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Joan Laporta smiles at reporters after a dinner in Barcelona as he speaks about Rayo Vallecano and the Ballon d'Or.

LaLigaFC Barcelona15 September 2026

Laporta takes aim at Real Madrid over Rayo Vallecano case: "Some get land rezoned while others are banned from their stadium"

Joan Laporta took a swipe at Real Madrid while celebrating Rayo Vallecano's return to Vallecas, claiming it was inconceivable that some clubs have land rezoned while others are blocked from playing at home. The Barcelona president also backed Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d'Or and answered Rodri's remarks about the Catalan club's campaign.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Braulio Vázquez, Valencia's new sporting director, watches a match attentively from the directors' box at Mestalla stadium.

LaLiga15 September 2026

Valencia have until 11 October to appoint their new head coach

Valencia CF sacked Carlos Corberán and sporting director Ron Gourlay last Sunday after a disappointing draw. With Braulio Vázquez now leading the sporting department and Ernesto Valverde having turned down the job, the club has a regulatory window that stretches into mid-October thanks to the international break.

varela·5 min read

Villarreal players react after conceding a goal during their LaLiga match against Betis.

LaLiga15 September 2026

Villarreal matches worst defensive start in LaLiga with 10 goals conceded

Villarreal have conceded ten goals in the first five rounds of LaLiga, a figure that equals their worst defensive start in the Spanish top flight and leaves Iñigo Pérez's side still without a win. The defensive fragility has dropped the Yellow Submarine into the relegation zone after the draw with Betis.

Natilla·4 min read

Inter players celebrate one of their five goals against Udinese at the San Siro during the fourth round of Serie A.

Serie ALaLiga15 September 2026

Inter fight back for 5-3 win over Udinese as Roma stay perfect ahead of Serie A summit

Inter came from two goals down inside 16 minutes to beat Udinese 5-3 and stay perfect in Serie A. Roma matched their 12-point start with a 0-2 win at Torino, setting up a top-of-the-table showdown on Saturday. Como moved up to third after a 2-1 victory over Parma.

Matt

·6 min read

Arda Güler dribbling with the ball during a Real Madrid match at the Santiago Bernabéu

Real MadridLaLiga14 September 2026

Arda Güler takes charge at Real Madrid in a decisive week

Arda Güler's substitute role against Rayo Vallecano and his impact after coming off the bench have reignited the debate about his importance at Real Madrid. The Turkish playmaker is expected to start in the two matches that close this first stretch of the season, against Elche and Atlético de Madrid. His presence looks essential to close the gap with Barcelona.

varela·5 min read

Ernesto Valverde looking thoughtful during a match after confirming his decision not to manage Valencia.

LaLiga14 September 2026

Valverde turns down Valencia job: Óscar Sánchez to stay in charge until international break

Ernesto Valverde has rejected Valencia's offer to take over as first-team head coach. The former Athletic Club manager intends to stay away from the dugout for the rest of the season, so interim coach Óscar Sánchez will remain in charge for the games against Alavés and Real Sociedad while Braulio Vázquez finalises a permanent replacement.

InfoBlaugrana

·5 min read

Real Betis players celebrate a goal against Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica.

LaLiga14 September 2026

Real Betis match historic best start and plunge Villarreal into relegation zone

Real Betis matched the best start to a league season in their history with a 1-2 win away to Villarreal, a result that leaves the hosts in the relegation zone and ten points behind the Andalusian side.

Natilla·4 min read

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates a goal wearing the Deportivo de La Coruña shirt during a LaLiga match.

LaLiga14 September 2026

Aubameyang scores in first five LaLiga games: no one in Europe's top leagues matches him

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored again for Deportivo in their draw with Getafe, taking his tally to five goals in the first five LaLiga rounds. He is the only player in Europe's top leagues to have found the net in every single matchday so far this season. With just 14 shots for five goals, his finishing efficiency is among the best in the continent.

varela·5 min read

Valencia fans holding yellow scarves and banners in protest at Mestalla during a La Liga match

LaLiga14 September 2026

Valencia sack Corberán after worst start in club history: how Rodri's words exposed the crisis

Valencia have dismissed Carlos Corberán after a 1-0 defeat at Sevilla confirmed the worst opening to a league season in the club's history. The decision came days after Rodri described the team as 'very weak' and 'very bad' from the Barcelona bench. Chief executive Ron Gourlay has also been sacked as part of a wider restructuring.

InfoBlaugrana

·7 min read

Yassir Zabiri celebrates a goal for Racing de Santander during a LaLiga match.

LaLiga14 September 2026

Zabiri takes 5 LaLiga goals to Camp Nou: the breakout star faces Barcelona

Yassir Zabiri arrives at the Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday as the biggest surprise of the early LaLiga season. The 21-year-old Moroccan has scored five goals in five matches for Racing de Santander, averaging one every 56 minutes. His visit to Barcelona carries extra meaning: he grew up dreaming of wearing the blaugrana shirt.

Javi

·5 min read