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Rayo Vallecano's home opener against Athletic Club was abandoned on Saturday after fans threw paper planes and rubber balls onto the pitch at Estadio de Vallecas. The protest targeted club president Raúl Martín Presa and marked the team's first league game at the venue after its temporary closure.
Matt
·5 min read
The Barcelona goalkeeper has recovered from right knee discomfort and is available for Hansi Flick ahead of this afternoon's LaLiga match at the Coliseum. García had missed recent matches, forcing the German coach to rotate his options in goal. Raphinha remains out after his long trip to Australia with Brazil.
Natilla·5 min read
Joan Laporta strongly criticized Real Madrid during a tribute event in Sitges. The Barcelona president defended the club's handling of the Negreira Case and claimed the Madrid side is suffering a serious loss of national and international reputation. He also backed Lamine Yamal as a strong candidate for the Ballon d'Or.
varela·5 min read
Raphinha will sit out Barcelona's next two matches after returning from international duty with a right thigh problem. The Brazilian forward, who has scored 14 goals this season, was replaced at half-time in the friendly against Australia. Hansi Flick says the injury is not serious, but the club will take no risks with their captain ahead of key fixtures.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Barcelona return to LaLiga action on Saturday against Getafe after the international break. The league leaders are looking to preserve a perfect start and match the best opening run in club history, set by Gerardo Martino's side in the 2013-2014 season. Hansi Flick's team are without Raphinha but carry the momentum of seven straight wins and 31 goals scored.
Natilla·5 min read
Real Madrid face a key away match at Villarreal this Saturday as they try to keep pace with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga. José Mourinho brings Konaté back into the starting XI after injury concerns and gives Arda Güler the nod on the right wing, with Fede Valverde rested as a precaution. Mbappé, Vinicius and Bellingham lead a strong attacking line.
varela·3 min read
Real Madrid host Villarreal this Saturday at 9:00 p.m. at the Santiago Bernabéu, their first home match in nearly a month. With the derby defeat to Atlético Madrid still lingering and Barcelona six points ahead, the game is loaded with pressure on Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius, expected whistles from the stands and an urgent need to beat a Champions League contender before the Clásico.
Javi·5 min read
Atlético Madrid return to LaLiga action on Saturday afternoon with an away clash against Deportivo Alavés at Mendizorroza. The international break interrupted a red-hot run that featured three straight wins, including a victory over Real Madrid. Diego Simeone gets back Alexander Sorloth and Pablo Barrios for a stadium where Atlético have failed to win in four visits.
Javi·5 min read
José Mourinho admitted on Friday at Valdebebas that Real Madrid have clear areas to fix before facing Villarreal. The Portuguese coach has spent recent days working on the team's lack of finishing, their midfield control and Vinicius' confidence after the derby defeat against Atlético de Madrid.
Matt·5 min read
Atletico Madrid have published a sarcastic social media post after Fede Valverde returned to a Real Madrid squad list just 17 days after being diagnosed with a grade 3 ankle sprain. The Uruguayan picked up the injury in the derby against Atletico following a challenge from Kang-in Lee. The rivalry between the two clubs remains heated three weeks after that match.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read