Athletic

Although many see him as an aloof individual with a short fuse, in this instance Luis Rubiales has shown that he has a smooth touch, one that former Italian PM Mario Andreotti claimed was perennially lacking in Spanish politics.

AS editor Alfred Relaño reflects on Sevilla's warm, yet simple homage to club legend Pablo Blanco, and urges that other clubs should do the same.

We are already eight matchdays into LaLiga, a total of 79 games, and it seems like a good time to reflect on the impact of VAR's introduction.

Alfredo Relaño looks back on Real Madrid's latest defeat, to Alavés, another blow for Julen Lopetegui's team who have not scored in four matches.

AS Editor Alfredo Relaño analyses a hard-fought Madrid derby, and the effect Leo Messi had on the Barcelona - Athletic match, after starting on the bench.