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Pressure on Napoli in Serie A; Rhine derby evokes history

This weekend's action also includes French leaders PSG making a tricky trip to Lyon and high-flying Real Betis facing strugglers Valencia.

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Old Firm derby and four-horse Serie A title race provide surprise drama

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Former Liverpool goalkeeping coach Jose Manuel Ochotorena dies aged 64

Gregg Evans Comments count 5

Players protested against a La Liga game in the U.S. But the league asked broadcasters not to show it

Colin Millar, Mario Cortegana and more Comments count 48

Cristhian Mosquera interview: Arsenal's 'atmosphere of winners', Dowman and Yamal, Arteta bond

Guillermo Rai Comments count 48

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Valencia file lawsuit against Netflix over Vinicius Junior documentary

The ‘Baila, Vini’ film first aired in May and centres on the Brazil international’s calendar year in 2024.

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The Big Five - Europe's top games this weekend

A look at five key clashes to follow in Europe's biggest leagues this weekend.

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2024-25 Panini Select La Liga Signatures Gold Prizm /10 David Villa #SE-DV Auto

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2006 Panini WCCF #380 David Silva PSA 9 Rookie Pop 1/1 Highest Graded

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2020 Panini Mosaic La Liga Choice Peacock Prizm Kang-in Lee PSA 10 GEM MT 04cw

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2020-21 Panini Obsidian Soccer - #35 Yunus Musah /50 Electric Edge Orange (RC)

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What La Liga clubs really think of the salary limit

We asked sources at every club in the Spanish top flight for their opinion on the rules that govern how much they can spend

Dermot Corrigan and Guillermo Rai Comments count 35

Leeds and Valencia negotiating loan deal for winger Largie Ramazani

The 24-year-old started just once in the Championship between October 23 last year and the end of the campaign.

Beren Cross and Guillermo Rai Comments count 86

What readers think about Villarreal-Barcelona being played in the U.S.

Reaction to the proposed move by La Liga has been mixed. We asked for your views

Tomás Hill López-Menchero Comments count 38

Have your say about Villarreal-Barcelona being moved to the U.S.

A regular season European match in the U.S. is closer than ever. Should it happen?

The Athletic La Liga Writers Comments count 83

Disney+ to broadcast one La Liga game per week in UK and Ireland deal

Pay-per-view channel Premier Sports will continue as the main broadcaster of La Liga in the UK and Ireland.

Dermot Corrigan and more Comments count 23

Cristhian Mosquera to Arsenal: Everything you need to know

Arsenal have added to their defensive options with Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia. We break down the deal

Chris Weatherspoon, Cerys Jones and more Comments count 18

Cristhian Mosquera flying to Singapore to join Arsenal's pre-season tour

The 21-year-old defender has been given the green light to join the rest of the squad in Singapore.

James McNicholas and Guillermo Rai Comments count 27

Analysing Arsenal target Cristhian Mosquera: Versatility, taking on Mbappe - but room to improve

At 21, Mosquera is far from the finished article, but the right-footed defender fills a gap in Mikel Arteta's squad

Art de Roché and Thom Harris Comments count 35

Arsenal working to complete deal for Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera

Personal terms are in place with the 21-year-old and the two clubs are close to reaching an agreement.

David Ornstein and Mario Cortegana Comments count 131

La Liga fixtures 2025-26: Barcelona's Camp Nou return, Real Madrid's schedule and when is El Clasico?

La Liga's fixture list for the upcoming season confirms Barcelona will play their first three matches of the league season away from home.

Colin Millar Comments count 5

Valencia secure €322m funding to finally complete Nou Mestalla stadium

The club say the 70,000-capacity stadium is now due to be ready in 2027.

Dermot Corrigan Comments count 14

Arsenal working on deal to sign Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera

The 20-year-old Spain youth international is currently the club's preferred option as they search for defensive reinforcements.

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Pako Ayestaran: Unai Emery's Aston Villa No 2 who loves pressing – and protecting the planet

The Spanish coach has experience across the globe -–he is respected by players and managers alike and is a key cog of Emery's staff

Jacob Tanswell Comments count 11

Who owns La Liga's 20 clubs: A Wimbledon semi-finalist, Pep Guardiola's brother and a private detective

The owner of every La Liga club from 2024-25 explained

Dermot Corrigan Comments count 9

Valencia criticise 'injustice and falsehoods' in Netflix's Vinicius Jr documentary

The documentary shows footage of the 2023 La Liga match against Valencia and transcribes a chant towards Vinicius Jr as 'mono' (monkey).

Colin Millar, Mario Cortegana and more Comments count 37

Spanish soccer club Elche ban fans from eating sunflower seeds inside stadium

Sunflower seeds, known as 'pipas' in Spanish, are a popular snack in Spain and are traditionally eaten during soccer matches by supporters.

Colin Millar Comments count 35

Enzo Barrenechea: The Aston Villa loanee playing a key role in Valencia's survival fight

Enzo Barrenechea is impressing on loan with Valencia in La Liga - what does the future hold for him at Aston Villa?

Jacob Tanswell Comments count 20

Peter Lim, the Singapore billionaire who owns Valencia but hasn't watched them play for 1,500 days

The Athletic spoke to more than a dozen people to try to work out who 71-year-old Lim is and why he ever got involved with Valencia

Dermot Corrigan Comments count 29

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