses at home for the first time this season

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona lost at home for the first time this season when the Liga leader was stunned by Las Palmas 2-1 on Saturday. Sandro Ramirez and Fábio Silva scored for the Canary Islands club on either side of Raphinha’s equalizer to give Las Palmas its first win at Barcelona in more than 50 years. “When you start the …

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona loses to Las Palmas at home
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona loses to Las Palmas at home

The Hindu  

Barcelona lost at home for the first time this season when the Spanish league leader was stunned 2-1 by Las Palmas on Saturday. Barcelona had played superbly in the first three months under new coach Hansi Flick and was flying high after convincing victories over Real Madrid in the domestic competition and Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Barcelona’s Lamine …

Barcelona’s attack keeps clicking and Catalan club earns another big Champions League win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Barcelona’s attack keeps clicking and Catalan club earns another big Champions League win

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona showed its attacking prowess yet again in another big Champions League win. Robert Lewandowski netted twice to extend his scoring streak to 15 goals in his last 10 matches with the Catalan club, while an in-form Raphinha also scored for Barcelona, taking his recent Champions League tally to eight goals in his last six appearances. “We …

Son of Diego Simeone shines as Atletico Madrid secures comfortable win over Las Palmas
1 month, 2 weeks 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.

Yamal scores twice as Barcelona beats Girona 4-1 to start league season with 5 straight wins
3 months, 1 week ago

Yamal scores twice as Barcelona beats Girona 4-1 to start league season with 5 straight wins

Associated Press  

MADRID — With two goals in less than 10 minutes, Lamine Yamal led Barcelona to its fifth straight victory at the start of the Spanish league season. The teenager’s double, plus second-half goals from Dani Olmo and Pedri, gave Barcelona a commanding 4-1 win at Catalan rival Girona on Sunday, keeping a four-point lead at the top. Olmo’s third goal …

La Liga 2024/25: Lamine Yamal's Brace Helps FC Barcelona Avenge Last Season's Defeat To Girona
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Dovbyk hits hat trick as Girona finishes dream season with 7-0 rout of Granada
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Dovbyk hits hat trick as Girona finishes dream season with 7-0 rout of Granada

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Artem Dovbyk scored a hat trick as Girona crushed Granada 7-0 and put the perfect finish to the Catalan club’s spectacular season on Friday. Girona, which is owned in part by Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi owners, started the Spanish league with the goal of just avoiding relegation. Girona finished the league in third place and classified for …

Barcelona seals lucrative 2nd place in Spain, Sorloth scores 4 as Villarreal draws with Real Madrid
7 months ago

Barcelona seals lucrative 2nd place in Spain, Sorloth scores 4 as Villarreal draws with Real Madrid

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona routed Rayo Vallecano 3-0 to secure the lucrative second place in the Spanish league on Sunday, while champion Real Madrid drew 4-4 at Villarreal with Norway striker Alexander Sorloth scoring all four goals for the hosts. Real Sociedad secured the last Europa League spot with a 2-0 win at Real Betis, which was left with a place …

Barcelona closer to securing second place in Spanish league after 2-0 win at last-place Almeria
7 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona closer to securing second place in Spanish league after 2-0 win at last-place Almeria

Associated Press  

MADRID — Fermin López scored both goals as Barcelona defeated last-place Almeria 2-0 on Thursday to move closer to securing second place in the Spanish league. “It’s a clear victory that moves us closer to our goal of finishing in second place,” Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said. It was the third win in four matches for Barcelona, which is 14 …

Real Madrid presents Spanish league trophy to fans and then routs Alaves 5-0
7 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid presents Spanish league trophy to fans and then routs Alaves 5-0

Associated Press  

MADRID — Real Madrid presented its 36th Spanish league trophy to its fans at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Tuesday, then followed up the celebrations with a 5-0 rout of Alaves that featured a pair of goals by Vinícius Júnior and another by Jude Bellingham. Federico Valverde and Arda Guler also scored for Madrid, which was yet to play at …

Real Madrid clinch record extending 36th LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barcelona
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid clinch record extending 36th LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barcelona

India Today  

Real Madrid claimed a record-extending 36th LaLiga title on Saturday after Girona fought-back to beat Barcelona 4-2, a result that left Carlo Ancelotti's side with an unassailable lead in the standings. On Saturday Andreas Christiansen gave Barca the lead in the third minute before Girona hit back a minute later with LaLiga top-scorer Artem Dovbyk heading in the equaliser. However, …

Real Madrid wins its record-extending 36th Spanish league title after Barcelona loses at Girona
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid wins its record-extending 36th Spanish league title after Barcelona loses at Girona

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Real Madrid put its Spanish rivals out of their misery by clinching the league title on Saturday with four games remaining, just in time to turn its full focus to its Champions League semifinal with Bayern Munich. That combination of results secured Madrid its record-extending 36th Spanish league title with Girona, which leapfrogged Barcelona into second place, …

Girona secures first ever European berth after caning Cadiz in La Liga
8 months ago

Girona secures first ever European berth after caning Cadiz in La Liga

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Girona ensured it will earn its first ever berth in a European competition next season after routing Cadiz 4-1 in the Spanish league on Saturday. “We have achieved our first goal, but we want more.” Girona’s players put on T-shirts saying “Here We Are Europe” in Catalan while celebrating on the field. Girona coach Michel Sánchez insisted …

La Liga: Rodrygo keeps Real Madrid clear of Barcelona, Girona boost European dream
8 months, 3 weeks ago

La Liga: Rodrygo keeps Real Madrid clear of Barcelona, Girona boost European dream

Firstpost  

Without suspended Vinicius Junior, his Brazilian compatriot Rodrygo made the difference with two superb strikes against Athletic Bilbao Rodrygo scored a brace in Real Madrid's win over Athletic Bilbao to maintain their La Liga lead. Without suspended Brazil forward Vinicius Junior, his compatriot Rodrygo made the difference with two superb strikes against an Athletic with one eye on next weekend’s …

La Liga: Barcelona outclasses Atletico Madrid in 3-0 win to climb second
9 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona outclasses Atletico Madrid in 3-0 win to climb second

The Hindu  

Barcelona cruised to an emphatic 3-0 win at Atletico Madrid on Sunday with goals from Joao Felix, Robert Lewandowski and Fermin Lopez, to move second in the La Liga standings. Lewandowski extended the advantage two minutes into the second half as Raphinha stole the ball from Atletico’s Rodrigo de Paul to set up the Pole for his 13th league goal …

Félix scores against former club again and Barcelona routs Atletico 3-0. Almeria ends winless streak
9 months ago

Félix scores against former club again and Barcelona routs Atletico 3-0. Almeria ends winless streak

Associated Press  

MADRID — Atletico Madrid fans burned a João Félix jersey before their team’s match against Barcelona. Félix struck against his former club again on Sunday, scoring the opening goal in Barcelona’s 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league. Robert Lewandowski and Fermín López also scored for Barcelona, which moved to second place with its fifth straight league victory …

Vinicius Jr stars as Real Madrid thrash Osasuna to stretch lead in La Liga title race; Girona suffer defeat
9 months, 1 week ago

Vinicius Jr stars as Real Madrid thrash Osasuna to stretch lead in La Liga title race; Girona suffer defeat

Hindustan Times  

Vinicius Junior struck twice to earn Real Madrid a commanding 10-point lead at the top of La Liga in a 4-2 rout of Osasuna on Saturday, with fading title rivals Girona falling to a 1-0 defeat at Getafe. Girona, second, were undone by Yellu Santiago's first half strike and have now suffered four consecutive away defeats -- started by a …

Vinícius scores twice in easy win at Osasuna as Madrid takes another step toward title. Girona loses
9 months, 1 week ago

Vinícius scores twice in easy win at Osasuna as Madrid takes another step toward title. Girona loses

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Days after being targeted by racist taunts before games not even involving his team, Vinícius Júnior scored twice to lead Spanish league leader Real Madrid to a dominant 4-2 win at Osasuna on Saturday. Vinícius asked on social media for the acts to not go unpunished, adding “It’s a sad reality that happens even in games where …

Girona move back to 2nd after beating Osasuna; Atletico Madrid suffer shock loss against Cadiz
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Girona move back to 2nd after beating Osasuna; Atletico Madrid suffer shock loss against Cadiz

Firstpost  

Atletico’s season has hit some turbulence and the loss follows on from defeat over two legs in the Copa del Rey semi-final against Athletic Bilbao and a 1-0 first-leg loss at Inter Milan in the Champions League last 16. Reuters Barcelona: Girona returned to winning ways by beating Osasuna 2-0 on Saturday to move back into second place in LaLiga, …

La Liga: Barcelona breezes past Getafe 4-0 to climb to second place
9 months, 4 weeks ago

La Liga: Barcelona breezes past Getafe 4-0 to climb to second place

The Hindu  

Raphinha, Joao Felix, Frenkie De Jong and Fermin Lopez scored to earn Barcelona a 4-0 win over visitors Getafe on Saturday which lifted Xavi Hernandez’s side to second in the LaLiga standings. In a quick counter, the Brazilian winger beat the off-side trap to latch on to Jules Kounde’s long pass and blasted the ball past Getafe keeper David Soria. …

Barcelona fans jeer team after high-scoring draw with relegation-threatened Granada
10 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona fans jeer team after high-scoring draw with relegation-threatened Granada

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona heard from its fans again after its chances of successfully defending the Spanish league title took another hit on Sunday. Barcelona was jeered at home following a 3-3 draw against second-to-last Granada, a setback that saw the Catalan club move 10 points behind leader Real Madrid, which defeated second-place Girona 4-0 on Saturday. Isaac Romero scored a …

La Liga: Carlo Ancelotti hails Vinicius Jr. as 'best in the world' after Girona thrashing, calls win a 'big statement'
10 months, 1 week ago

La Liga: Carlo Ancelotti hails Vinicius Jr. as 'best in the world' after Girona thrashing, calls win a 'big statement'

India Today  

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised his side's strong performance on Saturday, February 10, as they thrashed a promising Girona side to secure a healthy lead at the top of the La Liga table. The win on Saturday took Ancelotti’s side five-points clear of second-placed Girona, who have been increasingly promising throughout the season. ‘Don Carlo’ did not step back …

Vinícius leads Madrid’s 4-0 rout of Girona in statement win. Bellingham nets 2 before hurting ankle
10 months, 1 week ago

Vinícius leads Madrid’s 4-0 rout of Girona in statement win. Bellingham nets 2 before hurting ankle

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Vinícius Júnior delivered a stellar all-round performance and Jude Bellingham scored twice before leaving with an injured left ankle as Real Madrid crushed title rival Girona 4-0 in the Spanish league on Saturday. First-place Madrid opened up a five-point lead over second-place Girona, whose only two losses in an otherwise sensational season have both come against Carlo …

Real Madrid back in front of Girona in Spanish league after 2-0 win at Getafe
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Real Madrid back in front of Girona in Spanish league after 2-0 win at Getafe

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid regained the Spanish league lead with a comfortable 2-0 win at Getafe on Thursday in a match rescheduled because of the Spanish Super Cup. Real Madrid's Joselu celebrates scoring their second goal Joselu Mato scored a goal in each half to move Madrid two points clear of Girona at the top of the standings. It was the sixth …

Barcelona edge Osasuna in 1st game since coach Xavi announce decision to leave
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona edge Osasuna in 1st game since coach Xavi announce decision to leave

Hindustan Times  

With coach Xavi Hernández still in charge, Barcelona got back on track with a 1-0 win over Osasuna in the Spanish league on Wednesday. FC Barcelona coach Xavi reacts Young Brazil forward Vitor Roque scored his first goal since joining the club in Barcelona's first match since Xavi announced he will leave at the end of the season. Xavi had …

Portu takes Girona back to the top of LaLiga
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Portu takes Girona back to the 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. Cadiz are a point behind Sevilla having played out a goalless draw …

Xavi’s trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Xavi’s trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — The chances for Xavi Hernández to salvage Barcelona’s season — and likely his own job — are quickly fading. Xavi’s side exited the Copa del Rey quarterfinals after losing in extra time at Athletic Bilbao 4-2 on Wednesday, a loss that came two weeks after Barcelona was dismantled by Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup. While …

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

Artem Dovbyk nets hat-trick as Girona thrash Sevilla 5-1 to reclaim top spot
11 months ago

Artem Dovbyk nets hat-trick as Girona thrash Sevilla 5-1 to reclaim top spot

Hindustan Times  

Girona striker Artem Dovbyk scored a quick-fire, first-half hat-trick to help them to a 5-1 home win over Sevilla on Sunday as the hosts reclaimed top spot in LaLiga. Girona's Uruguayan forward #07 Cristhian Stuani and teammates celebrate their victory at the end of the Spanish League football match between Girona FC and Sevilla FC Surprise package Girona sit alone …

Artem Dovbyk scores hat-trick in SIX MINUTES as Girona beat Sevilla 5-1 to extend fairytale run at top of LaLiga and consign their opponents to more misery... with the humiliated visitors just one poi
11 months ago

Artem Dovbyk scores hat-trick in SIX MINUTES as Girona beat Sevilla 5-1 to extend fairytale run at top of LaLiga and consign their opponents to more misery... with the humiliated visitors just one poi

Daily Mail  

Girona forward Artem Dovbyk scored one of the quickest hat-tricks LaLiga has ever witnessed in a 5-1 win over Sevilla. Girona's win keeps them top of LaLiga above Real Madrid and piles more pressure on Sevilla, whose nightmare season sees them sit 17th, one point clear of the drop zone. 🤯 The Ukrainian takes just eighteen minutes to score his …

Barcelona visits Betis needing a win after being demolished by Madrid
11 months ago

Barcelona visits Betis needing a win after being demolished by Madrid

The Hindu  

Xavi Hernandez returned to Barcelona as its football savior just over two years ago and succeeded in stabilizing a club in crisis by winning its first trophies since the traumatic exit of Lionel Messi. But the shine is wearing off the former midfield great with Barcelona struggling to defend its Spanish league title and having lost both of its “clasico” …

How Girona became the unlikeliest challenger in La Liga
11 months, 1 week ago

How Girona became the unlikeliest challenger in La Liga

CNN  

CNN — Fans of Spanish football will be accustomed to seeing Real Madrid and a certain Catalan club battle it out at the top of La Liga – only this season that team from northeastern Spain isn’t Barcelona. So I would say that’s a pretty big win no matter what.” Girona also boasts the additional benefit of not having to …

Spanish league leader Girona held to 0-0 draw at last-place Almeria
11 months, 1 week ago

Spanish league leader Girona held to 0-0 draw at last-place Almeria

Associated Press  

MADRID — Girona was held by last-place Almeria to a 0-0 draw in the Spanish league on Sunday, missing a chance to open a bigger gap over Real Madrid while its rival played in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Madrid beat Barcelona 4-1 in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday to win its first trophy of the …

La Liga 2023-24: Girona goes top despite stumble at winless Almeria
11 months, 1 week ago

La Liga 2023-24: Girona goes top despite stumble at winless Almeria

The Hindu  

Girona moved top of La Liga despite stumbling to a 0-0 draw at bottom-of-the-table Almeria on Sunday. “We knew it would not be easy at the start,” Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga told Movistar. “Playing the last minutes with one less player, I think it was a positive point.” Almeria’s coach said his team were far stronger defensively now than when …

La Liga: Girona Rise to Table Top Despite Scoreless Draw at Almeria
11 months, 1 week ago

La Liga: Girona Rise to Table Top Despite Scoreless Draw at Almeria

News 18  

Girona moved top of La Liga despite stumbling to a 0-0 draw at bottom-of-the-table Almeria on Sunday. Almeria coach said his team were far stronger defensively now than when he took over in October, with his first match at the helm a crushing 5-2 defeat at Girona. It proved the case, with the formerly free-scoring Catalans shackled well as Almeria …

Barcelona to face Real Madrid in Super Cup final after 2-0 over Osasuna
11 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona to face Real Madrid in Super Cup final after 2-0 over Osasuna

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored second-half goals to give Barcelona an 2-0 win over Osasuna in a dour Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Barca set up a dream showpiece clash on Sunday with Real Madrid, which had beaten city rival Atletico Madrid in a breathtaking 5-3 derby earlier in the week. However, Osasuna players were …

Girona can move ahead in the Spanish league race with title rivals in Saudi Arabia for Super Cup
11 months, 1 week ago

Girona can move ahead in the Spanish league race with title rivals in Saudi Arabia for Super Cup

The Hindu  

While Real Madrid vies for the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, Girona has a chance to move ahead of its rival in the Spanish league title chase. “We don’t have the obligation to win either, but are excited to go for both.” Madrid is set to play in the final of the Spanish Super Cup against either Barcelona or …

Girona's miracle run continues to astound
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Girona's miracle run continues to astound

China Daily  

Girona's Brazilian defender Yan Couto reacts during Wednesday's thrilling 4-3 victory over Atletico Madrid. AFP BARCELONA — Shock Spanish title challenger Girona snatched a remarkable 4-3 victory over Atletico Madrid to keep pace with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Wednesday. After Los Blancos edged Real Mallorca 1-0 thanks to Antonio Rudiger's goal, Ivan Martin's stoppage-time strike …

Barcelona edges Las Palmas with late Gundogan goal. Ramos tells fan to ‘shut up’ after Sevilla loss
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Barcelona edges Las Palmas with late Gundogan goal. Ramos tells fan to ‘shut up’ after Sevilla loss

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona needed a penalty kick in stoppage time to win 2-1 at Las Palmas and keep pace with leaders Real Madrid and Girona in the Spanish league on Thursday. Ilkay Gundogan sent his shot from the penalty spot into the middle of the net three minutes into added time to keep Barcelona within seven points of leaders Madrid …

'We Cannot Keep Up With Madrid': Girona Coach Michel Sanchez on La Liga Title Hopes
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'We Cannot Keep Up With Madrid': Girona Coach Michel Sanchez on La Liga Title Hopes

News 18  

Girona coach Michel Sanchez insisted his team cannot keep up with La Liga leaders Real Madrid despite their stunning 4-3 win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday to pull level in first place. The Catalan minnows, promoted to the top flight in 2022, are tied with leaders Real Madrid at the half-way stage of the season, 10 points clear of third …

Girona edge Atletico thriller, stay level with Real Madrid
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Girona edge Atletico thriller, stay level with Real Madrid

Hindustan Times  

Shock Spanish title challengers Girona snatched a remarkable 4-3 victory over Atletico Madrid to keep pace with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on Wednesday. Girona's Spanish midfielder Ivan Martin celebrates with teammates After Los Blancos edged Real Mallorca 1-0 thanks to Antonio Rudiger's goal, Ivan Martin's stoppage time strike ensured the Catalan minnows matched Carlo Ancelotti's side …

Real Madrid beats Mallorca 1-0, stays ahead of Girona on goal difference at halfway point
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid beats Mallorca 1-0, stays ahead of Girona on goal difference at halfway point

The Hindu  

Real Madrid and Girona extended their impressive runs to reach the halfway point of La Liga at the top of the standings. THRILLER IN GIRONA Girona’s Ivan Martin celebrates after scoring the winning goal against Atletico Madrid at Montilivi Stadium on Wednesday. Then at the end of the season we’ll see where we are.” MADRID KEEPS PUSHING Vinícius was back …

La Liga: Girona Snatch Late Win Over Atletico Madrid to Keep Pace With League Leaders
11 months, 2 weeks ago

La Liga: Girona Snatch Late Win Over Atletico Madrid to Keep Pace With League Leaders

News 18  

Ivan Martin’s stoppage-time goal earned Girona a dramatic 4-3 home win against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday that kept them level on points with Real Madrid at the LaLiga summit. Atletico striker Alvaro Morata had grabbed a hat-trick as they fought back from 3-1 down to level but Martin showed superb close control before firing into the top corner to snatch …

Madrid edges Mallorca 1-0 and Girona beats Atletico 4-3 to stay at the top at halfway point in Spain
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Madrid edges Mallorca 1-0 and Girona beats Atletico 4-3 to stay at the top at halfway point in Spain

Associated Press  

MADRID — Real Madrid and Girona extended their impressive runs to reach the halfway point of the Spanish league season at the top of the standings. Then at the end of the season we’ll see where we are.” MADRID KEEPS PUSHING Vinícius was back in action after an absence of nearly two months because of a muscle injury, but the …

La Liga: Girona starts new year with another chance to show it’s a genuine title contender in Spain
11 months, 3 weeks ago

La Liga: Girona starts new year with another chance to show it’s a genuine title contender in Spain

The Hindu  

The new year brings Girona another chance to show it’s a genuine title contender in the Spanish league. Girona’s first match of 2024 is a tough challenge against third-place Atletico Madrid at home on Wednesday. Girona, partly owned by Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi ownership, is tied with Real Madrid on 45 points but trails the Spanish powerhouse on a tiebreaker. …

Girona starts new year with another chance to show it’s a genuine title contender in Spain
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Girona starts new year with another chance to show it’s a genuine title contender in Spain

Associated Press  

MADRID — The new year brings Girona another chance to show it’s a genuine title contender in the Spanish league. Girona’s first match of 2024 is a tough challenge against third-place Atletico Madrid at home on Wednesday. Girona, partly owned by Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi ownership, is tied with Real Madrid on 45 points, but trails the Spanish powerhouse on …

Barcelona falls 3-2 to America in a friendly match
1 year ago

Barcelona falls 3-2 to America in a friendly match

The Hindu  

Barcelona, fielding a squad of youngsters and on short rest, lost 3-2 on Thursday to Mexico’s America in a friendly match in Dallas, Texas. A day after grinding out an unconvincing 3-2 La Liga win against basement club Almeria on Wednesday, Barcelona had goals from young Lamine Yamal in the sixth minute and Marc Guiu in the 28th. Coach Xavi …

La Liga: Ten-man Real Madrid scores late to snatch victory at Alaves
1 year ago

La Liga: Ten-man Real Madrid scores late to snatch victory at Alaves

The Hindu  

A stoppage time header by fullback Lucas Vazquez earned 10-man Real Madrid a 1-0 victory at lowly Alaves in La Liga on Thursday, with defender Nacho handed his marching orders following a sliding tackle. The win left Real Madrid on top of the standings on goal difference, level on 45 points with surprise package Girona who was held to a …

Barcelona needs late goal to beat last-place Almeria 3-2 in Spanish league and end winless streak
1 year ago

Barcelona needs late goal to beat last-place Almeria 3-2 in Spanish league and end winless streak

Associated Press  

MADRID — It was yet another lackluster performance by Barcelona, drawing jeers from the home fans upset with the team’s struggles against the only winless team in the Spanish league so far. Some of the jeers came even after Barcelona found a way to beat last-place Almeria 3-2 on Wednesday, a much-needed hard-fought victory that ended a three-game winless streak …

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