La Liga

La Liga: Real Madrid record 3-1 derby win to muscle into title race

The VAR system was referred to again when Jose Gimenez brought down Vinicius Jr. on the edge of the box, with referee Xavier Estrada Fernandez deciding the foul continued into the area.

Feb 10, 2019, 07:45 AM IST

Copa del Rey: Valencia fight back after Real Betis score directly from corner

Betis striker Loren Moron headed Betis in front at the end of the first half and Joaquin doubled their advantage in bizarre circumstances early in the second.

Feb 08, 2019, 12:22 PM IST

Copa del Rey: Lionel Messi named in Barcelona's squad for 'El Clasico'

Messi sustained an injury during Saturday's 2-2 La Liga draw with Valencia, in which he scored twice, although he was able to finish the game after being treated.

Feb 06, 2019, 12:07 PM IST

La Liga: Red-hot Vinicius Jr has Barcelona in his sights

The 18-year-old was left out of the squad when Real last visited the Nou Camp in October, deemed too young and too inexperienced to face a Barca side who went on to defeat Madrid 5-1.

Feb 04, 2019, 16:07 PM IST

La Liga: Atletico Madrid suffer defeat again Real Betis in Alvaro Morata's debut

Barca lead the La Liga standings on 50 points after 22 games, Atletico are second with 44 while third-placed Real Madrid, who play at home to Alaves later on Sunday and visit Atletico next week, have 39.

Feb 04, 2019, 07:11 AM IST

Inspirational Lionel Messi rescues draw for Barcelona in thrilling comeback against Valencia

Messi had to be treated on the sidelines shortly after scoring his second goal but was able to come back on and finish the game.

Feb 03, 2019, 14:17 PM IST

Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen out for six weeks with calf injury

The Netherlands international has not played a La Liga game this season but has been the team`s first-choice goalkeeper in the Copa del Rey in his three seasons at the club, lifting the trophy in 2017 and 2018.

Feb 02, 2019, 11:52 AM IST

La Liga to sponsor Davis Cup in latest cross-sport venture

Founded in 1900, the Davis Cup is the largest annual international team competition in sport, but has suffered as a spectacle since many top players began opting out.

Feb 01, 2019, 15:21 PM IST

Barcelona agree deal to sign Brazilian defender Emerson in July

The Brazil Under-20 international, who has made 23 appearances for Mineiro, will spend the rest of this season on-loan at fellow Spanish top flight side Real Betis.

Feb 01, 2019, 10:25 AM IST

La Liga: Barcelona bank on rejuvenated Philippe Coutinho for Valencia test

He joined Barcelona to much fanfare for a club record 142 million pounds from Liverpool and was hailed as the long-term replacement for former Spain international Andres Iniesta.

Jan 31, 2019, 17:15 PM IST

Struggling Villarreal sack manager Luis Garcia Plaza, bring back Javi Calleja

Calleja was earlier fired on December 10 when the club was sitting just three points above the relegation zone.

 

Jan 30, 2019, 10:00 AM IST

Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari toasts in-form Benzema after win at Espanyol

Benzema, who has been playing through the pain of a fractured finger sustained two weeks ago, got the third-placed visitors off to a dream start by pouncing on a rebound and opening the scoring in the fourth minute.

Jan 28, 2019, 14:34 PM IST

La Liga: Real Madrid get 3rd win in a row with win at Espanyol as Bale returns

Third-placed Real usually fare well on trips to Espanyol and they got off to a flying start on this visit when Karim Benzema scored in the fourth minute on the rebound, beating former Real goalkeeper Diego Lopez who had parried a shot from Luka Modric.

Jan 28, 2019, 14:24 PM IST

La Liga: Atletico put pressure on leaders Barcelona with 2-0 win over Getafe

Atletico, chasing a first title since 2014, are second in the standings on 44 points, two behind Barca who visit Girona on Sunday.

Jan 27, 2019, 09:21 AM IST

Real Madrid and Barcelona replace Manchester United as top earning clubs: Deloitte

Deloitte based their survey of the top 20 earning clubs in Europe on the annual financial statements of the company or group running each club, or other direct sources, covering the 2017/18 season.

Jan 24, 2019, 11:30 AM IST

La Liga: Bilbao bemused by offside ruling in 1-1 draw against Villarreal

The draw left Villarreal 19th in the 20-team standings on 18 points, three from safety. 

Jan 21, 2019, 12:12 PM IST

La Liga: Lionel Messi called off the bench to sink Leganes

Messi provided the spark Barca needed by firing a venomous shot from the outside the area which was too powerful for goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar to hold, and Luis Suarez pounced to stab home on the rebound in the 71st minute.

Jan 21, 2019, 10:40 AM IST

La Liga: Real Madrid climb to third with crucial win over Sevilla

The victory saw Madrid climb to third place on 36 points, three ahead of Sevilla who have failed to win in their last four league outings, while Barcelona, who host Leganes on Sunday, are top with 43.

Jan 20, 2019, 09:44 AM IST

Barcelona set to swoop for prolific Uruguayan Cristhian Stuani--reports

Stuani has spent most of his career as a prolific forward for lesser known clubs, playing for the likes of Spanish sides Levante and Espanyol as well as English club Middlesbrough, where he spent two years before joining Girona in 2017.

Jan 15, 2019, 16:29 PM IST

Barcelona on lookout for striker after Munir sale: Coach Ernesto Valverde

The league leaders want back-up for Luis Suarez after Sevilla agreed a one-million-euro ($1.15-million) deal to buy Spain international Munir on Friday, leaving the Uruguayan as the only No. 9 at the club. 

Jan 13, 2019, 06:25 AM IST