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Athletic Bilbao should have beaten Malaga, says Marcelo Bielsa The 57-year-old accepted that a draw was a good point for his side, but insisted Athletic could well have secured all three points Pellegrini hails Malaga character after draw with Athletic Bilbao The Chilean tactician believes...

La Liga wrap: Unbeaten Mallorca go second 24 September 2012 Mallorca have defeated Valencia 2-0 to maintain their unbeaten start to the La Liga season and move into second on the table. Victor and Javier Arizmendi scored a goal in each half for Mallorca, while in the Spanish capital Real...

La Liga wrap: Barca struggle to late win 23 September 2012 A pair of late goals, including a cracking strike from Xavi, inspired Barcelona to a hard-fought 2-0 win over Granada in La Liga. Xavi, who was brought on in the 54th minute on Saturday as Barcelona searched for their opening...

Mourinho still has doubts over players 22 September 2012 Jose Mourinho admits that he still does not feel 100 percent confident in his Real Madrid players. The Spanish champions, who have started the La Liga season slowly with just four points from four games, looked disjointed last week in...

La Liga is dying, says economist Jose Maria Gay The financial expert believes the Primera Division's progress has stagnated, along with the Premier League and added that France and Germany are the models of frugality Sep 21, 2012 11:30:00 AM By Stefan Coerts Renowned economist Jose Maria...

Casillas sends message of support to bereaved family in Poland The Spanish captain and Real Madrid goalkeeper has sent his condolences to the family of a Polish boy, who died last Tuesday because of a serious degenerative disease Falcao: Simeone’s passion has improved Atletico Madrid The...

La Liga preview: Barca primed to extend streak 21 September 2012 Barcelona could open up an 11-point advantage ahead of defending champions Real Madrid if results go their way on the weekend. The 2010/11 champions have made blistering start to the season, winning all four of their opening...

Mourinho sues Marca editor The Blancos trainer feels Roberto Palomar crossed a line with his comments, as he branded the Portuguese as "the type of person who leaves after causing a car crash" Sep 20, 2012 8:50:00 AM Jose Mourinho has filed a civil lawsuit against Marca editor Roberto...

Real threaten former Barcelona chief with legal action after Twitter attack on Mourinho The former Barca vice-president Alfons Godall has been slammed by their rivals after he launched an attack on the social networking site against their coach Sep 20, 2012 5:02:00 PM By Tom Maston Real...

I know what decision Kaka will make in the next transfer window, claims Nuri Sahin The Real Madrid midfielder now on loan at Liverpool says he knows where the former World Player of the Year will end up following the upcoming winter market Cesc Fabregas: I have had tough times before in my...

'I joined Real Madrid for nights like these' - Modric revels in Manchester City win The Croatia international was delighted with his side's victory over the Premier League champions, and hopes the game will act as the catalyst for Los Blancos' season Ronaldo: I celebrate when I have to...

'Kaka would not have been treated like this at Barcelona' - Dani Alves The Brazilian full-back has hit out at Real Madrid for their treatment of his national team-mate and believes that he would receive much better care in Catalunya Sep 17, 2012 5:00:00 PM By Michael Cerna Barcelona...

Llorente: I cannot guarantee I will still be with Athletic Bilbao in 2013 The Athletic Bilbao striker is not interested in signing a new deal at this point, and can not make any promises as to whether he will stay put until the end of the season Sep 17, 2012 8:30:00 AM By Samuel Tighe...

Iniesta targets Champions League glory with Barcelona The Spain midfielder is determined to make up for last season's semi-final loss to Chelsea, and is hoping to recreate previous Wembley triumphs in the upcoming campaign Mourinho: I'm the only one to blame for Real Madrid's current...

La Liga wrap: Atletico win seven-goal thriller 17 September 2012 Atletico Madrid have survived a stunning late fightback from Rayo Vallecano to take out a seven-goal thriller at Vicente Calderon on Sunday. After taking a 1-0 lead into half-time courtesy of a Mario Suarez goal in the 29th...

'I don't have a team right now' - Mourinho livid after second Liga loss The Portuguese coach has spoken out angrily after Real Madrid’s defeat to Sevilla at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, which leaves them eight points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona Sep 15, 2012 11:08:00 PM By Oliver Scrimgeour...

Real Madrid have an attitude problem, says Emilio Butragueno The Spain legend has expressed his disappointment with his former side's present plight, claiming attitude and "a lack of luck" are the main reasons behind their poor form Sep 16, 2012 7:10:00 AM By Renger Dotinga Emilio...

Gone in 68 seconds: Real Madrid's Liga hopes hit by early blow in Seville as Barcelona go eight clear Jose Mourinho's men failed to recover after falling behind early on at Sevilla and are already adrift in the battle for the Primera Division, following Barca's 4-1 win in Getafe Sep 16, 2012...

Vilanova thrilled with Barcelona victory over Getafe The Barca coach pointed out that his side have already won in the two fixtures which derailed their title hopes last year, whilst also giving his response to Carles Puyol's injury We have to fight until the end, says Real Madrid defender...

La Liga wrap: Sevilla add to Madrid woes, Messi lifts Barcelona 16 September 2012 Sevilla heaped more misery on Real Madrid with a 1-0 win, while rivals Barcelona continued their perfect start to the La Liga season. Defending champions Real were already five points adrift of league leaders...