Tag: La Liga
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Resurgent Valencia inflict 9th La Liga defeat on Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s harrowing campaign continued as they fell to a ninth defeat in La Liga and their first since coach Zinedine Zidane returned. They were deservedly beaten 2-1 away by a resurgent Valencia on Wednesday. Portugal international Goncalo Guedes fired Valencia into the lead in the 35th minute with a thumping shot from inside the…
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La Liga: Messi guides Barca to derby victory over Espanyol
Lionel Messi scored twice to earn FC Barcelona a 2-0 derby win over Espanyol and send them 13 points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday. With second-placed Atletico Madrid travelling to Alaves later in the day, the champions took advantage of the chance to extend their lead. A dull match was decided…
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I miss having Ronaldo in La Liga – Messi
Lionel Messi says he misses facing rival Cristiano Ronaldo as the former Real Madrid forward gave “prestige” to La Liga. After helping Madrid win a fourth Champions League title in five years, Ronaldo left the club to join Serie A giants, Juventus, in July. Ronaldo has continued to save his best for Europe’s elite club…
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Zidane kicks off Real second coming against Celta Vigo
Zinedine Zidane takes charge of his first game since making a return to Real Madrid on Saturday against Celta Vigo. The match is set to be a de facto audition for next season for many of the team’s under performing players. Having sacked Julen Lopetegui and Santiago Solari for a series of embarrassing results, Real…
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Ramos sees Red as Madrid suffer shock home defeat
Real Madrid missed the chance to go second in La Liga as Girona came from behind to record a surprise away win. Casemiro powerfully headed in from Toni Kroos’ deep cross from the right wing to give the hosts a first-half lead. Cristhian Stuani’s penalty made it 1-1 after Sergio Ramos’ handball and Girona’s Portu…
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La Liga: Villarreal sacks manager after 50 days in charge
Struggling Villarreal have sacked coach Luis Garcia after just 50 days in charge and turned to Javi Calleja, the man they axed in December. Under Calleja, the club finished fifth last season and reached the knockout rounds of the Europa League. He was sacked with Villarreal 17th in La Liga with just three victories in…
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Messi scores 400th La Liga goal in win over Eibar
Lionel Messi scored his 400th La Liga goal as Barcelona beat Eibar at the Nou Camp to regain their five-point lead at the top of the table. Messi, the all-time leading scorer in the Spanish top flight, finished into the bottom corner for Barca’s second. The landmark goal comes in the Argentine’s 435th league game.…