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Mallorca and Girona relegated from La Liga after final game losses

Girona and Mallorca were relegated after playing their last games of the La Liga season on Saturday, while Robert Lewandowski bid farewell to Barcelona as did Dani Carvajal to Real Madrid. Girona and Mallorca both needed to win and for other results to favor them to make a last-gasp escape from the bottom three spots. They had no such luck and both will join last-placed Real Oviedo in the second division next season. A victory would have saved Girona but the team that just two seasons ago finished third in La Liga couldn't better a 1-1 home draw with Elche. That result meant Elche ensured its safety. Mallorca beat Oviedo 3-0 but its goal difference with Osasuna and Levante did it in. "I am torn up. It's our fault we are going down," Mallorca midfielder Sergi Darder said. Celta Vigo locked up a sixth-place finish and the resulting Europa League berth after beating Sevilla 1-0. Getafe is going to the Conference League after securing seventh place with a 1-0 win over Osasuna. Champ

Mbappe reveals Real coach Arbeloa has made him team's '4th-choice striker'

Kylian Mbappe said after not starting in Real Madrid's Spanish league soccer match against Oviedo on Thursday that coach Alvaro Arbeloa told him that he is the team's fourth-choice striker. Arbeloa appeared to be caught by surprise by Mbappe's words and said he never told him that. He said he doesn't know why Mbappe felt like that. Mbappe, who had been nursing a left hamstring injury, said he was ready to play from the start against Oviedo but Arbeloa decided not to use him. "I'm 100% fine," Mbappe said. "I didn't play because the coach told me I'm the fourth striker in the squad behind (Franco) Mastantuono, Vini (Vinicius Junior) and Gonzalo (Garcia). I accept it. I was ready to start, it was his decision. You can't be angry with the coach, you always have to respect the opinion of the coach. I'll keep working hard and wait to be the starter." Arbeloa later said he never told Mbappe he was the fourth striker in the squad. "I don't have four strikers, and I haven't told anything l

Barcelona vs Real Madrid HIGHLIGHTS: BAR beat RMA 2-0 to lift La Liga 25/26 title at Camp Nou

First-half goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres prove more than enough for Barcelona to win the final El Clásico of the 2025-26 season

1929 to 2026: Check full list of Spanish La Liga winners and runners-up

Barcelona now have 29 La Liga titles to their name, putting them just seven behind Real Madrid's all-time record of 36 titles

Barcelona vs Real Madrid live streaming: Where to watch El Clasico today?

The live streaming of the La Liga 25/26 match between Barcelona and Real Madrid will be available on the FanCode app and website.

La Liga: Barcelona and Real Madrid ready for 1st El Clasico title clash

With 29 wins from 34 matches and a 10-game winning streak in La Liga, Hansi Flick's side are on the brink of sealing another league title.

El Clasico: Will Valverde and Tchouameni be available for Real Madrid?

While Valverde later clarified on social media that no physical punches were exchanged, the situation still resulted in internal disciplinary action from the club.

Mbappe, Vinicius shine as Real Madrid beat Alaves 2-1 to end 4-match slump

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior each scored as Real Madrid ended a four-game winless streak by defeating Alaves 2-1 on Tuesday to move closer to Spanish league leader Barcelona. The victory at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium left Madrid six points behind Barcelona, which hosts sixth-placed Celta Vigo on Wednesday. It was Madrid's first game since it was eliminated by Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. Madrid lost 2-1 at home and 4-3 in Germany in the second leg. The team's last two Spanish league matches had been a 1-1 home draw against Girona and a 2-1 loss at Mallorca. "We have six games left," Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said. "The goal is to win all of them, regardless of what happens. Every game counts." It was slow start for Madrid on Tuesday and the crowd at the Bernabeu looked anxious as Alaves had a few scoring chances early. Part of the fans jeered as the team struggled. There were some boos after the final whistle as well after Alaves scored ...

La Liga: Yamal scores as Barcelona capitalizes on Real Madrid's stumble

Lamine Yamal secured Barcelona's 4-1 win over Espanyol after setting up Ferran Torres for a double and the La Liga leaders took another step toward retaining the title. Yamal passed for Ferran to score in the 10th and 25th minutes before the teenage phenom ensured the victory in the 87th with Espanyol threatening to equalize. Marcus Rashford made it four for the hosts at Camp Nou in the 89th. Barcelona capitalized on Real Madrid's 1-1 draw at home to Girona on Friday to increase its lead to nine points with seven rounds remaining. Barcelona and Madrid will try to overcome losses in the Champions League quarterfinals in their next games after Barcelona lost to Atletico Madrid 2-0 and Madrid fell to Bayern Munich 2-1 this week. While Madrid will travel to Germany on a three-game winless streak, Barcelona's attack is clicking as it heads to Spain's capital needing a big win to advance to the European semifinals. Barcelona's fans chanted "Yes we can!" after the match with its team pla

Vinicius lauds Yamal for condemning anti-Muslim chants in Spain friendly

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior praised Barcelona star Lamine Yamal for publicly condemning anti-Muslim chants in a recent match, saying players need to stick together in the fight against discrimination. Vinicius spoke Monday, less than a week after Yamal criticized the chants by Spanish fans in Spain's friendly against Egypt last Tuesday. Yamal, who is Muslim, said the chants were disrespectful and intolerable. Vinicius, a Brazil international, has been often subjected to racist taunts while playing in Europe and is vocal about the fight against racism. He said "it's always complicated" to talk about the subject but "these things happen a lot." "Hopefully we can continue with this fight," he said. "It's important that Lamine speaks about it. It could help others. We are famous, we have money, we can balance these things better, but the poor people and the Blacks who are everywhere, they surely struggle more than we do. So we have to stick together, those who have a stronger ..

Mbappe played on despite injury after Real Madrid scanned wrong knee

Mbappe's problem began after a knock during Madrid's La Liga defeat to Celta Vigo last December

La Liga: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid preview and live streaming details

With both teams in top form and crucial points at stake, the latest Madrid derby promises to be a gripping encounter that could have major implications in the title race.

Villarreal defeat Real Sociedad 3-1 to move into third place in La Liga

Villarreal beat Real Sociedad 3-1 and completed its first La Liga double over the Basque side since 2016-17 on Friday. All of Villarreal's goals came in a busy first half. Gerard Moreno got the opener with a header after seven minutes, and eight minutes later Georges Mikautadze tapped in a second following good work from midfield by Alberto Moleiro. Nicolas Pepe made it 3-0 midway through the first half when he strode forward and his deflected shot crept past goalkeeper Alex Remiro. Luka Sucic pulled a goal back for Sociedad in the first minute of the second half but the visitor could not mount a comeback. It remained in seventh place after missing a chance to go equal on points with the team above it, Celta Vigo. Villarreal, meanwhile, moved into third, a point above Atletico Madrid. Atletico's game in hand is on Sunday at archrival Real Madrid. The win was Villarreal's 12th in 15 games at Estadio de la Ceramica this season, with the only defeats coming at the hands of Real Madr

Raphinha's hattrick helps Barca beat Sevilla and stay 4 points clear on top

Raphinha scored a hat trick, including two goals from the penalty spot, as Barcelona reclaimed its four-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish league. Barcelona routed Sevilla 5-2 for its fourth straight league win and boosted its confidence ahead of the second leg of its Champions League last 16 match against Newcastle on Wednesday. Barcelona needed Lamine Yamal's penalty with the last kick of the game to rescue a 1-1 draw at Newcastle in the first leg. Madrid beat Elche 4-1 on Saturday to temporarily cut Barcelona's lead to one point. After Portugal defender Joao Cancelo was fouled in the box, Raphinha put the Catalan side ahead in the ninth minute with a little dink of a shot known as a "Panenka," which fooled goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos. Cancelo, who returned to Barcelona this winter on loan from Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal, earned another penalty in the 18th and Raphinha again converted. Vlachodimos read the shot well and managed to touch the ball but could n

Real Madrid slip up, fail to close gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona

Real Madrid lost a second straight La Liga match when a stunning volley from Martin Satriano gave Getafe a shock 1-0 win at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Monday. The result prevented the capital club from cutting the four-point gap to leader Barcelona. Getafe had lost all eight of its previous league encounters with Real Madrid and early saves from goalkeeper David Soria kept it from falling behind. Soria turned over a shot from Arda Guler midway through the first half, not long after frustrating Vinicius Junior when he was through on goal. Madrid had more of the ball but lacked punch up front and it paid a price for its profligacy six minutes before halftime when Getafe took the lead. A hopeful cross from the right was headed clear but it fell to the feet of Satriano, who volleyed into the roof of the net from 20 meters out. It was the second goal in three games for the Uruguayan, who joined on loan from Lyon during the last transfer window. Madrid continued to dominate possessi

Yamal scores first hat-trick for Barcelona in La Liga win over Villarreal

Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal scored the first hat trick of his career in a 4-1 win over Villarreal that moved his team four points clear atop La Liga. At 18 years, 230 days, Yamal is the youngest player to score his first hat trick in La Liga, according to Opta. His haul included a brilliant solo effort for his second goal, which saw him beat a player as he cut in from the right wing and curl a shot high into the far corner. "He's exceptional and he's here to make people happy," Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Saturday. "We need his goals to give him confidence. He's very young and he still has to improve, but everyone knows the quality he has. "Opponents put two or three players on him and that makes it difficult. Today I'm very happy for him. When he enjoys his football, it's perfect for him and for us." Substitute Robert Lewandowski added Barcelona's fourth in stoppage time at Camp Nou. Second-placed Real Madrid hosts Getafe on Monday with a chance to trim Barcelona's

Ronaldo returns to Spanish football! Buys minority stake in UD Almería

While the financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, Al-Khereji acquired the club for €100 million to secure majority ownership.

Mbappe penalty at the death powers Real Madrid past Rayo Vallecano

Kylian Mbappe came through for Real Madrid again, converting a penalty kick 10 minutes into second-half stoppage time to salvage a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano and move Madrid back within a point of Spanish league leader Barcelona. Vinicius Junior also scored for Madrid on Sunday after again being jeered by fans early on at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Jude Bellingham, also booed when the lineup was announced, had to be replaced 10 minutes into the match because of a left hamstring injury. Madrid was coming off a 4-2 loss at Benfica that dropped the team out of the eight automatic spots for the round of 16 of the Champions League. It will face Benfica again in the playoffs. "We came from a tough defeat, one that nobody ever wants, in the Champions, a competition many of us aspire to win," Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde said. "We wanted to change that image, today we had the first opportunity, and I think we played a great game." It was a thriller at the Bernabeu on Sunday, w

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham subbed off after 10 minutes with injury

Jude Bellingham injured his left hamstring and had to be replaced 10 minutes into Real Madrid's home game against Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league. Madrid did not provide a timetable for his recovery but Spanish media said the England international is not likely to be fit for the knockout phase against Benfica in the Champions League. "Following tests carried out today (Sunday) on our player Jude Bellingham by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg. Awaiting evolution," Madrid said on Sunday. Madrid visits Benfica on Feb. 17, with the return leg on Feb. 25. "He came into the match in perfect condition, although he's been putting in tremendous effort in every game he's played since I've been here," Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said. "It's an important absence, but that's why I have an extraordinary squad. Let's not forget that we have, I believe, 17 players who were European champions a year and a half

Returning Mbappe on target as Real Madrid secure win over Alaves

Kylian Mbapp scored in his return from injury on Sunday, leading Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Alaves in the Spanish league to relieve some of the pressure on coach Xabi Alonso. Rodrygo also scored as Madrid moved back within four points of leader Barcelona, which beat Osasuna 2-0 on Saturday. Madrid had won only two of its last eight games in all competitions and was coming off a 2-1 home loss to Manchester City in the Champions League, prompting jeers from fans at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. "We are together in this, we keep fighting in the good and the bad moments," Alonso said. "The team competed well today. We started well and came away with the three points. It's fundamental to be united, it's the only way to remain solid and improve day-to-day." Mbapp, who missed Madrid's match against City on Wednesday because of a minor injury, scored his 26th goal of the season for Madrid in all competitions after a good run on the left, passing a defender before firing into the top cor