News for 'La Liga'

La Liga can be summed up in two words- 'Messi's League'

La Liga can be summed up in two words- 'Messi's League'

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Spain's biggest selling sports daily Marca summed it up in Monday's headline after Barcelona wrapped up a fifth La Liga title in seven years and their 23rd overall on Sunday: 'Messi's League'.

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.

PIX: Messi seals La Liga for Barca; Ronaldo hits 600

PIX: Messi seals La Liga for Barca; Ronaldo hits 600

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Lionel Messi fittingly sealed Barcelona's 26th La Liga title on Saturday by coming off the bench to score the goal in a 1-0 win over Levante in front of a jubilant Nou Camp crowd, who celebrated a remarkable eighth league crown in 11 years.

La Liga: Can Atletico defend their crown?

La Liga: Can Atletico defend their crown?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone may have played down the significance of Sunday's 2-1 La Liga defeat at Real Sociedad but it has raised further questions about the champions' ability to defend their title.

La-Liga: Tiger Falcao feasts on Real Sociedad

La-Liga: Tiger Falcao feasts on Real Sociedad

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Colombia striker Radamel Falcao scored a hat-trick and helped Atletico Madrid to their first away win of the season, in a 4-0 victory at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday.

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: Real Madrid go top; Juventus-Inter share spoils

PIX: Real Madrid go top; Juventus-Inter share spoils

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Real Madrid's Rodrygo struck twice and Jude Bellingham was also on target as the visitors enjoyed a 3-0 win at lowly Cadiz.

La Liga: Misfiring Real beat Granada after Benzema header

La Liga: Misfiring Real beat Granada after Benzema header

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

The Frenchman nodded home an Isco cross after 55 minutes against a well-organised Granada side that attacked with pace.

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.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Here are five talking points from the weekend in La Liga.

La Liga: Barcelona survive tough test; Suarez and Neymar strike

La Liga: Barcelona survive tough test; Suarez and Neymar strike

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Goals from the prolific duo of Luis Suarez and Neymar earned Barcelona a tight 2-1 win at Las Palmas on Saturday to propel them nine points clear at the top of La Liga.

Real, Atletico keep the pressure on Liga leaders Barca

Real, Atletico keep the pressure on Liga leaders Barca

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

A Marco Asensio-inspired Real Madrid crushed Eibar 3-0 to close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to five points on Sunday, with Karim Benzema starting on the bench.

La Liga PHOTOS: Ronaldo's header helps Real beat Elche

La Liga PHOTOS: Ronaldo's header helps Real beat Elche

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo's bullet header helped Real Madrid to a 2-0 victory .

La Liga: Messi's four fires Barca to top; Real Madrid lose

La Liga: Messi's four fires Barca to top; Real Madrid lose

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

A superb strike from Jose Luis Morales condemned Real Madrid to a 1-0 defeat away to Levante on Saturday which saw them unseated at the top of the La Liga standings by Barcelona. Real's problems deepened with a suspected ankle injury to Eden Hazard, who limped off the pitch four days before their Champions League showdown with Manchester City and a week before their showdown with Barca in the 'Clasico'. Real's problems deepened with a suspected ankle injury to Eden Hazard, who limped off the pitch four days before their Champions League showdown with Manchester City and a week before their showdown with Barca in the 'Clasico'.

La Liga: Real Madrid move top with win over Sociedad

La Liga: Real Madrid move top with win over Sociedad

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Madrid's trip to San Sebastian was full of intrigue after Barca failed to beat Sevilla and the Catalan side's defender Gerard Pique said the title was now Madrid's for the taking.

Barca babies revel as daddies lift La Liga trophy!

Barca babies revel as daddies lift La Liga trophy!

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Barcelona players had their families and toddlers join in their La Liga title celebrations at the Camp Nou in Barcelona on Sunday.

Captain Messi leads Barca to another La Liga title

Captain Messi leads Barca to another La Liga title

Rediff.com13 May 2013

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 in a La Liga game.

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.

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.

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.

'If you like Cristiano, you don't have to hate Messi'

'If you like Cristiano, you don't have to hate Messi'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Ronaldo admitted that both of them changed the history of football and urged his fans to not hate on Messi.

Soccer: Rashford to miss England's Euro qualifiers

Soccer: Rashford to miss England's Euro qualifiers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Araujo to miss Uruguay friendlies due to thigh injury

Indian businessman buys La Liga club

Indian businessman buys La Liga club

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Indian businessman Ahsan Ali Syed has completed the purchase of La Liga club Racing Santander, his office said on Friday.

PIX: Real Madrid in touching distance from La Liga title

PIX: Real Madrid in touching distance from La Liga title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

It was the third game in a row in which Real had broken the deadlock thanks to a penalty and they sealed the win when Benzema turned provider and allowed Marco Asensio to tap into an empty net early in the second half.

Former Chelsea winger Hazard retires at 32

Former Chelsea winger Hazard retires at 32

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Hazard joined Chelsea from Lille in 2012 and won the Europa League in 2013 and 2019 with the London club. He also won the Premier League title in 2015 and in 2017 as well as the League Cup and the FA Cup.

Limited time for revelry for La Liga champions Atletico Madrid

Limited time for revelry for La Liga champions Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Atletico Madrid have little time to celebrate their stunning La Liga triumph and must immediately turn their focus on Saturday's Champions League final against city rivals Real Madrid.

La Liga PHOTOS: Rodriguez scores screamer as Real stroll past Almeria

La Liga PHOTOS: Rodriguez scores screamer as Real stroll past Almeria

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Real Madrid kept alive their hopes of overhauling La Liga leaders Barcelona when a James Rodriguez stunner set them on their way to a serene 3-0 home victory over struggling Almeria on Wednesday.

La Liga: Atletico, Real trim gap on leaders Barcelona

La Liga: Atletico, Real trim gap on leaders Barcelona

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Atletico Madrid took full advantage of Barcelona's defeat at Real Sociedad and closed to within eight points of the La Liga leaders when Adrian and Koke struck in a 2-0 win at home to Levante on Sunday.

PIX: Atletico outclass Real Madrid; PSG down Marseille

PIX: Atletico outclass Real Madrid; PSG down Marseille

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Alvaro Morata scored a brace to help Atletico Madrid deliver a statement performance as they outclassed city rivals Real Madrid.

La Liga PHOTOS: Barcelona reclaim top spot; Atletico salvage draw at Girona

La Liga PHOTOS: Barcelona reclaim top spot; Atletico salvage draw at Girona

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Champions Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga on Sunday by overcoming a dogged Villarreal side to win 2-0 at home with goals from stalwart defender Gerard Pique and youngster Carles Alena taking them above Sevilla.

La Liga: Suarez treble gives Barcelona comeback win over Eibar

La Liga: Suarez treble gives Barcelona comeback win over Eibar

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Barcelona needed Luis Suarez to be at his clinical best with a hat-trick in a 3-1 comeback win at home to modest Eibar on Sunday which put the champions level on 21 points with arch-rivals Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.

La Liga: Vietto shines as Villarreal beat Deportivo

La Liga: Vietto shines as Villarreal beat Deportivo

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

In-form Luciano Vietto hit two second half goals as Villarreal, down to 10 men for the final 10 minutes, cruised to a 3-0 home victory over Deportivo La Coruna to go fifth in La Liga.

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 4-2 at home to knock them out of the Copa del Rey

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr to head of FIFA's anti-racism committee

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr to head of FIFA's anti-racism committee

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'An act of racism is a criminal act... From now on, FIFA will take legal actions with local authorities too, we will join complaints filed in local justice.'

La Liga: Barcelona, Real win

La Liga: Barcelona, Real win

Rediff.com5 Apr 2009

Samuel Eto'o scored just before the break to give Barcelona a 1-0 win at Real Valladolid that briefly put them nine points clear in the Primera Liga on Saturday before Real Madrid reduced the lead to six points again with a 1-0 win at Malaga.

La Liga: Ronaldo helps Real to remain on top

La Liga: Ronaldo helps Real to remain on top

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Real Madrid opened a three-point lead over Barcelona at the top of La Liga when Cristiano Ronaldo scored his eighth goal of the campaign in a 3-1 victory at home to promoted Las Palmas on Saturday.

La Liga: Four-goal Ronaldo dazzles, Messi sizzles

La Liga: Four-goal Ronaldo dazzles, Messi sizzles

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

Cristiano Ronaldo lit up the Bernabeu with a brilliant four-goal performance in Real Madrid's 6-1 drubbing of struggling Racing Santander on Saturday.

Atletico held to third draw in four La Liga games

Atletico held to third draw in four La Liga games

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Atletico midfielder Saul Niguez, however, criticised his side for not showing enough ambition early in the game.

La Liga: Bilbao end dismal start with win over Getafe

La Liga: Bilbao end dismal start with win over Getafe

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Striker Aduriz opened the scoring in the sixth minute at the San Mames with a trademark header before midfielder Garcia, who joined from Atletico Madrid last month, nodded in a second in the 24th minute.

Five-goal Ronaldo becomes record Real scorer in La Liga

Five-goal Ronaldo becomes record Real scorer in La Liga

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo ended his early-season drought in emphatic style when he hit five goals in a 6-0 romp at Espanyol on Saturday to become the club's record scorer in La Liga.