La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa is not worried about the defeat to Sestao and praised the performance of Galarreta, Susaeta and Ramalho.

Atletico Madrid
Atletico youngster Borja Gonzalez is excited with the opportunity to play with in the senior team and will do everything he can to win a place.

Barcelona
Barcelona suffered their first defeat in the pre-season after striker Thievy Bifouma scored a hatrick for Espanyol to lift the Copa Catalunya.

Espanyol
Barcelona suffered their first defeat in the pre-season after striker Thievy Bifouma scored a hatrick for Espanyol to lift the Copa Catalunya.

Getafe
New signing Michel said he chose to move to Getafe because he is convinced with the project and wants to enjoy the best league in the world.

Granada
New Granada signing Fran Rico is determined to make the most of his opportunity to play in the Primera Division and to show his capabilities.

Levante
It has been confirmed that Levante have secured the services of defender Gustavo Daniel Cabral, who arrives on loan from Arsenal de Sarandi.

Malaga
Malaga defender Martin Demichelis has urged his team not to get too excited about the club's project because they have to achieve anything.

Osasuna
Osasuna coach Jose Luis Mendilibar said he is pleased with their tour of Italy and believes his team will be able to start the season well.

Racing Santander
Racing Santander has secured the signature of striker Christian Stuani, who arrives on loan from Reggina in a deal reportedly worth EUR500,000.

Rayo Vallecano
New Rayo midfielder Michu admitted he could not turn down the chance to play in the La Liga and is convinced they can compete with any team.

Real Betis
Director Vlada Stosic has underlined that for now there is only verbal agreement between Betis and Al-Hilal for the transfer of Achille Emana.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid have reportedly shifted their attention to Porto striker Freddy Guarin, who has a contract until 2014 and valued at EUR30 million.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca striker Emilio Nsue will not use their afternoon schedule against Rayo Vallecano as an excuse, as he aims for a winning start.

Real Sociedad
Bari defeated Real Sociedad in a pre-season friendly after attacker Alessandro Marotta scored the only goal of the game in the 68th minute.

Real Zaragoza
Siena have officially sign defender Matteo Contini, who will arrive on loan from Zaragoza with the right to purchase at the end of the season.

Sevilla
Sevilla ace Freddy Kanoute said he decided to stay for another season because he is still hungry for titles and wants to do important things.

Sporting Gijon
Striker David Barral has extended his contract with Sporting Gijon for one more season until 2015 but keeps his buyout clause at EUR18 million.

Valencia
Valencia coach Unai Emery said Friday's opponent Roma will set the standard for what they will come to face in his fourth season at the club.

Villarreal
AS Roma director Walter Sabatini admits he is in talks with Villarreal for Nilmar but reveals that they are still far away from an agreement.