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Gomez: Obed Vargas' Atletico Madrid move 'amazing news for Mexican football' (1:20)
Clattenburg apologises for Vinícius comments
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Sevilla's Almeyda gets 7-game ban for ref clash
The Spanish football federation suspended Sevilla coach Matías Almeyda for seven matches on Wednesday.
Wild new soccer kit gimmicks: Glow in the dark! Scratch and sniff!
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Yan Diomande again demonstrated to admirers why he's the outstanding young African player in the world.
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Sources: Barça must pay Man Utd full Rashford fee
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Raphinha on refs: Rules different for Barcelona
Raphinha said Barcelona are playing under different rules to other teams after Girona beat them 2-1 on Monday to inflict a second successive defeat on Hansi Flick's side.
Barça stars given two days off successive losses
Barcelona's jaded players have been given two days off to reset after defeat to Girona on Monday cost them top spot in LaLiga.
City's Echeverri helps down Barça after 'bad' loan
Girona's Claudio Echeverri is hoping that playing in Spain will help him return to the scintillating form that caught the eye of Manchester City and led to their signing of the Argentinian in 2024.
Hansi Flick: No excuses Barcelona deserved to lose vs. Girona (0:45)
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Atlético Madrid have stunk the house out in 2026. Can Diego Simeone, the club's long-serving and successful coach, work his magic? Or is it time to go?
Flick won't blame 'clear' foul in shock Barça loss
Hansi Flick protested there was a clear foul in the build up to Girona's winning goal, but said he didn't want to use it as an excuse after Barcelona fell to a shock 2-1 defeat at Montilivi on Monday.
Moreno: Barcelona's defence a 'circus' in Girona defeat (1:29)
Yamal misses pen as Barça fail to catch Madrid
Barcelona were unable to return to the top of the LaLiga table after Fran Beltran's late winner sealed a 2-1 victory for Girona.
Inter-Juve ruined by one of the worst refereeing decisions; Liverpool turn a corner?
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Marcotti: A step in the right direction for Real Madrid (1:27)
Real Madrid broke Mourinho. Now he could break them with Benfica
Real Madrid know enough about ex-coach José Mourinho to expect a sting in the tail when they meet his Benfica team in their Champions League playoff.
LALIGA Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 24 | 19 | 3 | 2 | +34 | 60 |
| Barcelona | 24 | 19 | 1 | 4 | +39 | 58 |
| Villarreal | 24 | 15 | 3 | 6 | +19 | 48 |
| Atlético Madrid | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | +17 | 45 |
| Real Betis | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | +10 | 41 |
| Espanyol | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 35 |
| Celta Vigo | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | +5 | 34 |
| Real Sociedad | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | -1 | 31 |
| Athletic Club | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 31 |
| Osasuna | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
| Getafe | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | -8 | 29 |
| Girona | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | -14 | 29 |
| Sevilla | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | -8 | 26 |
| Alavés | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | -9 | 26 |
| Valencia | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | -12 | 26 |
| Elche | 24 | 5 | 10 | 9 | -4 | 25 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | -9 | 25 |
| Mallorca | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -10 | 24 |
| Levante | 24 | 4 | 6 | 14 | -15 | 18 |
| Real Oviedo | 23 | 3 | 7 | 13 | -23 | 16 |