La Liga

The Man Who Saved Barca And Won La Liga With Betis Recognised At Last

... astounding; that still stands out in Spain’s Clasico-conditioned history. Even in those first six years of the competition, it was still dominated by the big boys of Barcelona, Real Madrid and - at that point - Athletic Bilbao. In contrast to the huge crowds they drew, Betis were only getting 1,500 people. O’Connell, however, knew how to play the numbers and play the game differently. Wenger dismisses link with Barcelona job. With innovations that were ahead of the time, like physical conditioning approaches such as the banning of players smoking - a genuinely unique move - as well as the pioneering of the offside trap, the Dubliner produced a side that conceded just 19 goals in 22 games. It was a figure out of synch with the general game at the time, and that remains outstanding in Spanish history. It meant he was an obvious choice for one of the big ...

Scores And Updated Table After Saturday's Week 24 Matches

... pointed out. Kieran Canning @Kieran Canning. Leganes have scored a fifth of their goals for the season tonight against Depor. Huge 4-0 win to go 5 points clear of the relegation zone. 2/25/2017, 7:19:41 PM. Leganes ran riot, while the unfortunate visitors also saw centre-back Raul Albentosa shown a straight red card in the 62 nd minute with the score at 2-0. Ultimately, Depor were outclassed by a plucky team that ran Barca mightily close at the Camp Nou last time out. This rout has probably made up for that disappointment. Leganes couldn't beat one of Spain's big two last week, but Valencia managed it when they stunned Real on Wednesday. However, Los Che found themselves undone by Alaves and their own ill discipline. Valencia were leading after 70 minutes thanks to Carlos Soler Barragan's goal, but Ibai Gomez drew the home side level eight minutes later. Alaves then went in front with four minutes to go when Aleksandar Katai scored. Gomez got Alaves' comeback started against Valencia. Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images. Los Che were still well in the game and had the time to equalise. Yet their efforts were undermined by midfield playmaker Fabian Orellana ...

Atletico Madrid Falters In Game Marked By Fernando Torres’ Injury Scare

... “He’ll spend the night in hospital and undergo more tests tomorrow (Friday).”. Florin Andone put Deportivo ahead early at Riazor Stadium, and Antoine Griezmann equalized for Atletico with a remarkable long-range shot in the second half. “In the end the result doesn’t mean anything,” Griezmann said. “We just want to know how Fernando is doing and we hope that he will be with us again soon.” The game was nearing its end when the former Spain international was hit from behind by Deportivo midfielder Alex Bergantinos just outside the penalty area in Atletico’s own field. Torres had substituted in for Kevin Gameiro in the 65 th minute. The draw kept Deportivo one point above the relegation zone, and dropped Atletico 11 points behind leader Barcelona, which routed Sporting Gijon 6-1 on Wednesday. Second-place Real Madrid, which drew at home against Las Palmas 3-3 on Wednesday, is one point behind Barcelona. Deportivo, which had lost four in a row and remains winless in eight games, introduced newly signed coach Pepe Mel. The team has a game in hand, against Real Betis. SEVILLA 1, ...

Thursday's Week 25 Results And Updated Standings

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Barcelona V Sporting Gijón

... As ever, it’s turning childish. Gerard Pique has been doing some investigating on the internet, an activity which never ends well, and took to Twitter after a controversial penalty helped Real Madrid beat Villarreal to point out that Barcelona’s title rivals have been getting a helping hand from Spain’s Howard Webbs. The Barcelona defender even backed up his argument by handpicking examples from the Madrid press, so before you say it he’s not biased okay, he’s just concerned about justice and fair play and anyway IT’S ABOUT TIME YOU WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE, SHEEPLE, IT’S HAPPENING RIGHT BEFORE YOUR EYES. Madrid weren’t amused by Pique’s Twitter shenanigans, however. Sergio Ramos and Zinedine Zidane have muttered something about FAKE NEWS! in response. Ramos and Pique are Spain’s central defenders, so that’s nice. Grown men, this lot. Extremely talented grown men, mind you. Because while they’re making a sorry show of themselves off the pitch, ...

Alexis Sanchez Tipped For La Liga Return In The Summer

... former Barcelona star is said to have made up his mind to leave the Gunners, regardless of whether manager Arsene Wenger signs a new contract or not. In an exclusive for the Daily Star, David Woods has reported Sanchez will turn his back on the Gunners due to the squad's failings domestically and in Europe: "Chile ace Sanchez has become increasingly frustrated at the lack of progress by the Gunners, who look certain to crash out of the Champions League next week.". Woods noted how those frustrations will scupper any attempts Arsenal make to persuade the 28-year-old to sign a new deal: "Sanchez is understood to have made no secret of his thinking within the camp, and talks aimed to getting him to sign a new deal have stalled.". Indeed, Woods says the South American attacker was hopeful over agreeing fresh terms worth more than £200,000 per week. However, the collapse of Arsenal's Premier League title challenge means he's now ready to move on. Sanchez reportedly feels his time with Arsenal has come to an end. Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images. Sanchez's current deal with the Gunners is set to run out in 2018, and his future has been a source of constant speculation ...

Schedule, Live Stream And Week 24 Predictions

... Sevilla beat the Foxes in the first leg of their knockout tie, but a 2-1 scoreline didn't reflect the scale of their dominance on Wednesday. It means manager Jorge Sampaoli will be entering an already tense fixture with a point to prove, but his squad has the quality to put local rivals Betis to the sword. Loanee duo Stevan Jovetic and Samir Nasri were outstanding against Leicester, and their quality on the ball will be vital in Betis. However, it's midfield enforcer Steven N'Zonzi who could be the important figure, especially early on. Nasri will need to control passing for Sevilla in the derby. Aitor Alcalde Colomer/Getty Images. Betis are likely to force a fast start in front of their home crowd, so Sevilla will need Frenchman N'Zonzi's positional sense and physical power to break up forward raids and ensure they gain control of possession. If the visitors can boss the ball, Sampaoli's squad has the class and mettle to score more than just pride from this derby, and a win will help Sevilla keep their momentum in the title race. Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona. Sevilla will count on Atleti doubling the value of a win by ...

5 Reasons The La Liga Club Is Great To Control In Career Mode

... de Leon/AP. If you're going to fully enjoy a career mode experience, it helps to grow your club from a noncontender to a threat. Young stars do this; Las Palmas has them. Center Back Mauricio Lemos is just 21 years old and already rated an 80 overall. Equally rated is the 24-year-old left wing, Jesé Rodríguez. Locking down those two for the future or using them to acquire valuable pieces on the transfer market could solidify or jumpstart your efforts. FIFA 17 UD Las Palmas career mode team: Depth. Guys like Lemos, Jesé, Javi Varas and Jonathan Viera lead the way, but Las Palmas has solid depth for a rebuilding club. The group has seven midfielders rated at 79 or above , and none of them are as old as 30. In fact, Alen Halilovi? is rated a 79 and he's just 20 years old. FIFA 17 UD Las Palmas career mode team: Sprinkle of Veterans. You don't want a team packed exclusively with young players. There should be a balance ...

Sevilla Keep Pressure On La Liga Top-two

... were chasing a fourth successive win in the top flight as they looked to capitalise on Real Madrid's slip-up against Las Palmas 24 hours earlier. They were handed a glorious chance to open the scoring when Xabier Etxeitia conceded a penalty for a foul on Luciano Vietto in the 13 th minute. QUOTES | @Iborra_Vicente : "We're happy with the win but not with how we played" #Sevilla FCAthletic __link__/Vj MEpms KBc. — Sevilla FC (@Sevilla FC_ENG) March 2, 2017. Stevan Jovetic's spot-kick was saved by Gorka Iraizoz, but Iborra reacted quickest to slot home on the rebound and spare the Montenegro striker's blushes. Jovetic was denied again by Iraizoz on 24 minutes as he connected with Sergio Escudero's cross, but was unable to beat the visiting keeper with his header. The woodwork then came to the hosts’ rescue as Raul Garcia steered his header against the right post from Inigo Lekue's cross two minutes later. Enric Saborit then threatened again for Los Leones with a shot from close range that was kept out by Sergio Rico. ✅ SURVEY. — ...

Final Scores And Updated Table After Wednesday

... La Liga 2017: Wednesday Results. Here are the latest standings. Latest La Liga Standings. Wednesday Recap. Barca's dreams of retaining their La Liga crown were boosted as they defeated Sporting and Madrid dropped points, but the triumph was bittersweet as Luis Enrique announced his intention to leave the Catalan giants after three seasons. The hosts were 3-0 up in 27 minutes after a  Lionel Messi  header, an own goal from Juan Rodriguez and a  Luis Suarez  strike that killed the contest. David Ramos/Getty Images. Carlos Castro pulled one back for the visitors in the first half, but Suarez grabbed his brace with a magnificent volley. Paco Alcacer, Neymar and Ivan Rakitic completed the hammering as the champions regained the advantage in the race for the title. Madrid almost sank after taking the lead through Isco against Las Palmas, with Bale seeing red as the Welshman lost his head. The attacker needlessly kicked out and reacted aggressively, giving the referee no choice but to send him off, triggering a collapse in the Spanish capital. Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images. Tana had equalised immediately after Isco's opener, and ...