Spanish football evening headlines for 1 March.
Camp Nou offices raided
The major Barcelona news on Monday saw the arrest of former club president Josep Maria Bartomeu alongside several high-ranking officials as police raided the club’s offices.
Read more: ‘Barçagate’: the case that led to the arrest of former Barcelona president Bartomeu
Barcelona have released an official statement in which they highlight how they will cooperate fully with any ongoing investigation whilst also working under the premise of the presumption of innocence for all individuals.
Monchi’s words with Koeman
Sevilla sporting director Monchi called Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman a “crybaby” during the side’s league meeting on Saturday.
Read more: Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman called “crybaby” by Sevilla’s Monchi
In quotes carried by Marca, Koeman appears to have been questioning officiating decisions preceding an incident that saw the home side’s defender Diego Carlos booked, prior to the exchange taking place.
Madrid welcome back quartet
Recent Real Madrid news has been dominated by the club’s injury crisis but they welcome back four players ahead of their La Liga clash against Real Sociedad on Monday evening.
Read more: Real Madrid predicted XI v Real Sociedad: Quartet return to squad
Marcelo, Fede Valverde, Rodrygo Goes and Alvaro Odriozola are all back in the matchday squad, although Diario AS do not believe any of those four players will play from the start on Monday.
