Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde refused to apologise for having to rely so heavily on Lionel Messi to solve their problems after the Argentinian scored the goal which secured an eighth title in 11 years.
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Lionel Messi goal allows Barcelona to retain LaLiga title
Lionel Messi fittingly scored the goal which ensured Barcelona retained their LaLiga title with a 1-0 win over struggling Levante.
Barcelona boss Valverde sets target of winning LaLiga title against Levante
Ernesto Valverde wants his Barcelona side to wrap up the LaLiga title in their clash against relegation-threatened Levante on Saturday.
Real Sociedad and Levante share spoils
Borja Mayoral’s late equaliser secured Levante a 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad in LaLiga.
Mauricio Pellegrino’s Leganes continue to climb LaLiga table
Oscar’s first-half winner sealed Leganes a 1-0 home win against LaLiga rivals Levante at Estadio Municipal de Butarque.
Solari insists Bale was ecstatic after scoring winning goal
Santiago Solari insisted Gareth Bale was “ecstatic” after scoring Real Madrid’s winner against Levante on Sunday – despite the Wales star appearing to shrug off his team-mates’ celebrations on the pitch.
Gareth Bale penalty lifts Real Madrid to victory over Levante
Substitute Gareth Bale rolled home the winning penalty as Real Madrid recorded a 2-1 victory at Levante.
Real Madrid committed to LaLiga title race despite slip – Santiago Solari
Santiago Solari has insisted Real Madrid remain committed to the LaLiga title race despite slipping nine points behind leaders Barcelona after last week’s shock loss to Girona.
Ernesto Valverde does not believe Barcelona have done anything wrong
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde says his side should still be in the Copa del Rey quarter-final draw despite accusations from Levante that they fielded an ineligible player in last week’s first leg.
‘We are up against it’: Valverde to recall big guns for Levante second leg
Ernesto Valverde admits Barcelona are “up against it” ahead of the second leg of the Copa del Rey last-16 clash with Levante.
Debutant Murillo hopes late Coutinho strike can turn tie in Barca favour
Jeison Murillo is taking heart from Philippe Coutinho’s late goal after Barcelona were stunned 2-1 by Levante in the first leg of their Copa del Rey tie.
Valverde focused on winning another league and cup double with Barcelona
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde is targeting a second successive league and cup double this season as his side get set to face Levante in the Copa del Rey.
Valverde pleased with win as Messi-inspired Barca hit Levante for five
Ernesto Valverde admitted Barcelona’s last visit to Levante was still on their minds as Lionel Messi inspired them to a 5-0 victory.
Messi nets hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Levante
Lionel Messi scored yet another hat-trick as Barcelona laid a few ghosts and cemented their place at the top of La Liga at Levante.
Road warriors Sociedad earn comeback win
Real Sociedad came from behind to win 3-1 at Levante and secure their fourth away win of the season in LaLiga.
Lopetegui ‘more motivated than ever’ as pressure builds on under-fire Real boss
Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui stressed the last thing he was thinking about was whether his job was under threat after his side were beaten 2-1 at home by Levante, their third successive defeat in all competitions.
More misery for Real Madrid as they lose at home to Levante
Real Madrid crashed to a third successive defeat, putting head coach Julen Lopetegui under further scrutiny.
Attacking trio in line to return for misfiring Real Madrid against Levante
Isco, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema could make a welcome return for Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui against Levante on Saturday.
Barcelona stunned by Levante as unbeaten LaLiga campaign comes to an end
Barcelona’s ambition of becoming the first team to post an unbeaten LaLiga season lay in…
Levante almost safe after adding to Sevilla’s misery
Levante all but ensured they will be playing LaLiga football next season with a 2-1…