LaLiga

Mbappe 'down but not out' says Real Madrid coach Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his troubled French striker Kylian Mbappe was as down as the rest of the team over recent setbacks but remained motivated ahead of Saturday's Liga clash with Osasuna.

Mbappe's Real Madrid problem is he's not a number nine: Benzema

Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema believes Kylian Mbappe must learn to play as a central striker in the Spanish capital because he cannot displace Vinicius Junior on the left wing.

Olmo double helps Liga leaders Barca to derby win over Espanyol

Dani Olmo struck twice for Barcelona on his first start after an injury absence as they beat local rivals Espanyol 3-1 on Sunday to move nine points clear at the top of La Liga.

Real v Barca: Interesting facts and more ahead of tonight’s Clasico 

Defending champions Real Madrid are set to host archrivals Barcelona in a LaLiga game at the Santiago Bernabeu tonight.

Mbappe can launch Madrid career in first Clasico

Kylian Mbappe's start at Real Madrid has been satisfactory, his performances neither spectacular nor underwhelming, but Saturday's La Liga Clasico offers the French superstar a springboard to kick on from.

Injured Courtois and Rodrygo set to miss Clasico

Real Madrid duo Thibaut Courtois and Rodrygo are likely to miss the Clasico clash with La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday with injury problems.

Ancelotti wants goals over pressing from Madrid star Mbappe

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday he wants striker Kylian Mbappe to focus on scoring goals over pressing to help the team.

Lewandowski nets hattrick as Barcelona beat Alaves 3-0

Robert Lewandowski's first-half hat-trick guided LaLiga leaders Barcelona to a 3-0 win away at Deportivo Alaves on Sunday as the Polish striker extended his lead at the top of the league's scoring charts.

Real Madrid beat Villarreal to level Liga leaders Barca

Two absolute screamers -- from Federico Valverde and Vinicius Junior -- helped Real Madrid bounce back from their first defeat since January with a 2-0 win over Villarreal on Saturday in LaLiga.

March 9, 2024
March 9, 2024

Superb Yamal strike helps Barca beat Mallorca

A sublime Lamine Yamal goal lifted Barcelona to a 1-0 win over a battling Real Mallorca as the La Liga champions climbed into second place in Spain on Friday.

March 3, 2024
March 3, 2024

What Bellingham said to referee that earned him a red

Jude Bellingham screamed obscenities at referee Gil Manzano after the final whistle was blown seconds before he scored for Real Madrid at Valencia.

February 24, 2024
February 24, 2024

Barca have not given up hope of winning successive LaLiga titles: Xavi

Champions Barcelona are determined not to let their crammed schedule get in the way of their bid to win back-to-back LaLiga titles even though they are third in the standings, coach Xavi Hernandez said ahead of Saturday's clash against Getafe.

February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024

Barca cannot afford any more slip-ups: Xavi

Barcelona have little room for error if they are to defend their LaLiga title, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Friday ahead of his side's trip to Celta Vigo.

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

Xavi 'liberated' by announcing Barcelona exit

Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday he felt "liberated" after announcing that he would step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season.

January 5, 2024
January 5, 2024

Late Gundogan penalty keeps Barca title defence alive at Las Palmas

Ilkay Gundogan stroked home a stoppage time penalty to grab champions Barcelona a barely deserved 2-1 win at Las Palmas on Thursday.

December 29, 2023
December 29, 2023

Ancelotti extends Real Madrid contract until 2026: club

Carlo Ancelotti extended his contract with Real Madrid to June 2026 on Friday which would rule him out of becoming Brazil national coach.

December 4, 2023
December 4, 2023

'New Leicester' Girona can win LaLiga, says ex-Barca winger Garcia

"Will they feel the pressure in the last part of the season? They might. But we said the same of Leicester," said Garcia

November 26, 2023
November 26, 2023

Griezmann nods Atletico above Barca with Mallorca win

Griezmann's superb header after 64 minutes split the teams, although visitors Mallorca spurned some good openings in the final stages.

November 25, 2023
November 25, 2023

Hurting Barca face Rayo after Gavi injury

Champions Barcelona visit Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Saturday reeling after midfield Gavi's devastating cruciate ligament injury, which is set to rule him out for the rest of the season..Coach Xavi Hernandez has called the 19-year-old the "soul" of the team on multiple occasions and his