African players in Europe: Salah leads Golden Boot race after brace
Mohamed Salah surged to the top of the Premier League Golden Boot chart thanks to a double for Liverpool in a 6-3 rout of Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend.
Watch: Madrid move up second in commanding Sevilla win
Real Madrid end their 2024 run of games with a strong 4-2 win against Sevilla, as Mbappe and Valverde scored stunners to move Madrid up second place.
Atletico snatch late win at Barca
Atletico Madrid came from behind to snatch a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Barcelona and claim leadership of La Liga on Saturday.
Watch: Barca fall in Liga race against Atletico
Barcelona fell back as league leaders following Atletico Madrid’s incredible performance to beat La Blaugrana 2-1 at home for the first time since 2006.
Atletico visit wobbling Barca in battle for Liga lead
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona started the season in superb form but Atletico Madrid have wrestled their way into the title race and the two sides meet on Saturday bidding to lead La Liga at Christmas.
Barcelona face tough test against Atletico in El Superduelo
After a 1-0 home defeat to Leganés last weekend, Barcelona managed just five points from 18 in their last six La Liga matches. As a result, their lead at the top of the table has been reduced to goal difference, ahead of a crucial clash against second-placed Atlético Madrid.
Yamal in fitness contention ahead of Atletico clash
Lamine Yamal suffered an early ankle injury during Barcelona’s 1-0 loss to Leganes on Sunday, and is running for fitness ahead of Barca’s next Liga clash with Atletico Madrid.
Watch: Barcelona’s title bid dented to Leganes
Barcelona’s 1-0 La Liga loss at home on Sunday to Leganes has messed up their title challenge with only goal difference separating them from second placed Atletico Madrid.
Sweden ends investigation targeting Kylian Mbappe
An investigation into alleged rape and sexual assault in Stockholm which Swedish media said targeted Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been closed due to insufficient evidence, the Swedish prosecutor said Thursday.
Lewandowski leading Barca Champions League charge
Robert Lewandowski’s revival has been a key to Barcelona’s strong start to life under Hansi Flick as the striker returns to Dortmund to face Borussia in the Champions League on Wednesday.