Newcastle full-back Kieran Trippier breaks foot
Newcastle are facing up to life without new star Kieran Trippier after his flying start on Tyneside was halted by injury.
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Barcelona ratings vs Espanyol: Traore and Luuk de Jong 8, Pique 6
Barcelona started and finished strongly on Sunday night but sagged in between and drew 2-2 at less fashionable neighbours Espanyol to cling on to fourth place in La Liga.
La Liga: Luuk de Jong Salvages Late Draw For Barcelona At Espanyol
Barcelona started and finished strongly on Sunday night but sagged in between and drew 2-2 at less fashionable neighbours Espanyol to cling on to fourth place in La Liga. "We didn't play brilliantly, but we played well enough to win. The bad news is that we didn't win," said Barcelona coach Xavi. Pedri gave Barcelona a second minute lead but Sergi Darder levelled after 40 minutes and set up Raul de Tomas for a counter-attack goal after 64 minutes. With time running out, Luuk de Jong headed an equaliser that saved a point for Barcelona, but they still end the weekend 15 points behind leaders Real Madrid.
Barca score late to salvage derby point
Barcelona have snatched a last-ditch draw to deny Espanyol a first La Liga derby victory over their cross-town rivals in 13 years.
La Liga: Gareth Bale Returns As Real Madrid Held By Villarreal
Real Madrid were held to a goalless draw at Villarreal on Saturday despite the return from a lengthy injury absence of Gareth Bale. The La Liga leaders' slip-up will give renewed hope to title rivals Sevilla after their 2-0 win over Elche on Friday. Carlo Ancelotti's Real moved four points clear of second-placed Sevilla at the top as they look to regain the crown they lost to Atletico Madrid last season. Real top La Liga on 54 with Sevilla on 50 and Real Betis are third way back on 40 points.
Atletico Madrid 4-3 Getafe: Chaotic clash sees seven goals, three penalties and a red card as Atleti snatch late win
Mario Hermoso's goal two minutes from time secured victory for ten-man Atletico Madrid in a seven-goal thriller against Getafe. Atleti surrendered a two-goal lead in a first half which ended at three-apiece, and seemingly were hanging on for a draw before the substitute acrobatically volleyed home from close range. Ad/> The hosts dominated the early play and despite Luis Suarez seeing a penalty saved by David Soria, they took a two-goal lead through close-range strikes from Angel Correa and Matheus Cunha.
Eddie Howe concerned over Kieran Trippier’s fitness ahead of Aston Villa’s visit to Newcastle
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe has revealed that Newcastle United are sweating on the fitness of the talismanic January-signing Kieran Trippier.
Sevilla win to close in on Real Madrid
Papu Gomez and Rafa Mir have scored as Sevilla accounted for Elche 2-0 to close the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid.