LA LIGA | ROUND 35 SUNDAY SPANISH FOOTBALL RESULTS

Spanish Football continued today with the remaining Round 35 of La Liga. If at the top of the Liga classification ladder three Clubs have options to win the title, there is a greater battle at the bottom where teams are fighting it out to avoid relegation. Here are today´s final results with all the goalscorers.

Bottom placed Levante had a golden opportunity to attempt the miracle to save themselves from relegation after going ahead 0 - 2 through goals from Victor in the 12th min & Etxeita (own goal) in the 67th min. But it all went terribly wrong when Athletic Club Bilbao turned things around to score two quick goals & equalize through Susaeta in the 87th min & San Jose in the 90th min. Final result, Levante 2 - Ath Bilbao 2

The big city of Sevilla derby was taken by Sevilla FC after defeating Real Betis 2 - 0. The two goals for Sevilla came through Gameiro in the 66th min & Coke in the 79th min.

Second last placed on the Liga ladder Madrid Club Getafe also had the "rug pulled from under their feet" in the last moments (as Levante) when Valencia CF managed a late goal to equalize. The match was closely fought out with Getafe knowing well that 3 points were vital today. 

Although Valencia scored first through Parejo in the 47th min, Getafe bravely reacted with goals from Medran in the 58th min & Scepovic in the 67th min. But in the 83rd min Valencia forward Paco Alcacer scored the equalizer. Final result, Getafe 2 - Valencia CF 2 


Villarreal 0 - Real Sociedad 0

MONDAY NIGHT ROUND 35 LIGA GAME
Celta de Vigo - Granada

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UEFA BEST PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2014-2015 LIST CANDIDATES

UEFA has handed in its list of candidates of "Best Players" season 2014-2015. No Spanish Nationals but four Spanish Liga based players in Lionel Messi, C. Ronaldo , Neymar & Luis Suarez. The jury will announce the winner on the 28th of August in Monaco along with the Champions League Groups draw.

Hot favourite is currently Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona.

UEFA Best Player candidates season 2014/15:

Gianluigi Buffon (ITA/Juventus Turín), Eden Hazard (BEL/Chelsea FC), Lionel Messi (ARG/FC Barcelona), Neymar (BRA/FC Barcelona), Paul Pogba (FRA/Juventus T.), Andrea Pirlo (ITA/Juventus T.), Cristiano Ronaldo (POR/Real Madrid CF), Luis Suárez (URU/FC Barcelona), Carlos Tévez (ARG/Juventus T) & Arturo Vidal (CHI/Juventus T).

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SPANISH LIGA IDEAL XI TEAM SEASON 2014 - 2015

The writers - "Football Experts" - of "La Liga" website have handed in their list of players that make up the "Ideal XI Liga Team" - plus Coach - for season 2014-2015. No surprise to see that the majority of players that make up the list are from Liga Champions FC Barcelona (up to 6 players).

Best Coach was named Luis Enrique of FC Barcelona. 

The full list of the LIGA IDEAL 11 TEAM :

Goalkeeper: Claudio Bravo (CHI/FC Barcelona).

Defenders: Dani Alves (BRA/Barcelona), Nicolás Otamendi (ARG/Valencia), Gerard Pique (F C Barcelona), Jordi Alba (FC Barcelona).

Midfielders: Grzegorz Krychowiak (POL/Sevilla), Ivan Rakitic (CRO/FC Barcelona), James Rodríguez (COL/Real Madrid).

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR/Real Madrid), Leo Messi (ARG/FC Barcelona) & Antoine Griezmann (FRA/Atletico de Madrid)

Coach: Luis Enrique Martínez (FC Barcelona).

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UEFA IDEAL TEAM CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2014-2015

A group of UEFA experts have handed in their list of players that make up the "Ideal Team" for Champions League 2014 - 2015. This time around the "expert's" name 18 players instead of the habitual 11 players. The list is dominated by FC Barcelona players & there are 5 Spanish born players in the list including young Alvaro Morata who "exploded" in the semis & the final with decisive goals. There is however something curious in that no Bayern Munich player has been included even though they did make the semi-finals.

UEFA Ideal Team Champions League 2014/15 full list of 18 players:

Goalkeepers: Ter Stegen (Barcelona) & Buffon (Juventus).

Defenders: Ivanovic (Chelsea), Chiellini (Juventus), Mascherano, Pique & Alba (Barcelona).

Midfielders: Rakitic, Busquets, Iniesta (Barcelona), Pirlo, Marchisio (Juventus) & Kroos (Real Madrid).

Forwards: Neymar, Messi, Suárez (Barcelona), Morata (Juventus) & Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid).

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ATLETICO DE MADRID EYES CELTA DE VIGO NOLITO

Spanish International & Celta de Vigo forward "Nolito" is in the orbit of Atletico de Madrid according to local Spanish Sports press. The player has had an outstanding season with 13 goals & 13 assists & Atletico Coach Simeone sees Nolito as the perfect reinforcement for the left side of the attack.

Celta de Vigo asks for 14M€ as transfer fee while At Madrid offers 10M€, nothing surprising as it is typical negotiation procedure. What Atletico has in their favour is the willingness of the player to make the jump from Clubs. No doubt Nolito will put in his part of "pressure" to soften stands internally. 

The summer will be long & things will be taken with calmness. Stay tuned!

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UEFA WEB EDITORS LA LIGA BEST XI 2014-2015

The editors of the UEFA website have voted their Best XI of La Liga season 2014-2015, with little surprises. 

Best XI season 2014-2015 of La liga voted by the UEFA Website editors:

Goalkeeper: Claudio Bravo (FC Barcelona)

Defenders: Dani Alves, Gerard Pique (FC Barcelona), Nico Otamendi & Gaya (Valencia CF).

Midfielder: Parejo (Valencia CF), James Rodríguez (Real Madrid) & Krychowiak (Sevilla FC).

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Messi (FC Barcelona) & Antoine Griezmann (Atletico de Madrid).

Best Coach : Luis Enrique (FC Barcelona)

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HIGHEST GOAL SCORER - BEST GOALKEEPER LA LIGA 2014-2015

With the Spanish Football & La Liga season concluded we have the final list of the "Highest Goalscorer" ("El Pichichi") & the "Best Goalkeeper" ("El Zamora") for season 2014 - 2015. 

Once again Real Madrid CF forward Cristiano Ronaldo outperforms himself to claim the Liga top goal scorer with an "out of this World" figure of 48 goals. This is a regular feat for the Portuguese who reached the late 30s & early 40s mark in the past seasons. A "goal scoring machine" that also gives him again the "European Golden Boot Award". 

Extraordinary performance only rivaled by second placed Lionel Messi with his 43 goals. 

Top 5 goal scorers of La Liga season 2014-2015:
1.Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) 48 goals
2.Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona) 43
3.Neymar (FC Barcelona) 22
4.Griezmann (Atlético) 22
5.Carlos Bacca (Sevilla) 20

FC Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has won this seasons "El Zamora" award as the least goaled in the Liga. With a coefficient of 0,51 & with only 19 goals passed him in 37 games the Chilean is La Liga "Best Goalkeeper" for season 2014-2015.

Top 5 goalkeepers of La Liga season 2014-2015:
1.Claudio Bravo (FC Barcelona) 0,51 ratio 19 goals 37 games
2.Diego Alves (Valencia CF) 0,78 29 37
3.Sergio Asenjo (Villarreal) 0,91 31 34
4.Iker Casillas (Real Madrid) 1,09 35 32
5.Iraizoz (Athletic Club Bilbao) 1,12 38 34

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SPANISH FOOTBALL | LA LIGA ROUND 38 FINAL RESULTS

Spanish Football & La Liga finishes its season 2014 - 2015 with today's Round 38 games. Following are all the final results & all the goalscorers, plus we have the following Clubs that go to Europe & relegate:

• Clubs straight to Champions League: FC Barcelona (Champion), Real Madrid & Atletico de Madrid,
• Club for Champions League Preliminaries : Valencia CF
• Clubs to Europa League : Sevilla FC, Villarreal & Athletic Club Bilbao

Clubs relegated : Eibar, Almeria & Cordoba.

If Sevilla FC manages to win the Europa League Final, the Club will go to Champions League. That is, there exists the possibility of 5 Spanish Clubs in CL next season. 

FC Barcelona 2 (2 x Messi) - Deportivo A Coruña 2 (Perez, Salomao)
Levante 0 - Elche 0
Malaga 2 (2x Guerra) - Sevilla FC 3 (Reyes, Benega, Vidal)
Almeria 2 (Thomas, Soriano) - Valencia CF  3 (Otamendi, Feghouli, Alcacer) 
Granada 0 - Atletico de Madrid 0
Athletic club Bilbao 4 (2 x Adruiz, Iraola, Beñat) - Villarreal 0
Eibar 3 (Arruabarrena, Navas, Capa) - Cordoba 0
Celta de Vigo 3 (Malla, Cabral, Nolito) - Espanyol 2 (Garcia (p), Stuani)
Rayo Vallecano 2 (Bueno, Morcillo) - Real Sociedad 4 (Vela, Castro, Agirretxe, Elustondo)

Real Madrid 7 (Cristiano Ronaldo X 3- HAT-TRICK , Chicharito, James Rodriguez, Jese, Marcelo - Getafe 3 (Escudero, Diego Castro, Lacen)

Cristiano Ronaldo finishes with 48 goals, top goalscorer of the Spanish Liga 2014-2015.

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SPANISH FOOTBALL | LA LIGA ROUND 37 RESULTS

Big day of Spanish Football with Round 37 (second last) of La Liga with all games played simultaneously, a Champion mathematically proclaimed while the bottom of the ladder turns into a fierce battle to avoid the relegation with one last Round left to dispute next week. Here are all the final results along with the goalscorers.

Atletico de Madrid hosted FC Barcelona & lost 0 - 1 giving the visitors the 3 points which mathematically hands the Liga Title 2014-2015 to Barça. The loss however puts at risk the prized Champions League third position (straight into the competition) for At Madrid with Valencia CF just 3 points away.

The winner & the Liga Championship goal came in the 65 th min when Messi scored taking his personal tally to 41 goals this season. Barça had more occasions but failed to convert with near misses & goalie Olbak doing his part.

Congratulations to FC Barcelona, deserved Spanish Liga Champions being superior over this long season.

RCD Espanyol hosted Real Madrid & lost 1 - 4. With Barça winning their match the Liga title door shut firmly for Real Madrid with todays victory securing them 2º place. The "positive" news was the HAT-TRICK from Cristiano Ronaldo taking his season's goal tally to 45 goals & putting him on course for another "Pichichi" & "European Golden Boot Award". 

Keylor Navas played today & put in a terrible big mistake which allowed the only Espanyol goal. The goalkeeping position debate continues at the Club while the speculation of Manchester United goalie David De Gea arriving next season increases. 

The goals fell in the following order:

• Cristiano Ronaldo 58th, 1 - 0
• Stuani 74th min, 1 - 1
• Marcelo 79th min, 1 - 2
• Cristiano Ronaldo 83rd min, 1 - 3
• Cristiano Ronaldo 90th min, 1 - 4

Valencia CF came back to get a 1 - 1 draw against Celta de Vigo. The draw for Valencia keeps alive the chance of grabbing the 3rd place on the Liga ladder off Atletico de Madrid with one last game left for season. 

The goals came from Pablo Hernandez in the 7th min for Celta, while Otamendi scored for Valencia CF in the 71st min.

REST OF RESULTS:

• Getafe 1 (Hinestroza 32) - Eibar 1 (Borja 35). Eibar currently in the relegation zone & must win next week to stay alive in Liga next season.
• Deportivo A Coruña 2 (Lopo, Juanfran) - Levante 0. Deportivo MUST win next week to avoid relegation.
• Real Sociedad 0 - Granada 3 (El-Arabi, Ibañez, Rochina). A win from Granada next week will save them.
• Villarreal 2 (Moreno x 2) - Malaga FC 1 (Darder).
• Cordoba 1 (Luso) - Rayo Vallecano 2 (Baena, Embarba).Cordoba already relegated.
• Sevilla FC 2 (Iborra x 2) - Almeria 1 (Thievy). Sevilla still keeps open the door of getting the Champions League 4th place if Valencia CF lose next week, while Almeria is "virtually" relegated as their fate is no longer in their hands. Almeria depends on the results of others.
• Elche 2 (Jonathas x 2 ) - Athletic Club Bilbao 2 ( Aketxe, San Jose)

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LA LIGA | ROUND 34 WEDNESDAY NIGHT GAMES FINAL RESULTS

Spanish Football Liga continued tonight with 5 scheduled games of Round 34. Here are all the final results along with the goalscorers.

Real Madrid defeated in "trouble" (relegation candidate) Almeria securing the 3 points & holding the second Liga position just 2 points behind current leaders FC Barcelona.  The final result was 3 - 0 but the team looked sloppy & they needed to work to win, while Almeria put in a good performance but failed upfront to convert.

Real Madrid gave Navas, Illaramendi, Coentrao & Jese a run from the start & team showed & suffered their lack of playing time. The goals for Real Madrid came from a spectacular 45th min James Rodriguez crack shot, followed by an own goal from Almeria defender Dos Santos in the 48th min & Arbeloa in the 84th min. 

Real Madrid has two difficult Liga games coming up - Sevilla FC & Valencia CF - were a draw or a loss could give FC Barcelona the Liga title.

Eibar hosted Sevilla FC & lost 1 - 3. Sevilla FC are currently in a "sweet moment " with their Football & go into their next game against Real Madrid full of confidence. The goals for Sevilla came through Carlos Bacca who scored twice - 6th & 14th min - & Reyes in the 64th min. For Eibar their only goal came thanks to Piovaccari in the 51st min.

Celta de Vigo managed the victory in the very last moment of their game against Malaga FC. Both sides were competitive & worked their opportunities, but Celta managed the 3 points when Nolito scored in the 89th min. Final result 1 - 0.

Villarreal did not make things easy for Atletico de Madrid tonight. A defensive mistake by Bailly was needed to allow Atletico de Madrid substitute Fernando Torres to exploit & score in the 64th min to give a 0 - 1 victory to the visitors. Important win for Atletico in their objective to secure the prized 3rd place Champions League ladder position. Rivals Valencia CF also has that same position on their plans list.

Important win for Elche 4 - 0 over Deportivo A Coruña in their attempts to stay alive in La Liga next season & climb out of their financial problems. The goals fell in the following order:

• Jonathas 5th min, 1 - 0
• Lomban (penalty) 20th min, 2 - 0
• Rasalic 54th min, 3 - 0
• Rodrigues 90th min, 4 - 0

Round 34 of La Liga continues tomorrow with the last two scheduled games.

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LA LIGA | ROUND 34 TUESDAY GAMES FINAL RESULTS

Mid-week Spanish Football action with three games scheduled tonight of La Liga. Here are all the final results along with the goalscorers.

FC Barcelona hosted Madrid Club Getafe & steamrolled them. One way Football traffic with a couple "surprise" chances from the visitors. The final result was FC Barcelona 6 - Getafe 0 gaining another 3 ladder points maintaining them in top ladder position. Barça now leads Real Madrid - which plays tomorrow - by 5 points with the Madrid a game less. The goals fell in the following order:

• Messi (penalty) 10th min, 1 - 0
• Luis Suarez 25th min , 2 - 0
• Neymar 28th min, 3 - 0
• Xavi 30th min, 4 - 0
• Luis Suarez 40th min, 5 - 0
• Messi 47th min, 6 - 0

All the goals were executed with style & if you can catch the highlights you will be delighted.

The Suarez - Neymar - Messi forward line has already 102 goals this season & Messi is just 1 goal behind the current leading Liga goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid who has 39 goals.

Athletic Club Bilbao & Real Sociedad played out the Basque Region derby & as expected hard fought with controversy, including penalty & a red card. The first goal went to Bilbao with red card included to Real Sociedad player Mikel Gonzalez which Aduriz scored the penalty in the 50th min. Real Sociedad with 10 men came back to equalize through De La Bella in a fantastic goal around the 59th min mark. Final result 1 - 1 draw.  

Levante won 1 - 0 last placed Cordoba further hampering hopes of the latter of avoiding relegation to the Spanish 2º division. The winner came in the 41st min through Barral who gave his team the 3 points.

Wednesday, more Round 34 Liga games.

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ENGLISH PREMIER BEST 11 PFA AWARDS | 2 SPANIARDS ON LIST

The "Professional Footballers Association" (PFA) of the English Premier League announced their “Best XI Team” for season 2014 – 2015. Congratulations to the two Spanish International players who have be named & included: David De Gea (Manchester United) & Diego Costa (Chelsea FC). See the full list of players in the diagram below:

It is a great honour for them both, especially Costa in his first season in English Football, & indirectly for Spanish Football.

The rumours mount that Manchester United goalie De Gea could move to Real Madrid next season. Manchester United has reportedly offered the Spanish goalie to renew his contract with a huge 14M€ + deal that has not been taken up as yet. This is fuelling all sorts of speculation.

Stay tuned!

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LA LIGA | ROUND 33 SUNDAY GAMES FINAL RESULTS

La Liga continued today with Round 33 scheduled matches. Here are all the final results along with all the goalscorers.

Malaga FC hosted Deportivo A Coruña & the end final result of a 1 - 1 draw doesnt do much for each. Malaga was lucking for the 3 points to give them some chance of the Euro ladder positions, while Deportivo needs desperately points to get out off the relegation zone. The goalscorers were Amrabat for Malaga in the 46th min, & Riera in the 59th min for Depor.

Vital victory by Almeria 2 - 0 over Eibar with the 3 points gained taking them out momentarily from the relegation zone of the La Liga ladder. The goals came from Thievy in the 8th min & Verza in the 68th min when he converted a penalty. 

Eibar drops & now must be weary of avoiding slipping into danger if they are not careful.

Sevilla FC keeps looking towards the European ladder positions ( & even Champions League awaiting tomorrows Valencia CF result) winning 2 - 0 Madrid Club Rayo Vallecano. The goals came from Iborra in the 17th min & Carriço in the 43rd min converting a penalty. Rayo Vallecano had goal opportunities but - as with all season - was not effective enough upfront.

Celta de Vigo pushed & nearly put "La Liga" title definately away from the Real Madrid grasp after palying a fabulous match but losing 2 - 4. Real Madrid scrapped through this encounter & mantains the Club in second place & just 2 points away from current Liga leaders FC Barcelona. 

Celta showed iniciative from the kick-off & troubled a "weak" Real Madrid defence that was not coordinated with their midfield at all. Young Illaramendi will be again put under the microscope as he was not up to the occasion , while Isco is going through a minor slump in form. 

Celta opened & surprised the visitors in the 9th min through a Nolito goal, but Real Madrid answered with a Toni Kroos equalizer in the 15th min. It would be the trend for Real Madrid , the individual talents of their top players would save the day on repeated occasions tonight. 

Real Madrid Mexican forward Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez again started & took his opportunity in big style. This is his week & he put Real Madrid ahead with his teams second goal in the 23rd min. But Celta untroubled equalized in the 28th min when Santi Mina split the Real Madrid defence & scored. Celta kept attacking & against the grain James Rodriguez whipped a ball that touched a Celta defender in the 44th min to put Real Madrid back ahead & go off half time with some tranquility.   

The second half was Celta mostly attacking & putting the visitors continously on the back foot. It was looking more like Celta would score for a draw & wipe clear the Liga title hopes for Real, when Chicharito controlled a Ramos pass in the 73rd min & scored the fourth & the sealer. 

Real Madrid Coach Ancelotti put on Pepe placing him with Marcelo in the midfield to secure the result & limit the Celta attacks. Real managed to do so & took the 3 points from a game that saw Celta perform better. Close call for Real Madrid who remains "alive" in Liga

Monday night round 33 match:
Valencia CF - Granada

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LA LIGA | ROUND 33 SATURDAY GAMES FINAL RESULTS

Spanish Liga Football tonight with matches scheduled of Round 33. Here are all the final results along with all the goalscorers.

Last placed on La Liga ladder Cordoba hosted Athletic Club Bilbao in the Friday night round 33 opener. The final result was another "nail to the coffin" for Cordoba losing 0 - 1 to Ath Bilbao. Sloppy match from Bilbao with Elche having their chances of scoring, but Bilbao was effective & won with the 55th min Bernat goal.

Beforehand a danger game for FC Barcelona against local city rival RCD Espanyol. Barça is currently top spot of the Liga table with Real Madrid just 2 points away & this match was a "must win" situation. 

They managed the objective winning 0 - 2 after a great 1º half that included goals from Neymar in the 17th min & later Messi in the 24th min. Things complicated themselves when Barça defender Alba was sent off directly with a red card after protesting with the referee. With 10 men down Espanyol took the iniciative but failed to turn things around thanks to a solid Barça defence & their own lack of finishing powers. 

Barça has half a foot into the Liga title this season.

Elche in deep relegation & financial troubles visited Atletico de Madrid licking their wounds after being eliminated from Champions mid-week. Their 3 - 0 victory helped heal wounds & consolidated the 3rd Liga position currently in dispute with Valencia CF. 

Elche managed to keep out Atletico the 1ºst half , thereafter the home team dominated. Antoine Griezmann scored twice - 54th min & 76th min - sending a messaje to Coach Simeone after being substituted in Champions. While the other goal came from Raul Garcia in the 62nd min.

Getafe fell to Levante 0 - 1 by the only goal scored in the 34th min by Victor Casadesus. Important 3 points for Levante in their attempts to stay far away as possible to the relegation zone of the Liga ladder. With their win they jump to the 15th position.

Real Sociedad 0 - Villarreal 0 Final result. Goal disallowed - rightly to Villarreal inclued.

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FC BARCELONA 2 PSG 0 | BARÇA INTO SEMIS WITH 5-1 AGG Q/FINAL WIN

Spanish Football Club FC Barcelona defeated 2 - 0 Paris St Germain tonight in their 2º leg UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE return quarter-final match, thus eliminating PSG with a total aggregate score-result of 5 - 1. Its the 8th time in the last 10 years that Barça reaches the semi-final stage of the European competition & they look optimum. 

Above is a team photo of the FC Barcelona starting 11 tonight & it is their "Gala line-up" - with exception of goalie Claudio Bravo who is for La Liga. 

Paris St Germain went into this 2º leg return game with Ibrahimovic & Veratti back & with some hope that they may be able to turn around the 1 - 3 result from Paris. But after the kick-off it became clear that things would be difficult for PSG as Barça took control. Pressure Football, rapid passing & an inspired Andres Iniesta broke through in the 14th min to find Neymar who scored the opener. It was demoralising for the French. 

PSG gave Barça goalie Stegen little work & it was not long until Dani Alves hooked a pass into the goal square to find Neymar who headed the second in the 33rd min. This was the definite final nail in the PSG "coffin" & put things into the "almost impossible realm".

FC Barcelona changed & rested Iniesta in the second half to give Xavi Hernandez a run & extend his record games in Champions League. With this it was business as usual for Barça which control PSG in the 2º half & could have scored some more goals. As a spectator Paris St Germain was somewhat disappointing, however the early Barça goal must have solidly hammered their spirits.  

Tomorrow the other Champions League Q/Final is on show with Real Madrid playing Atletico de Madrid after the 1º st leg gave a 0 - 0 result. Top match which could give the next opponent that Barça could face in the semis. Stay tuned!

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LA LIGA | ROUND 32 SUNDAY GAMES FINAL RESULTS

Four games of Round 32 of the Spanish Liga played today with the following final results & goalscorers.

Madrid Club Rayo Vallecano made a huge step forward to their endeavour of assuring their place in Liga next season defeating Almeria 2 - 0. All the opposite with Almeria which is just out of the relegation zone on goal difference with Deportivo.

The goals for Rayo came through Amaya in the 22nd min & Miku in the 89th min.

Granada are in the relegation zone & in serious danger of being dropping out of La Liga this season. However they managed to pull off a draw & a point from Sevilla FC after drawing 1 - 1. The protagonist was Granada player Mainz who scored for his team in the 15th min then scored an own goal in the 69th min to allow Sevilla Fc to equalize. Thats Football! 

Sixth placed Villarreal hosted last placed Cordoba & felt the "desperation" & "want" of the visitors playing their Liga survival for the next season.
Fierce resistance which gave a 0 - 0 final result & shared points. Bravo Cordoba.

Eibar hosted Celta de Vigo & lost 0 - 1. The winner for Celta came from a penalty in the 40th min which Nolito successfully converted.

Monday night Round 32 game:
Elche - Real Sociedad

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LA LIGA | ROUND 32 SATURDAY GAMES FINAL RESULTS

La Liga was back in action with all the big Spanish Football Clubs scheduled today in Round 32. Here are all the final results along with all the goalscorers.

Levante played RCD Espanyol in the Friday night Round 32 kick off match. The final result a valuable 2 - 2 draw for Levante & a step back for Espanyol in their attempts to climb into the Euro positions of the Liga ladder. The goals came in the following order:

• Lucas Vazquez 17th min, 0 - 1
• Simao 20th min, 1 - 1
• Caceido 45th min, 1 - 2
• Casadesus 86th min, 86th min.

FC Barcelona hosted Valencia CF & managed a very important 2 - 0 victory to keep themselves ahead of rival Real Madrid in the Liga ladder. Valencia took a minor step back as the loss of points allows 3rd placed Atletico de Madrid to open up a 4 point gap after the latter won their game today. 

The final 2 - 0 result is not an accurate picture of the match, as Barça suffered for the 3 points with Valencia intense all match but failing to convert their numerous chances. Valencia deserved more, at least a draw result, but as mentioned they were unlucky, missed clear opportunities & Barça goalie Claudio Bravo was inspired. The FC Barcelona goal keeper stopped a penalty the 10th min from Valencia Captain Parejo, just after Luis Suarez opened the scoring in the 1st min. 

From here to the end of the match we witnessed a great match with Valencia always looking for goal & putting Barça on the back foot on many occasions. The physical effort by Valencia tired them out towards the end allowing Barça to control the match & Lionel Messi to score his teams second goal in the 93rd min.

Deportivo A Coruna in the relegation zone of the Liga ladder hosted Atletico de Madrid looking for the 3 points to consolidate their 3rd ladder place & open up a gap with Valencia especially after the latter lost today. The final result was a 1 - 2 win to the visitors which had a relatively comfortable match until they "dozed" off towards the end as Deportivo attempt to turn things around. The home team was awarded for their efforts when Oriol Riera pulled one back in the 78th min & nearly equalized when Lopo hit the post a few minutes later. 

Earlier Antoine Griezmann scored twice, the opener with a lovely overhead shot in the 5th min & another in the 21st min. 

Costly & difficult win by Real Madrid 3 - 1 over Malaga FC. Three points won but Gareth Bale injured in the 3 rd min with a pull in the left calf muscle & later in the 2º half Modric off with a knock on the knee. Worrying as they are 2 key players & the Club meets At.Madrid next Wednesday in the decisive Champions League quarter-final.

Malaga gave a fight & fright tonight especially in the 2º half when they played better & had numerous opportunities to score & even to equalize the encounter. The individual class of the Real Madrid players had to come to light & save the day. 

Real Madrid went ahead in the 24th min when a Ronaldo free-kick found Sergio Ramos who scored. From here & onwards it was end to end Football with opportunities going to both teams. Cristiano Ronaldo failed a penalty in the 66th min but James Rodriguez made up in the 68th min with an excellent left foot goal. 

Malaga FC was not daunted & continued attacking & were rewarded in the 70th when Juanmi tapped in his teams goal. Real Madrid were wobbly & it looked more like Malaga would equalize. Progressively Real Madrid settled their game & controlled the pace of the match & in the 92nd min Cristiano Ronaldo scored from a Chicharito pass to seal things.

A close call for Real Madrid which will be closely monitoring Bale & Modric to see the extend of their injury. Although Bale looks out for the upcoming Champion League match.

Athletic Club Bilbao hosted Madrid Club Getafe winning 4 - 0. Getafe held out until defender Velazquez caused a penalty & was sent off with a red card leaving the visitors with 10 men. 

Aduriz scored the penalty in the 45th min & again in the 46th min when the second half started. Later team-mates Ibai Gomez - 79th min - & Susaeta - 87th min - got themselves some goal action each.

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AT MADRID 0 REAL MADRID 0 | FINAL RESULT CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 1º LEG Q-FINAL

The UEFA Champions League 1º leg quarter-final - & city of Madrid derby - between Atletico de Madrid & Real Madrid ended in a 0 - 0 final result. Bit of a anti-climax perhaps but lets not forget that it is a 2º leg affair, that is 120 mins of Football. In hindsight it is a just result as Real Madrid dominated the first half & Atletico de Madrid the second half.  

Intense 90 mins with plenty of battles & the occasional physical knock between players that may have gone a bit far. Ramos & Mandzukic had their moments with the latter receiving an "accidental" elbow that caused the Atletico forward to bleed from the eyebrow. Real Madrid players Carvajal also received some "loving attention" from Mandzukic & later team-mate Raul Garcia continued to pick away at the Real Madrid defence. Normal stuff from these two rival teams both with high stakes at play. 

Two players stand out for me & each from a team. Atletico de Madrid goalkeeper Oblak was outstanding & made 4 crucial saves in the first half to keep his team alive during the best performance from the visitors. The second player who was colossal was Real Madrid defender Rafael Varane, flawless tonight in defence & dangerous in attack. 

Real Madrid goalkeeper Casillas had little to do up till the 80th min when Atletico de Madrid lifted gears & attacked a tired Real Madrid. Casillas made two - three saves that kept out Atletico de Madrid & managed to maintain things even till the end. 

Yellow cards to Atletico de Madrid Suarez & Real Madrid Marcelo, both will miss next weeks 2º leg return game due to yellow card accumulations. 

In conclusion, entertaining game where the only thing missing were the goals. However, both teams were thinking more the 120 mins than the 90 mins & the game was very strategic with plenty of tactical & physical Football on show. 

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VALENCIA CF 3 LEVANTE 0 | LA LIGA ROUND 31 MATCH RESULT

Last scheduled match of Round 31 & of La Liga between Valencia CF & Levante in the Valencia Regional derby. The final result went 3 - 0 to Valencia CF which reduces to just 1º point the gap with third placed Atletico de Madrid on the Spanish Liga classification table. Competitive battle happening for the third position place as its a direct ticket for Champions League next season & Sevilla FC currently 5th is also close behind the two mentioned Clubs.

Valencia CF scored their goals through Paco Alcacer in the 15th min, Feghouli 35th min & Alvaro Negredo in the 94th min. However, once again controversial referee decisions accompanied Valencia with another Alcacer goal not given when legitimate & the given Feghouli goal in reality not valid.

But with the victory & the three points in the bag Valencia CF will not be so critical & outspoken this time. Levante hang in the relegation zone of the Liga ladder & are entering the desperation stage of the season as they need urgently wins & points to stay alive in La Liga for next season.

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LA LIGA | SPANISH FOOTBALL | ROUND 31 SUNDAY GAMES RESULTS

Spanish Football continued today with 4 games of Round 31 - La Liga - scheduled. Here are the final results along with all the goalscorers.

Madrid Club Getafe managed to comeback & draw their game with Villarreal 1 - 1. Villarreal went ahead first through Uche who transformed a penalty in the 51st min, to which Getafe managed to equalize in the 63rd min through Diego Castro. The bad news of the game was the serious injury to Villarreal player Musacchio who broke his ankle.

RCD Espanyol managed a close 1 - 0 victory over Athletic Club Bilbao. Very even game that could have gone either way & was decided by the "genius" of Espanyol Captain Sergio Garcia in the 39th min with his goal. Espanyol overtake Bilbao for 8th place on the Liga ladder.

Real Sociedad drew 2 - 2 with Deportivo A Coruña. The visitors under new Coach Victor Sanchez managed to comeback twice to equal things. The goals fell in the following order:

• Xabi Prieto 32nd min penalty, 1 - 0
• Lucas 39th min penalty, 1 - 1
• Chori Castro 57th min , 2 - 1
• Toche 77th min, 2 - 2

The second Real Sociedad goal from Castro was a  beautiful volley worth a watch around the online video channels if you get a chance.

Bottom placed Cordoba received a blow from another "relegation contender" Elche losing 0 - 2 from goals from Enzo Roco in the 42nd min & Pasalic in the 69th min.

Monday Night round 31 schedule match:
Valencia CF - Levante.

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