Javier Aguirre remembers watching Lionel Messi for the first time in 2002 and had “no doubts” he’d be great. 17-year-old Lionel Messi lists Maradona, Ronaldinho and Pablo Aimar as his idols. Sid Lowe explains why Lionel Messi is likely to remain at Barcelona despite recent turmoil at the club. Five years ago today, Pele said
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Steve Nicol thinks Antoine Griezmann still hasn’t fully settled in at Barcelona despite his goal vs. Getafe. Shaka Hislop says Barcelona’s back line will leave fans on the “edge of their seat” even with a lead. Shaka Hislop delves into Barcelona’s over-reliance on Lionel Messi after their 2-1 win over Getafe. Barcelona expect to complete
Atletico Madrid’s dire run of results continued with a dismal goalless draw at home against 19th-placed strugglers Leganes in La Liga which ended with farcical scenes after visiting goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar was sent off for time-wasting on Sunday. Atletico are now seven points behind pacesetters Barcelona and Real Madrid. Leaders Barca were beaten 2-0 at
Arturo Vidal struck 11 minutes from time to earn Barcelona a 2-1 victory away at Leganes on Saturday. Manager Ernesto Valverde has been under pressure since last season’s Champions League semifinal exit to Liverpool and, despite sitting in first place, they only narrowly avoided dropping points for fifth time in 13 matches. – ESPN La
Real Madrid thrashed Leganes in La Liga on Wednesday. Getty Real Madrid moved within a point of Barcelona at the top of La Liga as they coasted to a 5-0 win at home to basement club Leganes in a game which saw captain Sergio Ramos score for the 16th consecutive league season in a row. The
Atletico Madrid made it two wins out of two as Vitolo scored in the second half to secure a hard-fought 1-0 La Liga victory at Leganes on Sunday. Atletico had never won in Spain’s top-flight at their fellow Madrid outfit’s Butarque stadium but Vitolo’s strike ensured they continued their impressive early season form. New signing
Real Madrid stumbled to a 1-1 La Liga draw at Leganes on Monday, the latest disappointing result in a nightmare season for the European champions. Zinedine Zidane‘s side, who are third in the table and 13 points behind leaders Barcelona, were uninspired against local rivals Leganes. Madrid put in the kind of lethargic performance which
Atletico Madrid kept up their pursuit of La Liga leaders Barcelona by beating Leganes 1-0 at home on Saturday as coach Diego Simeone rotated his squad in preparation for next week’s Champions League game against Juventus. Midfielder Saul Niguez struck the only goal of the match, following up to score on the rebound in the
Atletico Madrid threw away the chance to go top of La Liga by conceding a late equaliser to draw 1-1 away to neighbours Leganes on Saturday as their miserable run at the Madrid minnows dragged on. France forward Antoine Griezmann had given Diego Simeone’s side the lead with a sizzling free-kick in the 69th minute
Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez said his team had “lacked ambition” in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Leganes, bringing a rebuke postmatch from Rojiblancos boss Diego Simeone. Atletico seemed to be heading top of the La Liga table thanks to Antoine Griezmann’s long range free kick just after half-time, but poor marking at a set-piece allowed Leganes
La Liga leaders Barcelona slumped to a shock first loss of the season on Wednesday, suffering a 2-1 defeat at struggling Leganes after conceding twice in two second-half minutes as coach Ernesto Valverde’s squad rotation backfired. Philippe Coutinho gave the champions the lead in the 12th minute with a classy volley and Lionel Messi smacked
Zinedine Zidane insists finishing second in LaLiga remains an important objective despite Real Madrid being on the brink of history in the Champions League.Los Blancos have endured an indifferent season domestically and head into Saturday’s home game against Leganes third in the table and four points behind city rivals Atletico.The LaLiga title is destined to
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La Liga club Leganes have trolled Paris Saint-Germain attacker Neymar with a typically smart poster for Wednesday evening’s hosting of Real Madrid. Neymar and PSG were in the Spanish capital last week for a Champions League round of 16 first-leg tie at the Bernabeu, which Zinedine Zidane’s side won 3-1 as the Brazilian was overshadowed
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Ernesto Valverde discusses the many facets of Philippe Coutinho’s game after the Brazilian made his Barcelona debut off the bench against Espanyol. The ESPN FC crew answer your tweets on Barcelona, Chelsea and Leeds United. Plus, Steve Nicol tries his hand at pronouncing Ernesto Valverde and Cesar Azpilicueta. Barcelona will face Valencia in the Copa
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Atletico Madrid missed the chance to close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona after they were held to a goalless draw at Leganes on Saturday. Diego Simeone’s men were looking to produce a positive response following the disappointment of the dramatic stoppage-time home defeat by Chelsea in the Champions League on Wednesday night. However,