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Analysis: Four things to look out for in Spain’s Matchday 12 Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | Matchday 12 of La Liga comes with just three rounds to go before the competition is halted for the World Cup finals. It also comes after Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla were knocked out …

Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | The ‘Clasico’ between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will capture most of the headlines this weekend in Spain as the top two sides in La Liga renew their eternal rivalry. Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen and Hector Bellerin are all out for Barcelona, and the absences in …

Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | FC Barcelona’s 3-3 draw at home to Inter Milan on Wednesday night leaves the debt-ridden club on the verge of an early exit from the Champions League for the second year in succession. The result, which came after a thrilling game, means Barca have to win …

Barcelona, Spain | Xinhua | FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernadez admitted that Robert Lewandowski surprised him in the first weeks of playing with the Catalan club. Poland captain Lewandowski continues his perfect start at Camp Nou after joining Barcelona from Bayern Munich this summer. On Saturday the forward’s brace led the …

Madrid, Spain | Xinhua |  FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will start their Champions League campaigns on Wednesday night with must-win home matches. Barcelona kick off their European campaign with the pressure of knowing the club’s delicate economic situation means it is vital for them to make it beyond the …

Madrid, Spain | Xinhua |  Real Madrid and FC Barcelona face each other in the ‘Clasico’ for the third time this season with each club having different aims. Real Madrid go into the game with a 10-point lead at the top of La Liga and 15 points more than their …

Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | Matchday 20 of La Liga this weekend promises to be packed with interest, as Real Madrid look to recover from a league defeat, Barca still have to deal with a host of injuries and Atletico Madrid travel to play an in-form Villareal. Here are some …

Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | FC Barcelona sacked coach Ronald Koeman on Thursday just hours after they suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Rayo Vallecano. “FC Barcelona have tonight sacked Ronald Koeman as first team coach. Club President Joan Laporta informed him following the defeat to Rayo Vallecano. Ronald Koeman has …

Madrid, Spain | Xinhua | FC Barcelona announced late on Wednesday night that they have reached an agreement to extend the contract of 18-year-old striker Ansu Fati until June 2027. The official Barcelona website confirmed that the youngster, who has just returned after almost a year out with a knee injury, …

UEFA has appealed to remove a judge in Madrid from its case against clubs still committed to the European Super League after suspending its legal action London, UK | Xinhua | UEFA confirmed on Tuesday that they will appeal to a higher court after their legal action against Barcelona, Real Madrid …