LaLiga

Real Madrid boycott Copa del Rey build-up over referee complaints

Real Madrid refused to partake in planned Copa del Rey final related activities on Friday because they were angry at complaints made by the match officials earlier in the day, the club told media in Seville.

Real Madrid win at Getafe to keep LaLiga title hopes alive

Arda Guler struck the only goal as Real Madrid won 1-0 at Getafe on Wednesday to claw back to within four points of LaLiga leaders Barcelona.

Olmo fires Liga leaders Barca past Mallorca

Barcelona inched closer to the LaLiga title with a 1-0 win over Mallorca on Tuesday which took them seven points clear of Real Madrid.

Treble-chasing Barca look to ratchet up pressure on Real

Barcelona will be aiming to open up a seven-point lead at the top of LaLiga table when they welcome Europe-chasing Celta Vigo on Saturday.

Flick demands answers from La Liga for 'joke' schedule

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick on Friday demanded to meet with La Liga officials over what he called a "joke" schedule, saying Spanish football was failing to take care of players.

'Many small fouls' triggered Mbappe's red-card offence, says assistant coach

A violent tackle that had Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe sent off in their 1-0 LaLiga win at Deportivo Alaves on Sunday was a consequence of a number of small fouls committed against the Frenchman, said assistant coach Davide Ancelotti.

Mbappe sees red as Real Madrid beat Alaves

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe was sent off for an ugly lunge but his side still beat Alaves 1-0 on Sunday to stay four points behind Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

Ancelotti under pressure as faltering Real Madrid face Alaves

Los Blancos are four points behind leaders Barcelona, who visit Leganes on Saturday, and need to bounce back from their 3-0 thrashing by Arsenal on Tuesday in the Champions League.

Barcelona draw to increase Liga lead after Real Madrid stumble

Barcelona failed to break down a frantic Real Betis defence as they were held to a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Saturday but still gained ground on Real Madrid who earlier conceded deep into added time to lose 2-1 at home to Valencia.

March 7, 2025
March 7, 2025

Will a 1-goal lead be enough against Atletico for Real Madrid?

A couple of moments of magic from Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz helped Real Madrid edge city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of the last 16 Champions League encounter between the sides at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. 

March 2, 2025
March 2, 2025

Barcelona reclaim top spot with 4-0 win over 10-man Sociedad

 Barcelona returned to the top of the LaLiga table and wrested back control of the title race with a comfortable 4-0 home victory over 10-man Real Sociedad on Sunday.

February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025

Real Madrid draw Atletico in Champions League last 16, Liverpool to face PSG

Champions League holders Real Madrid will play local rivals Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of the competition Liverpool will take on Paris Saint-Germain after the teams were paired together in Friday's draw.

February 12, 2025
February 12, 2025

Real Madrid's Bellingham nets late winner in thriller against City

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham struck a last-gasp goal to give the Champions League holders a 3-2 victory over Manchester City in an edge-of-your-seat first leg of their knockout phase playoff on Tuesday at the Etihad Stadium.

February 3, 2025
February 3, 2025

‘Genius’ Yamal breaks Messi’s 18-year dribbling record

Although Belgian striker Robert Lewandowski scored the decisive goal in the 61st minute, it was Yamal who stole the spotlight at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium.

January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025

Guardiola fears Man City burnout with Real clash looming

Pep Guardiola fears Manchester City's bid to knock holders Real Madrid out of the Champions League will be hampered by the gruelling demands of the Premier League schedule.

January 29, 2025
January 29, 2025

Santos president tells Neymar it's 'time to come home'

Santos' president told Brazilian superstar Neymar it was "time to return to (his) people" in a video published on social media on Tuesday.

January 26, 2025
January 26, 2025

Ancelotti delighted with hattrick hero Mbappe's form

Real Madrid Manager Carlo Ancelotti was overjoyed with Kylian Mbappe's first hat-trick for the club as they beat bottom side Real Valladolid 3-0 away on Saturday to extend their lead atop LaLiga to four points.

January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025

Barca must work on focus to end LaLiga winless streak, says Flick

Barcelona need to maintain their focus till the end of games to ensure they stop dropping points in matches they should have won, coach Hansi Flick said on Saturday, after his team slipped to third in LaLiga due to a four-match winless streak.

January 24, 2025
January 24, 2025

Vinicius 'wants to make history at Real Madrid', says Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti quashed rumours regarding the future of star forward Vinicius Junior on Friday, saying the Brazilian is committed to staying with the reigning European and Spanish champions.