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Sevilla have sealed a Top Four finish this season after drawing 1-1 away at Atletico Madrid. Julen Lopeteguis future was the major subject of discussion ahead of his sides trip to the Spanish capital and they now go into the final weekend with their position secure. Jose Gimenezs early goal increased the pressure on Lopeteguis …

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Getafe 0-0 Barcelona Both teams had a lot more to lose in this match than they did to win and thus the match began. The first half was a slow affair, both in terms of ball circulation and chance creation. Getafe came forward infrequently but managed to outshoot Barcelona in the first half (three shots …

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Struggling Cadiz have put themselves on the brink of La Liga safety this season following a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid. Los Blancos were unable to break down a stubborn resistance in Andalucia as Carlo Ancelottis much changed side gear up for the Champions League final. However, despite making a string of changes at the …

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Espanyol are on the hunt for a new manager after relieving Vincente Moreno of his duties last Friday and they could be looking to poach one from one of their La Liga opponents. Valencia and Espanyol played each other on Saturday evening, finishing 1-1 between the two but reports have emerged linking the Valencia manager …

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As La Liga draws to a close, the pressure is cranked up on teams and managers. With just two games to go, its make or break for many teams looking to see out or desperately hang onto their objectives. Heres everything you need to know about the permutations. Supercopa de Espana Atletico Madrid are five …

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The success of Barcelona Femeni is no longer a secret in Spain, but that doesnt stop some of their statistics being impressive. Already the reigning champions in Europe and Spain, they won the treble last season but have somehow managed to maintain their hunger to put in another incredible performance. After filling Camp Nou twice …

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Lionel Messi and Barcelona will remain inextricably linked for eternity, but the manner of his exit left a sour taste in the mouth. His father, Jorge, hopes that that can be put right. Arriving at El Prat airport in Barcelona, the Argentine superstars father was spotted by the press and asked about Lionel and his …

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It appears the affair, for lately it has been somewhat short of love, between Julen Lopetegui and Sevilla is coming to an end. The Basque manager is just a point away from securing a third straight season of Champions League football for Los Nervionenses and won the Europa League in his first campaign in what …

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Former Real Madrid player Angel di Maria looks to be on the move. The Argentine winger has spent the last seven years at Paris Saint-Germain and been highly successful domestically. Before that, he spent a troubled year at Manchester United, shortly after leaving Real Madrid. That was the summer after the won Real Madrids 10th …

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Just when it seemed as if one transfer saga had threatened to bring calmer waters to the international scene, that being the resolution of Erling Haalands future, another one exploded. On Friday it emerged that Robert Lewandowski had told Bayern Munich that he had no interest in renewing his deal in Bavaria and was looking …

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Real Sociedad travel to Villarreal in the penultimate weekend of La Liga action, which could be a defining tie in both of their seasons. Sitting sixth and seventh respectively, a victory for either would be a big step towards Europa League qualification. Speaking ahead of the match, Real Sociedad manager Imanol Alguacil was in good …

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Former Barcelona B prospect Maxi Rolon passed away yesterday after a car accident. Rolon, who was with his brother Ariel, lost control of the car and crashed into a tree where both sadly perished. He just 27 years of age. Rolon was last on the books at Mitre in Argentina. Before that, he had passed …

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Yesterday Xavi Hernandez had surprised many when he stated that Ronald Araujo was not only back in training but could in fact play against Getafe on Sunday. Yet upon the release of the squad, Barcelona announced that the Uruguayan defender had been left out of the squad as a precautionary measure. Thats following the head …

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Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has continued his squad rotation policy ahead of their La Liga trip to Cadiz this weekend. Los Blancos have already secured the Spanish league title ahead of their Champions League final tie against Liverpool in Paris on May 28. Ancelotti has previously stated his intention to rest certain players ahead …

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Espanyol have brought the curtain down on their 2021/22 La Liga campaign in moderate style in Catalonia with a 1-1 draw against rivals Valencia. Neither side had anything left to play for on the penultimate weekend of the domestic season ahead of a low key encounter at the RCDE Stadium. The hosts kicked off the …

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has dismissed fears over a Champions League final injury crisis this month. Klopps Reds emerged through a penalty shootout win over Chelsea in the FA Cup final to secure a second domestic cup triumph this season. Key duo Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk were both withdrawn in Liverpools spot kick …

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Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has hinted Eden Hazard will return as a key player in his plans next season. Hazard has struggled with ongoing issues over form and injury in 2022 with his Los Blancos future called in question at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Following a big money move to the Spanish capital in …

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Bayern Munich could launch a shock transfer move for Barcelona starlet Ousmane Dembele in the coming weeks. Dembeles long term future in Catalonia has come under increasing speculation in 2022 amid ongoing contract uncertainty at the Camp Nou. The former Borussia Dortmund winger is currently tied to Barcelona until the end of the 2021/22 season …

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Barcelona have offered a hint over their link to Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski. The Catalan giants have been linked with a possible move for the Polish international following growing uncertainty over his contract situation at the Allianz Arena. Lewandowskis current deal at the Allianz Arena expires at the end of the 2021/22 season with …

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Barcelona head coach Xavi is confident they can challenge for major honours in 2022/23. The Catalan giants have already confirmed their place in the Top Four in La Liga following a solid finish to the 2021/22 campaign in Spain. Xavis charges have confirmed a Champions League qualification place for 2022/23 season regardless of their final …

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Luis Suarezs spell at Atletico Madrid is coming to an end. After arriving in the capital from Barcelona last season, he inspired Los Rojiblancos to their second league title under Diego Simeone, seven years after the first. This season hasnt been quite as vintage his 13 goals are his lowest total since he arrived in …

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Written by Eduardo Alvarez and Phil Ball. Eduardo Alvarez: Well, this is a bizarre weekend indeed. One completely uninteresting match on Saturday and then nine more at the same kick-off time on Sunday. Even though you may think theres not much at stake anymore, that set of Sunday fixtures shows plenty of promise, as direct …

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There has been a strange atmosphere of uncertainty around Athletic Club in recent months. With limited transfer activity to deal with, its generally a settled club. Yet with Marcelino Garcia Torals contract up at the end of the season and elections on the horizon, things are up in the air at Lezama. Speaking ahead of …

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Real Madrid are enjoying their final few weeks of the season as they rotate the pack and are able play with total freedom in their final La Liga matches, a rare treat for a team. With all eyes on the Champions League final against Liverpool on the 28th of May, Carlo Ancelotti is using the …

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In amongst the great game of transfer rumours and requests, rarely do you get an open admission of what is going on between clubs and players. Yet today, it was confirmed that Robert Lewandowski wants to leave Bayern Munich. Last night reports broke in Germany that Lewandowski had told the club that he wanted to …

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Eduardo Camavinga is just 19 years of age, but hes already having a significant impact on the Champions League finalists. The French midfielder has made a difference during the crucial late stages of each of Real Madrids knockout fixtures and has gradually earned Carlo Ancelottis trust. Now developing into a factor in his own right, …

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The atmosphere at Sevilla has arguably plummeted further than Sevillas form in the second half of the season. What was a club full of excitement and dreams in January has become a heavy and hot atmosphere. Particularly for Julen Lopetegui. The team and more specifically Lopetegui have been booed off at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan …

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Barcelona have little to play for during their final two matchdays of the season, meaning the rumour mill can start picking up speed for the summer. Amongst speculation linking Frenkie de Jong might be leaving the club in the summer, manager Xavi Hernandez was keen to convey that he still saw the Dutchman as a …

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The CVC deal was a big part of the summer news cycle last summer in Spain, as clubs took sides in a deal that it is quite unlike any other in the other major European leagues. La Liga accepted a 2.1 billion deal in exchange for 8.2% of the broadcasting rights revenue of the league …

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Rarely is a there a quiet day around Can Barca and the revelation of the week has been the potential sale of Frenkie de Jong. On Wednesday it emerged that Barcelona were considering selling the Dutch midfielder in order to ease financial pressure. This naturally became a topic of conversation during Xavi Hernandezs press conference …

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