La Liga

Barcelona took 'two steps' towards La Liga title with Atletico win: Luis Suarez

Having taken a huge step towards the title, Barca can now focus on their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Manchester United on Wednesday. 

Apr 07, 2019, 15:04 PM IST

Karim Benzema is 'hugely important' for Real Madrid, admits manager Zinedine Zidane

Madrid, who are placed at the third spot and 13 points behind leaders Barcelona, will next lock horns with Leganes on April 16. 

Apr 07, 2019, 14:38 PM IST

Manager Diego Simeone wants Atletico Madrid to show true colours against Barcelona

Barcelona hold an eight-point lead over second-placed Atletico, which would be reduced to five if the visitors can win at the Nou Camp.

Apr 05, 2019, 17:39 PM IST

La Liga clubs refuse players permission to join Catalonia squad

All three teams have insisted that the decision is sporting, rather than political as tensions continue to rise between the autonomous region and the Madrid central government following an illegal referendum on independence in October 2017.

Mar 21, 2019, 09:58 AM IST

Women's sport needs more women to tell the story: British Sprinter Dina Asher-Smith

Asher-Smith believes the male-dominated sports media needs fresh voices and a broader perspective to tell stories that are not being told.

Mar 19, 2019, 11:26 AM IST

La Liga: Valencia frustrated by Getafe as top-four hopes hit after goalless draw

Though they have missed a La Liga semi-final spot, Valencia still have an opportunity to make it to the final Champions League spot. 

Mar 18, 2019, 16:37 PM IST

Real Betis fans bow to 'extraordinary' Lionel Messi after hat-trick at Barcelona

It was Messi's 51st career hat-trick, but he could not recall receiving such applause from a rival team's fans.

Mar 18, 2019, 11:37 AM IST

Sevilla sack coach Pablo Machin after Europa League exit

The club have placed director of football Joaquin Caparros in charge until the end of the season. 

Mar 15, 2019, 20:19 PM IST

Real Madrid sign six-year deal with Brazilian defender Eder Militao

Just a year after joining Porto from Brazilian side Sao Paulo, Militao became a cornerstone of Porto`s defence.
 

Mar 15, 2019, 16:45 PM IST

Proposed reforms to UEFA Champions League very dangerous for football: La Liga president Javier Tebas

Tebas lashed out at changes he said Europe`s governing body is considering making to the Champions League, saying they would damage domestic competitions.

Mar 15, 2019, 08:44 AM IST

Barcelona rule injured forward Ousmane Dembele out for up to four weeks

Dembele came off the bench to score Barcelona`s final goal in Wednesday`s 5-1 thrashing of Olympique Lyonnais which sent the Catalan team into the quarter-finals of Europe`s top competition.

Mar 14, 2019, 20:29 PM IST

La Liga: Valencia make it four straight wins with exciting Girona success

The dramatic win left Valencia seventh on 39 points, six behind fourth-placed Getafe, two adrift of Alaves in fifth and one behind Sevilla.

Mar 11, 2019, 18:08 PM IST

Lionel Messi shines as Barcelona survive scare to beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1

Barca won a penalty early in the second half when Luis Suarez was fouled and Messi converted to put the league leaders in front and the Uruguayan forward made sure of the points with a simple finish from close range in the 82nd minute.

Mar 10, 2019, 18:47 PM IST

La Liga: Much-changed Atletico Madrid sneak narrow win over Leganes

Atletico will now face Serie A champions Juventus on Tuesday, defending a 2-0 lead in the last-16 second leg.

Mar 10, 2019, 07:42 AM IST

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique behind side's new found defensive steel

The 32-year-old, who is in his 11th year with Barcelona since returning to his boyhood club from Manchester United, has been at the forefront of this new found passion for defending.

Mar 07, 2019, 16:04 PM IST

Ajax hope to capitalise on Sergio Ramos absence for Real Madrid, says coach

Nacho Fernandez will likely take Ramos's place in the Madrid lineup, after the Real captain was ruled out by UEFA for geting booked deliberately.

Mar 05, 2019, 10:40 AM IST

Celta Vigo appoint Fran Escriba as new coach after Miguel Cardoso's axing

Escriba was the assistant coach at Getafe, Valencia, Benfica and Atletico Madrid, later becoming head coach at Elche who he led to the top flight in his first season in charge. 

Mar 04, 2019, 09:58 AM IST

Barcelona hailed as champions-elect after defeating Real Madrid 1-0

Ivan Rakitic`s cool strike in the first half was enough to see off Real and send Barca 12 points clear of their historic rivals, as well as giving them a 10-point cushion over nearest challengers Atletico Madrid.

Mar 03, 2019, 17:57 PM IST

La Liga: Barcelona show defensive strength to see off Real Madrid again

Ivan Rakitic scored the decisive goal for La Liga leaders Barcelona to send them 12 points clear of Real and surely ending their hopes of getting back in the title race.

Mar 03, 2019, 10:53 AM IST

Real Madrid coach defends forward Vinicius Junior despite lack of goals

Vinicius had several scoring chances against Barcelona in Thursday`s second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals, but he was unable to capitalise on any of them.

Mar 02, 2019, 13:53 PM IST