Spain 2-0 Slovakia: Jordi Alba and Andres Iniesta on target as La Roja move top of Group C with fine win in Oviedo
9 years, 6 months ago

Spain 2-0 Slovakia: Jordi Alba and Andres Iniesta on target as La Roja move top of Group C with fine win in Oviedo

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Jordi Alba scored the opener for Spain, heading in David Silva's cross after just five minutes, before Andres Iniesta converted a penalty Slovakia's six-game winning streak in Euro 2016 qualifiers came to a grinding halt against Spain in Oviedo on Saturday night David Silva took his stunning Premier League form on to the international stage to lead Spain to a 2-0 win over Slovakia but Diego Costa faces accusations of diving after winning a controversial penalty. Scroll down for video Andres Iniesta celebrates alongside Spain team-mate Pedro Rodriguez after scoring on Saturday Barcelona midfielder Iniesta scored Spain's second goal against Slovakia from the penalty spot in Oviedo Barca full-back Jordi Alba celebrates scoring the opening goal for Spain against Slovakia Alba darts forward and jumps unmarked to score a header past goalkeeper Matus Kozacik The jury is still out on the Chelsea striker who has one goal in eight starts since switching from Brazil to Spain. Manchester City schemer David Silva duels for the ball with Slovakia's Tomas Hubocan in Oviedo Spain striker Diego Costa goes to ground after coming into contact with Kozacik Pedro breaks clear of the challenge from Slovakia's Lukas Tesak during the Euro 2016 qualifier MATCH FACTS: Spain : Casillas, Juanfran, Pique, Sergio Ramos, Jordi Alba, Fabregas, Busquets, Iniesta, Silva, Costa, Pedro. Spain almost scored from their next attack when Silva so nearly capped his performance with a goal just failing to divert Costa’s wayward overhead kick towards Kozacik’s goal.

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Oranje concede late goal resulting in 2-2 draw against Spain in UEFA Nations League
3 days, 5 hours ago

Oranje concede late goal resulting in 2-2 draw against Spain in UEFA Nations League

NL Times  

An injury time equalizer from Mikel Merino resulted in a 2-2 draw between The Netherlands and Spain in the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter finals. Oranje had taken the lead through goals from Cody Gakpo and Tijjani Reijnders after Nico Williams had given Spain the lead in De Kuip. Spain had a slight chance to double their …

Barcelona come back at Atletico Madrid to claim LaLiga top spot
1 week ago

Barcelona come back at Atletico Madrid to claim LaLiga top spot

Al Jazeera  

Ferran Torres scores twice as Barcelona come from two down to beat Atletico Madrid and claim top spot in LaLiga. Barcelona battled back from two goals down to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 and land an important blow in the Spanish title race. Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth put Atletico ahead before Robert Lewandowski and Torres hit back for Barca, who …

Lewandowski and Co score four as Barcelona thrash Real Sociedad to move back top of La Liga
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Lewandowski and Co score four as Barcelona thrash Real Sociedad to move back top of La Liga

Firstpost  

While Barcelona made easy work of Real Sociedad, Valencia secured a thrilling 3-3 draw at Osasuna and Leganes defeated Getafe 1-0 to move three points clear of the relegation zone. Barcelona secured a comfortable 4-0 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday to move back top of La Liga. “Today we are happy with the three points and there’s a long …

La Liga 2024-25: Julian Alvarez lifts Atletico Madrid to top spot with 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao
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3 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Julian Alvarez lifts Atletico Madrid to top spot with 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid climbed into the provisional top spot in La Liga with a battling 1-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday thanks to a second-half strike from substitute Julian Alvarez. Diego Simeone’s side tops La Liga with 56 points, two clear of Barcelona, which hosts Real Sociedad on Sunday, and third-placed Real Madrid, which lost 2-1 at Real Betis …

La Liga: Alvarez takes Atletico top with narrow Bilbao win
3 weeks ago

La Liga: Alvarez takes Atletico top with narrow Bilbao win

Deccan Chronicle  

Madrid: Atletico Madrid scraped a nervy 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao to move provisionally top of La Liga on Saturday. After Real Madrid, third, lost 2-1 at Real Betis, Diego Simeone's side capitalised at the Metropolitano stadium thanks to Julian Alvarez's second-half strike. "It's an incredibly important win, we knew it would not be easy," Alvarez told Movistar. Robin Le …

Copa del Rey: Barcelona, Atletico Madrid play out thrilling 4-4 draw in first leg of semi-final
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Copa del Rey: Barcelona, Atletico Madrid play out thrilling 4-4 draw in first leg of semi-final

Firstpost  

Barcelona surged to a 4-2 lead against Atletico after conceding two goals in the opening six minutes, only for Diego Simeone’s side to fight back in the closing minutes of the pulsating encounter in Barcelona on Tuesday. AP Atletico Madrid conceded a two-goal lead then fought back from two down in a wild 4-4 draw with Barcelona in a Copa …

La Liga 2024-25: Olmo and Torres Fire as Barcelona Wins to Regain Top Spot!
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1 month ago

La Liga 2024-25: Olmo and Torres Fire as Barcelona Wins to Regain Top Spot!

The Hindu  

Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres struck to earn Barcelona a 2-0 win at Las Palmas on Saturday which took it back to the top of La Liga. Substitute Olmo produced a fine finish before Torres drilled home to settle the game and earn Barca revenge for a shock home defeat by Las Palmas earlier in the season. AS IT HAPPENED: …

Olmo helps Barcelona grind out win at Las Palmas and keep La Liga league
1 month ago

Olmo helps Barcelona grind out win at Las Palmas and keep La Liga league

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Dani Olmo scored after coming off the bench to help Barcelona win 2-0 at Las Palmas on Saturday and stay top of the Spanish league. Antoine Griezmann played a part in both of Álvarez’s first-half goals with a pair of finely placed lobs inside Valencia’s box. Álvarez finished off a move in the 12th inside Valencia’s area …

Barcelona returns to top of La Liga with 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano
1 month ago

Barcelona returns to top of La Liga with 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano

The Hindu  

Barcelona returned to the top of the Spanish league on goal difference after Robert Lewandowski's first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. The Catalan club on Monday took advantage of weekend slip-ups by Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid to move onto 51 points, the same as Madrid and a point clear of Atlético. Augusto Batalla saved well from …

Barcelona returns to top of La Liga with 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano
1 month ago

Barcelona returns to top of La Liga with 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano

Deccan Chronicle  

Barcelona: Barcelona returned to the top of the Spanish league on goal difference after Robert Lewandowski's first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. The Catalan club on Monday took advantage of weekend slip-ups by Real Madrid and Atl'tico Madrid to move onto 51 points, the same as Madrid and a point clear of Atl'tico. Augusto Batalla saved well …

Barcelona top LaLiga as Lewandowski penalty seals Rayo Vallecano win
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1 month ago

Barcelona top LaLiga as Lewandowski penalty seals Rayo Vallecano win

Al Jazeera  

Robert Lewandowski’s penalty sends Barcelona to the top of LaLiga with a 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano. Barcelona returned to the top of the Spanish league on goal difference after Robert Lewandowski’s first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano. “We shouldn’t fall into the trap of looking too much at what’s happening in the table,” Barcelona keeper Wojciech …

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona routs Sevilla 4-1 to inch closer to Real Madrid
1 month, 1 week ago

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona routs Sevilla 4-1 to inch closer to Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Barcelona cut the gap on La Liga’s top two with an entertaining 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, despite playing out the final half-hour with 10 men after Fermin Lopez’s red card. Robert Lewandowski, Lopez, Raphinha and Eric Garcia struck for the Catalans, who were able to capitalise on leader Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with second-placed Atletico Madrid on Saturday. …

Barcelona routs Valencia again to reach Copa del Rey semifinals. Sociedad gets past Osasuna
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Barcelona routs Valencia again to reach Copa del Rey semifinals. Sociedad gets past Osasuna

Associated Press  

MADRID — Ferran Torres scored a hat trick in the first half hour to lead Barcelona to another rout of Valencia and a spot in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey on Thursday. Fermin López scored in the 23rd and Lamine Yamal in the 59th for the Catalan club, which less than two weeks ago had handed Valencia a …

La Liga 2024-25: Lewandowski strikes in Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Alaves
1 month, 2 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Lewandowski strikes in Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Alaves

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 win for Barcelona against Deportivo Alaves on Sunday, as the third-placed hosts reduced their gap with La Liga leaders Real Madrid to four points. Barcelona’s second league win in a row lifted it to 45 points after 22 matches, while Alaves remained 18th in the standings, two points below safety. The hosts almost …

Lewandowski scores winner as Barcelona beats Alaves to move closer to the top in Spanish league
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lewandowski scores winner as Barcelona beats Alaves to move closer to the top in Spanish league

Associated Press  

MADRID — There was no rout this time but Barcelona still prevailed Sunday with Robert Lewandowski scoring a second-half winner as the Catalan club beat Alaves 1-0 to move within four points of rival Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish league. Third-placed Barcelona is three points behind second-placed Atletico Madrid, which ended a two-match winless streak in the …

Barcelona 7-1 Valencia: Barca run riot after taking a three-goal lead in just 14 MINUTES against Carlos Corberan's strugglers as Fermin Lopez nets twice
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona 7-1 Valencia: Barca run riot after taking a three-goal lead in just 14 MINUTES against Carlos Corberan's strugglers as Fermin Lopez nets twice

Daily Mail  

Barcelona demolished Valencia with a 7-1 thrashing at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. Despite a resounding El Clasico win in the Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid earlier this month, Hansi Flick's side entered the game in the midst of a poor run of form in the league. In their last eight league fixtures prior to Sunday's clash Barca had …

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona returns to form in style in league, hammers Valencia 7-1 at home
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona returns to form in style in league, hammers Valencia 7-1 at home

The Hindu  

Barcelona blew away a miserable Valencia 7-1 on Sunday to get back on track in La Liga with a ruthless victory. AS IT HAPPENED: Barcelona vs Valencia extended highlights Hansi Flick’s side trails La Liga leader Real Madrid by seven points and second-placed Atletico Madrid by three. FC Barcelona’s Raphinha scores their third goal against Valencia in the La Liga …

El Clasico: 10-men Barcelona thrash Real Madrid 5-2 to win Spanish Super Cup
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2 months, 1 week ago

El Clasico: 10-men Barcelona thrash Real Madrid 5-2 to win Spanish Super Cup

India Today  

Barcelona came from an early goal down to beat Real Madrid 5-2 in a thrilling Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, January 12. Rodrygo scored from the resulting free kick to pull one back for Real Madrid, but Barcelona’s defense, led by substitute keeper Inaki Peña, stood firm to seal a 5-2 victory. Barcelona’s win ended Real Madrid’s hopes of …

Real Madrid climb up to second in LaLiga after seeing off Sevilla
3 months ago

Real Madrid climb up to second in LaLiga after seeing off Sevilla

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. Isaac Romero pulled one back before half-time, but Brahim Diaz ended Sevilla’s …

real madrid vs sevilla report la liga 2024-25 rma v sev highlights mpabbe rodrygo diaz goals news
3 months ago

real madrid vs sevilla report la liga 2024-25 rma v sev highlights mpabbe rodrygo diaz goals news

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe scored a screamer and set up another goal as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-2 on Saturday to move second in La Liga above stuttering rivals Barcelona. After Atletico Madrid beat Barca on Saturday to claim top spot at Christmas, Carlo Ancelotti’s side also took advantage with a comfortable home win which leaves it a point behind the leaders. …

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona loses to Las Palmas at home
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3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Late penalty earns Spain 3-2 win over Switzerland
4 months ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Late penalty earns Spain 3-2 win over Switzerland

The Hindu  

A late penalty converted by Bryan Zaragoza secured Spain a 3-2 win over Switzerland in its final Nations League Group A4 game on Monday, with the Spaniards guaranteed top spot before kick off and the Swiss already confirmed as relegated. Spain opened the scoring in the 32nd minute when Yeremy Pino fired home after Pedri had his penalty saved, before …

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Spain tops group with 2-1 win against Denmark
4 months, 1 week ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Spain tops group with 2-1 win against Denmark

The Hindu  

Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal and Ayoze Perez scored to secure a 2-1 victory over host Denmark on Friday and clinch the top spot in the UEFA Nations League Group A4 after it secured a place in the quarterfinals last month. A mistake by Spain substitute Fabian Ruiz gifted Denmark’s Gustav Isaksen a late consolation after a poor pass back. With Spain’s …

Barcelona lose to Real Sociedad after Lewandowski goal is controversially disallowed, injured Yamal misses match
4 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona lose to Real Sociedad after Lewandowski goal is controversially disallowed, injured Yamal misses match

Firstpost  

This was Barcelona’s second La Liga defeat of the season, leaving the Catalan giants six points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, having played an extra match. Image: Reuters La Liga leaders Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday as they had a Robert Lewandowski goal controversially disallowed, with coach Hansi Flick labelling the decision a “big …

Barcelona Dominates Espanyol, Clinches Three Points in La Liga
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Barcelona Dominates Espanyol, Clinches Three Points in La Liga

Firstpost  

Barcelona secured a 3-1 victory against Espanyol, with Dani Olmo scoring twice. Atletico Madrid eased past Las Palmas to move third, with coach Diego Simeone's son Giuliano netting his first goal for the club. Barcelona have started life under Flick in sensational form and after beating Bayern Munich and Real Madrid last week cruised to victory against Manolo Gonzalez’s side.

Barca Clinches Three-Goal Victory Over Espanyol, With Simeone's Son Scoring First Goal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Barca Clinches Three-Goal Victory Over Espanyol, With Simeone's Son Scoring First Goal

The Hindu  

Barcelona secured a 3-1 victory over Espanyol on Sunday, with Dani Olmo scoring twice and Raphinha netting a brace. Simeone's son, Giuliano, made his debut for Atletico Madrid, scoring his first goal for the club. Despite a late comeback from Espanyol, Barcelona remain nine points clear at the top of La Liga.

Dani Olmo leads Barcelona to city derby win over Espanyol
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dani Olmo leads Barcelona to city derby win over Espanyol

The Independent  

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Barcelona Dominates Real Madrid in Epic Clasico Battle
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona Dominates Real Madrid in Epic Clasico Battle

Firstpost  

Barcelona secured a 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the 'Clasico' fixture, marking the Spanish giants' first loss in over a year. Robert Lewandowski struck twice in the second half, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha completing the rout. Despite Madrid's attempts to find a way back in, Barcelona held on for the win.

Barcelona Unleash Their Fury, Down Real Madrid 4-0 in El Clasico
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona Unleash Their Fury, Down Real Madrid 4-0 in El Clasico

The Hindu  

Barcelona secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the El Clasico on Saturday, marking the Spanish giants' first La Liga defeat in over a year. Robert Lewandowski struck twice in three minutes, with teenage winger Lamine Yamal and Raphinha completing the rout. Despite Madrid's valiant efforts, Barcelona's fluidity and clinical finishing proved too much for the home team.

Bayern's Struggles Continue as Kompany Vows to Learn from Champions League Loss
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bayern's Struggles Continue as Kompany Vows to Learn from Champions League Loss

The Hindu  

Barcelona emerges victorious in a 4-1 Champions League encounter against Bayern Munich, showcasing a dominant performance from the Catalan giants. Vincent Kompany faces his biggest challenge yet as Bayern struggles to find their rhythm amidst a series of disappointing results in the competition. Despite a valiant effort, Bayern's resilience is tested as they concede five goals in the second half, …

Liverpool's Darwin Nunez shines as they secure narrow victory against RB Leipzig in Champions League
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Liverpool's Darwin Nunez shines as they secure narrow victory against RB Leipzig in Champions League

The Hindu  

Liverpool secured a narrow 1-0 victory at RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Darwin Nunez took full advantage of a rare start with the winner in his side's 100% start, scoring the winning goal with a header. Liverpool maintained their impressive start to the group phase with nine points, sandwiched between Premier League rivals Aston Villa and …

Barcelona Dominates Sevilla in Epic 5-1 Victory
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5 months ago

Barcelona Dominates Sevilla in Epic 5-1 Victory

News 18  

Barcelona secured a 5-1 victory over Sevilla on Sunday, extending their lead at the top of La Liga to three points. Robert Lewandowski and Pablo Torre were the key scorers for the Catalans, with the latter finding the back of the net with a free-kick just before the break. Sevilla, despite a valiant effort, were unable to find an equaliser …

Barcelona Dominates Sevilla in Perfect Night Ahead of Big Week
5 months ago

Barcelona Dominates Sevilla in Perfect Night Ahead of Big Week

China Daily  

Barcelona secures a 5-1 victory over Sevilla, extending their lead at the top of La Liga. Robert Lewandowski and Pedri scored within the first half, with Pedri doubling the lead in the second half. The match saw a dominant display from Barcelona, with Hansi Flick making several changes to the starting lineup to accommodate upcoming games against Bayern Munich and …

Barcelona Dominates Sevilla in Perfect Night Ahead of Big Week
5 months ago

Barcelona Dominates Sevilla in Perfect Night Ahead of Big Week

China Daily  

Barcelona secures a 5-1 win over Sevilla, extending their lead at the top of La Liga. Robert Lewandowski and Pedri scored early goals, with Pedri doubling the lead in the second half. The match saw a dominant display from Barcelona, with Hansi Flick making several changes to the starting lineup to prepare for upcoming matches against Bayern Munich and Real …

Defending champions Spain reach Nations League quarter-finals after Serbia win
5 months, 1 week ago

Defending champions Spain reach Nations League quarter-finals after Serbia win

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. The defending champions sit three points clear at the top of Group …

Osasuna stuns Barcelona 4-2, stops it from tying club record for best season start
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Osasuna stuns Barcelona 4-2, stops it from tying club record for best season start

New Indian Express  

BARCELONA: Bryan Zaragoza scored one goal and set up another to spark Osasuna's stunning 4-2 win over Barcelona on Saturday, dealing the Spanish league leader its first loss. Osasuna's Abel Bretones made it 4-1 in the 85th and substitute Lamine Yamal scored Barcelona's second goal. We wanted to make it eight of eight, but we didn’t play our best game,” …

Barca win with big price in La Liga
6 months ago

Barca win with big price in La Liga

China Daily  

FC Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen is stretchered off after sustaining an injury during the La Liga match between Villarreal and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal, Spain on Sept 22, 2024. MADRID - FC Barcelona remain top of La Liga with an impressive 5-1 win away to Villarreal to make it six wins from six games, but could …

Barca win with big price in La Liga
6 months ago

Barca win with big price in La Liga

China Daily  

FC Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen is stretchered off after sustaining an injury during the La Liga match between Villarreal and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal, Spain on Sept 22, 2024. MADRID - FC Barcelona remain top of La Liga with an impressive 5-1 win away to Villarreal to make it six wins from six games, but could …

Barcelona stunned by Monaco after Lamine Yamal’s first Champions League goal
6 months ago

Barcelona stunned by Monaco after Lamine Yamal’s first Champions League goal

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 Barcelona opened their Champions League campaign with a …

Nations League: Spain plays out drab goalless draw against Serbia
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Nations League: Spain plays out drab goalless draw against Serbia

The Hindu  

Euro 2024 champion Spain was held to a dour goalless away draw with Serbia in Nations League Group Four on Thursday, ending a nine-game winning streak and dropping its first points since March. Missing key players like midfielder Rodri and captain Alvaro Morata due to a suspension and injured goalkeeper Unai Simon, Spain started the game slowly. Spain recorded only …

Atletico Madrid struggles to find the net in 0-0 draw with Espanyol in Spanish league
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Atletico Madrid struggles to find the net in 0-0 draw with Espanyol in Spanish league

Associated Press  

MADRID — Atletico Madrid couldn’t find the net from 25 attempts and had two goals disallowed in the second half of a 0-0 draw at home against promoted Espanyol in the Spanish league on Wednesday. It was the second draw in three matches to start the season for Diego Simeone’s team, and the first point for Espanyol in its return …

La Liga 2024-25: Robert Lewandowski Makes The Difference as Barcelona Sink Athletic Bilbao 2-1
6 months, 3 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Robert Lewandowski Makes The Difference as Barcelona Sink Athletic Bilbao 2-1

News 18  

Robert Lewandowski shrugged off a string of missed opportunities to earn Barcelona a 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga. Teenage starlet Lamine Yamal put Barcelona ahead with a deflected effort but Oihan Sancet pulled Athletic level from the penalty spot before half-time. Lewandowski’s strike earned Barcelona their second win from two league matches under new coach …

Lewandowski double as Barcelona fight back to beat Valencia
7 months ago

Lewandowski double as Barcelona fight back to beat Valencia

The Hindu  

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski's brace earned depleted Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win at Valencia in their opening game of the LaLiga season on Saturday. The visitors hit back quickly, however, scoring either side of halftime through Lewandowski who tapped home Lamine Yamal's cross deep into added time before the break and fired an unstoppable penalty into the top corner after …

Spain beats Morocco 2-1 to reach its second straight Olympics final in men’s soccer and 5th overall
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Spain beats Morocco 2-1 to reach its second straight Olympics final in men’s soccer and 5th overall

Associated Press  

MARSEILLE, France — Juanlu Sanchez came off the bench to fire Spain to a record-equaling fifth Olympic men’s soccer final on Monday. “The moment passed so fast that I didn’t even realize it, but then when you realized that you scored the goal that puts your team in the final, well, I’m really happy,” Sanchez said. “It’s basically a World …

Argentina's late goal disallowed as Morroco win chaotic clash 2-1, Spain win Olympic men's football opener
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina's late goal disallowed as Morroco win chaotic clash 2-1, Spain win Olympic men's football opener

Hindustan Times  

A fan invasion in the opening match of the Olympic football tournament between Argentina and Morocco on Wednesday caused chaos, with Argentina eventually beaten 2-1 following a VAR review after play was suspended with the score tied at 2-2. Argentina's Cristian Medina scored deep in injury time to salvage what looked like a 2-2 draw, but the decision ruling out …

Euro 2024: Why wasn’t Oyarzabal’s late Spain goal against England ruled out for offside?
8 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Why wasn’t Oyarzabal’s late Spain goal against England ruled out for offside?

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 England suffered heartbreak in the Euro 2024 final …

Spain wins record fourth European Championship title by inflicting another painful loss on England
8 months, 1 week ago

Spain wins record fourth European Championship title by inflicting another painful loss on England

New Indian Express  

BERLIN: Spain is the king of European soccer for a record fourth time. Completing a tournament the team dominated from start to finish, Spain beat England 2-1 in the European Championship final on Sunday with Mikel Oyarzabal the unlikely match-winner in the 86th minute. England, the birthplace of soccer, is still without a major title in the men's game since …

PLAYER RATINGS: Which Spain star was a threat from minute one? Who failed to deliver for France? And who has Pep Guardiola and Man City reaching for the chequebook?
8 months, 1 week ago

PLAYER RATINGS: Which Spain star was a threat from minute one? Who failed to deliver for France? And who has Pep Guardiola and Man City reaching for the chequebook?

Daily Mail  

Spain have made a giant leap towards claiming a record fourth European Championship trophy after defeating France 2-1 at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night. Lamine Yamal spurred on Spain to set up a possibly historic European Championship final Kylian Mbappe was unable to lead his country to victory after sneaking the early lead in the tie Dani Olmo doubled …

Spain beats France 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 final. Yamal sets the mark as youngest-ever scorer
8 months, 1 week ago

Spain beats France 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 final. Yamal sets the mark as youngest-ever scorer

Associated Press  

MUNICH — After seeing off another one of the pre-tournament favorites to reach the Euro 2024 final, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has warned England or the Netherlands that his team can still improve. France took an early lead when Randal Kolo Muani headed in a cross from Kylian Mbappé, who played without a mask, before Yamal’s moment of …

Merino extra-time goal sends Spain past Germany to Euro semis
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Merino extra-time goal sends Spain past Germany to Euro semis

China Daily  

Spain's Mikel Merino scores their second goal past Germany's Manuel Neuer on July 5, 2024. STUTTGART -- A Mikel Merino goal in the final minute of extra time took Spain to a 2-1 win over Germany and into the Euro 2024 semis. Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Quarter Final - Spain v Germany - Stuttgart Arena, Stuttgart, Germany - …

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