We are heading into to the second matchday with squad lists still unconfirmed and this will continue into the third week with the transfer market not closing until 2 September.

I have to admit that I was apprehensive about the latest two Euro 2020 qualifying games. Both came so late in the season...

As Valencia celebrated crowning their centenary with Copa glory, Barcelona went their separate ways. That's not surprising, you might say...

11 years later, spurred on by the centenary factor, Valencia have won the Copa del Rey once more...

AS editor Alfredo Relaño analyses Spain's 2-1 victory over Norway at Mestalla in the European Qualifiers.

Valencia are on the up. Having put together a run of good results that have kick-started their LaLiga campaign and left them in the semis of the Copa...

I'm not sure as to how many consecutive games Harry Kane has failed to score for England, but it had to be yesterday when the Spurs player bucked this trend.

Too much confidence can be a mortal sin in the game of football. Spain took to the pitch in Seville with such an air of superiority so much so that England were 0-3 ahead at the interval.

Alfredo Relaño praises the early goal glut brought to the Spanish national team by new manager Luis Enrique after the friendly win over Wales.

After the disaster at the World Cup Spain are smiling again under new coach Luis Enrique. On Tuesday night they beat Croatia 6-0 in the Uefa Nations League.

One of the highlights of Saturday's game at Wembley was the fine performance from Saúl Ñiguez, with the player somewhat instrumental in a shift from the previous regime to the new Spain under Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique celebrated his first match in charge with a victory – a prestigious one at that, which puts Spain in a good position at the start of the UEFA Nations League.

All's well that ends well. Mariano's return to Madrid was made official yesterday, a good signing in my view because it satisifies Lopetegui's search for a striker.

As yet another day goes by without any moves made by Real Madrid in the transfer market, Valencia’s concern will be growing over whether Florentino decides to swoop late for Rodrigo.