Former football players and coaches have welcomed the launch of Spanish La Liga’s Celta Vigo academy in South Africa
Just when you thought the Spanish off season couldn’t get any weirder, Lewandowski and his costly colleagues might be left in lavish limbo
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A study of European 2019 season commentary suggests prejudice is alive and kicking, but Black Lives Matter and Covid-19 may be changing this
Sporting events, from football and tennis to rugby and cycling, on this year’s calendar are in doubt
Again, Bale has stirred the nest. Again, Zidane’s patience will be tested.
The little magician had the Real Betis fans applauding him after he struck a magnificent treble against them on Sunday.
Julen Lopetegui has big boots to fill, Messi hopes big signings will pay off and Atlético snaps at top two’s heels
Here are some of the new signings to keep an eye on in Spain this season
Zidane made the announcement at the capital club’s Valdebebas training ground on Tuesday evening
Diego Simeone has taken the club to new heights and the relentless coach is ready for La Liga
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde was delighted that his side "finally" wrapped up a 25th La Liga title with four matches to spare
The price paid per game by broadcasters has dropped by a cool million euros
Barca continues a record-breaking start to La Liga — beating Sevilla 2-1 on Saturday in an atmosphere marked by the political upheaval in Catalonia.
Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona beat Las Palmas 3-0 in a match played behind closed doors.
The battle for control of the club between fans, players and president rages on.
Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory over Barca suggests coach Carlo Ancelotti has successfully integrated Kroos and Rodriguez into a fearsome attacking side.
Lionel Messi’s hat-trick away from home gave Barcelona the victory over Real Madrid in Sunday’s El Clasico.
Karim Benzema has struck a brace in a 3-0 win over Sevilla on Sunday as Real Madrid edged closer to their first Spanish league title in four years.
Barcelona have beaten Getafe in the Spanish La Liga to go within one point of League leaders Real Madrid, who face Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
Real Madrid face Osasuna as they plot their route to La Liga success following commanding wins after two disappointing consecutive draws.
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/ 27 February 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have led their teams to magical wins in their weekend La Liga trips.
Lionel Messi’s audacious chip to score for the fourth time in Barcelona’s thrashing of Valencia epitomised the three-time Ballon d’Or winner’s skill.
Lionel Messi and Thiago Alcantara led Barcelona to a dominating 5-0 win over Villarreal on Monday, aiming for a fourth straight Spanish league title.
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/ 1 September 2009
Club record signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a late debut goal as Barcelona began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Sporting Gijon on Monday.