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Alonso set for Madrid start

Alonso set for Madrid start

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Xabi Alonso will make his first start for over five months against Rayo Vallecano. 2 Nov 2013
Gabi hails 'dream start' for Atletico

Gabi hails 'dream start' for Atletico

ATLETICO Madrid skipper Gabi has labelled his side's start to the season as "perfect" and is confident they can keep pace with Barcelona. 2 Nov 2013
Injury 'blown out of proportion', says Bale

Injury 'blown out of proportion', says Bale

REAL Madrid winger Gareth Bale insists that reports over the extent of his injury were "blown out of proportion". 20 Oct 2013
Simeone: 'Adverse goal' ended Atletico run

Simeone: 'Adverse goal' ended Atletico run

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has urged his team to move on from their 1-0 loss to Espanyol on Saturday. 20 Oct 2013
Martino maintains calm after Barca's first slip-up

Martino maintains calm after Barca's first slip-up

BARCELONA coach Gerardo Martino said he is staying calm despite seeing his team drop points for the first time this season on Saturday. 20 Oct 2013
Barca winning start ends at Osasuna

Barca winning start ends at Osasuna

CARLES Puyol was left ruing Barcelona's lack of cutting edge as their 100 per cent start to the season ended with a 0-0 draw at Osasuna. 20 Oct 2013
Balotelli, Abbiati expected to miss Barcelona clash

Balotelli, Abbiati expected to miss Barcelona clash

MILAN vice-president Adriano Galliani says that Mario Balotelli and Christian Abbiati are unlikely to play against Barcelona on Tuesday. 20 Oct 2013
Ancelotti: We have to improve

Ancelotti: We have to improve

CARLO Ancelotti has warned his Real Madrid squad they must improve is they are going to challenge Barcelona for the Liga title. 20 Oct 2013
Osasuna will be aggressive, says Martino

Osasuna will be aggressive, says Martino

BARCELONA coach Gerardo Martino said he expects Osasuna to press and attack his side when they meet on Saturday. 19 Oct 2013
Costa urged to ignore international concerns

Costa urged to ignore international concerns

ATLETICO Madrid coach Diego Simeone has urged striker Diego Costa to forget about the international issues surrounding him. 19 Oct 2013
Casillas reveals, I could leave Real

Casillas reveals, I could leave Real

REAL Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has admitted he is considering his future at the club after falling down the pecking order at the Bernabeu. 18 Oct 2013
Valdes talks up chances of Monaco move

Valdes talks up chances of Monaco move

BARCELONA goalkeeper Victor Valdes would relish the chance to join Monaco next season after confessing he is keen to play in Ligue 1. 14 Oct 2013
Koke: Barca, Real are title favourites

Koke: Barca, Real are title favourites

ATLETICO Madrid midfielder Koke believes Barcelona and Real Madrid remain favourities for the Liga title. 12 Oct 2013
Ozil defends Real record

Ozil defends Real record

ARSENAL midfielder Mesut Ozil has defended his record at Real Madrid, after the Spanish club's president questioned his mentality. 12 Oct 2013
Mascherano on the mend

Mascherano on the mend

BARCELONA'S Javier Mascherano took a step closer to a return to full fitness on Thursday after making his comeback in a practice match. 11 Oct 2013
Iniesta: Costa is 'virtually unbeatable'

Iniesta: Costa is 'virtually unbeatable'

Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta would be delighted if Diego Costa is allowed to join the squad, claiming he is "virtually unbeatable". 10 Oct 2013