Every press conference by 'El Tata' has become an interrogation in which he is accused of betraying Barcelona's style of play. But a closer look back in time shows us that all the club's recent managers have modified some kind of aspect because the opposing teams had begun to decipher the team's strategy. Cruyff went from three to four defenders Cruff's eight-year spell as manager was litter...Full Story »

It looked like the Madrid-Barça spats were a thing of the past, especially since Mourinho left. However, they have kicked off again after Real Madrid's controversial win over Elche. Gerard Piqué tweeted on the events which occurred during the Elche-Real Madrid game: "Watching a comedy film on Canal + Liga... They are always good at this time of night!" Álvaro Arbeloa took the ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi: Substituted against Real Sociedad Lionel Messi has rejected suggestions he made a disrespectful gesture towards Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino after being substituted in the Catalan club's 4-1 win over Real Sociedad on Tuesday night. The talismanic forward continued his blistering form, taking his tally to 10 goals in all competitions this season with a diving header in the eigh...Full Story »

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has named 20 players for this Wednesday's game against Elche. Notably, Iker Casillas and Raphael Varane make their return to the squad. Marcelo, Xabi Alonso and Gareth Bale are still out. The Real Madrid squad consists of the following players: Casillas, Diego López and Jesús (goalkeepers). Varane, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Coentrão, Carvajal, Ar...Full Story »

The Argentine star "humiliated" his former coach in front of the whole Blaugrana squad, according to ex-New York Red Bulls coach Hans Backe Lionel Messi deliberately went against the orders of his former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, according to ex-New York Red Bulls boss Hans Backe. The 61-year-old has never previously had any direct association with Barca, but his tenure in charge of the...Full Story »

The Brazil full-back says he would have done anything to help his former team-mate as he struggled with health problems Dani Alves has confirmed he offered to donate parts of his liver to Eric Abidal during the Monaco star's battle with cancer. The pair formed a firm friendship while they played alongside one another at Barcelona and Abidal recently revealed that the Brazilian had made the u...Full Story »

The Blancos legend says the goalkeeper has a tough competitor in Diego Lopez, and backs his fellow countryman Neymar to become a success at the Camp Nou Former Brazil star Ronaldo says Iker Casillas is in a difficult situation as Real Madrid have another quality goalkeeper in Diego Lopez. The 32-year-old has not made a single appearance in La Liga this season and was injured a few minutes in...Full Story »

Two of Spain's four Champions League participants go head-to-head for the first time this season when Barcelona host Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou on Tuesday. The Basques have had an unhappy time since securing qualification to the Champions League for the first time in a decade with an impressive 4-0 aggregate victory over Lyon. Jagoba Arrasate's men have taken just two points from three le...Full Story »

The Argentine believes the Brazil international is maturing and praised him for improving the defensive side of his game Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino says Neymar has done a "fantastic job" for the club since arriving at Camp Nou in a €54 million deal in the summer. The Brazilian has been eased into life at the club, making most of his appearances as a substitute from the bench, but h...Full Story »

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez claimed on Saturday that record signing Gareth Bale will "define an era" at the Spanish side, but that exciting time will have to wait after the Welshman pulled out of what should have been his home debut with a thigh problem on Sunday. Bale was named in the starting XI for Madrid's clash at home to city rival Getafe, but pulled up with an injury as he too...Full Story »