The battle for extra Champions League places: Premier League, LaLiga now firm favourites
Who will be rewarded with extra places in next season's Champions League? This is how it works, and which leagues are leading the race.
Olley slams 'foolish' conspiracy claims of referee agendas (2:42)
Real Madrid's season is teetering, and now they face Atléti
Real Madrid appeared to be in a renaissance in mid-February but now, just two weeks later, their season could be on the line.
Why Real Madrid have struggled to meet expectations this season (0:57)
Vinícius Jr. wants new Madrid deal ASAP
Vinícius Júnior has said he wants to renew his contract at Real Madrid "as soon as possible" despite ongoing links with a big-money move to Saudi Arabia.
Real Madrid's 'bad game,' Amorim is least of Man United's issues, more
Real Madrid put in a bad performance vs. Real Betis, while Man United went out of the FA Cup. Plus: Napoli miss their chance vs. Inter and Leipzig's struggles continue as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.
Valencia owner Lim hires son as club president
Unpopular Valencia owner Peter Lim has hired his son, Kiat, as the club's president on Monday after the departure of previous chief Layhoon Chan.
Are Barcelona the favourites in LaLiga title race? (1:14)
European soccer review: Chaos in the FA Cup and Spain's title race
It was a wild FA Cup weekend in England, while LaLiga's title race has taken yet another twist. That and more from around Europe in ESPN's Weekend Review.
Sadiq Umar with a Spectacular Goal (1:01)
Barcelona top LaLiga with 4-0 win over Sociedad
Barcelona returned to the top of the LaLiga table and wrested back control of the title race with a comfortable 4-0 home victory over 10-man Real Sociedad on Sunday.
Takuma Asano with a Spectacular Goal (0:46)
Moreno: Barcelona's win vs. Sociedad a training session for Flick's side (2:23)
Lewandowski steers in a fourth goal for Barça (0:50)
Diego Garcia's incredible bicycle kick in added time wins it for Leganes (1:11)
Álvarez sends Atlético top with win over Athletic
Atlético Madrid climbed into provisional top spot in LaLiga with a battling 1-0 home win over Athletic Club on Saturday thanks to a second-half strike from substitute Julián Álvarez.
Julián Álvarez slots in the goal for Atletico Madrid (0:38)
Ancelotti rues 'costly' Real Madrid defeat at Betis
Carlo Ancelotti admitted that Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat at Real Betis on Saturday could prove "costly" in the LaLiga title race.
Garcia slams Real Madrid for showing 'no conviction' in defeat (1:50)
USMNT's Cardoso scores as Betis upset Madrid
Real Madrid slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis after their former player Isco converted a second-half penalty on Saturday, denying the visitors the chance to top LaLiga.
Isco gives Real Betis the lead from the penalty spot (0:57)
Corners to be given to combat GK time-wasting
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) on Saturday approved a marked change in the law that could see goalkeepers concede a corner if they hold the ball for too long.
Mbappe starts move on beautiful team goal for Real Madrid (1:01)
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona look at Newcaste's Isak
Barcelona are hoping to sign Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak in the summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Rayo Vallecano vs. Sevilla - Game Highlights (1:55)
LALIGA Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 26 | 18 | 3 | 5 | +46 | 57 |
| Atlético Madrid | 26 | 16 | 8 | 2 | +27 | 56 |
| Real Madrid | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | +30 | 54 |
| Athletic Club | 26 | 13 | 9 | 4 | +21 | 48 |
| Villarreal | 25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | +13 | 44 |
| Real Betis | 26 | 10 | 8 | 8 | +1 | 38 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 36 |
| Mallorca | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | -7 | 36 |
| Real Sociedad | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | -4 | 34 |
| Celta Vigo | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | -2 | 33 |
| Osasuna | 26 | 7 | 12 | 7 | -5 | 33 |
| Sevilla | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | -5 | 33 |
| Girona | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | -5 | 32 |
| Getafe | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
| Espanyol | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | -12 | 27 |
| Leganés | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | -15 | 27 |
| Las Palmas | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | -14 | 24 |
| Valencia | 26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | -16 | 24 |
| Alavés | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -11 | 23 |
| Real Valladolid | 26 | 4 | 4 | 18 | -43 | 16 |