Monchi exit ‘changes nothing’ for Emery at Villa

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said the sudden departure of long-time ally Monchi from the Premier League club will not affect his future.

Real Madrid thrash Levante, Mbappe hits brace

Real Madrid extended their winning start to La Liga with a comfortable 4-1 triumph at Levante on Tuesday.

Gavi to miss up to five months after knee surgery

Barcelona midfielder Gavi is set to miss up to five months after undergoing surgery on a knee injury, the club said on Tuesday.

Barca’s Camp Nou return held up by licence issue

Barcelona must wait to return to their renovated Camp Nou home after the city council turned down their request for an essential permit on Tuesday.

WATCH: Drama, goals & last-minute heroics | La Liga

Watch La Liga Matchday Five’s biggest moments, standout players and the tactical moves that defined the round.

Dembele beats Yamal to Ballon d’Or

Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele won the Ballon d’Or on Monday as a reward for his starring role in the club’s Champions League triumph last season.

Dembele favourite to edge Yamal to Ballon d’Or

PSG superstar Ousmane Dembele is tipped to hold off Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and win the men’s Ballon d’Or.

Africans in Europe: Iwobi triggers Fulham comeback

Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi scored and created another goal as Fulham came from behind to defeat Brentford 3-1 in the Premier League at the weekend.

Salah, Dembélé, Mbappe headline Ballon d’Or race

The Ballon d’Or will be awarded in Paris on September 22, with data and criteria pointing to Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé as frontrunners, though Kylian Mbappé and Viktor Gyökeres also emerge as leading contenders.

Madrid impress with fifth straight La Liga win

In-form striker Kylian Mbappe netted again as Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-0 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of La Liga.