La Liga

La Liga: Atletico Madrid crowned champions courtesy of Suarez winner

Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat Real Valladolid 2-1 and secure the La Liga 2020-21 title.

May 23, 2021, 06:58 AM IST

La Liga: Atletico survive penalty, Real Madrid stay in the race

Diego Simeone's side survived a late penalty, missed by Fidel Chaves, as they battle for their first league title since 2014.
 

May 02, 2021, 14:44 PM IST

El Clasico: Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 to go top of La Liga table

Real Madrid are on top of the charts with 66 points, while Barcelona are now third on 65.

Apr 11, 2021, 12:42 PM IST

Real Madrid vs Barcelona, El Clasico LIVE streaming: Match preview, timings, and other details

El Clasico, Real Madrid vs Barcelona Football Live Score Streaming Online: The Los Blancos will be without injured captain Sergio Ramos and centre back partner Raphael Varane, who is isolating following a positive COVID-19 test. 

Apr 10, 2021, 17:21 PM IST

La Liga: Atletico Madrid title bid falters with loss at Sevilla

Sevilla finally found a breakthrough in the 70th minute when left back Marcos Acuna headed in a cross from fellow full back Jesus Navas and the referee ignored Atletico’s claims that Ocampos handled the ball at the start of the move.

Apr 05, 2021, 10:09 AM IST

La Liga: Record-smashing Lionel Messi double in Barcelona romp

Dest struck again early in the second half before Messi controlled a sumptuous pass from Sergio Busquets and scored to mark a night in which he overtook Xavi Hernandez as Barca`s record appearance maker, moving on to 768 games with the club. 

Mar 22, 2021, 07:10 AM IST

La Liga: Lionel Messi double leads Barcelona to within four points of top spot

The victory lifted Barca to 59 points in second place, four behind table-toppers Atletico Madrid. Messi equalled Xavi Hernandez’s all-time appearance record for Barcelona. 

Mar 16, 2021, 07:41 AM IST

Ousmane Dembele, Lionel Messi fire as Barcelona sink Sevilla to keep title chase alive

The result ended a six-game winning streak in the league for Sevilla, who remained fourth in the standings on 48 points, while Barca climbed above Real Madrid into second place with 53 points, two behind Atletico but having played two more games.

Feb 28, 2021, 10:18 AM IST

La Liga: Real Madrid close gap on Atletico after 2-0 win over Valladolid

Real Madrid remain in second but moved on to 52 points after 24 games, with Atletico leading the standings on 55 with a game in hand. Barcelona, who play at home to Cadiz on Sunday, are third on 46 points. Valladolid, meanwhile, are 19th. 

Feb 21, 2021, 10:18 AM IST

La Liga football: Karim Benzema lifts depleted Real Madrid past Getafe

Karim Benzema had already scored in the second half and Madrid went on to win for the third time in four games in a match that was postponed from the first round as European competitions finished later than scheduled last season because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Feb 10, 2021, 10:01 AM IST

Football: Luis Suarez break this BIG record of Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo, who joined Real Madrid from Manchester United in 2009 to break the then world-record transfer fee, scored 15 goals in 17 matches in a stunning start to his La Liga career. In scoring twice for the former champions, Suarez set a new record with his 16 goals in 17 La Liga appearance for Atletico since joining from Barcelona last summer.

Feb 09, 2021, 10:06 AM IST

Lionel Messi banned for two games after first red card of career

It was the first time in 754 matches that Lionel Messi had been sent off for Barcelona. He has received two red cards while playing for Argentina, including on his debut back in 2005. After passing the ball out to the left flank, Messi swung his right arm at the head of Athletic forward Asier Villalibre as they ran toward the box. Villalibre immediately fell to the ground.

Jan 20, 2021, 07:36 AM IST

Real Madrid are biggest money-churners among European elite in COVID-19 hit season

La Liga champions Real Madrid recorded overall income of 681.2 million euros ($832 million) in the 2019-20 season despite an 8% drop in revenue, a study from auditing firm KPMG revealed on Sunday.The Spanish champions' revenues was the highest among the teams that won domestic titles in Europe`s six major leagues. Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich recorded 607.2 million euros, followed by Premier League winners Liverpool (557 million euros) and Ligue 1's Paris St Germain (540.6 million euros).

Jan 11, 2021, 09:17 AM IST

La Liga: Real Madrid frustrated by Osasuna in freezing conditions, Barcelona outclass Granada

Real Madrid were held to a goalless draw at struggling Osasuna on Saturday, failing to overcome the unforgiving conditions amid persistent snow and passing up the chance to go clear at the top of La Liga.

Jan 10, 2021, 08:35 AM IST

This Barcelona defender tests positive for coronavirus, goes into isolation

Barcelona are standing at the seventh spot in the standings with four wins from nine matches they have played so far.

Dec 03, 2020, 12:32 PM IST

La Liga: Barcelona's Lionel Messi fined for 'Newell's' tribute to Argentina legend Diego Maradona in Osasuna clash

Messi, who was fined 600 euros while his club were fined 180, paid homage to his late compatriot by taking off his Barca shirt to reveal a Newell`s Old Boys shirt belonging to Maradona.

Dec 03, 2020, 09:35 AM IST

La Liga: Own goal gives dominant Atletico Madrid sixth straight win

With the win, Atletico Madrid have moved on to 23 points after nine games, level with leaders Real Sociedad who have played 10 and are in action on Sunday at home to Villarreal.

Nov 29, 2020, 09:03 AM IST

La Liga matches to begin with minute's silence in Argentina football great Diego Maradona's honour

Maradona has played in the Spanish league in two stints either side of his sojourn at Napoli.

Nov 28, 2020, 17:00 PM IST

'It`s time for UEFA, FIFA to think’: FC Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman slams packed football calendar

Ronald Koeman's outburst came after Barcelona's two first team players, Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto both got injured in their recent game against Atletico Madrid. To prevent further injuries, Koeman decided to rest Messi for their Champions League game against Dynamo Kiev.

Nov 23, 2020, 23:04 PM IST

FC Barcelona's defensive worries increase with long-term injuries to Gerard Pique, Sergi Roberto

FC Barcelona's two first choice players - Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto were both injured in Saturday's game against Atletico Madrid. Barca had lost the game 1-0 after a howler by goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen at the stroke of half-time.

Nov 22, 2020, 23:57 PM IST