News for 'primera-liga'

Barca draw with Malaga

Barca draw with Malaga

Rediff.com26 Mar 2006

Barcelona's march towards the Primera Liga title slowed on Saturday after a goalless draw with bottom-placed side Malaga.

Real dumped out of the Cup by struggling Betis

Real dumped out of the Cup by struggling Betis

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Real Madrid were dumped out of the King's Cup by Primera Liga strugglers Real Betis on the away goals rule after they were held to a 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu on Thursday.

Espanyol crush Barcelona 3-1

Espanyol crush Barcelona 3-1

Rediff.com14 Jan 2007

Barcelona wasted a chance to go top of the Spanish Primera Liga by slumping to a 3-1 defeat at city rivals Espanyol.

Ronaldinho inspires Barca to victory

Ronaldinho inspires Barca to victory

Rediff.com19 Feb 2006

Ronaldinho was in inspirational form as he returned to lead Barcelona to a 5-1 home victory over an unfortunate Real Betis in the Primera Liga on Saturday.

Ranieri sacked as Valencia coach

Ranieri sacked as Valencia coach

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Claudio Ranieri was sacked as Valencia coach on Friday just eight months after taking charge at the Primera Liga club.

Real Madrid buy midfielder Gago

Real Madrid buy midfielder Gago

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Real Madrid agreed to sign the highly-rated 20-year-old Argentine midfielder from Boca Juniors on a six-and-a-half-year contract.

Real beat Bilbao to close in on Barcelona

Real beat Bilbao to close in on Barcelona

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Goals from Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos moved Real Madrid up to second in the Primera Liga on Sunday.

Barca drop points at Levante

Barca drop points at Levante

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw away to Levante in the Primera Liga.

Barcelona, Juventus maintain lead

Barcelona, Juventus maintain lead

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

A roundup of weekend action in the main European leagues.\n

Real beat Valencia, go second

Real beat Valencia, go second

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

A goal from captain Raul allowed Real Madrid to snatch a 1-0 win against Valencia in the Primera Liga.

Barcelona extend lead at the top

Barcelona extend lead at the top

Rediff.com23 Jan 2005

Ronaldinho turns on the style

Ronaldinho turns on the style

Rediff.com26 Nov 2006

Barcelona forward Ronaldinho turned on the style as he steered his side to an emphatic 4-0 win at home Villarreal that put them four points clear at the top of the Primera Liga.

Ronaldo suffers calf injury

Ronaldo suffers calf injury

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

The Real Madrid striker will miss the club's King's Cup match against Athletic Bilbao

Ronaldinho, Nistelrooy shine

Ronaldinho, Nistelrooy shine

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

Ronaldinho led Barcelona to a 3-1 win over Real Zaragoza while Ruud van Nistelrooy scored all four goals in Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Osasuna.

Ten-man Osasuna hold Real

Ten-man Osasuna hold Real

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

Real survive Beckham red card to beat Getafe

Real survive Beckham red card to beat Getafe

Rediff.com4 Dec 2005

Brazilian ace Ronaldo returned from injury to give Real Madrid a 1-0 victory in the Primera Liga.

Raul suffers complex knee injury

Raul suffers complex knee injury

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

The injury will require specialist treatment and he is likely to be sidelined for around two months.

Barcelona overwhelm Real Madrid

Barcelona overwhelm Real Madrid

Rediff.com20 Nov 2005

A 3-0 victory took Barcelona to the top of the Primera Liga.

Injured Woodgate out for four weeks

Injured Woodgate out for four weeks

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

The 25-year-old England international tore the hamstring in his left leg when playing against Zaragoza

Real scrape victory over Zaragoza

Real scrape victory over Zaragoza

Rediff.com7 Nov 2005

Senna suspended for 60 days

Senna suspended for 60 days

Rediff.com12 Nov 2004

Villarreal's Brazilian midfielder Marcos Senna tested positive for two banned substances.

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.

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.

Real slump to defeat at Depor

Real slump to defeat at Depor

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

Barcelona, Juve clear

Barcelona, Juve clear

Rediff.com25 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.

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.

Liverpool, Milan return to big stage

Liverpool, Milan return to big stage

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

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

Levante rule out Zagorakis signing

Levante rule out Zagorakis signing

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

The newly promoted Spanish side called off talks to sign the Greek captain and blamed the failure of the negotiations on the player's agents.

Greece captain Zagorakis in talks with Levante

Greece captain Zagorakis in talks with Levante

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

Spanish club Levante said talks with the Greece captain, named player of the tournament at Euro 2004, are at an advanced stage.

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.

Deco to sign four-year deal with Barca

Deco to sign four-year deal with Barca

Rediff.com6 Jul 2004

Barcelona said on their website that the Porto playmaker would arrive in the city on Monday and would undergo a routine medical on Tuesday prior to signing the deal.

Eto'o finishes as La Liga's top scorer

Eto'o finishes as La Liga's top scorer

Rediff.com21 May 2006

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o finished with 26 goals as he scored in his side's 3-1 defeat at Athletic Bilbao.

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.