La Liga

Real hold minute's silence as La Liga mourns Pope Francis

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid were also among a slew of top-flight clubs joining La Liga in expressing their condolences for Francis.

'When we win, we like these kinds of games': Flick on Barca's comeback

Flick said it was one of those comebacks that nobody forgets easily, adding it was not easy to win after Borja Iglesias netted a hat-trick to give Celta a 3-1 lead.

Mbappe suspended for one game after Alaves red card

Mbappe will miss Madrid's next La Liga match against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, as Ancelotti's side try to overhaul leaders Barcelona.

‘Lewandowski has more’: Simeone’s jab to motivate Alvarez

Julian Alvarez, who coolly slotted home two penalties on the night, now boasts 26 goals in all competitions—14 in La Liga. But according to his coach, there’s still room to grow.

Mbappe sent off for lunge in Alaves clash

It was his first red card after joining the Spanish and European champions last summer.

'We have to focus on recovery, recovery, recovery'

Barcelona extended their advantage in the Spanish top flight with a 1-0 win at Leganes on Saturday, completing a 12-match unbeaten run and moving seven points clear of second-placed Real Madrid.

Own goal helps Liga leaders Barca beat Leganes

Second-placed champions Madrid face Alaves on Sunday and have to play catch-up after Hansi Flick's side scraped their way to a narrow but vital win on the road.

Valladolid to discipline players who almost came to blows in LaLiga game

LaLiga side Real Valladolid said they will discipline two of their players after they almost came to blows on their bench during Sunday's 4-0 home loss against Getafe.

La Liga title race heats up

The final stretch of this Spanish football season promises drama, tension, and perhaps a few surprises. One thing is certain: La Liga is set for a thrilling conclusion.

May 4, 2024
May 4, 2024

Real Madrid put one hand on title with Cadiz win

Real Madrid earned a comfortable 3-0 win over Cadiz which ensures they will win La Liga if Barcelona fail to beat Girona later Saturday.

May 4, 2024
May 4, 2024

Girona want 'historic' home win over Barcelona

Barcelona will be favourites when they visit Girona on Saturday but the hosts are ready to seize a historic opportunity to beat them in front of their own fans, Girona manager Michel said on Friday.

April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024

Lewandowski treble fires Barca to Valencia win

The champions' victory denies leaders Real Madrid the chance to take the crown by simply beating Cadiz next Saturday. Los Blancos are 11 points clear of Barcelona with five matches remaining.

April 28, 2024
April 28, 2024

'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.

April 27, 2024
April 27, 2024

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.

April 22, 2024
April 22, 2024

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.

April 22, 2024
April 22, 2024

'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.

April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024

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.

April 14, 2024
April 14, 2024

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.

April 13, 2024
April 13, 2024

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.