Real Madrid have taken a decisive step in the ongoing Negreira case, reinforcing their determination to see the investigation through to its final consequences. In a significant development reported

“Xabi stay, Xabi stay,” Barcelona fans chanted from the stands at Camp Nou during the match against Osasuna. The chant, clearly delivered with irony, reflects the current perception surrounding Alonso: that his time at Real Madrid has been harmful to the team. That explains why Barcelona supporters would like his tenure to last as long as possible.

Coincidentally, those four teams are the most successful in Copa del Rey history. Barcelona lead the way with 32 titles to their name, comfortably ahead of Athletic (24) in second. Real Madrid have 20 triumphs to their name, with Atlético fourth in the standings on 10 wins.

La Liga could be virtually decided on Sunday when Real Madrid and Barcelona meet in the last El Clasico of the season, but for both teams, things look quite different from where they did at the beginning of the week. Barcelona's quest for the treble is now ...

It’s a frosty December morning in Madrid. But inside its swish Hotel Ritz, there is the warm buzz of money and power. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and Barcelona counterpart Joan Laporta enter together, just as the breakfast event at which they ...

Barcelona scored five goals in a span of 50 minutes and will spend the night four points clear atop the La Liga title race.

We’re just two weeks into the new year and we’ve been given a bonus Clasico. It also coincides nicely with The Athletic’s expansion of its Barcelona and Real Madrid coverage. So without falling into the trap of predictions and writers fighting with ...