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La Liga Preview: Real bullish about title chances 6 April 2015 Fit-again midfielder James Rodriguez says Real Madrid can win their remaining fixtures as the capital club ramp up the pressure on league leaders Barcelona with a midweek clash at Rayo Vallecano. Rodriguez returned from a broken...

Bale has got his confidence back - Ancelotti 4 April 2015 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes the recent international break has enabled forward Gareth Bale to regain his confidence. Bale has come in for heavy criticism from media and fans alike in Spain for his recent performances...

Xavi denies Al Sadd link 31 March 2015 03:35 Barcelona veteran Xavi played down suggestions on Monday that he is on track to announce a contract with Qatar Stars League club Al Sadd, insisting his trip to West Asia was "just a visit". Xavi spent four days of the international window in...

I have nothing to prove - Bale 29 March 2015 Real Madrid star Gareth Bale insists he pays no attention to his critics and stated he has nothing to prove. The forward has been the main focus of scorn from the Spanish media and Real supporters following the capital club's difficult start to...

Bartomeu: Vilanova not to blame for Neymar tax case By Stefan Coerts Mar 27, 2015 13:16:52 The Barca chief was interpreted by some as suggesting the legal proceedings are the late coach's fault, but he insists his words have been twisted Josep Maria Bartomeu has hit out at those who have...

Suarez: Neymar will win Ballon d´Or 24 March 2015 10:07 El Clasico hero Luis Suarez has backed Barcelona team-mate Neymar to be crowned the best player in the world during his career and win the Ballon d'Or. The Uruguayan was the matchwinner in Sunday's 2-1 victory at Camp Nou as Luis...

Real Madrid suspend club member over Bale and Jese car attacks By Mark Doyle Mar 24, 2015 01:22:56 Three irate fans tried to kick and punch the vehicles of Gareth Bale and Jese as they tried to leave the club's training complex after their Clasico defeat in Catalunya Real Madrid have...

Brazil great Pele says Messi has outperformed Ronaldo 22 March 2015 14:54 Lionel Messi has proved himself as the best player in the world ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in the past 10 years, according to Brazil great Pele. Players, pundits and fans alike have regularly debated whether Barcelona...

La Liga Preview: Barca and Real gear up for mouth-watering Clasico 19 March 2015 The eyes of the footballing world will be locked firmly on Camp Nou this Sunday as Barcelona host rivals Real Madrid in a crucial 170th Liga Clasico contest. Arguably the biggest match in domestic football will...

Iniesta, Bartra laud 750-gamer Xavi 15 March 2015 Andres Iniesta congratulated fellow midfielder Xavi on his milestone for Barcelona on Saturday, having claimed earlier in March he was not sure if he could play with him. The Spanish pair have long held the Barca midfield together, but...

Messi overtakes Ronaldo in race for European Golden Shoe By Tony Mahoney Mar 14, 2015 18:00:00 The Argentine's two goals against Elche on Saturday mean he is now the highest league scorer in Europe for the 2014-15 season Lionel Messi's double for Barcelona in the 2-0 win against Elche on...

Navas: I’ll fight to be Madrid No.1 By Rupert Fryer Mar 14, 2015 14:22:09 The Costa Rica international remains behind Iker Casillas in the pecking order despite the club captain's poor form of late Keylor Navas says he will not give up on his quest to dislodge Iker Casillas as Real Madrid’s...

Alves reacts angrily to PSG rumours 12 March 2015 16:36 Dani Alves has reacted angrily to suggestions he is to leave Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain with a bizarre rant on social media. Reports in Spain have suggested that the Brazil defender - whose contract at Camp Nou expires at the...

Barcelona 6 Rayo Vallecano 1: Messi hat-trick sends Luis Enrique´s men top 8 March 2015 Lionel Messi scored a record 24th La Liga hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Rayo Vallecano 6-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday to move top of La Liga. Luis Suarez's fifth-minute opener was all Luis Enrique's men had...

Barcelona 6 Rayo Vallecano 1: Messi hat-trick sends Luis Enrique´s men top 8 March 2015 Lionel Messi scored a record 24th La Liga hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Rayo Vallecano 6-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday to move top of La Liga. Luis Suarez's fifth-minute opener was all Luis Enrique's men had...

Busquets to miss Rayo clash 5 March 2015 The injury suffered by Sergio Busquets during Wednesday's win over Villarreal will rule the midfielder out of Sunday's clash with Rayo Vallecano, but does not appear as bad as first feared. Busquets was caught late by Tomas Pina in the 3-1 Copa del...

Levante 2 Eibar 1: Comeback pulls hosts out of bottom three 6 March 2015 Relegation-threatened Levante came from behind to claim a 2-1 win over 10-man Eibar and move out of La Liga's relegation zone on Friday. Lucas Alcaraz's men looked set to go down to a 14th league defeat of the season...

Perez to testify in corruption case 28 February 2015 Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is to take to the witness stand in a corruption case. Real Madrid have confirmed that president Florentino Perez is to testify in court in a corruption case. The news comes following reports in...

Real Madrid v Villarreal: Ancelotti´s side looking to keep chasing pack at bay 27 February 2015 Real Madrid hope to extend their strong recent record against Villarreal when the two meet in La Liga on Sunday. La Liga leaders Real Madrid will hope their strong record against Villarreal...

Barcelona defend Messi´s penalty miss 25 February 2015 Both Luis Enrique and Luis Suarez defended Lionel Messi after the Barcelona striker missed a penalty against Manchester City. Barcelona coach Luis Enrique and striker Luis Suarez brushed off Lionel Messi's penalty miss on Tuesday...