News for 'Primera Liga'

Real seize last-gasp win, Barca salvage draw

Real seize last-gasp win, Barca salvage draw

Rediff.com19 Dec 2004

Real Madrid rekindled their hopes of challenging for the Primera Liga title with a 3-2 defeat of Santander on Saturday.

Larsson fears injury may end career

Larsson fears injury may end career

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

The Barca striker said he will decide whether to continue or quit once he has all the cards on the table.

Diarra gives Real Madrid victory

Diarra gives Real Madrid victory

Rediff.com24 Sep 2006

Midfielder Mahamadou Diarra scored his first goal for Real Madrid to earn a dour 1-0 win at Real Betis.

Valencia fail to fire again

Valencia fail to fire again

Rediff.com14 Nov 2004

Struggling Spanish champions Valencia failed to win for their tenth straight match on Saturday as they were held 0-0 at home by Real Zaragoza in the Primera Liga.

Solari lifts Real Madrid

Solari lifts Real Madrid

Rediff.com11 Nov 2004

Barcelona keep pace with Sevilla

Barcelona keep pace with Sevilla

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Barcelona eased to a 3-0 win over Racing Santander to keep pace with leaders Sevilla in the Primera Liga.

Juve impress, Barcelona held

Juve impress, Barcelona held

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

Barcelona held to 1-1 draw at Bilbao

Barcelona held to 1-1 draw at Bilbao

Rediff.com31 Oct 2004

Real Madrid secure Reyes on loan

Real Madrid secure Reyes on loan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Real Madrid agreed a deal with Arsenal to take Jose Antonio Reyes on loan for one season with Brazil's Julio Baptista moving in the other direction.

Barca fight back to down Celta

Barca fight back to down Celta

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Barcelona earned a thrilling 3-2 win at Celta Vigo in their opening Primera Liga match.

Ronaldo likely to face Venezuela

Ronaldo likely to face Venezuela

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

Larsson sends Barcelona top

Larsson sends Barcelona top

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

Real slump to another defeat

Real slump to another defeat

Rediff.com26 Sep 2004

DC United hold Real Madrid

DC United hold Real Madrid

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

Spain's Real Madrid kicked off its pre-season tour of the United States with a 1-1 draw against leading Major League Soccer side D.C. United on Wednesday.

Ruthless Valencia go top

Ruthless Valencia go top

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

Cannavaro relishing Real challenge

Cannavaro relishing Real challenge

Rediff.com22 Jul 2006

Italy's World Cup-winning captain is looking forward to the challenge of helping Real Madrid get back to winning ways next season.

Real apologise website blunder

Real apologise website blunder

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

A profile of Ruud van Nistelrooy appeared on their website as if the Manchester United striker had signed for the club.

Ronaldo out for three weeks after minor surgery

Ronaldo out for three weeks after minor surgery

Rediff.com16 Jul 2006

Real Madrid striker Ronaldo will be sidelined for three weeks after having a minor operation on his left knee in Brazil.

Ronaldo sees no future at Man United

Ronaldo sees no future at Man United

Rediff.com9 Jul 2006

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo said he sees no future for himself at Manchester United and wants to move to La Liga

Barcelona to sign Gudjohnsen

Barcelona to sign Gudjohnsen

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Barcelona reached an agreement to sign Iceland striker Eidur Gudjohnsen on a four-year deal from Chelsea.

Real lose but finish second

Real lose but finish second

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Real Madrid lost 4-3 at Sevilla but still finished second in the Spanish Primera Liga.

Vicente provides Spain with cutting edge

Vicente provides Spain with cutting edge

Rediff.com24 May 2004

The 22-year-old left winger has been the outstanding Spanish player in the Primera Liga this season.

Valencia on threshold of double

Valencia on threshold of double

Rediff.com19 May 2004

The Spanish champions will seek a notable league and European double when they take on Olympique Marseille in the UEFA Cup final.

Real slump to third straight defeat

Real slump to third straight defeat

Rediff.com9 May 2004

Samuel Eto'o did the star turn as Real Mallorca beat Real Madrid 3-2 in the Primera Liga.

Valencia edge out Villarreal

Valencia edge out Villarreal

Rediff.com7 May 2004

Valencia will meet Olympique Marseille in the UEFA Cup final after a 1-0 aggregate win over Villarreal.

Valencia on a double mission

Valencia on a double mission

Rediff.com6 May 2004

The Spanish club have the possibility of a first domestic and European double when they face Villarreal in the UEFA Cup semi-final.

Ronaldo out for three weeks with injury

Ronaldo out for three weeks with injury

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

The Real Madrid striker will be out of action for up to three weeks with a muscle tear in his right thigh.

Honours even in all-Spanish tie

Honours even in all-Spanish tie

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

Spanish rivals Villarreal and Valencia had to settle for a goalless draw in the first leg of their UEFA Cup semi-final.

Eto'o strikes twice for Barca

Eto'o strikes twice for Barca

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

Striker Samuel Eto'o scored a sparkling double as Barcelona rallied from a goal down to beat Getafe in the Primera Liga.

Real, Valencia slip further behind Barcelona

Real, Valencia slip further behind Barcelona

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Barcelona's grip on top spot in the Primera Liga was strengthened when Real Madrid were held goalless by Real Betis and Valencia lost 2-1 to Racing Santander.

Barca open up 12-point lead

Barca open up 12-point lead

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

Henrik Larsson and Samuel Eto'o scored in Barcelona's 2-0 win at Real Sociedad

Real too good for Sevilla

Real too good for Sevilla

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

A 5-1 victory enabled them retain the top spot in the Primera Liga.

Valencia hold Real Madrid goalless

Valencia hold Real Madrid goalless

Rediff.com12 Mar 2006

Real Madrid striker Ronaldo spurned a golden opportunity to give his side victory when he missed a last-minute penalty.

Messi helps Barcelona reach final

Messi helps Barcelona reach final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Lionel Messi struck late to help Barcelona seal a place in the King's Cup final on Wednesday, a 1-1 draw at Real Mallorca completing a 3-1 aggregate victory for the Primera Liga leaders. Barcelona will play Athletic Bilbao in the May 13 final in Valencia after the Basque club beat Sevilla 3-0 at home to overturn a 2-1 defeat from last month's first leg.

Barcelona win with late goals

Barcelona win with late goals

Rediff.com26 Feb 2006

Ronaldinho and Henrik Larsson scored in a 2-0 win over Real Zaragoza and extended Barcelona's lead to nine points at the top of the Primera Liga.

Eto'o tries to leave pitch after racist abuse

Eto'o tries to leave pitch after racist abuse

Rediff.com26 Feb 2006

Barcelona's Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o threatened to leave the pitch during Primera Liga match at Real Zaragoza after being racially abused by the home fans.

Ronaldo extends Real contract

Ronaldo extends Real contract

Rediff.com2 Mar 2004

Ronaldo has agreed to extend his contract with Real Madrid until 2008, the Spanish club announced on Tuesday.