It's battle royale as Real, Barcelona set for 'El Clasico'

Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid (left) is challenged by Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona. Photograph: Denis Doyle/Getty Images Clashes between Real Madrid and Barcelona are rarely short on drama......

Captain Messi leads Barca to another La Liga title

When Lionel Messi pulled on the captain's armband in the 63rd minute of Barcelona's 3-1 win over Rayo Vallecano in March, it was the first time since his 2004 debut he had led the Spanish champions......

A look at Barcelona's La Liga history

Factbox on Barcelona, who were crowned Spanish champions for the 22nd time after second-placed Real Madrid's 1-1 draw at Espanyol on Saturday left them with an unassailable lead. Early days Founded......

Pedro double helps Spain beat Uruguay

Pedro extended his recent purple patch for Spain when he struck twice to help the world and European champions to a 3-1 win over Uruguay in a friendly in Qatar on Wednesday. In a record-equalling......

World Cup hoodoo torments Spain

It says a lot for Spain's World Cup record that the high point most frequently cited by fans is a 1-0 victory over England in 1950.A goal by Telmo Zarra, the all-time leading scorer in Spain's......