La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Bilbao defender Xabi Castillo says he does not like seeing Lertxundi and Ocio being ostracised, but there is nothing the team can do about it. Atletico Madrid Gregorio Manzano is more than satisfied with the Atletico's efforts to strengthen the team after losing De Gea, Aguero, Ujfalusi and Forlan. Barcelona Jorge Valdano expects Barcelona to leave La Liga at some point in the future, with a European league proving to be more interesting for them. Espanyol Bad news for Espanyol as the club will have to make do without the services of winger Felipe Mattioni for six months because of a knee injury. Getafe Midfielder Ruben Perez said he chose to join Getafe because he was very interested in their project, following a long two-month negotiations. Granada Granada coach Fabriciano Gonzalez believes he has now a balanced team that can compete well in the La Liga, with several different solutions. Levante Levante coach Juan Ignacio Martinez believes Arouna Kone is the best candidate to replace Felipe Caicedo, given the club's financial situation. Malaga Malaga's veteran striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is hopeful that his side will soon become stronger after a disappointing start to the new season. Osasuna Osasuna midfielder Raul Garcia would not object to being made a captain at the club, but insisted that he does not view himself as a leader. Racing Santander New Racing Santander signing Bernardo Espinosa is keen to continue his career growth at the club and admits that he still has a lot to learn. Rayo Vallecano Mikel Labaka is excited about his new challenges with Rayo Vallecano and is convinced that the club have a competitive team for the La Liga. Real Betis Real Betis defender Nacho Perez has warned that his team will not be giving away anything in their first season back in the Primera Division. Real Madrid Jorge Valdano expects Real Madrid to leave La Liga at some point in the future, with a European league proving to be more interesting for them. Real Mallorca Real Mallorca manager Michael Laudrup has criticised the club for not preparing a replacement before they decide to sell Jonathan de Guzman. Real Sociedad Sociedad will have to face Stade Brestois in a friendly without Macdonald Mariga, after Kenya FA refused to allow him to play this weekend. Real Zaragoza Real Zaragoza playing without their internationals, beat Villanueva in a friendly after striker Braulio Nobrega managed to find the net twice. Sevilla Sevilla youngster Jose Gomez Campana vowed to do everything he can so that the club will not have to find another midfielder the entire season. Sporting Gijon Sporting Gijon midfielder Alberto Lora, who is suspended after seeing two yellow cards, is also out for two week due to a hamstring injury. Valencia Valencia technical secretary Braulio Vazquez declared that the club have reinvented themselves following the arrivals and exits of key players. Villarreal Jonathan de Guzman admitted that he was unsure whether or not Villarreal would be able to reach an agreement with his former club Mallorca.