La Liga

'I heard monkey noises': Nico Williams abused at Atletico

Williams spoke with the referee after hearing the alleged abuse when he was preparing to take a corner in the first half, and play was held momentarily as supporters were warned.

Guler helps Real beat Sociedad and edge closer to title

Turkish teenager Arda Guler's strike helped Real Madrid close in on the Spanish title with a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad on Friday, moving 14 points clear at the top of La Liga.

Laporta wants Clasico replay if Yamal 'ghost goal' call wrong

Laporta demanded the Spanish football federation and the refereeing committee send Barcelona all footage of the incident and audio recordings of the officials' conversations.

'Shameful' La Liga has no goal-line technology: Xavi

The coach was furious after Lamine Yamal had a shot which Barcelona said crossed the line not given as a goal after officials could not prove that it had using VAR.

Girona secure maiden European berth with 4-1 win over Cadiz

The Catalan side have 68 points, seven ahead of Atletico Madrid, who visit Alaves on Sunday, and 10 clear of fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao, who drew 1-1 at home to Granada on Friday.

Felix bicycle kick earns Barcelona win at Cadiz

Barca moved to 70 points, eight behind leaders Real Madrid, whom they will face in the "El Clasico" at the Santiago Bernabeu next weekend.

Griezmann strikes twice as Atletico sink Girona

Antoine Griezmann scored twice as Diego Simeone's men moved to within four points of their opponents and pulled five clear of fifth-placed Athletic Bilbao in the race for Champions League qualification.

Saul takes Atletico fourth with late Villarreal winner

"(Saul) entered the game well and scored a great goal," Simeone told Movistar.

Raphinha strike earns Barca win over 10-man Las Palmas

A second-half header by winger Raphinha earned second-placed Barcelona a 1-0 win over Las Palmas in LaLiga on Saturday after the visitors were reduced to 10 men in the first half.

March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024

Lewandowski-powered Barca thrash Atletico to stay in title race

Lewandowski set up goals for Joao Felix and Fermin Lopez either side of striking himself to pull Barcelona second, eight points behind leaders Real Madrid.

March 11, 2024
March 11, 2024

Madrid sweep past hapless Celta to stay clear in La Liga

La Liga leaders Real Madrid regained their seven-point cushion at the top on Sunday as they benefited from two own goals in a comfortable 4-0 home win over struggling Celta Vigo.

March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024

Girona ease back into second as Atletico woes continue

"Getting the three points at home is the most important thing to be at the top," said defender Yan Couto.

March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024

Bellingham hits out at 'ridiculous' two-game ban

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) suspended the 20-year-old for showing contempt towards referee Jesus Gil Manzano after receiving a red card in Real's 2-2 league draw with Valencia on Saturday.

March 4, 2024
March 4, 2024

Girona and Barcelona fail to exploit Real's Liga slip

After Real Madrid drew in Valencia the night before, surprising title challengers Girona had a chance to reverse their recent slump and regain some ground.

February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024

Modric thunderbolt helps Real Madrid extend lead at the top

It takes Real to 65 points ahead of Barcelona, in second after they beat Getafe 4-0 on Saturday, and nine in front of third-placed Girona before they host Rayo Vallecano on Monday.

February 24, 2024
February 24, 2024

Barcelona breeze past Getafe 4-0 to climb to second place

Barca moved to second in the standings on 57 points, five behind leaders Real Madrid and one ahead of third-placed Girona, both of whom have a game in hand.

February 24, 2024
February 24, 2024

Valencia match postponed after deadly city fire

Valencia's league match against Granada that had been scheduled to take place on Saturday has been postponed following a deadly fire in the eastern coastal city, LaLiga said on Friday.

February 23, 2024
February 23, 2024

Real Madrid '99 percent' certain to land Mbappe, says Liga boss

Spain's La Liga chief Javier Tebas believes it is almost certain that superstar striker Kylian Mbappe will be playing for Real Madrid next season, he told French daily L'Equipe in an interview published on Friday.

February 20, 2024
February 20, 2024

Girona title bid further dented in Athletic defeat

After leaders Real Madrid were held to a draw by Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, the Catalan minnows, second, hoped to cut the six-point gap but lost in a gripping clash at San Mames.

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