Ignacio Camacho has ended speculation over his future by signing a new contract at Malaga. The 23-year-old has been linked with a host of clubs in recent weeks but said he was committed to the Spanish side he joined from Atletico Madrid in 2011. "I'm very grateful to the club and feel extremely valued," Camacho told the club's website after penning terms until the summer of 2019. "I'm so th...Full Story »

A few miles north of the Vicente Calderon, where Atletico Madrid were experiencing their biggest European night in 40 years, Carlo Ancelotti was dealing with what football is like on the other side of the Spanish capital. Just existing among Europe's top four does not cut it at Real Madrid. 'My God, failure is a terrible word,' chuckled Ancelotti. 'I can't say that reaching the semi-final is a...Full Story »

Lionel Messi ended his 348-minute goal drought to save Barcelona from another embarrassing defeat in what has already become an annus horribilis for them. The Argentine rifled home a free-kick two minutes after Pedro had equalised against Athletic Bilbao to turn the game on its head and calm a frustrated Nou Camp crowd. To go without scoring for over three games is not a long time for other p...Full Story »

Cesc Fabregas's future at Barcelona appears uncertain with half of the club's supporters keen to offload the former Arsenal captain in the summer. The Spain midfielder, who arrived at the Nou Camp for £35million in 2011, has struggled for form this season despite playing more minutes than any other player since Tata Martino took charge. And Barcelona's supporters have become increasingly...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid defender Miranda claimed after Friday night's nailbiting 2-0 win over Elche that the Liga leaders know how and when to "suffer". The Rojiblancos looked set to squander their chance to move six points clear at the top of the Primera Division when David Villa missed a penalty shortly after halftime in a game at the Vicente Calderon in which the visitors looked more than capable ...Full Story »

Diego Simeone was a relieved man after his substitutions helped earn Atletico Madrid a 2-0 win over Elche that pushed the Liga leader six points clear. The Argentine acknowledged after the game at the Vicente Calderon that he had erred in selecting Adrian on the right wing. However, Simeone replaced the Spain international with Raul Garcia at the break before then throwing on Diego and Jose ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi believes Barcelona now him see him as a saleable asset and not their untouchable star player, it has been claimed by well-informed Catalan sports channel Esport3. The incredible development in stalled contract talks between player and club explain why Messi has reached a stand-off with Barcelona. The suggestion is that certain members of the club's board believe the player is now ...Full Story »

Diego Costa believes Atletico Madrid has what it takes to crown its season with a La Liga title. Atleti leads the Spanish top flight with five games left to go, sitting three points ahead of Real Madrid and a further point in front of Barcelona before Friday's clash with Elche. With Barca playing Sunday and Real not in league action this weekend, Diego Simeone's side could move six points c...Full Story »

Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde says it's wrong Lionel Messi is “asked to pull a rabbit out of the hat every game” ahead of his side’s La Liga clash with Barcelona on Sunday. Messi has been under increased scrutiny following Barcelona’s run of three straight defeats, with the latest blow a 2-1 defeat in the Copa del Rey final on Wednesday. However, Valverde has...Full Story »

Neymar has been ruled out for the final month of the season after the Brazil star injured his foot during Barcelona's loss to Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final. Jordi Alba also suffered an injury on Wednesday night and both players are likely to miss all five remaining fixtures in La Liga, further hurting Barcelona's chances of defending the title. Barcelona confirmed Neymar picked up a &#...Full Story »