La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
President Josu Urrutia is positive about Bilbao's chances, after they were put together with Bratislava, Salzburg and PSG in the Europa League.

Atletico Madrid
It was reported Atletico Madrid are hoping to hijack Sebastian Coates' move to Liverpool by offering Nacional EUR8.9 million for the defender.

Espanyol
Ramon Planes admits Espanyol's priority is to find a new centre-forward, but insists they will not sign just because the player is exciting.

Getafe
Getafe coach Luis Garcia said their match against Levante does not come at the right time, as he has only 18 available players for the game.

Granada
Granada manager Fabriciano Gonzalez said his team is still under construction due to missing players, ahead of the clash against Real Betis.

Levante
Levante manager Juan Ignacio is delighted with the arrival of Arouna Kone, but is still unsure whether the striker will debut this weekend.

Malaga
Coach Manuel Pellegrini has vowed that Malaga will go for three points in every game this season, and that they do not have to fear top teams.

Osasuna
Osasuna midfielder David Timor, who was promoted to the first team this summer, has extended his contract for another three years until 2015.

Racing Santander
Racing coach Hector Cuper admits it would be difficult for his team to score against Valencia, but believes in they will get their chances.

Rayo Vallecano
It has been confirmed that Rayo Vallecano manager Jose Ramon Sandoval has agreed to a new contract that will see him earn 40 per cent less.

Real Betis
It was reported that Roque Santa Cruz is to undergo a medical at Real Betis, after it became clear that he has no future at Manchester City.

Real Madrid
Iker Casillas will not be playing every game this season as boss Jose Mourinho is keen to field Antonio Adan in the Copa del Rey this season.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca midfielder Gonzalo Castro has hinted at the possibility of him leaving for another club, because a player 'always wants more'.

Real Sociedad
Sociedad coach Montanier admits it will be a difficult match against Gijon, but is confident their opponents will not have an easy time either.

Real Zaragoza
New Real Zaragoza signing Pablo Barreta declares himself fit, but the coach has yet to decide whether he will be making his debut this weekend.

Sevilla
Sevilla president Jose Maria del Nido has urged supporters no to lose confidence with the coaches and squad following their Europa League exit.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting defender Alberto Botia believes Manuel Preciado is very important to the club and thanked the coach for having faith in his abilities.

Valencia
Manager Unai Emery declared that Valencia will go through the entire campaign looking to improve, progress and aim for the Champions League.

Villarreal
Giuseppe Rossi's agent has thanked Napoli for their interest but conceded the Villarreal striker would not be making a move to the Partenopei.