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With two rounds of La Liga action remaining, Dave Redshaw takes a look at the fight for the European places and salvation.
Sunday’s game with Levante sees Athletic Bilbao’s historic San Mames ground close its doors for the final time. Dave Redshaw looks back on its history.
David Cartlidge looks at the surprising, or not so much, departure of Philippe Montanier from Real Sociedad.
Jose Mourinho and his questionable antics at Real Madrid provided entertainment but Mina Rzouki asks, did he prove a success or a failure?
Real Sociedad and Valencia continue to battle it out for a Champions League place, as Barcelona approach 100 points. Frank Tigani surmises Week 36.
Atletico Madrid finally ended their hoodoo against Real Madrid, and Olly Dawes suggests the gap between the two sides is closing
As the season’s relegation battle approaches its climax, Richard Martin analyses the chances of each team hoping to stay in La Liga.
Ahead of this Friday's Copa Del Rey final, Cronan Yu analyses Arda Turan’s worth to Atletico Madrid going forward.
It has been almost 14 years since Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid. Garreth Nunn looks at the last Rojiblanco team who defeated Los Vikingos.
25 games since Atletico Madrid last defeated Real Madrid, Garreth Nunn looks at how Los Rojiblancos are preparing for the Copa del Rey Final.
Mike Barnes asks if Real Madrid can put League and European failure behind them and at least come out on top in the capital’s Copa del Rey Final.
Manuel Pellegrini’s work at Malaga this season sees him deservedly linked with the Manchester City job, says Dave Redshaw.
Despite a dour display against Atletico Madrid, Barcelona wrapped up La Liga this weekend, with Real Madrid to thank, writes Frank Tigani.
Jose Mourinho looks likely to leave Real Madrid this summer after three years. Cronan Yu believes that he departs having failed to meet expectations.
If Real Madrid fail to win at Espanyol, it will hand Barcelona the Spanish League title. Sam Marsden suggests it would be a symbolic end to the season.
Sevilla are set for a nervous summer transfer window. David Cartlidge explains why they will be eager to not pay too high a price in expected sales.
Olly Dawes looks at the situation bubbling under at Levante, as they are hit with match fixing accusations.
From the bench, a not fully fit Lionel Messi came on to make all the difference as Barcelona edge closer to the title, Frank Tigani writes.
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