Five things we learned this weekend in La Liga
Lionel Messi inspired a Barcelona revival to win at Sevilla, whilst Atletico Madrid lost ground in the title race. Here, AS English looks at five things we learned from week 11 in La Liga.
Stunning outfits catch the eye on SI red carpet
Messi's 2nd half masterclass
Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo believed they had won Monday morning's headlines with the news the highest paid sportsman in the world will extend his contract to 2021. However, eternal rival Lionel Messi stole the show on Sunday night with a virtuoso d
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Atleti lose ground and raise complaints
Atletico were the only one of Spain's four Champions League representatives forced back into action on Saturday and it showed as two second-half penalties condemned them to a 2-0 defeat at Real Sociedad. A second defeat in three league games for Diego Sim
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Valencian blues continue
When coach after coach continues to fail, the signs that there are far deeper routed problems at Valencia should have become clear before now. A 2-1 defeat at Celta Vigo means Los Che have just one win in four games under former Italian boss Cesare Prande
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Granada struggle despite Chinese investment
At least some relief is headed Valencia's way in the form of a visit from Granada after the international break.The Andalusians remain rooted to the foot of the table and without a win this season as even fellow strugglers Deportivo la Coruna emerged from
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Ramos project takes shape
By contrast Malaga's project under former Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid coach Juande Ramos is beginning to take shape after they twice came from behind to beat Sporting Gijon 3-2. A run of 10 points from the last possible 15 has lifted Malaga into the
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