Primera Division (La Liga) Thread

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Vela out for 8 weeks

Real Sociedad will be without top scorer Carlos Vela for 8 weeks after the Mexican underwent knee surgery on Monday.

The Mexico international has been in fine form for David Moyes' side with 7 goals in La Liga.

However, Vela was substituted after 17 minutes of Sociedad's 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu and subsequent scans showed damage to his right knee.

Without Vela in attack, Moyes will rely on Imanol Agirretxe and Alfred Finnbogason.

However, the pair only have 2 goals between them in 30 league appearances this season.

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Barragan agrees new Valencia contract

Valencia have announced defender Antonio Barragan has agreed a new contract that will keep him at the Mestalla until 2017.

The 27-year-old, a first-team regular for Valencia since moving from Real Valladolid in August 2011, has penned a new 2-and-a-half-year deal.

Barragan has made 18 La Liga appearances for Nuno Espirito Santo's side this season, helping Valencia climb to fifth in the league table.

Having started his career with FC Sevilla, Barragan joined Rafael Benitez at Liverpool in 2005, but failed to make an impression and soon returned to Spain with Deportivo La Coruna.

After 3 seasons at EL Riazor he moved to Valladolid, before making the switch to Valencia.

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Real confirm Rodriguez fracture

James Rodriguez will undergo surgery after fracturing the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over FC Sevilla.

Real opened up a 4-point advantage over nearest rivals FC Barcelona at the top of La Liga by beating FC Sevilla on Wednesday, with Rodriguez opening the scoring in the 12th minute.

However, the Colombia forward was forced from the field 15 minutes after finding the net with a diving header and coach Carlo Ancelotti revealed in his post-match interview Rodriguez will miss Saturday's derby against Atletico Madrid.

Rodriguez is in his first season at Santiago Bernabeu, having moved from AS Monaco in a high-profile transfer following his outstanding displays for Colombia at the 2014 World Cup.

Wednesday's goal against Sevilla took his tally to 12 for the season in all competitions and saw Rodriguez score for the second successive game in the absence of the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo will return from his ban to face Atletico on Saturday, but Rodriguez now faces several weeks on the sidelines.




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Ramos suffers torn hamstring

Real Madrid have been dealt a blow with the news that centre-back Sergio Ramos has torn the hamstring in his left leg.

The Spain international lasted just 9 minutes of Wednesday's 2-1 La Liga victory over FC Sevilla before being replaced by Nacho.

Ramos has subsequently undergone examinations that have confirmed the severity of his injury.

Ramos' injury provides a further defensive setback for Real ahead of Saturday's La Liga derby with rivals Atletico Madrid at Vicente Calderon.

Fellow centre-back Pepe has been absent for the past month with a rib injury, while full-back Marcelo is suspended - although Real hope to have the yellow card he picked up against Sevilla rescinded.

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Koke blow for Atletico

Atletico Madrid's derby victory over Real Madrid came at a cost after the club confirmed on Monday that midfielder Koke suffered a hamstring strain.

The influential Spain international last only 10 minutes of Saturday's 4-0 hammering of the La Liga leaders at Vicente Calderon before he was replaced by Saul, who scored the second goal just 8 minutes after coming on.

Rising star Saul could now get a run in Diego Simeone's side, as Atleti have revealed that Koke sustained a grade two tear of his left hamstring.

The Spanish champions did not state how long the 23-year-old will be sidelined, but he could be out for at least a month.

Khedira suffers hamstring injury

Sami Khedira has suffered another blow in what has been a disappointing season after Real Madrid confirmed the midfielder has sustained a hamstring injury.

The Germany international made only his third La Liga start of 2014/2015 in Saturday's 4-0 derby hammering against Atletico Madrid, but was substituted at half-time.

World Cup-winner Khedira has since been sent for a scan and the European champions on Monday confirmed that the 27-year-old is set for another spell on the sidelines.

Khedira has endured a frustrating campaign in which he has been troubled by injuries and overlooked by Carlo Ancelotti when fully fit.

The former VfB Stuttgart man's contract expires at the end of the season and he continues to be linked with a move away from Santiago Bernabeu.

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Ronaldo cel mai bun sportiv portughez din ultimii 30 de ani

Cotidianul portughez O Jogo l-a recompensat pe starul lui Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo, cu trofeul celui mai bun sportiv lusitan al ultimilor 30 de ani.

Atacantul galacticilor a declarat, când i-a fost înmânat premiul, că "finala Champions League de la Lisabona, de anul trecut, a fost cel mai frumos moment al carierei".

"Să câştig Champions League la Lisabona a fost unul dintre cele mai frumoase şi decisive momente ale carierei mele", a spus Ronaldo.

În acel meci, câştigat de Real Madrid cu 4-1, după prelungiri, în faţa rivalei Atletico Madrid, a avut o evoluţie mai degrabă modestă, dar a reuşit să înscrie un gol, al patrulea al echipei sale.

"Premiile individuale sunt rezultatul muncii echipei, indiferent că vorbim de Real Madrid sau naţionala Portugaliei", a mai declarat lusitanul.

Cristiano Ronaldo, cel mai bun fotbalist al lumii în 2014, distins cu "Balonul de Aur", a împlinit pe 5 februarie 30 de ani.

În afara titlului de cel mai bun sportiv portughez al ultimilor 30 de ani, care i-a fost conferit astăzi, Ronaldo a fost desemnat şi cel mai bun fotbalist din istoria Portugaliei, depăşindu-i pe Eusebio și Luis Figo.

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"Alves close to Barca exit"

Dani Alves' agent says the FC Barcelona full-back is close to agreeing a move to another club, with his contract at Camp Nou due to expire at the end of the season.

The 31-year-old has been linked with a host of clubs in recent months - French champions Paris Saint-Germain among them.

"We're close to reaching an agreement to sign for another club, negotiations are at an advanced stage", Alves' representative Dinorah Santa Ana Da Silva told Catalan radio station RAC 1.

"Dani is still available to Barca, but he won't be able to wait much longer."

Barca are currently the subject of a transfer ban over the signings of youth players and, as such, will not be able to add to their squad in the next window.

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Busquets to miss Rayo clash

Busquets was caught late by Tomas Pina in the 3-1 Copa del Rey success at El Madrigal and was subsequently confirmed to have damaged ligaments in his right ankle.

Tests on Thursday confirmed the Spain international will miss Sunday's league fixture, with a return date not yet confirmed, ahead of crucial games against Manchester City and Real Madrid this month.

Pina was later sent off for another poor challenge, this time a second half tackle on Neymar.




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Camp Nou to host Copa del Rey Final

The Spanish Football Federation has confirmed FC Barcelona will face Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey Final in their own stadium, the Camp Nou, on 30 May.

Both sides had hoped for the competition's showpiece to be held at Santiago Bernabeu, home to Real Madrid, after they booked their places in the Final earlier this month.

Barca won their only previous Copa del Rey Final at Camp Nou in 1963, and are looking for a first cup success since 2012 - when they met Bilbao in the Final.

For the Basque side, who have won the tournament 23 times, it is a third Final in 6 years. They have been beaten by Barca in their last two finals.

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Xavi closing in on Qatar move

FC Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez appears to be nearing towards a move to Qatari club Al Sadd, who on Saturday revealed the player was taking a tour of their facilities.

However, Al Sadd insisted there was no agreement as yet to sign the playmaker, who joined Barca back in 1991 aged 11 and who has won every major club trophy on offer including 3 Champions League titles.

Xavi was being linked with the move earlier this week in the Spanish press, and things seem to be gathering pace with Al Sadd confirming his arrival in the country in a statement on their website.

Al Sadd were founded in 1969, boast 2 AFC Champions League titles, and are currently second in the Qatar Stars League standings, 7 points behind leaders Lekhwiya.

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Pepe suffers thigh injury

Real Madrid are sweating on the fitness of Pepe after confirming that the centre-back has sustained a thigh injury.

The centre-back was absent for Portugal's 2-1 victory against Serbia in UEFA 2016 qualifying last Sunday.

Pepe subsequently returned to Madrid after being excused from the nation's friendly against Cape Verde, which ended in a surprise 2-0 defeat.

Real agree to sign Danilo

European champions Real Madrid have announced the signing of FC Porto right-back Danilo, with the Brazil international to complete his transfer ahead of the 2015/2016 season.

Real made the announcement on Tuesday, confirming Danilo's contract will see him remain in Madrid until at least 30 June 2021, ending weeks of speculation after coach Carlo Ancelotti was forced to deny a deal was already in place at the start of March.

Porto released a statement to the Portuguese stock exchange stating the transfer fee for the 23-year-old is €31.5 million.

Danilo is expected to assume right-back responsibilities ahead of Dani Carvajal next season.

The 11-time Brazil international has made over 130 appearances in all competitions for Porto following his arrival from Santos in 2012.

Danilo won back-to-back Primeira Liga titles at Estadio Dragao between 2011 and 2013.

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Rodriguez to make Real return

Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez will make his return from a 2-month injury lay-off in Sunday's La Liga contest against Granada, head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed.

The Colombia international required surgery on a broken metatarsal sustained in Real's 2-1 victory against FC Sevilla on 4 February.

However, Rodriguez - who moved to the Santiago Bernabeu in a big-money switch from AS Monaco in July - rejoined training during the international break and will start on Sunday.

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Real Madrid 9-1 Granada



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Cordoba 0-2 Atletico Madrid



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Ronaldo joins Real greats in 300 club

Cristiano Ronaldo moved to 300 goals for Real Madrid on Sunday as he scored 5 times in their 9-1 rout of Granada.

The Ballon d'Or holder registered an 8-minute hat-trick before half-time - the quickest treble of his Real career - and then added two more after the break at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Ronaldo's fifth goal - an injury-time header - took him to 300 goals for the club, making him the third player to achieve that feat after Real legends Raul Gonzalez and Alfredo Di Stefano.

Former Spain skipper Raul scored 323 goals in 741 games for Real, while Di Stefano's tally stands at 308 from 396 outings.

Ronaldo reached the 300 mark in an astounding 287 games, with 214 of those goals coming in La Liga. The Portugal captain has 60 to his name in the Champions League, as well as 21 in the Copa del Rey, 3 in the Supercopa de Espana and 2 in the European SuperCup.

Ronaldo now sits eighth in La Liga's all-time scoring charts, having overtaken Pahino, who scored 211 times in 278 games for Real, Celta Vigo and Deportivo La Coruna in the 1940s and 50s.

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Sergi replaces sacked Martinez at Almeria

Almeria have wasted no time in replacing Juan Ignacio Martinez as coach, hiring former Spain international Sergi to lead them through the last 9 games of the Liga season.

Martinez paid for a 4-1 drubbing at home to Levante with his job on Sunday, and less than 24 hours later, Sergi has been installed as the man to turn around their season.

The Andalusian club sit 18th in La Liga, without a win in 7 league games.

Sergi, winner of 3 league titles and 2 Copa del Rey crowns in his playing days at Camp Nou, has previous coaching experience with Barca's youth teams and Recreativo Huelva, where he spent 2 years before resigning in May last year.




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Muniain out for 6 months

Athletic Bilbao's Iker Muniain is set for 6 months on the sidelines after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.

The club initially announced that the forward had suffered a sprained left knee during Saturday's 2-0 La Liga defeat to FC Sevilla.

But, following an MRI scan on Tuesday, it has now been confirmed that Muniain will be out until at least October with the problem.

Additionally, tests have revealed midfielder Ander Iturraspe has torn his adductor muscle, although Bilbao have not yet said how long his recovery will take.

Athletic are eighth in La Liga, 11 points adrift of a UEFA Europa League place.

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Ronaldo to face Eibar after yellow card rescinded

Cristiano Ronaldo is free to face Eibar for Real Madrid after his yellow card against Rayo Vallecano was rescinded.

The forward was booked for simulation in the second half of Real's 2-0 win at Rayo on Wednesday, despite clearly being fouled by Antonio Amaya in the penalty area when the game was scoreless.

However, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has agreed to remove the caution, freeing the Portugal international up to take on Eibar at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.

The news comes as a boost to a Real side missing Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez through suspension.

Forward Gareth Bale appears likely to be rested ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-finals first leg versus city rivals Atletico Madrid.