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Alexis Sanchez will overcome struggles, says Zamorano The former Real Madrid attacker believes that his compatriot will bounce back from his difficult period at the Primera Division leaders Football does not get any better than Barcelona, says Meho Kodro The former Blaugrana forward has...

Real Madrid one of the best in the world, says Mendilibar The Osasuna trainer is full of respect for the Santiago Bernabeu side ahead of this weekend's game, and feels his side will have to be at their best in order to get a result No contract talks between Barcelona and Valdes yet, says...

I hope Iniesta wins the Ballon d'Or, says Del Bosque The 62-year-old would rather the Roja midfielder scooped the award instead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and also praised the strength in depth that his country boasts 'Neymar & Messi together would be spectacular' - Ramalho The...

La Liga wrap: Atletico notch another win 22 December 2012 Atletico Madrid closed within six points of table-toppers Barcelona with a 1-0 La Liga victory over Celta de Vigo on Friday. Diego Simeone's side have been in terrific form so far this season and even though they were not at their...

Abidal will sign new Barcelona deal, says Bartomeu The defender's current deal with the Blaugrana is due to expire at the end of the season, but he will ink a fresh contract as soon as he resumes match action Pellegrini: I will not be Mourinho's judge and jury The Chilean is only thinking...

La Liga 2012, Week 15 preview and fixtures By Gabe Lezra on Dec 7, 5:24p On some level, it's nice to think that, when all is said and done, after years of institutional change, coaching shifts, player movement and general upheaval, Real Madrid is still made up of the same dysfunctional...

Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi break Liga record with 41st goals of the season The Portuguese scored for Madrid against Sporting to surpass his own mark from last term, but his total was later levelled by the Argentine, who hit two for Barcelona at Levante Apr 14, 2012 10:45:00 PM By Ben...

Mascherano: We should focus on Chelsea, not Real Madrid The former Liverpool midfielder has insisted that the Catalans should not look too far ahead, and focus on their upcoming Champions League encounter Marcelo: Real Madrid are favourites in every championship and in every game The Brazil...

Barcelona boss Guardiola visits Abidal in hospital The former Olympique Lyonnais defender is recovering after the serious procedure he underwent, and the Blaugrana head coach became the first non-family member to see him Marcelo named in Real Madrid squad for Sporting Gijon clash The Brazil...

Barcelona players show support with barbecue at Eric Abidal's house The French full-back underwent surgery on Tuesday for a liver transplant and his team-mates joined him over the weekend to wish him luck Apr 11, 2012 12:00:00 PM There he is! Eric Abidal is acting the bouncer and removing...

Maxwell sends best wishes to Abidal The Brazilian vowed to visit his former team-mate in Barcelona following the Frenchman's operation, and said that the two players remain close Real Madrid look nervous, says Stoichkov The former Barcelona star is confident that the Catalans will win the...

Thinking we should beat Real Madrid just to help Barcelona would be 'mediocre', says Atletico coach Simeone The Argentine insists that his sole focus ahead of his side's clash with Los Blancos is picking up a victory in order to boost the Rojiblancos' hopes of qualifying for Europe Barcelona...

La Liga preview: High stakes in Madrid derby 9 April 2012 Barcelona will be hoping Atletico Madrid will do them a favour in the Madrid derby as La Liga packs in a full round of games midweek.Atletico host Real Madrid on Wednesday but in bad news for Barcelona, Atletico have failed to...

Dani Alves resumes Barcelona squad training The Brazilian defender picked up a thigh injury in the Blaugrana's win against Zaragoza at the weekend, but resumed regular training with his team-mates on Monday Atletico's Diego: Real Madrid are the best in La Liga but 'not invincible' The...