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29th May, 2012
Spain’s ‘shark’ scenting blood at Euro
Alvaro Negredo will compete with Fernando Llorente and Fernando Torres for a place in Spain's starting line-up.
Alvaro Negredo will compete with Fernando Llorente and Fernando Torres for a place in Spain's starting line-up.
22nd May, 2012
Mourinho extends contract with Real until 2016
Mourinho's contract with Real Madrid has been extended until 30 June 2016.
Mourinho's contract with Real Madrid has been extended until 30 June 2016.
19th May, 2012
‘I’m better than Messi,’ says Ronaldo
However, Ronaldo quickly retracted his claim saying the two could not be compared.
However, Ronaldo quickly retracted his claim saying the two could not be compared.
14th May, 2012
Dutch striker Van Nistelrooy retires
Nistelrooy retired from football, ending a stellar career that included stints with Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Nistelrooy retired from football, ending a stellar career that included stints with Manchester United and Real Madrid.
14th May, 2012
Joy for Malaga, tears as Villarreal go down
Malaga secured fourth place with a 1-0 home win over Sporting Gijon, who joined Villarreal in being relegated.
Malaga secured fourth place with a 1-0 home win over Sporting Gijon, who joined Villarreal in being relegated.
13th May, 2012
No pressure to find new Real faces: Mourinho
“We neither need nor want a totally new squad. We shall recruit without pressure.”
“We neither need nor want a totally new squad. We shall recruit without pressure.”
13th May, 2012
Guardiola bids farewell to La Liga with draw
Seydou Keita's goal gave 10-man Barcelona a 2-2 draw against Real Betis.
Seydou Keita's goal gave 10-man Barcelona a 2-2 draw against Real Betis.
11th May, 2012
All to play for on Spain’s final day
While Real Madrid have already wrapped up the title, there is plenty still to play for at both ends of the table.
While Real Madrid have already wrapped up the title, there is plenty still to play for at both ends of the table.
7th May, 2012
My achievement is unbelievable, says Mourinho
"No coach has ever succeeded in winning the big three titles."
"No coach has ever succeeded in winning the big three titles."
5th May, 2012
No other league interests me: Mourinho
“I've now won the titles important to me – the one in my country and the three biggest ones in Europe.”
“I've now won the titles important to me – the one in my country and the three biggest ones in Europe.”
5th May, 2012
Madrid toast success ahead of Granada trip
Real Madrid travel to Granada with celebrations in full swing after clinching their 32nd league title, while Barcelona fans will say goodbye to Guardiola.
Real Madrid travel to Granada with celebrations in full swing after clinching their 32nd league title, while Barcelona fans will say goodbye to Guardiola.
3rd May, 2012
Despite title, Mourinho will be judged on success in Europe
After winning Real Madrid's 32nd La Liga, the job is only half done for manager Jose Mourinho.
After winning Real Madrid's 32nd La Liga, the job is only half done for manager Jose Mourinho.
3rd May, 2012
La Liga was the toughest of the lot: Mourinho
“Up until the final moment nobody gifted us anything,” Mourinho said.
“Up until the final moment nobody gifted us anything,” Mourinho said.
2nd May, 2012
Villarreal beat Gijon to boost La Liga survival bid
Villarreal took a big stride towards securing their top-flight status when they beat Sporting Gijon 3-2.
Villarreal took a big stride towards securing their top-flight status when they beat Sporting Gijon 3-2.
1st May, 2012
Real out to clinch La Liga crown in Bilbao
A win would give them their first 'La Liga' title in four years, breaking Barca's domination.
A win would give them their first 'La Liga' title in four years, breaking Barca's domination.
29th April, 2012
Real sight La Liga title after 3-0 rout of Sevilla
Benzema struck a brace in a 3-0 win over Sevilla as Real edged closer to their first La Liga title in four years.
Benzema struck a brace in a 3-0 win over Sevilla as Real edged closer to their first La Liga title in four years.
29th April, 2012
Santander relegated as Levante go fourth
Santander were relegated to the second division after losing 3-0 at Real Sociedad as Levante won 3-1 to go fourth.
Santander were relegated to the second division after losing 3-0 at Real Sociedad as Levante won 3-1 to go fourth.
23rd April, 2012
Valencia crush Betis to move clear in third
The victory put Valencia four points clear in third place of Malaga.
The victory put Valencia four points clear in third place of Malaga.
22nd April, 2012
Ronaldo shakes off big-game flop tag
“In a key game he scored a goal that could give us a lot of joy.”
“In a key game he scored a goal that could give us a lot of joy.”
20th April, 2012
Barca, Real lock horns in Clasico title showdown
With five games remaining, Real Madrid will be certain of winning La Liga if they beat Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Saturday.
With five games remaining, Real Madrid will be certain of winning La Liga if they beat Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Saturday.
19th April, 2012
Barca v Real – the ‘Clasico’ in numbers
Barca and Real have both beaten each other 86 times with 46 draws in official matches in 218 Clasicos played since 1902.
Barca and Real have both beaten each other 86 times with 46 draws in official matches in 218 Clasicos played since 1902.
17th April, 2012
Real make life easy for refs, says Mourinho
Real Madrid have good relations with all referees and want to co-operate with them: Mourinho.
Real Madrid have good relations with all referees and want to co-operate with them: Mourinho.
15th April, 2012
Ronaldo, Messi hit record 41-goal mark
Barcelona stayed four points behind Real with the season-defining El Clasico to come next weekend.
Barcelona stayed four points behind Real with the season-defining El Clasico to come next weekend.
13th April, 2012
Ronaldo eyes finishing line in title chase
MADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo feels that Liga leaders Real Madrid are now closing in on the title as they prepare to…
MADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo feels that Liga leaders Real Madrid are now closing in on the title as they prepare to…
13th April, 2012
Villarreal rise to safer waters with Malaga win
Perez's winner earned Villarreal a 2-1 win over Malaga that boosted their chances of avoiding relegation.
Perez's winner earned Villarreal a 2-1 win over Malaga that boosted their chances of avoiding relegation.
9th April, 2012
Madrid face derby clash to defend lead over Barca
A midweek programme brings no respite to the battle for La Liga, as Barcelona entertain Getafe.
A midweek programme brings no respite to the battle for La Liga, as Barcelona entertain Getafe.
8th April, 2012
Barca on Real’s heels after thumping Zaragoza
Barcelona trimmed the gap to leaders Real Madrid to three points when Lionel Messi struck twice in a 4-1 comeback…
Barcelona trimmed the gap to leaders Real Madrid to three points when Lionel Messi struck twice in a 4-1 comeback…
2nd April, 2012
Valencia draw in city derby
Valencia fans jeered and whistled again after their team were held to a 1-1 draw.
Valencia fans jeered and whistled again after their team were held to a 1-1 draw.
1st April, 2012
Ronaldo eyes title as Real smash 100-goal barrier
“I dream of winning La Liga and I haven't considered for one moment that we could lose it,” said Ronaldo.
“I dream of winning La Liga and I haven't considered for one moment that we could lose it,” said Ronaldo.
25th March, 2012
Five-goal Real restore six-point lead, snub media
MADRID: Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 5-1 on Saturday to restore their six-point lead over Barcelona at the top of…
MADRID: Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 5-1 on Saturday to restore their six-point lead over Barcelona at the top of…
