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Atletico Madrids 126 million euro (108.24 million pounds) signing Joao Felix failed to convert any of his six chances, including a glaring miss in the first half where he was unmarked in the box but somehow sent the ball over the bar from close range. (Photo:AFP)

La Liga 2019-20: Villareal hold Atletico Madrid to 0-0 draw, blow...

Atletico, who have failed to win at Villarreal since April 2015, are sixth in the table on 26 points from 16 games.

8 Dec 2019 11:55 AM IST

Lionel Messi broke yet another record by hitting his 35th La Liga hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Real Mallorca 5-2 to keep pace with Real Madrid at the top of the table. (Photo:AFP)

La Liga 2019-20: Lionel Messi's 35th hattrick helps Barcelona thrash...

Madrid and Barcelona are back level on points at the top of the table, with Barca ahead on goal difference.

8 Dec 2019 11:20 AM IST

Real Madrids Raphael Varane and Karim Benzema scored in each half to earn a comfortable 2-0 home win over Espanyol that sent their team provisionally top of La Liga on Saturday. (Photo:AFP)

La Liga 2019-20: Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-0, go to top

Madrid were not at their best but moved three points clear of rivals Barcelona, who hosted Real Mallorca in the late...

8 Dec 2019 11:10 AM IST

Lionel Messi delivered a major boost to Barcelonas La Liga title hopes by scoring a late winner in a 1-0 victory at Atletico Madrid on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

La Liga 2019-20: Lionel Messi's late goal give Barcelona 1-0 win vs...

Messi came up trumps again for Barca at the Wanda Metropolitano, where an even contest looked destined to finish...

2 Dec 2019 9:30 AM IST

Real Madrid defender Marcelo said his sides gutsy 2-1 win away to Alaves is the type of victory that could end up proving the difference in the title race after his side went three points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday. (Photo:AFP)

Marcelo talks up Real Madrid's title credentials after win at Alaves

Coach Zinedine Zidane's side were pegged back in a wet and gruelling encounter in the Basque country.

1 Dec 2019 5:43 PM IST

Real Madrid earned a spirited 2-1 win at Alaves on Saturday with a scrappy late goal from defender Dani Carvajal to open up a provisional three-point gap at the top of La Liga. (Photo:AP)

La Liga 2019-20: Real Madrid's late goal put them on top after 2-1 win...

Real captain Sergio Ramos put the visitors in front at a rain-soaked Mendizorrotza Stadium.

1 Dec 2019 11:07 AM IST

With second-placed Atletico Madrid travelling to Alaves later in the day, the champions took advantage of the chance to extend their lead. (Photo: AP)

La Liga: Messi's brace gives Barca 2-0 win vs Espanyol on derby day

Lionel Messi scored twice to send Barcelona 13 points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

31 March 2019 12:50 PM IST

During Zidanes nine-month hiatus from coaching, Isco went from title-winner to soccer outcast. (Photo: AFP)

Isco hopes for russerection at Madrid after Zidane's come back

It had gotten so bad for Isco under the recently fired Santiago Solari that he had to watch several matches from the...

18 March 2019 4:39 PM IST

Lionel Messi was entering the final 12 months of his current deal before the new one was agreed. (Photo: AP)

La Liga: Messi scores treble as Barcelona torments Real Betis 4-1

Messi got Barca off to an ideal start by drilling a free kick into the top corner of the net in the 18th minute.

18 March 2019 3:58 PM IST

Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring against Atletico Madrid. (Photo: AP)

Messi, Suarez inspires Barca to 3-1 comeback victory over Real...

There was always a risk that La Liga's top two might be distracted, given Barcelona's last 16-tie with Lyon hangs is...

10 March 2019 2:52 PM IST

Real Madrid players poses with the trophy after their 4-1 win over Juventus in the Champions League final at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on. (Photo: AFP)

'The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo is clearly impacting the team':...

The changing period will be tough, especially CR7 was someone who assured effectiveness is no longer with the club:...

5 March 2019 3:39 PM IST

Zidane was uncharacteristically upset after the setback against Rayo, the teams fourth in six matches. (Photo: AFP)

Zidane loses patience after Real Madrid's defeat against Rayo...

A day before the disappointing performance against Rayo, Madrid fans had to endure seeing Barcelona clinch its second...

29 April 2019 5:07 PM IST