WATCH: Benzema's backheel shibobo helps Real Madrid stretch La Liga lead

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Real Madrid's Karim Benzema produced an audacious backheel assist for Casemiro to score as they beat Espanyol 1-0.

Monday matches back on La Liga agenda as tensions with federation cool

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Monday night La Liga matches could be back as organisers scramble to get the season paralysed by the Covid-19 pandemic completed.

Don't treat me like a sack of potatoes, Rakitic tells Barca

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Croatian Ivan Rakitic has been at Barcelona since 2014 and has only started 10 of Barca's 27 La Liga matches.

Messi announces additional Barca pay cut to help employees

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Lionel Messi was among many Barcelona players who released identical statements on social media on Monday to confirm the decision

Barca coach Setien agrees with Liverpool's Klopp on coronavirus

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Klopp questioned why people with no medical background should be expected to weigh in on the health crisis

Referees go against Real Madrid on purpose, says Vinicius

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Vinicius Jr. said his side had been treated unfairly by the referee in their home defeat by Man City

De Bruyne leads remarkable Man City comeback win in Madrid

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Kevin De Bruyne kept his cool to beat Belgium team mate Thibaut Courtois from the penalty spot

Barkley misses penalty in Chelsea home defeat to Valencia

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Chelsea's Ross Barkley sent a spot kick on to the crossbar and over to deny his side an equaliser

WATCH: Luis Suarez appeals for penalty after ball handled by goalkeeper

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Luis Suarez?s strike partner Edinson Cavani later grabbed the only goal of the game.

Gerard Pique quits Spain: Now I want to focus on Barca

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The outspoken Barcelona-born defender has never enjoyed the same rapport with Spain supporters as his international teammates.

Salah 'full of power' regardless of Ramadaan plans, says Klopp

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Devout Muslim Mohamed Salah will line up for Liverpool in the Champions League final, although he is currently fasting as part of the month of Ramadaan.

Europa League was crucial to Atletico revival - Simeone

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Atletico Madrid was a club in decline in 2012 but the Europa League was the competition that helped revive us, says coach Diego Simeone

Messi pressured referee, Suarez feigned injury in Clasico - Ramos

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Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos, has criticised Barcelona forwards Lionel Messi and Luis Saurez after Sunday's La Liga derby.

PSG braced for fine from UEFA for fans' behaviour against Real

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UEFA is investigating Paris St Germain on four counts of violating its disciplinary regulations following their match against Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Rakitic: Barca will entertain fans in some games more than others

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That attacking flair has been somewhat lacking since Brazilian striker Neymar joined Paris St Germain.

Ronaldo finally scores on the rebound in vital win for Real

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Real are third in the Liga standings on 27 points, while Atletico Madrid, who are fourth on 24, visit Levante later on Saturday.

Valencia stay in touch with Barca despite Marcelino red card

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It was a club record eighth league win in a row for Valencia, who have emerged as unlikely candidates to jostle Barcelona for the Liga title

Luis Suarez ends goal drought for Barcelona

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Barca lead the standings on 34 points from 12 games, seven clear of Valencia, who visit Espanyol on Sunday.

‘Nightmare at Wembley’: I never talk of a crisis, says Ronaldo

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“Our squad isn’t worse, but it’s less experienced, and experience is very important. But it’s no excuse, and we shouldn’t be alarmed. ”

Real Madrid stunned by minnows Girona

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Real are third in the standings on 20 points, four behind second-placed Valencia, while unbeaten leaders Barca have 28.

Suarez strike secures draw for unbeaten Barca at Atletico

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Luis Suarez goaded the home fans after pulling Barca level, putting his finger to his lips and cupping his ears in response to critics of his lacklustre start to ...

First visit to Madrid for Barca since Catalonia referendum

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Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta said he had been affected by the uneasy atmosphere in the country and has called for a political solution.

Messi grabs a brace in ‘very strange’ closed-doors Barca win

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Barca tried to have the game postponed, but their request was turned down by La Liga.

Magic Messi leads Barca demolition of Juventus

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Juventus, who were missing five key players including defensive warrior Giorgio Chiellini, looked a shadow of the team that beat Barca 3-0 on aggregate last season. ...

Froome almost across the line at the Vuelta

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?I think everyone?s tired at this point in the race, but I feel good and the team?s good, so hopefully we can finish it off tomorrow. ?