Tag: La Liga
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La Liga: Getafe end Real Madrid unbeaten run
Real Madrid’s 15-game unbeaten run came to an end yesterday as they suffered a shock 1-0 loss at relegation-battling Getafe in La Liga. Madrid’s surprise defeat gives fresh hope to the beleaguered chasing pack in Spain, after Eder Militao’s early error allowed Enes Unal to score the winner at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez. Madrid have…
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Karim Benzema dominates La Liga stats
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has dominated the stats in the first-half of the season. The Frenchman tops the LaLiga Santander rankings in total shots produced, efforts on target and goals scored in this calendar year, with his numbers excellent once again. No player has scored more goals than Benzema’s 15 in 2021/22, followed by…
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How Barca overcame La Liga cash controls to sign Torres
Barcelona have the cash available to close their deal for Manchester City attacker Ferran Torres. Marca says given the Catalan club’s precarious financial situation, many are wondering how they will manage to afford this operation. The first thing to point out is that Barcelona do have the money. Their problem isn’t about a lack of…
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Ocampos strike gives Sevilla win over Atletico Madrid
Ocampos strike gives Sevilla win over Atletico Madrid
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La Liga: Vinicius form no surprise for me – Benzema
Real Madrid ace Karim Benzema insists the success of Vinicius Junior this season is no surprise. Benzema complained about Vinicius last season, but the pair have combined this term to fire Real Madrid to the top of the table and into the Champions League round of 16. And the France striker says Vinicius’ form this…
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La Liga: Barca enduring worst season run in 18 years
La Liga side Barcelona are enduring their worst season run in 18 years. Barca only have 23 points from 16 game weeks (one of which is postponed to play before Christmas, against Sevilla). The worst they have achieved since 2002-03, 18 years ago. On that occasion Barcelona played week 16 in January 2003, with 22…
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La Liga: Barca strike late to snatch win from Villarreal
Barcelona struck twice late on to snatch all three points from a spirited Villarreal side in La Liga. Frenkie De Jong’s close-range finish opened the scoring, but Barca were clinging on after Samuel Chukwueze’s well-taken leveller in the 76th minute. But Memphis Depay pounced after the Villarreal defence failed to clear a long clearance in…
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La Liga formally approve Barca appointment of Xavi
LaLiga has formally approved the appointment of Xavi as Barcelona coach. LaLiga’s Department of Financial control have on Monday given the green light to Barcelona’s appointment of Xavi as the club’s new coach, COPE have revealed. The payment of €5 million to Al Sadd to release Xavi from his contract complies with all the requisites…
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La Liga: Dani Alves joins Barca for €1-a-month
Dani Alves is re-signing for Barcelona on a wage of €1-a-month. The Brazilian right-back, 38, becomes former team-mate Xavi’s first signing as Nou Camp boss. Alves will start training at the struggling LaLiga side next week – but won’t be allowed to play until January 1. A club statement read: “Barcelona and Dani Alves have…