Real Madrid cruised into third place in LaLiga after Karim Benzema inspired Santiago Solari's side to victory over Espanyol. Karim Benzema scored twice during a rampant first-half display as 10-man Real Madrid moved into third place in LaLiga with a 4-2 victory at Espanyol. Having lost 1-0 in the corresponding fixture last season, Madrid were quick to ensure they did not suffer a similar fat...Full Story »

Getafe coach Pablo Franco is keeping his fingers crossed that his side can get another vital win at Rayo Vallecano on Monday to secure Primera Division safety. It is not unfamiliar territory for Franco's side after they won 2-1 at rivals Rayo on the final day of last season to guarantee their survival. Getafe are without a win since a 1-0 triumph at Elche on April 9 and have collected just on...Full Story »

Valencia returned to winning ways in style by producing a blistering first-half performance to see off Rayo Vallecano 3-0 at the Mestalla. Sofiane Feghouli opened the scoring for Nuno's side after 13 minutes and then struck again from close range on 35 minutes, with Pablo Piatti hitting the third immediately after. The only blemish for the hosts was Andre Gomes getting sent off in the second h...Full Story »

A second brace in four days from Leo Baptistao helped Rayo Vallecano to a 2-0 Primera Division victory at Levante on Saturday night. Baptistao struck in the 12th and 33rd minutes to claim all three points for Paco Jemez's side at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia. It could have been worse for Jose Luis Mendilibar's side had Rayo striker Alberto Bueno not missed a 68th-minute penalty, but Levante ...Full Story »

Leo Baptistao added a late winner to his first-half equaliser as Rayo Vallecano came from behind to beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1 at home. Athletic were in front in the 20th minute through Aritz Aduriz's close-range finish. But their poor start to the season continued after Baptistao, scoring his first goals since his return to Rayo over the summer, turned the game on its head. The on-loan Atletico...Full Story »

Rock bottom Real Betis claimed their fourth Primera Division win of the season as they secured a 2-0 victory against Getafe. Struggling Betis took the lead in the 16th minute through Leo Baptistao before Ruben Castro made sure of the points before half-time. The result leaves the Seville-based side at the bottom of the overall standings but they cut the gap to safety to eight points. Getafe re...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid striker Leo Baptistao is hoping to be let off the leash against former club Rayo Vallecano this weekend as the Rojiblancos look to build on their impressive start to the season. The 20-year-old Brazilian played for Rayo last term and scored in both games against local rivals Atletico, netting one in a 4-3 away defeat and then striking the deciding goal in a 2-1 victory at home. ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement to sign Rayo Vallecano striker Leo Baptistao for an undisclosed fee. The 20-year-old Brazilian has signed a five-year contract and will complete his move to the Estadio Vicente Calderon when the transfer window opens on July 1. Baptistao scored seven goals in 28 league appearances for Rayo in the 2012-13 campaign, playing his part as Atletico's city ...Full Story »

First-half strikes from Alhassane Bangoura and Leo Baptistao saw Rayo Vallecano to a 2-1 victory against local rivals Atletico Madrid. Second-place Atletico were never in the contest and Radamel Falcao's last-gasp strike came as little consolation to coach Diego Simeone, who saw his troops slip 12 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. Atletico's inability defend crosses was their downfall...Full Story »

Rayo Vallecano left it very late to see off out-of-form Real Mallorca 2-0 in an awful game. A match utterly devoid of excitement looked headed for a goalless draw until Leo Baptistao broke the deadlock with a goal totally out of keeping with what had gone beforehand, firing home low from 30 yards. He then turned provider as substitute Andrija Delibasic got a second in the 90th minute to keep t...Full Story »