Barcelona bounced back from a shock 2-0 defeat to Granada with a 2-1 home win over Villarreal to move up to fourth in the LaLiga table.Antoine Griezmann and Arthur got the first-half goals at the Nou Camp as Barcelona moved to within a point of top trio Granada, Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid.Ernesto Valverde’s side did not have it all their own way as Santi Cazorla pulled a goal back for...Full Story »

Real Madrid battled to a 2-2 draw at Villarreal on Sunday, with Gareth Bale scoring both goals before being sent off late on. Gareth Bale spared Real Madrid's blushes as the winger ended a six-month goal drought to score twice and rescue a 2-2 draw at Villarreal on Sunday, only to then be sent off. The Yellow Submarine had seemingly sealed the three points when Moi Gomez netted 16 minutes from...Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane claimed Real Madrid could still make a late move in the transfer market despite hopes of a deal for either Paul Pogba or Neymar fading. European clubs have until Monday to add to their squads and Zidane has been keen to strengthen his side with another star name. Barcelona appear to have moved ahead in their attempts to prise Neymar from Paris St Germain while Manchester Unit...Full Story »

Head coach Zinedine Zidane refused to discuss Gareth Bale’s future after the Welshman was left out of the matchday squad as Real Madrid claimed a hard-fought 3-2 win over Villarreal on Sunday.A brace from Mariano and Jesus Vallejo’s close-range strike ultimately gave the home side all three points, although Villarreal had been on level termsthrough Gerard Moreno and created...Full Story »

Real Madrid were without the injured Karim Benzema and the dropped Gareth Bale but Mariano Diaz scored twice in a 3-2 win over Villarreal. Mariano Diaz ensured Real Madrid coped without the injured Karim Benzema by scoring twice in a 3-2 win over Villarreal that helped Los Blancos bounce back from a dismal result a week earlier. Zinedine Zidane's men did not have it all their own way against...Full Story »

Valencia booked their place in the Europa League semi finals as a 2-0 win over neighbours Villarreal secured a 5-1 aggregate victory.Toni Lato’s first senior goal for Valencia built on hosts’ commanding position after the 3-1 win in the first leg, before Dani Parejo doubled the lead at the start of the second half to put the tie beyond Villarreal.The two sides are only separated by 6...Full Story »

Boss Marcelino insists Valencia cannot take victory against Villarreal for granted.Los Che host the Yellow Submarine on Thursday in their Europa League quarter-final second leg, holding a 3-1 lead after their first game.Valencia are sixth in LaLiga and have lost just once in their last 20 games in all competitions.Get ready to cheer on Valencia CF tomorrow!@EuropaLeague ⌛️ pic.twitt...Full Story »

Valencia manager Marcelino heaped praise on goalkeeper Neto and admitted their 3-1 Europa League quarter-final victory over local rivals Villarreal flattered his side.The visitors struck twice in added time, with Daniel Wass and Goncalo Guedes securing Marcelino’s men a commanding advantage to take to the Mestalla next week. But Villarreal had dominated the second half, buoyed by Santi Caz...Full Story »

Valencia scored twice in added-time to put one foot in the Europa League semi-finals with a 3-1 win over local rivals Villarreal at El Madrigal. Daniel Wass struck in the first minute of added time to put Valencia in the driving seat ahead of the second leg at the Mestalla, before Goncalo Guedes grabbed his second of the match to leave Villarreal facing an uphill task.Both sides were awarded pen...Full Story »

Villarreal boss Javi Calleja is confident his side can put their LaLiga relegation worries aside and sink domestic rivals Valencia to reach the Europa League semi-finals.Calleja’s side will go into the game on the back of three games without a win which has left them third from bottom of the table and facing a real danger of the drop.In contrast Valencia sit in fifth place in the table alt...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde’s gamble in resting Lionel Messi backfired against lowly Villarreal and it took a Luis Suarez goal with the last kick of the game to rescue a point in a 4-4 draw.The Argentina international was left on the bench for an hour as Valverde tried to give his star man a break with next week’s clash against second-placed Atletico Madrid followed by a Champio...Full Story »

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez were decisive right at the end, as Barcelona drew 4-4 at Villarreal when defeat looked certain. Stunning late goals from Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez spared Barcelona's blushes as they rescued a 4-4 draw with Villarreal in an incredible contest at the Estadio de la Ceramica on Tuesday. Villarreal looked to have breathed life back into LaLiga's title race after th...Full Story »

Villarreal picked up a point from a goalless draw away to Real Valladolid but will rue missed chances to claim all three as their winless run stretched to 10 games.It was a night of near misses for both teams as shot went narrowly off-target at either end, but a draw leaves Villarreal still four points from safety having played a game more than their rivals.Valladolid were the first to go close ...Full Story »

Santi Cazorla’s first LaLiga goals since 2012 stunned Real Madrid and stole struggling Villarreal a 2-2 draw at Estadio de la Ceramica.The former Arsenal midfielder bagged a brace – including an 82nd-minute equaliser – as Real slumped to an eighth league game without victory in just 17 games this term, leaving them seven points adrift of leaders Barcelona.Cazorla has relaunched...Full Story »

A brace from Santi Cazorla halted Real Madrid's momentum as Luis Garcia's side claimed a 2-2 draw in the first LaLiga match of 2019. Santi Cazorla scored twice as Real Madrid failed to take full advantage of their game in hand on LaLiga leaders Barcelona in a frustrating 2-2 draw at relegation-threatened Villarreal. Los Blancos, back in action for the first time since winning the Club World ...Full Story »

Barcelona were a long way from their best as they laboured to a 2-0 win over Villarreal at Camp Nou on Sunday. Gerard Pique and Carles Alena were on target to help a below-par Barcelona to a 2-0 win over Villarreal and send them top of LaLiga. The Catalan giants leapfrog Sevilla to the summit but Pablo Machin's side will reclaim top spot if they beat Alaves in Sunday's late game. Barca –...Full Story »

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde said the upcoming match against Villarreal at the Nou Camp is “fundamental” as his side look to retake top spot in LaLiga.Barcelona, who are without a league win in two games, are currently second in the table, one point behind leaders Sevilla, despite having scored more goals and lost fewer games than the top-placed team.Valverde told the club&rsqu...Full Story »

Rangers remain in the hunt for the Europa League last 32 after Steven Gerrard’s side survived 45 minutes with 10 men to claim what could yet be a crucial point from Villarreal.A controversial red card for Daniel Candeias just before half-time left Gers up against it.But for the second time in this campaign, the Light Blues frustrated the Yellow Submarine as they battled to a merited 0-0 dr...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard reckons Rangers’ Europa League rivals originally wrote off his side as easy meat – but the Ibrox boss insists they will not think that now.Gers can take a step closer to the competition’s last 32 if they can sink Villarreal on Thursday night.The Yellow Submarine thought they would have it so easy when they met in their Group G opener that coach Javier Calleja mad...Full Story »

The Scottish side drew 2-2 away to the Spaniards after coming from behind. And after the final whistle, Gerrard found himself at the centre of a Twitter frenzy. Rangers fans heaped praise on the Englishman after the determined Europa League heroics. One said: "I swear to God I'm going to end up calling my child Steven Gerrard." Another said: "Thank you Steven Gerrard for giving us our pride ...Full Story »