All articles tagged with #la liga
Barcelona beat Espanyol 4-1 in the Catalan derby as Lamine Yamal supplied two assists and scored late, Ferran Torres grabbed a brace, and Pedri started despite fatigue from a midweek match, highlighting a dominant display with standout performances.
Lamine Yamal left Barcelona’s training with a slight muscle strain diagnosed by Dr. Ricard Pruna; he was told to rest overnight and is considered available for Saturday’s match against Espanyol, though coach Hansi Flick could still decide to rest him depending on his assessment and the latest results (e.g., Real Madrid’s recent points drop).
Real Madrid came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 3-2, with Vinicius Jr. scoring twice and Fede Valverde delivering a relentless, influential display; Lunin made key saves, Huijsen and Rüdiger were solid at the back, and the substitutes—particularly Alexander-Arnold—made an impact in the second half to seal the win.
Real Madrid came from behind to beat Atlético Madrid 3-2 at the Bernabéu in a pulsating Derbi Madrileño: Lookman put Los Rojiblancos ahead, Vinícius Júnior converted a second-half penalty and then netted the late winner after Nahuel Molina’s equaliser, with Fede Valverde sent off to leave Madrid with 10 men. The piece also notes Dani Carvajal’s uncertain form, Vinícius’s leadership in Mbappé’s absence, and Valverde’s suspension ahead of upcoming fixtures, with Andriy Lunin donning the captain’s armband due to injuries.
Real Madrid battled back to beat Atlético Madrid 3-2 in a high-octane Madrid derby, with Vinícius Júnior scoring twice (one from a penalty) and Fede Valverde adding the other before a late red; Atlético replied through Lookman and Nahuel Molina but Real held on.
Real Madrid publish their starting XI for the La Liga clash with Atlético Madrid at the Bernabéu, aiming to keep the title race tight after Barcelona’s win, with Lunin in goal and a lineup featuring Carvajal, Rudiger, Huijsen, Fran, Tchouameni, Valverde, Thiago, Güler, Vinicius and Brahim. Atlético de Madrid’s starting XI is listed (to be confirmed) as Musso; Molina, Giménez, Hancko, Ruggeri; Giuliano, Llorente, Cardoso, Baena; Julián, Sorloth. Kick-off is 21:00 CET (03:00 pm EST); TV/streaming: DAZN La Liga (Spain), ESPN Deportes (USA), ESPN+ (USA).
Barcelona edged Rayo Vallecano 1-0 at Camp Nou, with Ronald Araujo’s first-half header proving decisive as Barca battled fatigue after a high-tempo week; Cancelo provided the assist and the defense held firm, while Pedri, Fermin Lopez, and others delivered solid performances and earned strong ratings.
Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in La Liga as Joao Cancelo delivered a standout performance that earned high praise from coach Hansi Flick, with Joan Garcia keeping a clean sheet. Barca navigated injuries but benefited from solid defense, and they head into an international break before the April 4 clash with Atletico Madrid.
Barcelona hammered Sevilla 5-2, with Raphinha scoring a hat-trick and Cancelo adding a goal on his return, helped by two early penalties; the win leaves Barça four points clear of Real Madrid and sets them up for a midweek Champions League clash with Newcastle United.
Real Madrid cruised to a 4-1 win over Elche, with Courtois delivering a crucial late save and not at fault for the goal, strong showings from Rüdiger and Huijsen, Valverde adding a golazo, and a sensational 30-minute cameo from Arda Güler who topped tackles and even scored from 75 yards. The ratings deck highlights Madrid’s depth across the board.
Real Madrid cruised to a 4-1 La Liga win over Elche, with Rüdiger opening the scoring, Valverde netting twice, Huijsen heading home from a Yánez assist, an own goal by Manuel Ángel giving Elche a lifeline, and Arda Güler sealing it with a long-range lob; Courtois made a late signature save as Madrid asserted control after a quiet first half.
Real Madrid beat Elche 4-1 at the Bernabéu, with Antonio Rüdiger and Dean Huijsen (for Real), Fede Valverde, and Arda Güler on the scoresheet, while Manuel Ángel scored an own goal for Elche. The match also featured six Real Madrid under-21 players from La Fábrica, underscoring the depth in the squad as Güler produced a standout long-range strike. The result sets Madrid up for the second leg against Manchester City, with several key players rested to prepare for the tie.
Real Madrid named their starting lineup for the La Liga game vs. Elche at the Santiago Bernabéu: Courtois in goal; back four of Carvajal, Rudiger, Huijsen and Fran García; midfielders Thiago, Valverde, Camavinga and Tchouameni; Brahim and Vinicius lead the attack. Elche’s XI is listed as TBC. Kick-off is 21:00 CET on 14 March 2026, with DAZN La Liga (Spain) and ESPN/ESPN+ (USA) coverage.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick says Ferran Torres is in a confidence slump despite his season tally of 16 goals, with no goal in his last eight games and was subbed off after 62 minutes versus Athletic Bilbao. Flick emphasized they’re doing everything to support him and that it’s a run of bad luck, as Torres looks to rediscover form ahead of a Champions League clash with Newcastle, where Lewandowski has returned to fitness as a substitute.
Barcelona defeated Athletic Club 1-0 at San Mames, with Lamine Yamal scoring the opener; Jules Kounde, out injured, celebrated the win on social media with 'Vamooos!' as Barca moved four points clear of Real Madrid with 11 games left. They head to Newcastle United in the Champions League next, with Kounde not expected back until after the international break and coach Hansi Flick likely to keep the same backline.