Buenos Aires, Argentina| XINHUA | Lionel Messi is available for both of Argentina’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Paraguay and Peru despite a recent ankle problem, head coach Lionel Scaloni said on Wednesday. Earlier, the Barcelona forward trained freely with Argentina’s squad ahead of the team’s clash with Paraguay …
Read More »La Liga: Valencia host Madrid
Saturday 7 November 15:00: Huesca v Eibar 17:15: Barcelona v Real Betis 19:30: Sevilla v Osasuna 22:00: Atletico Madrid v Cadiz Sunday 8 November 15:00: Getafe v Villarreal 17:15: Real Sociedad v Granada 19:30: Levante v Deportivo Alaves 19:30: Real Valladolid v Athletic Bilbao 22:00: Valencia v Real Madrid Madrid, …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Four things to look out for in Spain’s Matchday 8
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | The eighth round of matches in La Liga sees Real Madrid have a relatively straightforward looking home game while Barcelona travels to Vitoria to play Alaves, who has two wins all season. Here are some things to look out for this weekend in Spain 1 …
Read More »Changes likely as Barca look to recover from weekend defeat in Champions League debut
Madrid, Spain| XINHUA | FC Barcelona look to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat to Getafe in La Liga on Saturday night when they entertain Hungarian side Ferencvaros in their first game in the Champions League group stage. It is just over two months since Barca’s last European adventure ended …
Read More »Big guns in Saturday action as La Liga returns in Spain
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | La Liga returns to action this weekend in Spain after the international break, with Real Madrid facing what on paper looks like a straightforward task, while FC Barcelona has a difficult visit to the capital. The return of European football next week means that Real …
Read More »Preview: Last games before break for Real Madrid and Barca
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | Both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are in action on Sunday in their last La Liga games before the international break. Real Madrid, who on Friday completed the loan of striker Borja Mayoral to AS Roma, travel to Valencia where they will play a Levante …
Read More »Knee injury to sideline Real Madrid’s Carvajal for two months
MADRID, SPAIN | XINHUA | Real Madrid suffered an important injury blow on Friday when it was confirmed that right back Dani Carvajal injured a ligament in his right knee during the club’s morning training session. The injury was confirmed shortly after Spain coach Luis Enrique had named the defender …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Four things to look out for in Spain’s Matchday 5
MADRID, SPAIN | XINHUA | Matchday 5 in La Liga comes immediately after a midweek round of matches and brings to an end a condensed fixture period before the international broak. Here are some things to look out for this weekend before La Liga takes a break. 1. Selection …
Read More »Preview: No rest in Spain ahead of La Liga matchday 5
MADRID, SPAIN | XINHUA | There is no time for pause in La Liga as the 20 teams in Spain’s top-flight go into the fifth round of games this weekend after this week’s midweek matches. Atletico Madrid at home to Villarreal is Saturday’s most attractive game, with Luis Suarez likely …
Read More »La Liga Roundup: Real Madrid edge Valladolid, Huesca hold Atletico
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | A 65th minute goal from Vinicius Jr gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win at home to Real Valladolid in the fourth round of matches in La Liga on Wednesday night. The Brazilian, who had entered the game as a substitute, took advantage of a loose …
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