Almeria coach Francisco has called for "ambition" and "aggression" from his side as they travel to the Basque country to take on Eibar. Almeria are just one place above the bottom three with only a superior goal difference separating them from the relegation zone. A 4-3 Copa del Rey win over Real Betis was a rare victory for Francisco's side who had lost five of their last six matches, includi...Full Story »

AC Milan have announced that Didac Vila's proposed loan move to Valencia has collapsed because of a failed medical. It emerged in July that Los Che had agreed to hand over an initial €700,000 [£550,000] for the Rossoneri defender, with a view to a permanent transfer to Mestalla next summer. The deal was expected to be formally announced by Sunday but the Spain Under-23 internation...Full Story »

The agent of Didac Vila has revealed that the left-back is desperate to return to San Siro this summer and prove himself at AC Milan. The Rossoneri acquired the 22-year-old Catalan from Espanyol in January 2011 but he made just one appearance in Serie A before being returned to the Liga outfit in June on a season-long loan. According to the player's representative, Vila is looking forward to...Full Story »

Two goals in two second-half minutes from Arda Turan guided Atletico Madrid to a comfortable 3-1 win over Espanyol in the Primera Division. Diego Godin had headed the hosts in front inside 10 minutes but Didac Vila replied for Espanyol with a fine finish shortly afterwards. Arda restored Atletico's lead just before the hour mark with a stunning overhead kick and the Turkish midfielder extended...Full Story »

Roberto Soldado climbed off Valencia's bench to secure a 2-1 win against Espanyol. With leaders Real Madrid and second-placed Barcelona having already won handsomely, third-placed Valencia looked set to draw when Hector Moreno cancelled out Tino Costa's sixth-minute penalty. But Soldado, rested on the bench owing to a thigh injury ahead of the midweek do-or-die Champions League clash with Chel...Full Story »