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Wu Lei nets late equaliser as bottom side Espanyol hold LaLiga leaders Barcelona

Espanyol substitute Wu Lei’s late equaliser denied 10-man city rivals Barcelona victory in a 2-2 LaLiga draw on Saturday night.

Courtois made decision to go forward for late corner – Real Madrid boss Zidane

Zinedine Zidane admitted it was goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois’ decision to go up for the corner which helped salvage a last-gasp 1-1 draw at Valencia.

Karim Benzema rescues a point for Real Madrid against Valencia

Karim Benzema’s last-gasp goal earned Real Madrid an important 1-1 draw with Valencia in La Liga.

Zinedine Zidane keen for Real Madrid to focus on Valencia rather than El Clasico

Zinedine Zidane pushed aside all talk of next week’s match against Barcelona and insisted Real Madrid were ready to put in a strong performance at Valencia to keep pace at the top of LaLiga.

Frank Lampard hopeful Tammy Abraham injury is not serious

Frank Lampard hopes Tammy Abraham has avoided serious injury after a heavy fall in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw at Valencia.

Chelsea forced to wait to secure qualification after draw in Valencia

Chelsea saw safe passage to the Champions League knockout stages slip agonisingly away as Daniel Wass’ fluke stole Valencia a 2-2 draw at the Mestalla.

Parejo insists Valencia are prepared for in-form Chelsea

Valencia captain Dani Parejo believes Frank Lampard is turning Chelsea into one of the world’s best teams.

Emery hails Aubameyang and Lacazette as Arsenal reach Europa League final

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery hailed his “amazing” strikeforce as a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hat-trick and an Alexandre Lacazette goal set up a Europa League final against Premier League rivals Chelsea.

Aubameyang hat-trick ensures Arsenal reach Europa League final

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit a hat-trick in the Mestalla as Arsenal eased past Valencia to secure their place in the Europa League final.

Zidane suffers first loss since Real return at Valencia

Zinedine Zidane suffered his first defeat since retaking the reins at Real Madrid as Goncalo Guedes and Ezequiel Garay handed Valencia a 2-1 victory at the Mestalla.

Zinedine Zidane will solve Real Madrid goalkeeper situation before next season

Zinedine Zidane refused to be drawn on his plans for an overhaul of the Real Madrid squad but admits there will be no doubt over the goalkeeping situation next season.

Rodgers questions Toljan dismissal as Celtic knocked out of Europa League

Brendan Rodgers claims Celtic’s Europa League hopes were taken away by German referee Deniz Aytekin in the 1-0 defeat by Valencia in the Mestalla.

Celtic crash out of Europa League despite spirited performance in Valencia

Celtic exited the Europa League at the last-32 stage with a 1-0 defeat in Valencia but pride was evident on a night of some frustration in the Mestalla.

Celtic still have a chance to progress – Brendan Rodgers

Celtic’s Europa League journey is not over yet, according to boss Brendan Rodgers.

Marcelino says Valencia want to beat Celtic at Mestalla despite first-leg win

Boss Marcelino wants his Valencia side to be at their very best against Celtic at the Mestalla on Thursday night.

Mata frustrated for Manchester United despite ‘special’ Mestalla return

Juan Mata was left frustrated as Manchester United’s latest display of delayed intensity led to a drab defeat to Valencia, putting Jose Mourinho’s men on the back foot ahead of this Sunday’s trip to bitter rivals Liverpool.

Jose Mourinho frustrated as United’s fringe players blow their chance to impress

Jose Mourinho was frustrated but not surprised by the way his squad players blew their chance to impress and secure Manchester United top spot in their Champions League group.