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Valencia

2026-04-242026-10-05

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Earlier Valencia earned a 1-0 win at Alaves, while Rayo Vallecano defeated Espanyol 2-1. …

    Espi saves Real Madrid with late winner at Elche
  3. Citizen Digital

    … m this attitude we'll go in the wrong direction and this is what we don't want." Barcelona's attacking stars, including Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, have shone in recent weeks, netting five goals against Feyenoord in the Champions League, as well as against Rayo Vallecano, Valencia …

    Flick warns Barca stars to keep focus after perfect start
  4. Citizen Digital

    … The winger appeared unhappy at the start of the season but seemed far more cheerful as he netted two goals against Rayo Vallecano and Valencia in his last two outings. …

    Barca star Yamal says will not beg for Ballon d'Or
  5. Citizen Digital

    Flick hoping Barca's Yamal can face Valencia after knock By AFP September 05, 2026 01:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Barcelona's German coach Hans-Dieter Flick hugs Barcelona's Spanish forward Lamine Ya …

    Flick hoping Barca's Yamal can face Valencia after knock
  6. August 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    … "I can't wait to experience that as a home player." The former Spain under-21 international began his career at La Liga champions Barcelona and had a loan spell at Valencia before joining Portuguese side Porto in 2023. …

    Gonzalez 'excited' to join Newcastle from Man City
  8. The Standard

    … The Spanish World Cup-winning forward has signed with the Club until 2031," read the club statement.The former Valencia and Manchester City star is reunited with PSG coach Luis Enrique, who as Spain coach gave him his international debut in a Nations League match against Germany …

    World Cup winner Ferran Torres signs for PSG from Barcelona
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Often decisive as a substitute, Torres, who came through Valencia's youth system, has scored 40 goals in 94 matches in all competitions over the last two seasons. …

    Barcelona turn down PSG offer for Torres
  10. May 2026
  11. The Standard

    … he 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 Javi Guerra, Luis Rioja and Guido Rodriguez snatched a 3-1 victory for Valencia …

    Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win over Athletic Club
  12. Citizen Digital

    … This season's Conference League finalists Rayo, and Valencia, are also still in with a reasonable chance of reaching that competition if results go their way. …

    What to look out for in final La Liga weekend
  13. Citizen Digital

    … "The support I had with Valencia, with Sevilla, with Villarreal and here at Villa. …

    Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new era

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Espi scores late winner as Real Madrid beats Elche 3-2

    Real Madrid substitute Carlos Espi scored in the 91st minute to secure a 3-2 comeback win at Elche, pulling his team level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga. The striker, signed from Levante in the summer, has now scored vital late goals in two of Madrid's six matches.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Flick urges Barcelona to maintain focus after five-game winning streak

    Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has warned his players that any loss of concentration could quickly reverse their perfect start to the season, during which the Spanish champions have won all five matches across all competitions, scoring 22 goals and conceding three.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Barcelona's Yamal says he will not campaign for Ballon d'Or

    Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said Tuesday he will not beg for the Ballon d'Or trophy after winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with Barcelona, telling reporters he is content to let others decide whether he deserves the prize.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Barcelona's Yamal in doubt for Valencia match after knock

    Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said 19-year-old winger Lamine Yamal took a knock and did not train with the team on Saturday, but will travel to face Valencia in La Liga on Sunday. Flick said he will decide whether Yamal rests or starts after speaking with the player.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Spanish midfielder Gonzalez joins Newcastle from Manchester City

    Nico Gonzalez, a 24-year-old Spanish midfielder, has signed a long-term deal with Newcastle United from Manchester City for up to £52 million. Gonzalez expressed excitement about joining the club and playing at St James' Park as a home player.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 15 August

  1. World Cup winner Ferran Torres joins PSG from Barcelona

    Spain forward Ferran Torres, who scored in the World Cup final, signed with Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona for a reported 50 million euros on a deal running until 2031.

    15 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 10 August

  1. Barcelona rejects PSG's 40 million euro offer for Torres

    Barcelona rejected Paris Saint-Germain's initial 40 million euro bid for Spanish forward Ferran Torres, though negotiations between the clubs are ongoing. Torres, who scored the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup final, has reportedly agreed to join PSG under former Spain coach Luis Enrique.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao to end La Liga season

    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 →

Friday 22 May

  1. La Liga season finale: departures and unresolved matters ahead

    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 →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Aston Villa wins Europa League, Emery urges ambitious new era

    Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3–0 in the UEFA Europa League final in Istanbul, ending the club's 30-year trophy drought and winning their first major European prize in 44 years. Manager Unai Emery urged the club to use the triumph as foundation for an ambitious new chapter, with Villa having also qualified for next season's Champions League.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel ambition

    Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has called on the club to use their historic 3-0 Europa League final victory against Freiburg — ending a 30-year trophy drought — as the foundation for an ambitious new era in both the Premier League and European competition.

    21 May 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 11 May

  1. Spain winger Nico Williams sidelined with hamstring strain

    Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams suffered a moderate hamstring strain and will miss the rest of the season, but Spanish media reports he will be sidelined for three weeks and is expected to be fit for Spain's World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Arsenal face Atletico Madrid in Champions League semi-final decider

    Arsenal host Atletico Madrid in a UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg with the tie level at 1-1 after last week's first leg in Madrid. The winner on the night will secure a place in the final, with extra time and penalties to decide the outcome if needed.

    5 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 1 May

  1. Espanyol faces Real Madrid seeking first win of 2026

    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 →

  2. Sabastian Sawe receives Sh8 million, car for marathon record

    Marathon world record holder Sabastian Sawe returned to Kenya after posting the first-ever sub-two-hour marathon time of 1:59:30 in London, and was awarded Sh8 million and a car by President William Ruto at a State House reception in Nairobi. Sawe shattered the previous world record of 2:00:35 held by the late Kelvin Kiptum.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe runs first official sub-two-hour marathon

    Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first man to officially finish a marathon in under two hours, with a time of 01:59:30 at the London Marathon. The feat capped decades of attempts to breach the previously unattained barrier in marathon running.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. President Ruto awards Sawe Ksh8 million after sub-two-hour marathon

    President William Ruto awarded marathon runner Sebastian Sawe Ksh8 million and a brand new car after Sawe became the first athlete to complete the London Marathon in under two hours, clocking 1:59:30.

    30 April 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 24 April

  1. Barcelona lose Yamal to injury for final title push

    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 →

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