Valverde: Messi’s brilliance transcends rivalries
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde admitted the brilliance of Lionel Messi transcends club rivalries after the Argentina superstar received a standing ovation from Real Betis fans.
Barca concede four at home for first time since 2003
Barcelona’s shock 4-3 defeat to Real Betis on Sunday marked the first time the Catalan giants have conceded four goals at Camp Nou in 15 years.
UEL draw: Arsenal face Sporting, Chelsea get PAOK
Arsenal will face Sporting CP in Group E of the Europa League, while Chelsea take on PAOK and BATE and AC Milan meet Real Betis.
Ronaldo’s return ruined as Betis stun Madrid
An injury-time header from Antonio Sanabria saw Real Betis snatch a dramatic 1-0 victory away to Real Madrid.
Valverde laments Neymar loss, insists Madrid aren’t invincible
Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde insists Real Madrid are beatable, despite their comprehensive victory in the Supercopa de Espana.
Real Madrid confirm Ceballos signing
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Spain U21 midfielder Dani Ceballos from Real Betis for a reported fee of €18-million on a six-year deal.
Ceballos agrees to join Real Madrid
Spain’s U21 star Dani Ceballos has agreed to join European champions Real Madrid, according to Real Betis chairman Angel Haro.
Barcelona, Real step up chase for Ceballos
Barcelona and Real Madrid have both contacted Real Betis over the availability of midfield starlet Dani Ceballos, president Angel Haro has confirmed.