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The Standard
… He made his LaLiga debut against Elche in February and later signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2028.While Ochieng was making his mark in Spain, Collins Sichenje and Timothy Ouma were also getting valuable minutes in England. …
Harambee Stars players fly Kenya's flag high on European stageCitizen Digital
… Barcelona began their La Liga campaign with winger Raphinha leading the line in a 5-0 victory over Elche, and Flick admitted alternative solutions may be needed if Alvarez does not arrive. …
Barcelona holding out hope for Alvarez as Atletico resist saleCitizen Digital
… Barca begin their campaign at Elche on Sunday in the Spanish top flight, a day after Mourinho's Los Blancos visit Espanyol in the Catalan capital. …
Barcelona enter new era as Flick targets La Liga hat-trickCitizen Digital
… This weekend Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona begin their campaigns, at Espanyol on Saturday and at Elche on Sunday respectively.
Lee, Baena guide Atletico to opening Liga win over MalagaCitizen Digital
… Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid are not in action until next weekend, visiting Espanyol on August 22, while champions Barcelona travel to face Elche on August 23.
Alaves, Sevilla triumph as new La Liga season beginsCitizen Digital
… Barcelona begin the defence of their Liga title away at Elche on August 23.
Barcelona's De Jong returns from World Cup with torn ligamentThe Standard
… Girona were held to a 1-1 draw by Elche, which kept the visitors up and sent the Catalan side down, just one season after they played in the Champions League.Veteran Polish striker Robert Lewandowski scored for champions Barcelona in his final match for the club, but goals from J …
Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win over Athletic ClubCitizen Digital
… Relegation fear Girona, who qualified for the Champions League in 2024 are 18th and face Elche, 17th, knowing the loser will be relegated. …
What to look out for in final La Liga weekendCitizen Digital
… conceded by struggling Sevilla, the worst tally in the division Fixtures Friday (all times GMT) Girona v Mallorca (1900) Saturday Villarreal v Levante (1200), Valencia v Atletico Madrid (1415), Alaves v Athletic Bilbao (1630), Osasuna v Barcelona (1900) Sunday Celta Vigo v Elche …
Espanyol must stop rot against Real Madrid as Barca eye titleCitizen Digital
… Key stats 13 - clean sheets for Barcelona's Joan Garcia, the highest in the division 7 - defeats for Atletico Madrid in their last eight games across all competitions 99 - fouls drawn by Elche's Aleix Febas Fixtures Friday (all times GMT) Real Betis v Real Madrid (1900) Saturday …
Barcelona must live without teen star Yamal for title run-inThree Harambee Stars players featured in European football this week, with Job Ochieng making his first start of the season for Real Sociedad against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, playing 66 minutes in a 4-1 loss.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Three Harambee Stars players featured in European football this week, with Job Ochieng making his first start of the season for Real Sociedad against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, playing 66 minutes in a 4-1 loss.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Barcelona remain hopeful of signing Julian Alvarez before the transfer window closes, with club president Joan Laporta saying Alvarez is their prime target, but Atletico Madrid continue to resist selling the Argentina forward. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick acknowledged the club could end the summer without a new striker if the pursuit fails.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hansi Flick's Barcelona enter their third season aiming to maintain domestic dominance and challenge Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid while pursuing Champions League glory. The club have added Rodri from Manchester City as a significant arrival.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena scored second-half goals from outside the box to give Atletico Madrid a 2-0 win over Malaga in their La Liga season opener, with Julian Alvarez unavailable as he recovers fitness after the World Cup break.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alaves defeated 10-man Getafe 3-0 and Sevilla snatched a late 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga's opening matches of the 2026/27 season.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Frenkie de Jong, Barcelona's Dutch midfielder, is undergoing treatment for a torn medial collateral ligament in his right knee, an injury sustained during World Cup duty. Barcelona's medical staff provided a more serious diagnosis than the initial assessment from Dutch medical staff upon his return from the tournament.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 4-2 in Alvaro Arbeloa's final game as coach, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated from Spain's top flight. Kylian Mbappe scored his 25th goal of the season for Real Madrid, and Celta Vigo qualified for Europa League with a 1-0 win over Sevilla.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
La Liga concludes this weekend with Barcelona already champions under Hansi Flick, but several matters remain unresolved. Several high-profile players, including Antoine Griezmann, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Carvajal, are bidding farewell to their clubs.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Espanyol have not won a match in 2026 and face Real Madrid on Sunday; if they win and Barcelona beat Osasuna on Saturday, Barcelona will be crowned Spanish league champions. Espanyol have fallen to 13th place, five points clear of the relegation zone.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona must finish their La Liga title race without teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who sustained a hamstring injury against Celta Vigo and is out for the rest of the season. The club holds a nine-point lead over Real Madrid but faces a key Clásico on May 10, with coach Hansi Flick relying on squad depth to protect their advantage.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →