Tag: La Liga

La Liga: Rayo Vallecano’s coach Miguel Angel Sanchez sacked

He was able to save them from the drop and the following season led them to promotion, but the club has struggled to adapt to life in the top flight, spending nearly all season rooted in the bottom three.

March 19, 2019

Lionel Messi hat trick leads Barcelona to 4-1 win over Real Betis

Barcelona, although it controlled the ball just 44 per cent of the time, a record low in league games since the 2004-2005 season, still managed to implement coach Ernesto Valverde's plan switching from a 4-3-3 configuration to 4-4-2, dropping Philippe Coutinho for Arturo Vidal.

March 18, 2019

Real Madrid top Celta Vigo 2-0 in Zidane’s return

After a scoreless first 45 minutes, Madrid nearly got on the board in the 56th minute but the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system annulled an apparent goal by Luka Modric, ruling that defender Raphael Varane had obstructed the goalie's view from an offside position.

March 17, 2019

Atletico coach apologises for controversial celebration against Juventus

"Before starting, you know I never search for excuses," Simeone told the media on Saturday evening.

February 24, 2019

Boateng to seize his chance after shock Barcelona move

The player will be presented to press and fans Tuesday at noon on the Camp Nou pitch, the club revealed.

January 22, 2019

Ronaldo faces multi-million tax fraud fine in Madrid court

Cristiano Ronaldo is returning to Madrid for a court date on Tuesday in which he could be fined 18.8 million euros (USD 21.4 million) for tax fraud as part of a deal reached with the Spanish taxman.

January 22, 2019

Barça’s Dembele sidelined for 2 weeks due to injury

FC Barcelona on Monday announced that its France forward Ousmane Dembele has been diagnosed with a sprained left ankle that would sideline him for about 15 days.

January 22, 2019

Spain court refuses Ronaldo’s request to use discreet entrance

Ronaldo was a stalwart in Real Madrid's attacking line-up between 2009-18 before his move to Italy last summer.

January 22, 2019

Betis snatch late 3-2 win over Girona

Real Betis prevailed over Girona 3-2 thanks to a last gasp penalty successfully converted by midfielder Sergio Canales, to earn their first La Liga win in four matches on Sunday.

January 21, 2019

Casemiro wonder goal helps Real Madrid defeat Sevilla

Casemiro's stunning long-range strike and a late goal from Luka Modric earned Real Madrid a 2-0 win over Sevilla and a much-needed boost to their flailing title challenge in La Liga.

January 20, 2019

Atletico’s Simeone positive despite Spanish Cup elimination

Huesca is to host Atletico on Saturday at Estadio El Alcoraz in Huesca.

January 19, 2019

Real Madrid were weak in defeat to Leganes, admits coach Santiago Solari

Solari admitted on Thursday Los Blancos put in a “weak game” as they lost to Leganes.

January 17, 2019

Atletico crash out of Copa del Rey but Real, Sevilla sneak through

Antoine Griezmann scored one and set up another but could not prevent Atletico Madrid tumbling out of the Copa del Rey as Girona progressed on away goals after a thrilling 3-3 draw.

January 17, 2019

Real Madrid’s Vallejo suffers muscle injury

Real Madrid announced on Wednesday that their defender Jesus Vallejo has suffered a second grade muscle injury to his left leg.

January 17, 2019

Real Madrid airbrushing Cristiano Ronaldo from their history

However, this is not the first time when Real Madrid have airbrushed their best player.

January 16, 2019

Atletico coach not focused on possible team transfers

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone said on Tuesday he was not thinking about the current transfer window as decisions on who will be traded and kept on Atletico are not completely up to him.

January 16, 2019

Solari hopes Benzema will play in La Liga clash vs Sevilla

Spanish football giants Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari said Tuesday that French striker Karim Benzema will not undergo surgery for a fracture in the phalanx of his fifth finger on his right hand.

January 16, 2019