James Rodriguez sidelined for Colombia’s friendly against Peru with knee injury
Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez has been ruled out of Colombia’s international friendly against Peru on Friday after suffering a knee injury in training.
Spanish La Liga
Ernesto Valverde hails Lionel Messi after record-equalling hat-trick
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde praised the perfect display of Lionel Messi after his treble, including two superb free-kicks, helped beat Celta Vigo 4-1 and put the team back top of LaLiga.
Lionel Messi sends Barcelona top with hat-trick against Celta Vigo
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick, including two stunning free-kicks, as Barcelona saw off Celta Vigo 4-1 at the Nou Camp to regain top spot in LaLiga.
Zidane satisfied with Real Madrid display in win at Eibar
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane praised the ruthlessness of his side after they ran out 4-0 winners at Eibar to keep the pressure on at the top of LaLiga.
Karim Benzema scores twice as Real Madrid hammer Eibar
Real Madrid hammered Eibar 4-0 to keep the pressure on at the top of LaLiga.
Oscar Garcia hopes for magic touch in first game as Celta boss at Barcelona
New Celta boss Oscar Garcia insisted he has no magic wand to beat Barcelona.
Real Madrid boss Zidane denies trying to unsettle Mbappe
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has denied trying to unsettle Kylian Mbappe as he stays focused on getting the best out of his own squad.
Zidane remains positive despite Real Madrid’s missed chance to top LaLiga table
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane admitted an opportunity had been missed to move clear at the top of LaLiga – but remained positive after a frustrating goalless draw against Real Betis at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid miss chance to go top after Betis stalemate
Real Madrid missed the chance to move clear of Barcelona at the top of LaLiga as Real Betis battled to a goalless draw at the Bernabeu.
Barcelona need to learn from their mistakes – Busquets
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets said they needed to learn from their 3-1 defeat at Levante in LaLiga.
Levee breaks for Barca as Messi’s men lose in Valencia
Levante shocked LaLiga leaders Barcelona with a comfortable 3-1 victory at the Ciutat de Valencia.
Lopez recalls former success against Barcelona ahead of clash with leaders
Levante boss Paco Lopez recalled his squad’s 2018 5-4 defeat of Barcelona as they prepare to lock horns with the LaLiga leaders again on Saturday.
Bale not fit to return for Real Madrid as exit rumours continue
Gareth Bale is back in training but will once again be missing from the Real Madrid squad to face Real Betis.
Zidane delighted with Real Madrid’s ruthless display against Leganes
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane felt his side had given the needed response after outclassing bottom club Leganes 5-0 at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid return to form with comfortable victory over struggling Leganes
Real Madrid closed the gap to within a point of LaLiga leaders Barcelona as bottom club Leganes were swept aside at the Bernabeu.
Barcelona boss Valverde ‘out of words’ on Messi after win over Real Valladolid
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde said he had “run out of words” to describe Lionel Messi after his stellar display in a 5-1 win against Real Valladolid.
Lionel Messi brace helps Barcelona back to top of LaLiga table
Lionel Messi’s brace helped fire Barcelona back to the top of LaLiga as Real Valladolid were thrashed 5-1 at Camp Nou.
No discussion over Bale leaving as he visits London on personal matter – Zidane
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane insists there have been no discussions about Gareth Bale leaving in January.
Barcelona boss Valverde shrugs off criticism ahead of Real Valladolid clash
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has shrugged off criticism of his side’s performance against Slavia Prague as they prepare to return to LaLiga action on Tuesday.
LaLiga considering legal action after El Clasico is switched to December 18
LaLiga chiefs could yet take legal action over the Spanish Football Federation’s decision to rearrange the El Clasico clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid for December 18.
El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid rearranged for December 18
The first El Clasico of the season between Barcelona and Real Madrid has been rescheduled for December 18.
Zidane bemoans Real Madrid’s lack of consistency following Mallorca upset
Zinedine Zidane complained of Real Madrid’s inconsistency after his side lost their unbeaten LaLiga record to Real Mallorca and top spot to Barcelona.
Real Madrid suffer first league defeat as promoted Mallorca take Son Moix spoils
Real Madrid lost their unbeaten LaLiga record to promoted Real Mallorca with a 1-0 defeat at Son Moix.
Valverde excited by attacking trio following victory at Eibar
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde is excited for what the future holds after his attacking trident of Antoine Griezmann, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez shone at Eibar.
Barcelona march on with victory over Eibar
Barcelona were made to work for their fourth successive LaLiga win before eventually seeing off Eibar 3-0.
Zidane focused solely on Mallorca amid ‘El Clasico’ postponement chaos
Zinedine Zidane insists his focus rests squarely on Saturday’s LaLiga trip to Mallorca despite the controversy over the postponement over ‘El Clasico’ later this month.
Valverde urges Barcelona not to expect too much from fit-again Messi
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has warned against heaping expectation back upon Lionel Messi as the Argentinian superstar continues his recovery from an injury-plagued start to the new season.
Barcelona and Real Madrid propose December date for rescheduled Clasico
Barcelona and Real Madrid have both proposed playing the rearranged El Clasico match on December 18.
El Clasico postponed by RFEF amid security concerns
The first El Clasico clash of the season between Barcelona and Real Madrid has been postponed and will not be played at the Nou Camp on October 26, the Spanish Football Federation has announced.
Messi thanks team-mates after picking up record sixth Golden Shoe in Barcelona
Lionel Messi was quick to recognise the contribution of his Barcelona team-mates after picking up a record sixth Golden Shoe award on Wednesday afternoon.