Villarreal defender Antonio Rukavina admits his team's confidence is low following three consecutive defeats, but is hopeful of bringing that run to an end at Espanyol on Sunday. The Yellow Submarine suffered a last-gasp 2-1 defeat at Sevilla a fortnight ago and then lost the local derby with Valencia 3-1, a result followed by a 3-2 reverse to FC Zurich in the Europa League. "Three defeats in ...Full Story »

Real Valladolid gave their Primera Division survival hopes a potentially vital boost with a 1-0 win over Espanyol on Saturday evening. Antonio Rukavina gave Valladolid a first-half lead and from there, the match was more comfortable than the scoreline suggests - particularly after Espanyol had Luis Pizzi sent off with almost 20 minutes remaining. The win takes 18th-placed Valladolid level on ...Full Story »

Antonio Rukavina's stoppage-time own goal handed Levante all three Primera Division points as they came from behind to beat Real Valladolid 2-1 at the Ciutat de Valencia. Javier Baraja had given the visitors an early lead with a sweetly struck volley, but Levante responded strongly and - after being denied by a string of fine saves from Dani Hernandez - equalised two minutes before half-time wh...Full Story »