… Elche, 17th, defeated Getafe 1-0 to boost their hopes of avoiding relegation. They will face Girona on the final day of the season in a potentially decisive clash. …
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Elche — La Liga club that faced Real Madrid in April 2026, losing 4-1.
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- May 2026
… Fixtures Sunday (1700 GMT unless stated) Athletic Bilbao v Celta Vigo, Atletico Madrid v Girona, Elche v Getafe, Levante v Mallorca, Osasuna v Espanyol, Rayo Vallecano v Villarreal, Real Oviedo v Alaves, Real Sociedad v Valencia, Sevilla v Real Madrid, Barcelona v Real Betis (191 …
Five things to look out for in La Liga this weekend- April 2026
… Another Atletico defeat Atletico Madrid fell to a 3-2 defeat at lowly Elche, their seventh loss in their last eight matches across all competitions. …
Barca edge Celta but lose match winner Yamal to injury… Earlier Real Sociedad and Alaves shared an entertaining 3-3 draw, while Elche edged Valencia 1-0 to move out of the relegation zone.
Yamal shines as Barca thrash Espanyol to extend Liga lead- March 2026
… After Real Madrid cut the gap by beating Elche on Saturday the Spanish champions responded by romping to a comfortable victory. …
Raphinha hits treble as Liga leaders Barca thrash SevillaArda Guler scored from inside his own half and Fede Valverde capped an excellent week with another fine strike as Real Madrid thrashed Elche 4-1 on Saturday in La Liga. …
Real Madrid thrash Elche- February 2026
… 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… 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 Oviedo (1300), Barcelona v Mallorca (1515), Sevilla v Girona (1730), Real Sociedad v Elche …
Arbeloa's Real Madrid seeking consistency over magic- January 2026
… ad problems in the league while playing in the Champions League, and I knew this could happen,” said the coach. “We have to improve something because we want to break this downward spiral that we’re already somewhat into.” Elsewhere La Liga leaders Barcelona visit mid-table Elche …
Contrasting fortunes add Basque derby edge for Matarazzo's revived Sociedad… Key stats 23 – goals and assists combined for Real Madrid’s red-hot forward Kylian Mbappe 25 – years since Real Oviedo faced Barca at Camp Nou 64 – fouls drawn by Elche midfielder Aleix Febas, more than any other player in La Liga Fixtures Friday (all times GMT) Levante v Elche ( …
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 12 April
Barcelona beats Espanyol 4-1 to extend La Liga lead
Lamine Yamal assisted twice and scored in Barcelona's 4-1 derby victory over Espanyol, extending their advantage over Real Madrid to nine points with seven games remaining. The win came as Barcelona prepare for a Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atlético Madrid on Tuesday.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 16 March
Barcelona defeats Sevilla 5-2, extends La Liga lead
Raphinha scored a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 on Sunday to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga, with Dani Olmo and Joao Cancelo also scoring. The win came after Barcelona's midfielder Gavi made his return from a severe knee injury late in the match.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 15 March
Real Madrid beats Elche 4-1, closes gap on Barcelona
Real Madrid defeated Elche 4-1 in La Liga on Saturday, with goals from Antonio Rudiger, Fede Valverde, Dean Huijsen, and Arda Guler. The victory moves Los Blancos within one point of Barcelona at the top of La Liga ahead of the Catalans' match against Sevilla.
15 March 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 →