Tag: La Liga

Barca suffer first league home defeat in two years, Real boost Solari hopes

Benzema's shot then cannoned in off Gustavo Cabral before Hugo Mallo's sweet volley gave Celta hope.

November 12, 2018

Atletico need VAR and late winner from injured Godin to beat Bilbao

Diego Godin played on injured for half an hour and then scored a 91st-minute winner as Atletico Madrid twice came from behind to beat Athletic Bilbao 3-2 in La Liga.

November 11, 2018

Real Madrid coach praises Bale, calls for patience with Isco

As for Isco, who did not make the starting lineup in three games under the interim coach, Solari hailed the midfielder as a high-quality player.

November 11, 2018

Marcelo, Varane return to Real Madrid’s final practice ahead of Celta clash

"Marcelo and Varane took part in the whole session alongside the rest of the group," Real Madrid said on its website.

November 11, 2018

Solari to make closing argument for revived Madrid job

Santiago Solari is pitching for more than just three points as Real Madrid continue their revival under the interim coach and head to Celta Vigo aiming for their fourth straight win.

November 9, 2018

Wobbling Atletico aiming for bounce back against Dortmund

Atletico Madrid's underwhelming start to the season might have been overshadowed by the crisis enveloping city rivals Real but there will be no place to hide against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.

November 5, 2018

Sevilla unable to keep pace with Barcelona in Spanish league

Sevilla couldn't manage more than a 0-0 draw at Real Sociedad and lost ground to Barcelona at the top of the Spanish league.

November 5, 2018

Barcelona hold final practice ahead of La Liga clash with Rayo

Barcelona held its final training session on Friday before travelling to Madrid, where the La Liga side was set to play Rayo Vallecano.

November 3, 2018

Only winning matters, not style of play: Atletico Madrid coach

Atletico Madrid's Argentine coach Diego Simeone said on Friday that winning was the only thing that mattered, regardless of the playing system, adding that his team had been improving recently.

November 3, 2018

Real Madrid wrap up preparations for La Liga clash vs Valladolid

Spanish defender Dani Carvajal on Friday could not make it to the Real Madrid final training session ahead of the upcoming La Liga clash with Valladolid as he has not recovered from a muscle injury.

November 3, 2018

Valverde keeps in mind Barça’s disappointment to Leganes

FC Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde on Friday stressed that his team needs to remember the sting of defeats they experienced in their 1-2 away loss to CD Leganes in La Liga play over a month ago and the lessons they have learned.

November 3, 2018

Watch | Lionel Messi returns to Barcelona training 11 days after fracturing forearm

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi on Wednesday returned to light training on the field and performed mobility exercises, 11 days after fracturing his right forearm during his side's 4-2 La Liga win over Sevilla.

November 1, 2018

Solari prepares for Real Madrid debut after Lopetegui sacking

Santiago Solari will make his debut as Real Madrid coach when his side travels to play third-tier side Melilla in the Copa del Rey knockout tournament on Wednesday.

October 31, 2018

Santiago Solari ‘excited’ at chance to coach Real Madrid

Santiago Solari may only have been named as the temporary replacement for sacked Real Madrid coach Julen Lopetegui, but the 42-year old appears to be determined to make the most of his opportunity.

October 31, 2018

Ramos says players in the dark about Lopetegui future

Sergio Ramos insists Real Madrid's players have been told nothing about a change of coach after their 5-1 defeat to Barcelona left Julen Lopetegui on the brink of the sack.

October 29, 2018

Barca, sans injured Messi, holds last training session for El Clasico vs Madrid

Barcelona trained without injured superstar Lionel Messi on Saturday in the final practice session before the first El Clasico duel of the 2018-19 La Liga season with arch-rival Real Madrid. Coach Ernesto Valverde brought in Barcelona B defender Juan “Chumi” Brandariz Movilla for the practice session to cover the absence of injured defenders Samuel Umtiti …

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October 28, 2018

Barca await stumbling Madrid as Lopetegui looks for lifeline at Camp Nou

Julen Lopetegui said it was the happiest day of his life being named coach of Real Madrid but he could not have imagined this.

October 26, 2018