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Showing posts with label La Liga. Show all posts
Showing posts with label La Liga. Show all posts

Sunday, May 6, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao players failed to score for the second straight game to register their seventh home draw following the match against Getafe. Atletico Madrid Adrian Lopez scored his 7th La Liga goal of the season as Atletico Madrid registered their 11th home victory following the match against Malaga. Barcelona Lionel Messi scored his 50th La Liga goal of the season as Barcelona registered their 17th home victory following the match against Espanyol. Espanyol Lionel Messi scored his 50th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Espanyol to their 10th away defeat following the match against Barcelona. Getafe Getafe players failed to score for the second time in five games to register their fifth away draw following the match against Athletic Bilbao. Granada Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 45th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Granada to their 6th home defeat following the visit of Real Madrid. Levante Tomas Pina scored his first La Liga goal of the season to condemned Levante to their tenth away defeat following the match against Mallorca. Malaga Adrian Lopez scored his 7th La Liga goal of the campaign to condemned Malaga to their 11th away defeat following the match against Atletico. Osasuna Ibrahima Balde scored his sixth La Liga goal of the season as Osasuna registered their tenth home victory following the match against Sociedad. Racing Santander Angel Lafita scored his third La Liga goal of the season to condemned Racing to their tenth away defeat following the match against Zaragoza. Rayo Vallecano Juan Torres Ruiz scored his 4th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Rayo to their 11th away defeat following the match against Sevilla. Real Betis Gaston Sangoy scored his 4th La Liga goal of the campaign to condemned Betis to their 12th away defeat following the match against Sporting. Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 45th La Liga goal of the season as Real Madrid registered their 16th away win following the match against Granada. Real Mallorca Tomas Pina scored his first La Liga goal of the season as Real Mallorca registered their ninth home victory following the match against Levante. Real Sociedad Ibrahima Balde scored his 6th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Sociedad to their 11th away defeat following the match against Osasuna. Real Zaragoza Angel Lafita scored his third La Liga goal of the season as Zaragoza registered their eighth home victory following the match against Racing. Sevilla Juan Torres Ruiz scored his fourth La Liga goal of the season as Sevilla registered their ninth home victory following the match against Rayo. Sporting Gijon Gaston Sangoy scored his fourth La Liga goal of the season as Sporting registered their seventh home win following the match against Betis. Valencia Jonas Goncalves scored his 10th La Liga goal of the season as Valencia registered their 11th home win following the match against Villarreal. Villarreal Jonas Goncalves scored his 10th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Villarreal to their 12th away defeat following the match at Valencia.

Friday, May 4, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa said the sending-off made everything much more difficult, but admitted Real Madrid deserved the victory. Atletico Madrid Diego Simeone said Atletico players were devastated to draw with Sociedad, but insisted they will not give up on their Champions League dream. Barcelona Ajax coach Frank de Boer has stated that departing captain Jan Vertonghen should shun Premier League advances in favour of a move to Barcelona. Espanyol Espanyol keeper Cristian Alvarez said the team have tried their best and are disappointed at missing a place in next season's Europa League. Getafe Getafe midfielder Michel is delighted to have secured their La Liga survival and hopes to use the last two matches to improve their image. Granada Granada coach Abel Resino is likely to have Inigo Lopez available again for the Real Madrid clash after the defender recovered from injury. Levante Levante defender Pedro Lopez has urged his side to keep believing that they can still finish fourth, despite trailing Malaga by three points. Malaga Malaga midfielder Ignacio Camacho believes Atletico will field a competitive side this weekend, despite their upcoming Europa League final. Osasuna Osasuna coach Jose Luis Mendilibar will have to face Sociead this weekend without the services of Lekic, Roversio and Damia due to suspensions. Racing Santander Racing have confirmed that Pedro Munitis has played his last game this season as the striker is sidelined for three weeks due to muscle tear. Rayo Vallecano Rayo midfielder Michel has acknowledged that his team have no choice, but to win against Sevilla or risk getting suck down into the drop zone. Real Betis Real Betis coach Pepe Mel will be missing three players due to suspensions and another two due to injuries when they take on Sporting Gijon. Real Madrid Xabi Alonso said Real Madrid's La Liga triumph this season has been made all the more special because they have beaten a great Barcelona side. Real Mallorca Real Mallorca registered their first three consecutive wins in three seasons as they hope to qualify for Europa League in the next two games. Real Sociedad Sociedad captain Mikel Aranburu announced that he will retire at the end of this season because the time is right for him to leave football. Real Zaragoza Zaragoza captain Javier Paredes has told his team to make sure they have 43 points at the end of the season as they wait for other results. Sevilla Sevilla coach Michel may have to face Rayo Vallecano this weekend without the services of Alvaro Negredo and Gary Medel due to suspensions. Sporting Gijon Sporting Gijon striker Mate Bilic is sadden by their relegation from the La Liga, but admitted they have struggled for the past three seasons. Valencia Valencia midfielder Pablo Hernandez is delighted to have qualified to the Champions League, but they are determined to finish 3rd this season. Villarreal Villarreal goalkeeper Diego Lopez lamented the absence of Marcos Senna due to physical problem because they could use him against Valencia.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao boss Marcelo Bielsa said he had to make the six changes against Zaragoza in order to avoid injury, due to their tight schedule. Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone believes his team played very well and created clear chances against Betis, but just could not seal the win. Barcelona Barcelona keeper Jose Pinto would have preferred Pep Guardiola to stay on at the helm, but says Tito Vilanova has the team's full backing. Espanyol Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino has faith in his players and is convinced that their defeat to Sporting has nothing to do with match-fixing. Getafe Getafe sports chief Toni Munoz first concern for the summer is to lighten their squad to make room for news arrivals when the market reopens. Granada Granada coach Abel Resino has confirmed that Nigerian striker Ikechukwu Uche has recovered from injury and is available to take on Espanyol. Levante Levante defender Gustavo Cabral is still dreaming of a Champions League football, but would be happy to play in the Europa League next season. Malaga Coach Pellegrini believes Malaga will be playing in Europe next season if his players can maintain the attitude they showed against Valencia. Osasuna Osasuna boss Jose Luis Mendilibar will give defender Miguel Flano until the very last minute to prove his fitness, ahead of the Valencia clash. Racing Santander Racing Santander coach Alvaro Cervera is confident that his team can win a game before the end of the season, after failing to do so this year. Rayo Vallecano Rayo coach Jose Ramon Sandoval has urged the fans to trust his players to avoid relegation as they have done well to collect 40 points so far. Real Betis Real Betis coach Pepe Mel admitted that it took Atletico's opening goal to wake his team up and warned them not to repeat it against Sevilla. Real Madrid Alvaro Arbeloa is keen to see Real Madrid keep up their form as they need 9 points from their remaining games to break the 100-point barrier. Real Mallorca Real Mallorca winger Alejandro Alfaro has urged his team to keep their feet on the ground and not rush, as they aim for a a place in Europe. Real Sociedad Real Sociedad defender Dani Estrada believes his team have done well to secure their La Liga safety and that they are gradually getting better. Real Zaragoza Real Zaragoza coach Manolo Jimenez said his team are tired after a long season, but the best remedy for the bumps and bruises are victories. Sevilla Sevilla coach Michel rued the missed chances in the first half at Real Madrid and conceded that it is normal that they were made to pay for it. Sporting Gijon Sporting Gijon striker Mate Bilic is hoping the El Molinon factor will be decisive when they face Villarreal, who are favourites for the match. Valencia Valencia coach Unai Emery has no complaints about their defeat to Malaga as the equilibrium was broken with Sofiane Feghouli's sending off. Villarreal Villarreal coach Miguel Angel Lotina has underlined that the match against direct rivals Sporting Gijon is their most important of the season.

Sunday, April 29, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa insisted that the never considered himself as a candidate to replace Pep Guardiola, despite the rumours. Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone wants his team to be efficient in every area as they seek to fulfill the great expectation at the club. Barcelona It was reported that Valencia full-back Jordi Alba has agreed to be the first signing of soon-to-be Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova this summer. Espanyol Adrian Colunga scored his 8th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Espanyol to their 6th home defeat following the match against Sporting. Getafe Victor Casadesus scored his 9th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Getafe to their 4th home defeat following the match against Mallorca. Granada Xavi Torres scored his 5th Primera Liga goal of the season to condemned Granada to their 13th away defeat following the match against Levante. Levante Xavi Torres scored his 5th Primera Liga goal of the season as Levante registered their 10th home victory following the match against Granada. Malaga Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has stressed they are not thinking about making history, but to score the points needed to reach their target. Osasuna m Racing Santander Antoine Griezmann scored his 5th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Racing to their 9th away defeat following the match against Sociedad. Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano coach Jose Ramon Sandoval has confidence in their own style of football, but admits any mistakes can be fatal against Barcelona. Real Betis Real Betis coach Pepe Mel is missing defenders Jose Dorado and striker Molina for the Atletico clash, but has recovered Isidoro and Paulao. Real Madrid Gonzalo Higuian's agent is set to have a talk with Real Madrid to discover whether the player will be given more playing time next season. Real Mallorca Victor Casadesus scored his 9th La Liga goal of the season as Mallorca registered their 5th away victory following the match against Getafe. Real Sociedad Antoine Griezmann scored his 5th La Liga goal of the season as Sociedad registered their 8th home victory following the match against Racing. Real Zaragoza Real Zaragoza coach Manolo Jimenez wants his team to pick themselves up and make sure they match the result of their nearest rivals Villarreal. Sevilla Sevilla coach Michel has doubts over the availability of Andres Palop after the veteran goalkeeper was taken off training as a precaution. Sporting Gijon Adrian Colunga scored his 8th La Liga goal of the campaign as Sporting registered their 3rd away victory following the match against Espanyol. Valencia Coach Unai Emery says it is important for Valencia to show positive reaction to their Europa League exit with a good display against Malaga.

Saturday, April 28, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa has praised Fernando Llorente's display against Sporting CP, stating that he has never seen him play like that. Atletico Madrid Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has revealed that he is confident that Chelsea will allow him to stay on loan at Atletico Madrid a second season. Barcelona Inter Milan have denied they will be making a move for Pep Guardiola, after the coach announced that he will be leaving Barcelona this summer. Espanyol Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino has warned his players that their European dream will come to an end if they fail to beat Sporting Gijon. Getafe Getafe are looking to register their third win in five games when they take on Mallorca, who have dropped 34 points away from home this season. Granada Granada are keen to register their second victory in five games when they take on Levante, who have suffered five home defeats this season. Levante After extending his contract at Levante, defender Juanfran Garcia admitted it has been his dream to finish his career in his hometown club. Malaga Malaga defender Martin Demichelis has urged his team to play a complete game, even if they are nervous about meeting Valencia this weekend. Osasuna Osasuna head coach Mendilibar is not worried about the missing players as his team have learned to cope with absenses throughout the season. Racing Santander Racing are hoping to avoid their fourth defeat in five games when they take on Sociedad, who are looking to register their eighth home victory. Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano are hoping to avoid their fourth consecutive defeat when they take on Barcelona, who have dropped 16 points away from home. Real Betis Betis are hoping to register their third win in five games when they take on Atletico Madrid, who have suffered nine away defeat this season. Real Madrid Juventus director Beppe Marotta has insisted that Arturo Vidal is not for sale after Real Madrid reportedly showed an interest in the player. Real Mallorca Real Mallorca are hoping to register their second straight victory when they take on Getafe, who have dropped 21 points at home this season. Real Sociedad Sociedad are looking to pick up points for the sixth straight game when they take on Racing, who are keen to avoid their ninth away defeat. Real Zaragoza Zaragoza are desperate to avoid their second straight defeat when they take on Bilbao, who are looking to register their fifth away victory. Sevilla Sevilla defender Juan Cala is aware of the difficulty that awaits his team at Bernabeu, but insists they have no choice but to go for the win. Sporting Gijon Sporting Gijon are desperate to register their second straight win when they take on Espanyol, who have dropped 21 points at home this season. Valencia Valencia coach Unai Emery admitted that Atletico Madrid deserve to go to the Europa League final and that the first leg played a key role. Villarreal Villarreal coach Miguel Angel Lotina said his team is growing stronger and that makes him hopeful about their chances of avoiding relegation.

Friday, April 27, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao will meet Atletico Madrid in the final after Ibai Gomez scored his second Europa League goal to eliminate Sporting Lisbon. Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid will meet Athletic Bilbao in the final after striker Adrian Lopez scored his 10th Europa League goal to eliminate Valencia. Barcelona Barcelona have announced that playmaker Xavi is out for two weeks with a calf injury and will miss the match against Rayo, Malaga and Espanyol. Espanyol Midfielder Javi Marquez has confirmed that he will not be extending his contract at Espanyol and will leave the club in 2013 at the latest. Getafe Luis Garcia said the Mallorca clash is key to keep Getafe's European hopes alive, but it would not be a disappointment if they fail to qualify. Granada Granada striker Alex Geijo insists they are not yet safe from relegation and must try to secure all three points against Levante this weekend. Levante Levante coach Juan Ignacio Martinez has declared that their 'grand finale' to secure a place in Europe begins with the match against Granada. Malaga Malaga midfielder Ignacio Camacho admits he is still hoping to overtake Valencia and claim a spot in next season' Champions League competition. Osasuna Ibrahima Balde is delighted to have helped Senegal qualify for the Olympic and has thanked Osasuna for allowing him to join his national squad. Racing Santander Racing midfielder Manuel Arana is happy with his recovery and is feeling good, but believes the match against Sociedad is too soon for him. Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano head coach Jose Ramon Sandoval admits injuries have had an affect on his team, but he insists he will not use it as an excuse. Real Betis Real Betis defender Nelson says his team are motivated heading into the Atletico clash because they want to forget the painful Valencia defeat. Real Madrid Jose Mourinho claims he will continue his spell with Real Madrid beyond this summer if he can reach an agreement with his current employers. Real Mallorca Real Mallorca winger Michael Pereira said his team will be ambitious against Getafe because they still have a slim chance of playing in Europe. Real Sociedad Xabi Prieto admits Real Sociedad must beat Racing and secure their safety, as it will difficult to do against Atletico, Osasuna and Valencia. Real Zaragoza Real Zaragoza midfielder Luis Garcia is convinced that his side will avoid relegation if they can win all four of their remaining fixtures. Sevilla Sevilla boss Michel is looking forward to the Bernabeu trip after claiming that Bayern have given him some ideas on how to take on Real Madrid. Sporting Gijon Sporting Gijon coach Javier Clemente could field Alex Menendez against Espanyol after the reserve player joined the first team in training. Valencia Atletico Madrid will meet Athletic Bilbao in the final after striker Adrian Lopez scored his 10th Europa League goal to eliminate Valencia.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao boss Marcelo Bielsa has declared that his side are ready to take on Sporting CP and vowed they will retain their style of play. Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has acknowledged that their semi-final rivals Valencia are worthy of their absolute concentration respect. Barcelona President Sandro Rosell refused to blame Lionel Messi for Barca's Champions League exit and is proud of his side's performance against Chelsea. Espanyol Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino declares that his players fully believes in their European dream and are looking forward to their next game. Getafe It was reported that Olympiakos has identified Getafe coach Luis Garcia as the leading candidate to take over the reign from Ernesto Valverde. Granada Granada defender Borja Gomez insists he does not know whether the club want to take up the option to purchase his contract from Karpaty Lviv. Levante Levante striker Arouna Kone was absent from training with a bruised foot, but the medical team are confident he will be available on Saturday. Malaga It was claimed that midfielder Diego Buonanotte will leave Malaga at the end of the season, with Cruz Azul set to open talks with the club. Osasuna Osasuna defender Jon Enchaide has successfully underwent surgery to his left shoulder and is expected to return to training in the pre-season. Racing Racing head coach Alvaro Cervera has doubt over the availability of Christian Stuani after the striker picked up an injury during training. Rayo Vallecano Striker Dani Pacheco admits in order to win, his Rayo Vallecano team need to play a perfect game and pray that Barcelona are having an off day. Real Betis Bad news Real Betis coach Pepe Mel because striker Jorge Molina has been handed a two-match suspension following his red card against Valencia. Real Madrid m Real Mallorca Mallorca midfielder Fernando Tissone has said that his team will not change their approach and will play calmly and responsibly against Getafe. Real Sociedad Real Sociedad defender Mikel Gonzalez is confident of beating Racing and insists his side are not affected by what is happening in Santander. Real Zaragoza Zaragoza midfielder Apono believes there is a good chance for his side to overtake Villarreal if they can beat Athletic Bilbao this weekend. Sevilla Sevilla president Jose Maria Del Nido is optimistic about their chances at the Bernabeu, but hopes Real Madrid will be asleep this weekend. Sporting Gijon Sporting Gijon striker Oscar Trejo wants his squad to put on another fearless performance against Espanyol, who love to dominate the ball. Valencia Coach Unai Emery admits there may be some changes for the second leg clash with Bilbao, as Valencia head into the bigges match of his career. Villarreal Villarreal president Fernando Roig insisted that a relegation would not be a catastrophe for the club, but he would rather avoid such scenario.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz believes the keys to beating Sporting is to enjoy the game and have confidence in their own style. Atletico Madrid Juanfran Torres is calm and confident that Atletico Madrid will be able to overcome Valencia at the Mestalla and reach the Europa League final. Barcelona m Espanyol Bad news for Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino as Juan Albin is sidelined for the remainder of the season after sustaining a hamstring injury. Getafe Head coach Luis Garcia has stressed that Getafe belongs in mid-table position and cannot be compared to Atletico, Sevilla, Bilbao and Malaga. Granada Granada striker Franco Jara has warned his side not to relax yet, even though they have a comfortable 8 point cushion with 4 games to play. Levante Gustavo Cabral has made it clear that he would like to stay with Levante, but the club is reluctant to pay EUR1 million to buy his contract. Malaga Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini said he was satisfied with his team's performance in the draw against Osasuna after they met all his demands. Osasuna Youngster Manuel Onwu Villafranca has signed a professional contract with Osasuna until June 2015, with his buyout clause set at EUR9 million. Racing Santander Racing midfielder Julian Luque is hoping to improve the squad's image in their remaining four games in order to give some joy to the fans. Rayo Vallecano Rayo defender Raul Bravo is confident that his side can give Barcelona a hard time at Vallecas just like they did against Real and Atletico. Real Betis Real Betis are in 7th place in the Fair Play chart with 102 penalty points after accumulating 88 yellow cards and 7 red cards so far this season. Real Madrid Jose Mourinho hopes Chelsea progress to the Champions League final, but dismissed speculation that he is poised to return to Stamford Bridge. Real Mallorca Real Mallorca midfielder Joao Victor is happy with his campaign and claimed coach Joaquin Caparros gives him confidence that others do not. Real Sociedad Sociedad defender Alberto de la Bella is not worried about having 4 yellow cards and will play his usual game for the remainder of the season. Real Zaragoza Coach Manolo Jimenez had to intervene a training ground scuffle between Franco, Oriol and Zuculini as tension mounts in the Zaragoza camp. Sevilla Good news for Sevilla coach Michel as defender Emir Spahic is back in training and is likely to be available for the clash against Real Madrid. Sporting Gijon Mate Bilic has stressed that it is important for his Sporting team and the fans to keep a cool head because games are not won in one minute. Valencia It was reported that Valencia and Newcastle are interested in acquiring the services of Mathieu Debuchy of Lille and Romain Hamouma of Caen. Villarreal Cristian Zapata said Villarreal will treat their match against Osasuna as a final, but hopes his side will not concede any last minute goal.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Bilbao boss Marcelo Bielsa believes his side were superior in the win over Racing, but they should have scored killed the game with more goals. Atletico Madrid Diego Simeone said the goals scored from set pieces speak well of the possibilities Atletico have in the team, following the win over Espanyol. Barcelona Gerard Pique insisted that Barcelona are not dependent on star forward Lionel Messi and also denied that they might have a mole in their camp. Espanyol Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino has admitted the individual abilities of Atletico players was key in determining the outcome of their clash. Getafe Getafe manager Luis Garcia said his team 'have fallen out of bed' following the defeat to Granada, but they are still 'dreaming of Europe'. Granada Granada coach Abel Resino believes his team have the character to stay in the La Liga, but warned them that they are not safe from relegation. Levante Levante goalkeeper Gustavo Munua said his team are not content to play in the Europa League and will push for third or fourth place finishing. Malaga m Osasuna m Racing Santander Racing coach Alvaro Cervera has urged his players not to complicate matters further and to continue to do their best, despite their relegation. Rayo Vallecano Rayo star Mikel Labaka was disappointed to be sent off against Sporting, but believes his replacement will do well when they face Barcelona. Real Betis Real Betis coach Pepe Mel has admitted that things did not go well at all against Valencia, but acknowledged Los Che deserved the three points. Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo expects the Bernabeu crowd to 'score the first goal' as soon as Real Madrid players step onto the pitch versus Bayern Munich. Real Mallorca Real Mallorca are in 17th place in the Fair Play chart with 123 penalty points after accumulating 111 yellow cards and 6 red cards this season. Real Sociedad Real Sociedad coach Philippe Montanier is satisfied to be one step closer to safety and believes a win over Racing this weekend will secure it. Real Zaragoza Real Zaragoza are in 16th place in the Fair Play chart with 122 penalty points after accumulating 106 yellow cards and 8 red cards this season. Sevilla Winger Jesus Navas knows that Sevilla will have to use all their five senses against Real Madrid, but insists it is not impossible to win. Sporting Gijon Sporting defender Gregory Arnolin is still hoping to secure La Liga safety, even though his side will have to win all remaining four matches. Valencia Sergio Canales has refused to confirm reports that Unai Emery has told Valencia's players that he will be leaving at the end of the season. Villarreal Villarreal manager Miguel Angel Lotina was pleased to draw with a good side like Sociedad, but believes his team should have won the match.

Monday, April 23, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Gaizka Toquero scored his fourth La Liga goal of the season as Bilbao registered their fourth away win following the match against Racing. Atletico Madrid Arda Turan scored his third La Liga goal of the season as Atletico Madrid registered their tenth home win following the match against Espanyol. Barcelona Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola admitted that Chelsea will be the fresher side on Tuesday but believes his players will be able to bounce back. Espanyol Arda Turan scored his third La Liga goal of the season to condemned Espanyol to their eighth away defeat following the game at Atletico Madrid. Getafe Franco Jara scored his second La Liga goal of the season to condemned Getafe to their tenth away defeat following the match against Granada. Granada Franco Jara scored his second La Liga goal of the season as Granada registered their seventh home victory following the match against Getafe. Levante Levante coach Juan Ignacio was happy to draw with Sevilla as he underlined that they started the season aiming only to remain in the La Liga. Malaga Coach Manuel Pellegrini said Malaga team fight to defend their Champions League position and believes the Osasuna clash will not be decisive. Osasuna Osasuna coach Jose Luis Mendilibar wants his players to do their part so that they can achieve their dreams of playing in European competition. Racing Santander Gaizka Toquero scored his fourth La Liga goal of the season to condemned Racing to their eighth home defeat following the match against Bilbao. Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano coach Jose Ramon Sandoval rued the fact that none of his four defenders were able to finish the match against Sporting Gijon. Real Betis Jonas Goncalves scored his 7th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Betis to their 11th away defeat following the match against Valencia. Real Madrid Sergio Ramos believes Real Madrid were full value for their win over Barcelona, but refused to accept that they have won the La Liga title. Real Mallorca Mallorca coach Joaquin Caparros has congratulated his team for securing their safety, despite the club's financial difficulties this season. Real Sociedad Carlos Vela scored his 11th La Liga goal of the season as Real Sociedad registered their 6th home draw following the match against Villarreal. Real Zaragoza Coach Manolo Jimenez lamented that Mallorca won the match by jumping higher and through set pieces, without ever coming near Zaragoza's box. Sevilla Sevilla boss Michel insists he is happy with the team's work, but believes they have been unlucky this season, following the draw with Levante. Sporting Gijon Sporting Gijon coach Javier Clemente believes his side could have gotten at least 2 more goals in the final minutes of the match against Rayo. Valencia Jonas Goncalves scored his seventh La Liga goal of the season as Valencia registered their ninth home win following the match against Betis. Villarreal Marcos Senna scored his fourth La Liga goal of the season as Villarreal registered their fourth away draw following the match against Sociedad.

Sunday, April 22, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao manager Marcelo Bielsa has dropped Iker Muniain on technical decision and brought in Gaizka Toquero to take over his place. Atletico Madrid Atletico president Enrique Cerezo believes their second leg clash against Valencia will be the most important match of the season for his club. Barcelona Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 42nd La Liga goal of the term to condemned Barcelona to their 1st home defeat following the visit of Real Madrid. Espanyol Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino believes he is quite different from his Atletico counterpart Diego Simeone, who has won titles in Argentina. Getafe Getafe manager Luis Garcia admits he is wary about facing the teams from below, as he believes that they can be more dangerous than others. Granada Granada coach Abel Resino reveals that he has been working on his team's mental preparation as excessive anxiety can be fatal against Getafe. Levante Arouna Kone scored his 14th Primera Division goal of the season as Levante registered their 4th away draw following the match against Sevilla. Malaga Malaga defender Sergio Fernandez believes concentration and second half performance will determined the outcome of their match against Osasuna. Osasuna Osasuna defender Marc Bertran declared that he is fit again and hopes to be selected for their clash against direct rivals for Europe, Malaga. Racing Santander Racing coach Alvaro Cervera insisted that no one at the club has thrown in the towel, even though they already have one foot in Segunda Liga. Rayo Vallecano Mate Bilic scored his third La Liga goal of the season to condemned Rayo to their ninth away defeat following the match against Sporting Gijon. Real Betis Real Betis coach Pepe Mel has reminded his team that a win over Valencia would finally allow them relax and turn their attention up the chart. Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 42nd La Liga goal of the term as Real Madrid registered their 14th away victory following the match at Barcelona. Real Mallorca Victor Casadesus scored his 8th La Liga goal of the season as Mallorca registered their 7th home victory following the match against Zaragoza. Real Sociedad Real Sociedad boss Philippe Montanier has stressed that what matters right now is beating direct rivals Villarreal and not his 'personal case'. Real Zaragoza Victor Casadesus scored his 8th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Zaragoza to their 12th away defeat following the match versus Mallorca. Sevilla Alvaro Negredo scored his 12th La Liga goal of the campaign as Sevilla registered their 4th home draw following the match against Levante. Sporting Gijon Mate Bilic scored his third La Liga goal of the season as Sporting Gijon registered their sixth home victory following the match against Rayo. Valencia Valencia coach Unai Emery said this is critical time of their campaign and has urged his side to be more effective in their remaining matches. Villarreal Villarreal's Giuseppe Rossi has confirmed that his knee operation has been a success and is now expected to face 7 months of rehabilitation.

Saturday, April 21, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa has conceded that Sporting deserved the win, but is confident they can overcome the goal deficit at home. Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid president Enrico Cerezo believes his team have taken a major step forward following their first leg victory over Valencia. Barcelona Coach Pep Guardiola believes the league title is for Real to lose and all Barcelona can do is to push Los Blancos for as long as they can. Espanyol Espanyol striker Sergio Garcia has acknowledged that Atletico Madrid were not as aggressive before the arrival of head coach Diego Simeone. Getafe Getafe are keen to register their second consecutive victory when they take on Granada, who are desperate to avoid their sixth home defeat. Granada Granada are desperate to avoid their second straight defeat when they take on Getafe, who are looking to register their fifth away victory. Levante Levante defender Gustavo Cabral insists that his side are not worried about the chasing teams and focused only on winning their next match. Malaga Malaga's Nacho Monreal is still hoping to go to Euro 2012, but knows that it will be very difficult as he was not selected in the last call-up. Osasuna Striker Roland Lamah said the secret to Osasuna's success this season are hardwork and determination, as they chase for European qualification. Racing Santander Racing are desperate to avoid their fourth defeat in five games when they take on Bilbao, who are looking to register their fourth away win. Rayo Vallecano Rayo are determined to avoid their third straight defeat when they face Sporting Gijon, who are desperate to avoid their eighth home defeat. Real Betis Real Betis are keen to register their fourth win in five games when they take on Valencia, who have suffered four home defeat this season. Real Madrid Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka has dismissed the notion that his side will take a defensive approach against Barcelona at Camp Nou. Real Mallorca Mallorca are determined to avoid their third defeat in five games when they take on Zaragoza, who are looking for their fourth away victory. Real Sociedad Sociedad are keen to pick up points for the fifth straight game when they face Villarreal, who are desperate to avoid their 12th away defeat. Real Zaragoza Real Zaragoza are looking for their second consecutive win when they take on Real Mallorca, who are keen to avoid their sixth home defeat. Sevilla Sevilla coach Michel does not want his team to forget about their defeat at the hands of Getafe, but to use the humiliation to spur them on. Sporting Gijon Sporting are hoping to register their second win in five games when they take on Rayo, who are determined to avoid their ninth away defeat. Valencia Valencia manager Unai Emery has reportedly told Los Che players that he will leave the club in the summer after four years at the Mestalla. Villarreal Villarreal are determined to pick up points for the third straight game when they take on Sociedad, who are looking for their eighth home win.

Friday, April 20, 2012

La Liga

Barcelona
Barcelona midfielder Alexis Sanchez is a doubt for El Classico after sustaining a foot injury during the Champions League defeat to Chelsea.

Espanyol
Espanyol midfielder Raul Baena does not expect an easy game versus Atletico, even though their opponents have just played in the Europa League.

Getafe
Getafe midfielder Diego Castro is hoping his team's relatively easier fixtures will help them collect the points they needed to enter Europe.

Granada
Granada winger Guilherme Siqueira insisted that his team do not feel pressured about facing Getafe, despite the importance of winning the game.

Levante
Levante coach Juan Ignacio Martinez is sweating over the availability of David Navarro, who suffered some muscle discomfort during training.

Malaga
Winger Santi Cazorla said Malaga will not give up on their Champions League hopes, but they would be happy to play in the Europa League too.

Osasuna
Osasuna defender Jon Echaide is set to undergo surgery on his dislocated shoulder, while Marc Bertran has resumed full training with the squad.

Racing Santander
Racing coach Alvaro Cervera would not rule out the pressure he suffered in the last two months could have triggered his recent health scare.

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo striker Daniel Pacheco said his side will observe Sporting at the start of their match before deciding the best way to play their game.

Real Betis
Stoke coach Tony Pulis is reportedly interested in Real Betis striker Jorge Molina and would be willing to pay EUR3.5 million for his transfer.

Real Madrid
Spain boss Vicente del Bosque believes that Real Madrid can score two or three goals at home in their second leg clash against Bayern Munich.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca midfielder Jose Luis Marti is hoping to beat Zaragoza at home this weekend so that his side can enjoy the rest of the season.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad striker Imanol Agirretxe believes the key to beating Villarrel this weekend is for his side to quickly score the opening goal.

Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Roberto Jimenez has warned his side that losing to Mallorca means they will have to win all their remaining matches.

Sevilla
Good news for Sevilla coach Michel as Jose Antonio Reyes is available again after 10 days out and set to start against Levante this weekend.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting striker Adrian Colunga admits it is a miracle that the are still fighting for survival after losing several key games this season.

Valencia
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Villarreal
Villarreal defender Angel Lopez believes a win over Real Sociedad will be a big psychological blow their rivals in their relegation battles.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa has admitted that Iker Muniain is still a doubt for their Europa League clash against Sporting Lisbon.

Atletico Madrid
Coach Diego Simeone said the Europa League clash between Atletico and Valencia is good for both sides as they can avoid making long trips.

Barcelona
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Espanyol
Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino insisted he is not concerned about reports linking him to other clubs and considers it as a compliment.

Getafe
Getafe youngster Alvaro Arroyo said he appreciate his experience with the first team, but he would be happy to return to the B squad this week.

Granada
Granada trio Moises Hurtado, Jaime Romero and Alex Geijo trained away from the squad, but have not been rule out of their clash against Getafe.

Levante
Levante midfielder Juanlu Gomez is convinced his side will qualify for Europa League, but acknowledged that there very little room for error.

Malaga
Malaga striker Seba Fernandez has acknowledged that his team must play intelligently if they are to secure the vital 3 points against Sociedad.

Osasuna
Osasuna coach Jose Luis Mendilibar may have to face Malaga without Ibrahima Balde, as the striker has been called to join Senegal's U23 side.

Racing Santander
Racing head coach Alvaro Cervera announced that there is nothing wrong with his heart and intend to finish his job at the club this season.

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo winger Jose Manuel Casado believes Gijon will be nervous this weekend as they need to ensure victory to keep their survival hopes alive.

Real Betis
Jose Antonio Dorado admits it will hard for Betis to win at the Mestalla, but hopes Valencia will be tired from their European commitments.

Real Madrid
Keeper Iker Casillas has insisted that it was bad luck rather than a bad performance that Fabio Coentrao failed to stop Philipp Lahm's cross.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca defender Ivan Ramis believes his side must try to score a goal as soon as possible against Zaragoza if they are to win the match.

Real Sociedad
Sociedad midfielder Xabi Prieto admits he is comfortable again on the field and hopes to keep his good form for the remainder of the season.

Real Zaragoza
Midfielder Angel Lafita admitted that Zaragoza are very tired from their efforts, but they have to continue giving 200 per cent to survive.

Sevilla
Sevilla president Jose Maria del Nido is convinced his team will bounce back and qualify for European competition for the ninth straight year.

Sporting Gijon
Good news for Sporting boss Javier Clemente as Gregory Arnolin has recovered from surgery sooner than expected and is already back in training.

Valencia
Valencia manager Unai Emery is missing only the suspended Antonio Barragan and injured Ever Banega for their clash against Atletico Madrid.

Villarreal
Villarreal midfielder Marcos Senna has urged his team to try and correct mistakes rather than wasting time lamenting about their situation.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa has confirmed Iker Muniain, Javi Martinez and Carlos Gurpegui will be in his squad to take on Sporting CP.

Atletico Madrid
Radamel Falcao would love to play in the Champions League with Atletico, especially after he was criticised for choosing to join the club.

Barcelona
Tottenham midfielder Sandro reveals that Gareth Bale is eager to move to Barcelona and admits that he also wants to try his luck at Camp Nou.

Espanyol
Espanyol defender Raul Rodriguez has admitted that the win over Valencia has been a great morale booster as they head into the season finale.

Getafe
Getafe coach Luis Garcia said the victory over Sevilla has opened the door to their dream as they hope to finish the season in a European spot.

Granada
Granada are in 9th place in the Fair Play chart with 109 penalty points after accumulating 93 yellow cards and 8 red cards so far this season.

Levante
Midfielder Ruben Suarez is tired of waiting for Levante to make him a new offer and will now listen to all offers from interested parties.

Malaga
Malaga are in second place in the Fair Play chart with 74 penalty points after accumulating 62 yellow cards and 6 red cards so far this season.

Osasuna
Osasuna coach Jose Luis Mendilibar is facing a selection headache as up to seven first team players could be missing for the Malaga clash.

Racing Santander
Racing midfielder Gonzalo Colsa has blamed the start of their trouble to the arrival of owner Ahsan Ali Syed, who has been nothing but a fraud.

Rayo Vallecano
Midfielder Robert Trashorras has urged Rayo to quickly secure their safety against Sporting this weekend, despite their comfortable position.

Real Betis
Bad news for Real Betis coach Pepe Mel as Juanma is sidelined for about four weeks due to muscle tear sustained in the match against Osasuna.

Real Madrid
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Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca defender Ivan Ramis believes the keys to beating Zaragoza this weekend are to keep a clean sheet and to seize opportunities.

Real Sociedad
It was reported that Sociedad are moving quickly to secure the services of Carlos Vela and have made an offer worth EUR2 million to Arsenal.

Real Zaragoza
Zaragoza coach Manolo Jimenez has acknowledged that the psychological and mental aspect of the players will be key to their push for survival.

Sevilla
It was reported Villarreal and Sevilla are interested in Juventus winger Milos Krasic, who is set to leave after struggling for playing time.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon coach Javier Clemente is running the rule over Gregory, Orfila and Mendy as he hopes to have the trio available this weekend.

Valencia
Valencia defender Ricardo Costa believes their Europa League semi-final clash versus Atletico Madrid could be decided by a detail or a mistake.

Villarreal
It was reported Villarreal and Sevilla are interested in Juventus winger Milos Krasic, who is set to leave after struggling for playing time.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa is hoping that his side can pick up enough points in their remaining matches to qualify for the Champions League.

Atletico Madrid
Radamel Falcao has called on Atletico Madrid to aim 'as high as possible' after inspiring his side to a precious victory over Rayo Vallecano.

Barcelona
It was claimed that Barcelona are interested in acquiring the services of Udinese left-winger Pablo Armero during the summer transfer window.

Espanyol
Espanyol coach Mauricio Pochettino said his squad clearly deserved the win over Valencia, while denying all reports linking him to Los Che.

Getafe
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Granada
Granada coach Abel Resino admitted his team were blunt in attack against Zaragoza, but insisted the defeat was not decisive to their season.

Levante
Levante midfielder Valdo is angry about the penalty given to Barcelona and accused Pep Guardiola of pressuring the referees the entire match.

Malaga
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini rued the dropped points against Sociedad, but has underlined that their opponents had two extra days of rest.

Osasuna
Osasuna manager Jose Luis Mendilibar laments Raul Garcia's sending off, but believes his side played a good second half despite the defeat.

Racing Santander
Racing assistant coach Federico Castanos is adamant that the club can still avoid relegation this season, despite the draw against Villarreal.

Rayo Vallecano
Coach Sandoval believes Rayo can be proud of their display against Atletico and it is only a matter of time that their safey is confirmed.

Real Betis
Real Betis coach Pepe Mel was happy with the win over Osasuna and urged his players to finish the season well so the fans can be proud of them.

Real Madrid
Coach Jose Mourinho insists Real Madrid's record against Bayern are useless and believes the Bavarians are favourite to win at Allianz Arena.

Real Mallorca
Real Mallorca coach Joaquin Caparros said the match against Bilbao was similar to Valencia, but this time his side was unable to find the goal.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad coach Philippe Montanier was very pleased with the draw against Malaga, especially since his side were playing with a man less.

Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza coach Manolo Jimenez acknowledged that their win over Granada has allowed his team to continue to fight for La Liga survival.

Sevilla
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Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon manager Javier Clemente is facing with defensive problems as Ivan Hernandez is sidelined for three weeks with a muscle tear.

Valencia
Valencia coach Unai Emery has conceded Espanyol were better tactically, physically and psycologically, following the big defeat at Cornella.

Villarreal
Villarreal coach Miguel Angel Lotina has admitted his team's inability to kill the game in the second half against Racing cost them two points.

Monday, April 16, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Fernando Llorente scored his 17th La Liga goal of the season as Bilbao registered their 8th home victory following the match against Mallorca.

Atletico Madrid
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Barcelona
Javier Mascherano has urged Barcelona not to think about Real Madrid, but to focus on their Champions League semi-final clash against Chelsea.

Espanyol
Cristian Gomez scored his first La Liga goal of the season as Espanyol registered their ninth home win following the match against Valencia.

Getafe
Getafe defender Juan Valera has been dropped from the team after failing to recover from his physical complaints in time for the Sevilla clash.

Granada
Tomislav Dujmovic scored his 1st La Liga goal of the season to condemned Granada to their 12th away defeat following the match at Zaragoza.

Levante
Levante coach Juan Ignacio Martinez said he has been pleased with his players' attitude in all four games against Barca and Real this season.

Malaga
Striker Isco scored his fifth La Liga goal of the season as Malaga registered their third home draw following the match against Real Sociedad.

Osasuna
Ruben Castro scored his 14th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Osasuna to their 6th away defeat following the match against Real Betis.

Racing Santander
Lautaro Costa scored his 2nd La Liga goal of the season as Racing Santander registered their 7th away draw following the match at Villarreal.

Rayo Vallecano
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Real Betis
Ruben Castro scored his 14th La Liga goal of the season as Real Betis registered their 7th home victory following the match against Osasuna.

Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso is full of respect for the Bayern Munich strikers, but is confident Real Madrid can get a positive result at the Allianz Arena.

Real Mallorca
Fernando Llorente scored his 17th La Liga goal of the season to condemned Mallorca to their 7th away defeat following the match against Bilbao.

Real Sociedad
Xabi Prieto scored his second La Liga goal of the season as Real Sociedad registered their fourth away draw following the match against Malaga.

Real Zaragoza
Tomislav Dujmovic scored his first La Liga goal of the season as Zaragoza registered their fifth home win following the match against Granada.

Sevilla
Coach Michel insists Sevilla are still in control of their season as he aim to win all the remaining matches to qualify for European football.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting coach Javier Clemente has acknowledged the big technical gap between his side and Real Madrid, following the defeat over the weekend.

Valencia
Cristian Gomez scored his first La Liga goal of the season to condemned Valencia to their fifth away defeat following the match at Espanyol.

Villarreal
Hernan Perez scored his 3rd La Liga goal of the season as Villarreal registered their 9th home draw following the visit of Racing Santander.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

I will post no headlines today due to the death of Livorno player Piermario Morosini, who suffered three heart attacks during the clash with Pescara.

This tragedy is becoming all to common now.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Striker Gaizka Toquero said that Bilbao are focused on finishing the season as high as possible and would nor rule out European qualification.

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo believes his team can will all their remaining six matches and perhaps qualify for the Europa League.

Barcelona
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has acknowledged that the Catalans cannot afford to make a single slip-up between now and the end of the season.

Espanyol
Espanyol midfielder Joan Verdu has warned his squad that a defeat at home to Valencia will complicate their bid for European qualification.

Getafe
Getafe are keen to avoid their third defeat in five games when they take on Sevilla, who are determined to register their fifth away victory.

Granada
Granada are looking to pick up points for the fourth straight game when the face Zaragoza, who are hoping to avoid their eighth home defeat.

Levante
Levante manager Juan Ignacio Martinez believes the league champions will not be decided by their home match against Barcelona this weekend.

Malaga
Midfielder Ignacio Camacho insisted that Malaga are not concerned about results from the other teams as they focused only on their own game.

Osasuna
Osasuna midfielder Damia Abella believes, with just six games to play, his team are in a good position to qualify for European competitions.

Racing Santander
Racing are desperate to avoid their fourth consecutive defeat when they take on Villarreal, who are keen to register their seventh home win.

Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano are hoping to avoid their fourth defeat in five games when they take on Atletico, who are looking for their third away victory.

Real Betis
Real Betis are hoping to add points for the sixth straight game when they take on Osasuna, who are still looking for their third away victory.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid-owned midfielder Sergio Canales has affirmed his loyalty to Valencia by revealing that he wants to remain at Mestalla next year.

Real Mallorca
Mallorca are hoping to add points for the third straight game when they take on Bilbao, who are determined to avoid their fourth home defeat.

Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad are looking to add points for the 4th consecutive game when they take on Malaga, who have dropped 13 points at home this season.

Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza are hoping to avoid their third straight defeat when they take on Granada, who are keen to register their fifth away victory.

Sevilla
Bad news for Sevilla manager Michel as Diego Perotti is out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to correct his slipped disc.

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon are hoping to avoid their third defeat in five games when they face Real Madrid, who have dropped only seven points at home.

Valencia
Real Madrid-owned midfielder Sergio Canales has affirmed his loyalty to Valencia by revealing that he wants to remain at Mestalla next year.

Villarreal
Bad news for Italy as Villarreal hitman Giuseppe Rossi will definitely miss Euro 2012 after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in training.

Friday, April 13, 2012

La Liga

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa insisted that his players did well in the last few minutes to deserve the draw or even a win over Granada.

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has conceded that the 'genius' of Cristiano Ronaldo had condemned his side to a home defeat against Real.

Barcelona
Barcelona forward David Villa has revealed that he remains on course to return to Blaugrana's first-team duty before the end of the season.

Espanyol
Espanyol goalkeeper Cristian Alvarez insists his side do not have serious problems and is confident that they can still win a European spot.

Getafe
Getafe midfielder Ruben Perez thinks he will be available this weekend and hopes that he will have enough time to earn a place in the Olympics.

Granada
Granada coach Abel Resino revealed that his players were upset to draw with Bilbao because they were convinced that they would win the match.

Levante
Levante coach Juan Ignacio Martinez has congratulate Sporting Gijon for the win and said he will field the same team for the weekend match.

Malaga
Hernan Perez scored his second La Liga goal of the season to condemned Malaga to their ninth away defeat following the match versus Villarreal.

Osasuna
Osasuna midfielder Raul Garcia said this is the 'most complete' season of his career in the La Liga and that he is not obsess about scoring.

Racing Santander
Emilio Nsue scored his third La Liga goal of the season to condemned Racing to their seventh home defeat following the match against Mallorca.

Rayo Vallecano
It was confirmed that Rayo Vallecano defender Mikel Labaka broke his jaw after a clash in the defeat to Valencia and will require a surgery.

Real Betis
Paraguayan striker Roque Santa Cruz said he is happy with life at Real Betis, but admitted that everything depends on his parent club Man City.

Real Madrid
Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo believes the victory over Atletico Madrid was a vital step towards claiming the Primera Division title.

Real Mallorca
Emilio Nsue scored his third La Liga goal of the season as Mallorca registered their fourth away victory following the match against Racing.

Real Sociedad
Sociedad striker Imanol Agirretxe admitted the penalty missed against Betis affected him, but hopes to redeem himself by scoring this weekend.

Real Zaragoza
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Sevilla
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Sporting Gijon
Sporting boss Javier Clemente has taken a leaf out of Jose Mourinho's book by refusing to speak to the press ahead of the Real Madrid clash.

Valencia
Midfielder Mehmet Topal has declared that Valencia are determined to finish the season in third place and win the Europa League competition.

Villarreal
Hernan Perez scored his second La Liga goal of the season as Villarreal registered their sixth home win following the match against Malaga.