Marco Asensio spoke of an “emotional and satisfying goal” after finding the net with his first touch in a year as Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-0.
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Ligue 1 season cancelled but LaLiga teams get nod to start training in May
Ligue 1 became the second major European league to be cancelled after political intervention on Tuesday, but Spain’s LaLiga inched towards a possible resumption.
Andres Iniesta – El mago con la pelota
We know Andres Iniesta as Andres Iniesta, the diminutive artisan who made every match he…
Santi Cazorla – The gift that keeps on giving
As a long-time football fan, I’m well-versed with turbulent emotions. As a long-time Arsenal fan,…
5 things you might not know about new Barcelona head coach Quique Setien
Barcelona have appointed Quique Setien to replace Ernesto Valverde on a contract until the end of the 2021-22 season.
Bale will not be leaving Real Madrid in January and unlikely this summer – agent
Gareth Bale will not be leaving Real Madrid in January and is also “very unlikely” to depart the club this summer, according to his agent.
Gareth Bale not fit for Super Cup final – Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane confirmed that Gareth Bale would not be fit to feature in Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final.
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.
Hazard to miss Spanish Super Cup – Zidane
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has confirmed injured forward Eden Hazard will miss the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
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.
Zinedine Zidane: Real Madrid reputation on the line against Club Brugge
Zinedine Zidane insists reputations are at stake against Club Brugge even though Real Madrid are already assured of a place in the Champions League knockout phase.
Simeone urges Atletico not to fixate on Griezmann’s return when Barcelona visit
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone does not want his side to fixate on the return of Antoine Griezmann when Barcelona head to Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday.
Battling win at Alaves could prove vital in Real Madrid’s LaLiga quest – Zidane
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane feels his side’s battling 2-1 win at Alaves could prove an important victory in their quest for the LaLiga title.
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior going nowhere in January – Zinedine Zidane
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has ruled out a January loan move for Vinicius Junior.
Zidane urges fans to back Real Madrid’s push to advance in Champions League
Zinedine Zidane hopes Real Madrid supporters turn their jeers into cheers as the Spanish giants go in search of Champions League qualification against Paris St Germain.
‘Humble’ David Villa ready to make next career step and retire
David Villa wants to be remembered as a humble man when he brings his decorated career to a close.
Luis Enrique to return as Spain coach ahead of Euro 2020 finals
Luis Enrique is to return as Spain manager after an eight-month absence.
Gerard Moreno bags brace as Spain finish group campaign with easy win over Romania
Gerard Moreno bagged a brace as Spain thumped Romania 5-0 to secure a pot-one seeding for Euro 2020.
Moreno wants Spain to clinch seeded spot for Euro 2020 finals
Spain coach Robert Moreno has challenged his players to deliver one final Euro 2020 qualifying effort to ensure they clinch a seeded spot in next summer’s finals.
Guys like Cazorla, Ramos and Albiol key to Spain’s Euro 2020 hopes – Moreno
Spain coach Robert Moreno paid tribute to the old guard, and in particular Santi Cazorla, after the midfielder scored his first international goal in four years in the 7-0 demolition of Malta.