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October 26, 2019

As clásico postponed, Atlético wins to go top in Spain

Because Barcelona and Real Madrid couldn't play their clásico due to a big separatist rally in the Catalan capital, Atlético ...

October 21, 2019

Real Sociedad and Sevilla win, move near top in Spain

Home wins for Sevilla and Real Sociedad on Sunday left a group of six teams separated by only three points at the top of the ...

September 29, 2019

Real Madrid stays top after 0-0 derby draw with Atlético

Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid failed to produce any fireworks in a lackluster derby at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday, ...

September 26, 2019

Brazilian teenagers lead Madrid to Spanish league lead

Real Madrid's Brazilian teenagers came through on Wednesday, taking the team to the top of the Spanish league.

September 25, 2019

Messi hurt again as Barcelona beats Villarreal 2-1

Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann gave a glimpse of what the duo can achieve for Barcelona, but the partnership didn't last ...

September 23, 2019

Barcelona still reeling from Anfield collapse back in May

Barcelona hasn't recovered from last season's debacle at Liverpool. Ever since a team featuring Lionel Messi squandered a ...

September 22, 2019

Madrid rebounds from PSG loss by winning at Sevilla

Karim Benzema scored in the second half to ensure Real Madrid rebounded from its poor performance in the Champions League ...

September 14, 2019

Athletic Bilbao and Mallorca miss late penalties in 0-0 draw

Both teams failed with late penalty kicks as Athletic Bilbao missed a chance to take the Spanish league lead after being held ...

September 01, 2019

Barcelona's depleted squad held again in Spanish league

The absence of Lionel Messi and other injured players took its toll on Barcelona again. Barcelona's depleted squad stumbled ...

August 30, 2019

Ceballos and Alcácer back in Spain squad for Euro qualifiers

Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos and Borussia Dortmund striker Paco Alcácer were called up Friday for Spain's European ...

August 29, 2019

Laporte rewarded for Man City displays with France call-up

Aymeric Laporte, a key member of Manchester City's Premier League title-winning team, might finally get to play his first ...

August 26, 2019

Messi, LeBron inspire Griezmann as Barcelona routs Betis 5-2

Antoine Griezmann copied Lionel Messi to score a goal and then imitated NBA star LeBron James to celebrate it.

August 22, 2019

Griezmann could be the key for Barcelona against Betis

If Lionel Messi listens to Real Betis and sits out another match, Barcelona will likely have to rely on Antoine Griezmann to ...

August 21, 2019

Messi back in training, could be fit for weekend's game

Lionel Messi was back in full training again on Wednesday and may be fit to face Real Betis in the Spanish league on Sunday.

August 19, 2019

In 1 game, Bale shows he can still contribute at Real Madrid

Just like that, Gareth Bale is part of the solution for Real Madrid again. After only one game back as a starter, the player ...

August 19, 2019

Barcelona forward Dembele out 5 weeks with thigh injury

Forward Ousmane Dembele has joined Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez on Barcelona's injury list. The club says on Monday that ...

August 17, 2019

Without Messi, Barcelona loses 1st league opener in 10 years

Barcelona lost its opening Spanish league match for the first time in a decade on Friday, falling at Athletic Bilbao 1-0 as ...

August 16, 2019

Suárez out injured in 1st half of Barcelona's opening game

Barcelona striker Luiz Suárez had to be substituted because of an injury in the first half of the team's opening Spanish ...

August 15, 2019

European Soccer Weekend: Spanish, German leagues begin

What to watch in the leading soccer leagues in Europe this weekend: ENGLAND After playing four times last season — including ...