Real Betis’ Champions League hopes hit by defeat to Elche
Real Betis’ Champions League hopes were dealt a blow as they slipped to a 1-0 LaLiga defeat at home against Elche.
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Euro wrap: Atletico Madrid secure Champions League spot as Juventus secure Coppa Italia
Antoine Griezmann scored a 24-minute hat-trick as Atletico Madrid secured Champions League football with a 3-0 victory at Getafe in LaLiga.
Flat Barca claim late draw at Rayo
Barcelona’s Portuguese forward #14 Joao Felix (C) fights for the ball with Rayo Vallecano’s Senegalese midfielder #21 Pathe Ciss (L) and Rayo Vallecano’s Spanish forward #07 Isi Palazon during the Spanish league football match between Rayo Vallecano de Madrid and FC Barcelona on November 25, 2023. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)
Barcelona Kesandung, Selanjutnya Tiga Lawan Berat Menanti
Barcelona memetik hasil seri 1-1 kontra Rayo Vallecano di lanjutan LaLiga. Blaugrana harus bangkit selanjutnya, karena ada tiga lawan berat menanti!
Barcelona Fall Behind Atletico Madrid After Rayo Vallecano Draw
Spanish champions Barcelona slipped up in a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday in La Liga, continuing a worrying run of underwhelming performances. Surprise leaders Girona and Real Madrid in second now have the chance to extend their lead on the Catalans, fourth, over the next two days. Antoine Griezmann's header earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win over Real Mallorca later Saturday to take the Rojiblancos third, above Barcelona on goal difference, having played a game fewer.
European round-up: Bayer Leverkusen top Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen returned to the Bundesliga summit with a 3-0 win at Werder Bremen to ensure boss Xabi Alonso enjoyed a memorable 42nd birthday.
Spanish Champions Barcelona Slip Up In 1-1 Draw At Rayo Vallecano
Spanish champions Barcelona slipped up in a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday in La Liga, continuing a worrying run of underwhelming performances. Surprise leaders Girona and rivals Real Madrid in second now have the chance to extend their lead on the third-place Catalans over the next two days. Unai Lopez drove Rayo ahead from long range in the first half but Barca levelled through Florian Lejeune's own goal in the 82nd minute.
Flat Barca claim late draw at Rayo
MADRID: Spanish champions Barcelona slipped up in a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday in La Liga, continuing a worrying run of underwhelming performances. Surprise leaders Girona and rivals Real Madrid in second now have the chance to extend their lead on the third-place Catalans over the next two days. Unai Lopez drove Rayo ahead from long range in the first half but Barca levelled through Florian Lejeune’s own goal in the 82nd minute. The draw adds to the doubts around Barcelona, who have not been at their best for several weeks and face Porto on Tuesday seeking Champions League knock-out round qualification. Inaki Pena started in goal for Barca with Marc-Andre ter Stegen out with a back problem, while Xavi turned to the fit-again Frenkie de Jong to replace the injured Gavi in midfield. The 19-year-old’s cruciate ligament tear will keep him out for the season, with Barcelona losing a player the coach has described as the “soul” of the team. Barcelona players wore shirts before kick off with his name on the back, and a message saying “we are with you, Gavi.” Pena spilled the ball the first time he was called into action but recovered quickly to clear up the danger. The goalkeeper then denied Oscar Valentin after De Jong lost the ball on the edge of his own box. Hosts Rayo started well, encouraged by having beaten Barca on three of their four previous clashes, including twice at their ramshackle Vallecas stadium. They took the lead after 39 minutes when Lopez hammered a superb effort into the bottom right corner from around 30 yards out after the ball was cleared into his path. Rayo came close to adding a second in stoppage time but Alejandro Balde was alert to cut Jorge de Frutos’ low cross out with two Rayo
Barcelona fight back to draw at Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona rescued a point with a 1-1 draw away at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday thanks to a late second-half own-goal by defender Florian Lejeune.