La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa has no regrets about facing Real Madrid in the season opening game and is confident of beating the giants.

Atletico Madrid
Diego Forlan's agent has squashed rumours from Turkey claiming that the Atletico Madrid attacker has entered negotiations with Inter Milan.

Barcelona
Inter could use the money from Samuel Eto'o's sale to make a move for Javier Mascherano, following the arrival of Cesc Fabregas at Camp Nou.

Espanyol
Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino admits he is concerned about losing Pablo Osvaldo, but has pointed out that it cannot be use as an excuse.

Getafe
Bafana Bafana defender Tsepo Masilela is set for a dream move to Primera Division side Getafe from Maccabi Haifa on a season-long loan deal.

Granada
Granada striker Alex Geijo is set to undergo surgery to remove a metal plate in his shoulder and will return to action at the end of September.

Levante
Levante midfielder Vicente Iborra is aware that the club's goal is survival, but hopes his side will not suffer like they did last campaign.

Malaga
Malaga striker Julio Baptista admits that their clash with Barcelona will be difficult, but is confident that his side will have their chances.

Osasuna
Osasuna are set to complete the transfer of Raul Garcia from Atletico Madrid on Thursday, while the midfielder is already training at the club.

Racing Santander
It was claimed that Atletico Madrid midfielder Paulo Assuncao could be allowed to join Racing Santander on loan for the rest of the season.

Rayo Vallecano
Arsenal announced that the club have agreed to allow Pedro Botelho to join Primera Division newcomers Rayo Vallecano on a season-long loan.

Real Betis
Fenerbahce have acknowledged that the club are in negotiation for the transfer of striker Dani Guiza, who is reportedly set to join Real Betis.

Real Madrid
Premier League side Manchester City have reportedly made a EUR6 million offer for the transfer of Real Madrid's versatile defender Raul Albiol.

Real Mallorca
Young Real Mallorca striker Emilio Nsue believes he is better and stronger this season and is optimistic of scoring many goals for his side.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad have reached an agreement with Arsenal for the transfer of young striker Carlos Vela, who will be arriving on a season-long loan.

Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza defender Efrain Juarez admitted the arrival of eight new players has forced his team to 'improvise on the go' in the pre-season.

Sevilla
Sevilla striker Manu del Moral is excited about the Hannover clash but warned his side to be fully alert as they have a slim margin of error.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon coach Manuel Preciado believes it is best for the league to start on schedule, even at the risk of doing so with fewer players.

Valencia
New Valencia player Sergio Canales said he arrives with the intention of winning titles at the club and also declared himself fully recovered.

Villarreal
Diego Lopez said Villarreal are the favourite heading into the Odense clash, but his side must prove it by qualifying to the Champions League.