Liga

Real Madrid Overturn Mallorca as Atletico Held

Real Madrid claimed a third straight La Liga victory with a 2-1 triumph over Real Mallorca on Saturday to continue their perfect start to the campaign. Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw at Alaves, leaving them without a win in their first three La Liga matches. Arda Guler and Vinicius Junior scored in quick succession for Los Blancos after ...

Mbappe Fires Madrid to Victory at Real Oviedo

Kylian Mbappe was again on target for Real Madrid as they overcame Real Oviedo 3-0 in La Liga on Sunday. For Oviedo, returning to Spain's top flight after an absence of almost a quarter of a century, the arrival of the 15-time European champions was a gala occasion, and the Asturian fans made their presence heard. Star turns Mbappe and Vinicius ...

Barca Complete Late Comeback as Atletico Drop More Points in Liga

Barcelona fought back from two goals down at newly-promoted Levante to win 3-2 on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid dropped more points from a winning position. First-half goals by Ivan Romero and Jose Luis Morales gave Levante a shock lead against the champions in Valencia, before Pedri and Ferran Torres struck twice in quick succession after ...

Alonso Says 'No Excuses' as Real Madrid Prepare for La Liga Opener

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said the team's shortened preseason will not be used as an excuse as they prepare to kick off their La Liga campaign at home to Osasuna on Tuesday. Alonso will take charge at the Santiago Bernabeu for the first time after beginning his reign at the Club World Cup in the United States, where Madrid reached the ...

Atletico Beaten by Espanyol in La Liga Opener

Espanyol staged a late comeback to grab a shock 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday as Diego Simeone's men made a disappointing start to their La Liga campaign. Pere Milla scored a late winner as Atletico stumbled to defeat in Barcelona despite leading through Julian Alvarez's brilliant goal. Atletico have been busy in the transfer market, ...

Barca Open Liga Title Defence Strolling Past Nine-Man Mallorca

Spanish champions Barcelona opened their Liga campaign on Saturday with an island cruise as they played almost an hour against nine men on their way to a 3-0 victory in Mallorca. Barcelona's second-half stroll did not please coach Hansi Flick. "They're three important points, but I didn't like the match," he told broadcaster Movistar. "After ...

Barcelona Reinstate Ter Stegen as Captain

Barcelona on Friday reinstated goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen as captain after resolving a dispute over the German's fitness. The club had started disciplinary action on Tuesday and stripped Ter Stegen of the club captaincy on Thursday over a row concerning his fitness after he underwent back surgery at the end of July. Local media reported ...

Villarreal Beat Barca to Secure Champions League Place

Villarreal qualified for next season's Champions League with an entertaining 3-2 win at newly crowned La Liga champions Barcelona on Sunday. Elsewhere Kylian Mbappe struck as Real Madrid won 2-0 at nine-man Sevilla, while Leganes gave themselves a chance of survival with a win at Las Palmas. Barcelona stars celebrated their 28th league title on ...

Real Madrid Sign Bournemouth's Huijsen For £50 Million

Real Madrid signed Spain defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth on Saturday after agreeing to pay his £50 million ($59 million) release fee. The 20-year-old centre-back has impressed in his one season in the Premier League after joining the Cherries from Juventus in 2024 for £12.8 million. "Real Madrid and Bournemouth have reached a deal for ...

Barca Edge Real Madrid in Thriller to Move to Brink of Liga Title

Barcelona mounted a spectacular comeback to beat Real Madrid 4-3 in La Liga on Sunday and move to the brink of the title after overcoming a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe. The France striker threatened to haul Madrid back into the title race but Raphinha's double and goals from Lamine Yamal and Eric Garcia gave Barcelona a seven-point lead on the ...