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Luis Enrique shocked by Filipe Luis challenge on Messi

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said he was shocked by the wild knee-high challenge on world player of the year Lionel Messi.
Football Soccer – Barcelona v Atletico Madrid- Spanish Liga BBVA

Suarez winner helps Barca sink nine-man Atletico

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored the goals as Barcelona came from behind to beat nine-man Atletico Madrid.
Football Soccer – Barcelona v Atletico Madrid- Spanish Liga BBVA

Twitter reacts to Barca-Atletico Madrid match

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez led the fightback as Barcelona win 2-1 to go three points clear with a game in hand – but they were helped by red cards for Filipe Luis and Diego Godin

Atletico anxious to rediscover scoring touch at Barca

By Tim Hanlon BARCELONA (Reuters) – After suffering two setbacks in the space of a week, Atletico Madrid will be looking to avoid a third when they travel to La Liga leaders Barcelona for Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash at the Nou Camp. Atletico, who won the title at the stadium two years ago, surrendered top spot […]
Atletico Madrid’s Luciano Vietto reacts during the match

Barcelona sink Bilbao as Atletico crash out of Cup

Holders Barcelona produced a second-half blitz to come from behind and beat Athletic Bilbao 3-1 to book a place in the King's Cup semi-finals.
Football Soccer – Barcelona v Athletic Bilbao – Spanish King’s Cup – Camp Nou stadium, Barcelona

Real will not boost squad ahead of ban, says Perez

REUTERS – Real Madrid will not seek to boost their squad ahead of their transfer ban, which starts at the end of the month, club president Florentino Perez said on Wednesday. Perez’s leadership at Real has been synonymous with glamour signings but the club will be unable to register new players during the next two […]
Real Madrid’s President Perez gestures during a news conference at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid

Barcelona midfield trio fighting fever to make Athletic game

Barcelona's Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Arda Turan are trying to shake off the flu to be fit for the King’s Cup quarter-final vs Athletic Bilbao.

Atletico cede top spot to Barca after Sevilla draw

Atletico Madrid surrendered top spot in La Liga to Barcelona when they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to 10-man Sevilla in a fiercely contested clash.
Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla – Spanish Liga BBVA

Barca back on top after Messi stunne

By Iain Rogers MADRID (Reuters) – Barcelona leapfrogged Atletico Madrid to go top of La Liga after Lionel Messi’s acrobatic volley secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against tenacious Malaga on Saturday. Munir El Haddadi, deployed up front in place of the injured Neymar, fired Barca ahead in the second minute at the Rosaleda Stadium on […]
Football Soccer – Malaga v Barcelona

Real coach Zidane backs out-of-sorts Rodriguez

MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez is working hard to get back to top form and remains a key member of the team, coach Zinedine Zidane said on Saturday. Rodriguez was sidelined by a thigh injury while on duty with Colombia in September and has struggled for form and fitness since his return […]
Real Madrid’s new coach Zinedine Zidane leaves after a news conference at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid

UEFA finally agrees to accept goal-line technology

UEFA finally overcame its reluctance to adopt goal-line technology, approving its use at this year's European Championship and next year's Champions League.
Youths take pictures near a decorated giant UEFA Euro 2016 soccer ball, dubbed “Beau Jeu”, in downtown Beirut

Messi ready to return for Barca, Neymar out

Barcelona should have Lionel Messi back for Saturday's La Liga match at Malaga but his attacking partner Neymar is unavailable, the European champions said.
Football Soccer – Barcelona v Athletic Bilbao – Spanish Liga