News for '-la-liga'

La Liga: Real Madrid v Celta postponed after stadium damaged in storm

La Liga: Real Madrid v Celta postponed after stadium damaged in storm

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

"According to the report issued from the city hall in Vigo, they consider that the Balaidos stadium is not safe for spectators or for players to attend the game on Sunday," said a statement from La Liga.

Court blocks proposed La Liga strike action

Court blocks proposed La Liga strike action

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Spain's league programme will go ahead this weekend after a Madrid court upheld a challenge from six breakaway clubs and blocked proposed strike action.

La Liga, Serie A clubs to return to group training on Monday

La Liga, Serie A clubs to return to group training on Monday

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Italian PM Conte confirmed that football clubs would return to training on Monday along with other sports teams but could not give any details about when Serie A would resume.

Real Madrid say they will play in Club World Cup

Real Madrid say they will play in Club World Cup

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Real Madrid said their participation in the tournament was never in question.

Can Ronaldo break Messi's record in La Liga?

Can Ronaldo break Messi's record in La Liga?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Not content with setting a record of 17 goals for one edition of the Champions League last season, Cristiano Ronaldo is already well on the way towards breaking Lionel Messi's La Liga best haul of 50 goals in one campaign.

La Liga: Valencia stumble to 4-0 defeat at Espanyol

La Liga: Valencia stumble to 4-0 defeat at Espanyol

Rediff.com15 Apr 2012

Third-placed Valencia missed a chance to open a five-point lead over chasing Malaga when the Europa League semi-finalists crashed to a 4-0 reverse at Espanyol in La Liga on Sunday.

La Liga takes legal action over threats to Zozulya

La Liga takes legal action over threats to Zozulya

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

La Liga has taken legal action against 10 people who allegedly threatened Ukraine international Roman Zozulya following his move to Rayo Vallecano last week, the Spanish league said in a statement on Thursday.

PIX: Barcelona hand Real Madrid a thrashing!

PIX: Barcelona hand Real Madrid a thrashing!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski scored a quick-fire second-half double to set the leaders on course for a thrashing of Real Madrid.

La Liga: Ronaldo tricks as Real open 10 point-lead

La Liga: Ronaldo tricks as Real open 10 point-lead

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Real Madrid opened a 10-point lead over Barcelona at the top of La Liga after Cristiano Ronaldo's sixth hat-trick of the season clinched a 4-2 comeback win at home to 10-man Levante on Sunday.

La Liga: Real surrender perfect start after heated draw in Bilbao

La Liga: Real surrender perfect start after heated draw in Bilbao

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Iker Muniain gave Athletic a deserved lead in the 32nd minute by bundling the ball home after Real failed to get back in time to defend a counterattack.

Catalan referendum fallout: Barcelona could play outside La Liga

Catalan referendum fallout: Barcelona could play outside La Liga

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

'We are going through difficult and complicated moments and with respect to what could happen in the future we will take it on with calm and wisdom'

Barcelona's 7-goal blitz leaves Valladolid in ruins

Barcelona's 7-goal blitz leaves Valladolid in ruins

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Barcelona will go to the international break on top of the standings on a perfect 12 points from four games, five ahead second-placed Villarreal and seven clear of bitter rivals Real Madrid

La Liga: Villarreal held at home by 10-man Sociedad

La Liga: Villarreal held at home by 10-man Sociedad

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Marco Ruben rescued a point for misfiring Villarreal as they could only draw 1-1 at home with 10-man Real Sociedad in La Liga on Sunday.

PIX: Barcelona whip Dortmund; PSG tame Aston Villa

PIX: Barcelona whip Dortmund; PSG tame Aston Villa

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

A summary of Wednesday's Champions League first leg quarter-finals between Barcelona and Dortmund and Real Madrid, and Paris St Germain and Aston Villa.

West Ham sack head coach Lopetegui

West Ham sack head coach Lopetegui

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Graham Potter is in talks to replace Lopetegui, according to British media reports, and the former Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion manager is expected to take charge of West Ham for their FA Cup third-round game at Aston Villa on Friday.

PIX: Real outclass Barcelona to reclaim La Liga lead

PIX: Real outclass Barcelona to reclaim La Liga lead

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Real Madrid showed their character by beating Barcelona 2-0 in Sunday's top-of-the-table 'Clasico', leapfrogging their rivals at the La Liga summit after a week in which their pride had taken a beating at home and in Europe. Brazilian teenager Vinicius Jr scored the opener in the 71st minute with a strike that deflected off Gerard Pique, flummoxing goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen who had made some jaw-dropping saves, and substitute Mariano added the second in added time.

La Liga: Pedro brace seals Barca win

La Liga: Pedro brace seals Barca win

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Pedro scored twice as Barcelona made heavy weather of beating promoted Levante 2-1 to move five points clear at the top of La Liga on Sunday.

Real's Vinicius Jr says fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or loss

Real's Vinicius Jr says fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or loss

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'The football world is not ready to accept a player who fights against the system.'

5 ways Real Madrid broke Barca's La Liga stranglehold

5 ways Real Madrid broke Barca's La Liga stranglehold

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Real Madrid became La Liga champions for the first time since 2012 on Sunday with a 2-0 win at Malaga, denying arch-rivals Barcelona three consecutive league titles.

La Liga: Bale strike gives Madrid narrow win

La Liga: Bale strike gives Madrid narrow win

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Gareth Bale ended a three-month goal drought in La Liga to give Real Madrid a nervy 1-0 win away to basement club Huesca on Sunday, taking his side back into the top four at the expense of Alaves.

La Liga: Barcelona miss chance to go top

La Liga: Barcelona miss chance to go top

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Barcelona fall to shock Malaga defeat.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Champions Barcelona moved five points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-1 win at Getafe, while Real Madrid fell to a 2-0 defeat by Real Sociedad.

La Liga: Atletico's title hopes hit by Girona

La Liga: Atletico's title hopes hit by Girona

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Atletico Madrid's faint hopes of chasing down runaway Liga leaders Barcelona suffered a fresh blow on Saturday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Girona, meaning they could fall 11 points behind the Catalans by the end of the weekend.

La Liga: Higuain reignites Real's title hopes

La Liga: Higuain reignites Real's title hopes

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Real Madrid made the most of Barcelona's slip-up to close to within one point of the La Liga leaders on Sunday with a 2-0 win over third-placed Valencia at the Bernabeu.

La Liga: Barca thrash Racing 4-0

La Liga: Barca thrash Racing 4-0

Rediff.com21 Feb 2010

Thierry Henry was on target as Barcelona cruised to a 4-0 home win over Racing Santander on Saturday to move five points clear at the top of La Liga.

PIX: Real set up a Clasico final!

PIX: Real set up a Clasico final!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Real outclass Majorca, to meet Barca in Super Cup final

PHOTOS: La Liga champs Real Madrid felicitated by local government offices

PHOTOS: La Liga champs Real Madrid felicitated by local government offices

Rediff.com23 May 2017

After taking home their first La Liga trophy in five years, Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. took their celebrations from streets in CelebesPlaza to the Town Hall.

La Liga: Bale header keeps Real's title hopes burning

La Liga: Bale header keeps Real's title hopes burning

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Gareth Bale again came to Real Madrid's rescue by heading home the winner in a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad on Saturday that keeps their title hopes alive.

La Liga PHOTOS: Bale answers critics in style

La Liga PHOTOS: Bale answers critics in style

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale answered his critics in emphatic style.

La Liga: Bilbao halt Getafe charge, move up to fifth

La Liga: Bilbao halt Getafe charge, move up to fifth

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Athletic Bilbao ended Getafe's run of four straight wins and climbed above them into fifth place in La Liga when Aymeric Laporte's early bullet header secured a 1-0 win at the Coliseum in Madrid on Monday.

Xavi to stay on as Barcelona manager

Xavi to stay on as Barcelona manager

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Xavi played for Barcelona for 17 years, making 767 appearances and winning 25 trophies, including four Champions League titles and eight LaLiga crowns.

La Liga: Ronaldo scores as Real win at Levante

La Liga: Ronaldo scores as Real win at Levante

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo netted a first-half penalty as injury-depleted Real Madrid recovered from their derby defeat by Atletico Madrid at the weekend with a 3-1 win at Levante on Wednesday.

Ancelotti makes history as Real Madrid's most successful Manager

Ancelotti makes history as Real Madrid's most successful Manager

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Real Madrid's Intercontinental Cup triumph marked a remarkable milestone for Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday as the Italian became the manager with the most titles in the club's history with a total of 15 trophies.

Barcelona close in on La Liga title

Barcelona close in on La Liga title

Rediff.com9 May 2010

Barcelona moved to within a whisker of a second straight La Liga crown when Lionel Messi, Bojan Krkic and Pedro earned a nervy 3-2 win at 10-man Sevilla on Saturday.

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

For months, the 2024 Ballon d'Or seemed to have a clear front-runner, with everyone anticipating the coronation of Vinícius Júnior as the new king of football.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Leaders Barcelona and Real Madrid were held to draws while Sevilla made up ground on the top two and Alaves slipped after a promising start. Here are five talking points from the weekend's La Liga action.

La Liga: Nine-man Barca down Getafe

La Liga: Nine-man Barca down Getafe

Rediff.com7 Feb 2010

Leaders Barcelona survived red cards for Gerard Pique and Rafael Marquez to complete a 2-1 victory over Getafe in La Liga on Saturday while Real Madrid kept pace with a 3-0 win at home to Espanyol.

La Liga Preview: Injury hit Real, Barca face tricky away trips

La Liga Preview: Injury hit Real, Barca face tricky away trips

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Barcelona travel to newly-promoted Osasuna without their first choice front line.

La Liga: Bilbao rise to ninth thanks to dynamic Aduriz

La Liga: Bilbao rise to ninth thanks to dynamic Aduriz

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Aritz Aduriz nodded the first goal and set up another as Athletic Bilbao beat Espanyol 3-1 to climb to ninth in La Liga on Friday.

FC Barca, Catalan La Liga clubs to join region-wide strike

FC Barca, Catalan La Liga clubs to join region-wide strike

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

La Liga sides Barcelona, Espanyol and Girona have decided to join the general strike in Catalonia on Tuesday, Oct. 3.