Real Madrid registered their sixth consecutive victory in all competitions as two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo led them to a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo. Despite dominating for long spells in the first-half, Madrid couldn’t find a way past Celta goalkeeper Javi Varas until just after the hour mark when Ronaldo swept home a loose [...]
Barcelona president Sandro Rosell stated on Monday the the club’s most important priority this season is the recovery of coach Tito Vilanova, who is currently receiving treatment for cancer in New York. “The absolute priority for the club is the recovery of (Tito) Vilanova, everything else is secondary. If we win some titles, great, but [...]
Barcelona’s recent slump continued as Sergio Ramos’ header nine minutes from time handed Real Madrid their second win over the Catalans in five days. Karim Benzema had given the hosts the perfect start as he stabbed home Alvaro Morata’s cross after just six minutes, but Barca were level just 12 minutes later when Lionel Messi [...]
Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas is expecting a backlash from Barcelona when the two meet again in a La Liga match tomorrow after Real’s 3-1 victory over the Catalans on Tuesday. The Spanish champions booked their place in the Spanish Cup final with a complete performance that restricted Barca to very little going forward and [...]
Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas will be sidelined for eight to 12 weeks after undergoing surgery on his fractured left hand in Madrid on Friday. “The period of unavailability is between eight and 12 weeks,” doctor Miguel del Cerro said in a statement released by the La Liga club, adding that Casillas would [...]
Atletico Madrid equalled their best ever winning streak at home in La Liga in a memorable season for the club with a 2-0 win Sunday over Levante. Goals from Adrian Lopez and Jorge Resurrecion ‘Koke’ saw Atletico win their 12th straight league game at the Calderon and match the club record dating back to a [...]
An injury-time strike from substitute Imanol Agirretxe condemned 10-man Barcelona to a 3-2 defeat at Real Sociedad on Saturday, their first of a record-breaking La Liga season. Lionel Messi scored in a 10th consecutive game for a landmark second time, putting Barca ahead after six minutes with Pedro Rodriguez doubling the lead. But Chory Castro [...]
