Athletic Bilbao's Mikel Rico admits his side will need to show bravery if they are to overcome a miserable record against Real Madrid. At least one 100 per cent record in the new Primera Division season will disappear at the Bernabeu with Madrid and Athletic two of five sides - the others being Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal - to have won both their opening two matches. All signs ...Full Story »

The Italian maintains he will be happy should the Welshman finally complete his move from Tottenham and revealed Diego Lopez will continue in goal ahead of Iker Casillas Carlo Ancelotti insists he is not frustrated by Real Madrid's laboured pursuit of Tottenham star Gareth Bale. The Wales international is reported to have agreed a six-year deal to join los Blancos in a world-record €10...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino has admitted Brazilian star Neymar needs more time to adjust as his side continue their La Liga campaign at Valencia on Sunday. The title favourites started their campaign with a 7-0 thrashing of Levante but have looked less impressive since and picked up the Spanish Super Cup on away goals in midweek after a goalless draw with Atletico Madrid. Neymar made his...Full Story »

Adriano Galliani, chief administrator at AC Milan, speaking to Lancenet, made no secret of the fact that he would be delighted to have Kaká once more in his side: "Kaká is in our hearts. He could come back; it is possible. We'll have to see..." The Brazilian player spoke openly after the Teresa Herrera trophy game, in which Real Madrid beat Deportivo de la Coruña 4-0, and told ...Full Story »

A goal in the fifth minute of injury time by Richmond Boakye prevented Almeria from claiming their first win of the season as they shared a draw with fellow La Liga newcomers Elche. Almeria took an early lead through Fernando Soriano only for Edu Albacar to equalise from the spot following Sebastian Dubarbier's handball. The hosts regained the lead on the stroke of half-time when Jose Antoni...Full Story »

David Barral hopes his Levante side can capitalise on any hangover Rayo Vallecano might still be suffering after their 5-0 mauling at the hands of Atletico Madrid. Rayo started their campaign with a 3-0 victory over newly-promoted Elche but were brought crashing back to earth at the Vicente Calderon on Sunday and Barral believes that could work in his side's favour when the teams clash on Fri...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino dedicated his side's Spanish Super Cup triumph to Tito Vilanova, who resigned this summer to continue his battle with cancer. The Catalans reclaimed the trophy they lost last year to Real Madrid after defeating Atletico Madrid on away goals, earning a goalless draw at the Nou Camp a week after the first leg at the Vicente Calderon ended 1-1. Lionel Messi misse...Full Story »

Gerardo Martino again talked about Neymar in the run-up to the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup against Atlético. "I'm also eager to see Neymar, but it's my responsibility to take care of every player. Neymar is a young lad, even though he's achieved so much," he said. "My plan is for Neymar to be a Barcelona player for the next 10 or 12 years, not for him to resolve my problems durin...Full Story »

Real Madrid left Granada with mixed feelings. They won the match and played well at times, even with the unprecedented line-up: Isco and Modric in midfield. Some of the critical issues the squad will face this season were very evident. Özil played as poorly as the players that have recently left the club, which is seriously bad news for Real Madrid, as he is a cracking player. The German...Full Story »

Cesc Fabregas has reiterated his desire to stay at Barcelona on TVE show Esport Club and denied that he has ever said that he could leave following interest from Manchester United. The Spain international is enjoying himself back at the Nou Camp, where he began his career, and does not want to head back to England just two years after leaving Arsenal. United have failed with two bids for Fab...Full Story »