La Liga, Espanyol and Atletico Madrid
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In every La Liga season but one since 2012-13, the top three spots have been claimed by Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Barcelona, in one order or another.
Will Hansi Flick continue to build at champions Barca? Can Xabi Alonso find a new winning formula at the Bernabeu?
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Free Malaysia Today on MSNAtletico beaten by Espanyol in La Liga opener
Espanyol staged a late comeback to grab a shock 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid on Sunday as Diego Simeone's men made a disappointing start to their La Liga campaign.
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Spanish league kicks off with Barcelona wanting to keep its momentum and Madrid aiming to reset
Defending champion Barcelona wants to keep its momentum and show it will be the team to beat again in Spain. Real Madrid is aiming to reset after a lackluster last season and with the arrival of coach Xabi Alonso. Atletico Madrid hopes a revamped squad will help keep pace with its rivals.
Denials have surfaced in the Spanish media early this week, regarding Barcelona’s alleged deal for an up-and-coming member of the defensive ranks at La Liga rivals Atlético Madrid.That’s
Barcelona must stave off competition from Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid to retain their La Liga crown. The Catalans dominated the Spanish top flight last term to claim the title, mullering Los Blancos across two legs while leaving Los Colchoneros in their wake.
Diego Simeone admitted Atlético Madrid were "hurt" by a 2-1 defeat at Espanyol in their opening LaLiga game of the season, after the team failed to capitalize on Julián Álvarez's sensational first-half free kick.
As was reported last week, Barcelona have been keeping tabs on Argentine centre-back Geronimo Spina, who plays for Atletico Madrid’s reserve team.In fact, it was suggested that the Blaugrana were
Barcelona has kicked off its La Liga title defense with a 3-0 victory against nine-man Mallorca MADRID -- Barcelona began the defense of its La Liga title with a comfortable 3-0 win at Mallorca, scoring early and taking advantage of two first-half red cards for the host on Saturday.