Former Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu released from jail after appearing before judge

The operation comes less than a week before presidential elections are to be held at the club.

AFP

· Mar 02, 2021 · 06:07 pm

La Liga: Vinicius helps Real Madrid draw with Sociedad, Zidane says ‘there’s a long way to go’

Atletico’s victory over Villarreal on Sunday put them six points clear of Real, an advantage that is now only cut to five ahead of next week’s Madrid derby.

AFP

· Mar 02, 2021 · 09:05 am

Former president Josep Bartomeu among several arrested as police raid Barcelona offices: Reports

According to reports in the Spanish media, the operation is linked to last year’s investigation into the ‘BarcaGate’ scandal.

AFP

· Mar 01, 2021 · 05:33 pm

La Liga: Atletico Madrid keep title race in hand as tight Villarreal win extends lead

Diego Simeone’s side bounced back from recent poor form with a hard-fought 2-0 win that ensures they keep second-placed Barcelona at bay.

AFP

· Mar 01, 2021 · 09:25 am

La Liga: Messi, Dembele on target as Barcelona brush aside Sevilla to reignite title race

Atletico Madrid still have two games in hand but a dip in form from the table toppers has given their chasing rivals hope.

AFP

· Feb 28, 2021 · 09:23 am

La Liga: Barcelona’s Messi surpasses Atletico’s Suarez as top scorer with brace against Elche

This was Messi’s 18th goal of the season while no player from the top five European leagues has scored more than his 13 this year in all competitions.

AFP

· Feb 25, 2021 · 10:11 am

La Liga: Barcelona blow chance to close gap on leaders Atletico Madrid with 1-1 draw against Cadiz

Lionel Messi broke a Barcelona record by making his 506th La Liga appearance but couldn’t guide his team to a victory.

AFP

· Feb 21, 2021 · 09:50 pm

La Liga: Real Madrid reignite title race with win over Valladolid after Atletico lose to Levante

Zinedine Zidane’s men are now just six points behind Diego Simeone’s side.

AFP

· Feb 21, 2021 · 10:43 am

La Liga: Lethal Messi stars in Barcelona rout of Alaves, table-toppers Atletico earn hard-fought win

Messi fired in two sensational long-range efforts, tee up a second for the 21-year-old Francisco Trincao and was instrumental in Junior Firpo adding a fifth.

AFP

· Feb 14, 2021 · 09:54 am

La Liga: Depleted Real Madrid beat Getafe 2-0 to cut into Atletico’s lead at the top

Madrid’s victory puts them in sight of city rivals Atletico even if Diego Simeone’s side have played two games fewer.

AFP

· Feb 10, 2021 · 11:24 am

La Liga: Luis Suarez strikes twice but Atletico stumble against Celta

Suarez now has 11 goals in his last nine games and 16 for the season.

AFP

· Feb 09, 2021 · 10:15 am

La Liga: Super-sub Lionel Messi powers Barcelona to comeback win against Real Betis

Messi was among several key players rested, with Ronald Koeman seemingly prioritising Wednesday’s Copa del Rey semi-final against Sevilla.

AFP

· Feb 08, 2021 · 10:34 am