German manager succeeds Xavi, who was sacked last week

Girona secure a spot in Europe for the first time after they qualified for next season’s Champions League

Former midfielder who made over 500 appearances for the club had previously announced his intention to step down in January

None of the club’s recent expensive signings, including Ferran Torres, Jules Koundé, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, have excelled

Jude Bellingham scores twice to extend lead at the top of the La Liga table to five points

English midfielder’s two second-half goals seal victory in Barcelona

Manchester United loanee gets hostile reception as he makes 25-minute cameo away to Osasuna

Real Madrid’s hopes rest on striker’s shoulders in Champions League final against Liverpool

Real Madrid manager has always valued his players’ opinions when the going gets tough

Like Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction, the Spanish side somehow cannot be finished off

Craig Dawson sent off at Stamford Bridge as Blues get away with Jorginho missed penalty

Casemiro warns Tuchel cannot be trusted ahead of second-leg clash with Chelsea

Legendary former star’s young tyros will have nothing to lose when they face great rivals Real

Sports tech company works with over 700 elite teams including Chelsea and Saracens

After generations of playing second fiddle to English divisions, Irish football is looking up

Broadcasters like NBC investing in future as young audiences absorb worldwide leagues

Ex-Barcelona player relieved of his duties after a fourth defeat in the last six matches

Richard Fitzpatrick reflects how a perfect storm now envelops the former superpower

The influence of former Barcelona youth coach Félix Sánchez has been key to their success

Spanish club inserts release clause of €1bn into deal for 33-year-old striker