… Valencia edged Real Sociedad 4-3 in a thrilling battle to rise up to ninth, while Celta Vigo guaranteed they will play in Europe next season with a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao. …
Sevilla safe despite Real Madrid defeat, Mallorca on brinkNamibia Minute.
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Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo — La Liga club that faced Real Madrid in a 2-1 loss in April 2026.
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- May 2026
… Getafe are seventh, which would take them into next season’s Conference League, but trail sixth-placed Celta Vigo, in a Europa League spot, by just two points with two games to go. …
Five things to look out for in La Liga this weekend- April 2026
Barcelona moved a step closer to winning La Liga with a tight 1-0 victory over Celta Vigo on Wednesday but lost their goalscorer Lamine Yamal to an apparent hamstring injury. …
Barca edge Celta but lose match winner Yamal to injury- March 2026
… The champions restored their four-point lead on second-placed Real Madrid, who had temporarily closed the gap by beating Celta Vigo on Friday. …
Yamal class secures Barca narrow win at Athletic BilbaoFederico Valverde’s heavily deflected 95th-minute drive snatched injury-hit Real Madrid a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo in La Liga on Friday. …
Valverde strikes late as Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo- February 2026
… Lyon face a tough tie against Celta Vigo of La Liga, while Panathinaikos boss Rafael Benitez can look forward to a return to Spain as the Greek club will play Real Betis. …
Aston Villa meet Lille again in Europa League last 16… Fixtures Friday (all times GMT) Athletic Bilbao v Elche (2000) Saturday Real Sociedad v Real Oviedo (1300), Real Betis v Rayo Vallecano (1515), Osasuna v Real Madrid (1730), Atletico Madrid v Espanyol (2000) Sunday Getafe v Sevilla (1300), Barcelona v Levante (1515), Celta Vigo v …
Scrutiny on Flick rises as Barca seek recovery… Key stats 0 – Victories for Espanyol in January from five games 8 – Penalties scored by Real Madrid’s Mbappe this season in La Liga 99 – saves made by busy Oviedo goalkeeper Aaron Escandell Fixtures Friday (times GMT) Celta Vigo v Osasuna (2000) Saturday Rayo Vallecano v Real Ovi …
Arbeloa's Real Madrid seeking consistency over magic- January 2026
… Matarazzo was named manager of the month this week, with his team also beating Celta Vigo and Getafe, while drawing with Atletico. …
Contrasting fortunes add Basque derby edge for Matarazzo's revived Sociedad… iday (all times GMT) Levante v Elche (2000) Saturday Rayo Vallecano v Osasuna (1300), Valencia v Espanyol (1415), Sevilla v Athletic Bilbao (1730), Villarreal v Real Madrid (2000) Sunday Atletico Madrid v Mallorca (1300), Barcelona v Real Oviedo (1515), Real Sociedad v Celta Vigo …
Vinicius revival can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid lift off
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Real Madrid beats Sevilla; Mallorca faces relegation danger
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Vinicius Junior scored as Real Madrid won 1-0 at Sevilla on Sunday, but Sevilla secured safety from relegation through other results. Mallorca, 19th after losing 2-0 to Levante, and Girona, 18th after a 1-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid, are in danger of relegation.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 17 May
Real Madrid beats Sevilla; Mallorca faces relegation danger
Vinicius Junior scored as Real Madrid won 1-0 at Sevilla on Sunday, but Sevilla secured safety from relegation through other results. Mallorca, 19th after losing 2-0 to Levante, and Girona, 18th after a 1-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid, are in danger of relegation.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 15 May
La Liga weekend preview: Griezmann farewell, relegation battle
With Barcelona already crowned champions, La Liga's penultimate round focuses on other matters, including Antoine Griezmann's farewell at Atlético Madrid and a tight relegation battle involving multiple teams between 10th and 19th place, with only Real Oviedo guaranteed to go down.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 23 April
Barcelona beats Celta Vigo 1-0, Yamal injured after scoring
Barcelona defeated Celta Vigo 1-0 in La Liga, moving nine points clear of Real Madrid with six matches remaining, but lost teenage forward Lamine Yamal to a hamstring injury after he won and converted the match-winning penalty. Joao Cancelo also left the field injured in the tight encounter.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 8 March
Yamal's goal gives Barcelona narrow La Liga win
Teenage star Lamine Yamal scored in the 68th minute to secure Barcelona a 1-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, restoring the champions' four-point lead over Real Madrid in La Liga.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 7 March
Real Madrid scrapes past Celta Vigo with deflected injury-time goal
Federico Valverde's heavily deflected 95th-minute shot secured a 2-1 La Liga win for Real Madrid at Celta Vigo on Friday, pulling them within one point of Barcelona. The Spanish giants played with 10 injured players, including French striker Kylian Mbappe, and manager Alvaro Arbeloa said he hoped the victory could mark a turning point after two consecutive league defeats.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 28 February
Aston Villa drawn against Lille in Europa League last 16
Aston Villa will face French side Lille in the Europa League last 16 for the second time in three seasons, with the first leg on March 12 in northern France and the return match in Birmingham on March 19. Nottingham Forest have also been drawn for a rematch, facing Denmark's Midtjylland, with the possibility of an all-English semi-final if both English clubs progress.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 20 February
Barcelona coach Flick faces scrutiny after recent defeats
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick faces mounting pressure following two consecutive defeats to Girona and Atletico Madrid, as the Catalan club falls behind Real Madrid in La Liga. Flick acknowledged the team is not in good form due to injuries and fatigue, but resisted calls to adjust his ultra-attacking tactics ahead of Sunday's match against Levante.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 7 February
Real Madrid seeking consistency, not magic, before Valencia clash
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa and striker Kylian Mbappe both emphasize the need for consistency as the team prepares to face Valencia in La Liga, with Arbeloa stressing that hard work rather than magic is required to turn around recent inconsistent performances.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 31 January
Real Sociedad seeks momentum against struggling Athletic Bilbao
American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has revived Real Sociedad from near-relegation with five games unbeaten, including wins over Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, ahead of Sunday's Basque derby against Athletic Bilbao, who are languishing in 13th place without a win in their last five La Liga games.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 23 January
Vinicius sparks Real Madrid's bid to top La Liga
Vinicius Junior's resurgent form, highlighted by a dominant display in Real Madrid's 6-1 Champions League win over Monaco, has lifted the team ahead of a crucial La Liga clash with Villarreal where victory could move them top of the table. Coach Alvaro Arbeloa has backed the Brazilian winger publicly, and Vinicius has credited the fans' support for his return to form after a lengthy scoring drought.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →