The Irish Times

Cristiano Ronaldo rescues United at the death against Villarreal

Manchester United end their losing run with win over La Liga side at Old Trafford

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 22:18

Nicolas Pépé penalty gives Arsenal plenty of hope for second leg in London

Villarreal were two goals up within half an hour through Manu Trigueros and Raúl Albiol

Thu Apr 29 2021 - 22:31

Here’s how to beat Barcelona in the Catalan capital

A look back over their 10 home defeats in 15 years of matches at Camp Nou in Catalonia

Tue Apr 16 2019 - 13:00

Bayern Munich demolish Dortmund to reclaim Bundesliga top spot

Robert Lewandowski scores twice to become first foreign player to score 200 Bundesliga goals

Sat Apr 06 2019 - 20:46

Lloris keeps them out and Kane knocks one in as Spurs march on

Goalkeeper makes a series of crucial first-half saves against Borussia Dortmund

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 22:06

Super sub Alcacer secures dramatic Dortmund win against Bayern Munich

Spanish striker lifts his side seven points clear of their Bundesliga rivals

Sat Nov 10 2018 - 21:58

Barcelona enjoy convincing win over Inter Milan without Messi

Round-up: Di Maria’s late equaliser denies Napoli in Paris; Borussia Dortmund put four past Atletico

Wed Oct 24 2018 - 22:33

Luis Enrique refuses to dwell on Spain’s denied penalty

Spain boss: ‘Our performance in the first half was awful, we have to recognise that’

Tue Oct 16 2018 - 08:05

Spain’s new dynasty taking shape under Luis Enrique’s skilled hand

Out of the trauma of the World Cup a new team has emerged and is thriving

Sun Oct 14 2018 - 16:12

Ryan Giggs says Gareth Bale is set to miss Ireland clash

Winger is said to be fatigued after failing to feature in Wales’ 4-1 hammering by Spain

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 06:29

International round-up: Spain outclass Wales in Cardiff friendly

Mbappe saves France against Iceland, Scotland beaten by Israel in Nations league

Thu Oct 11 2018 - 22:32

La Liga round-up: Cristiano Ronaldo records 50th career hat-trick

Barcelona close in on title after with over Athletic Bilbao while Atletico Madrid slip up at Villarreal

Sun Mar 18 2018 - 22:07

Bayern show European Cup credentials with PSG win

Round-up: Juventus beat Olympiakos to reach last-16

Tue Dec 05 2017 - 22:19

Barcelona beat Leganes to go seven points clear in La Liga

Leaders get further boost as Madrid derby ends in stalemate

Sat Nov 18 2017 - 22:03

Paco Alcacer takes his chance with double in Barcelona win

Recalled striker helps leaders make in 10 victories from 11 games

Sat Nov 04 2017 - 22:20

Lionel Messi enjoys another Barcelona milestone with double

Star forward has now scored 351 La Liga goals for the club

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 19:46

Luis Enrique’s Barcelona reign ends with third straight Copa del Rey

Borussia Dortmund put losing streak behind them to win the DFB-Pokal for a fourth time

Sun May 28 2017 - 11:41

La Liga: Barcelona and Real Madrid both in the goals

Barca score seven against Osasuna before Realhit La Coruna for six

Wed Apr 26 2017 - 22:47

Defensive masterclass: Juventus complete job at Camp Nou

Barca own possession and create chances, but no miracle comeback II

Wed Apr 19 2017 - 22:06

Luis Enrique to leave Barcelona in summer

Coach announces that he will leave Nou Camp when his contract expires in the summer

Wed Mar 01 2017 - 21:35

Lionel Messi collects another record as Barca sink Athletic Bilbao

Fernando Torres scores twice as Atletico Madrid beat neighbours Leganes

Sat Feb 04 2017 - 22:18

Cristiano Ronaldo’s derby hat-trick puts Real Madrid four points clear

Barcelona held by Malaga at Camp Nou as Lionel Messi misses out through illness

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 22:36

Lionel Messi scores on his return as Barcelona roll over Deportivo

La Liga round-up: Atletico stay top after 7-1 win over Granada; Real hammer Betis 6-1

Sun Oct 16 2016 - 10:46

No Lionel Messi no problem - Barcelona still cruise past Sporting Gijon

Luis Suarez and Neymar among the goals as Catalans take three points without talisman

Sat Sept 24 2016 - 18:08

Barcelona swoop for Valencia striker Paco Alcacer

The Catalans’ sixth summer signing scored 13 times last season in La Liga

Tue Aug 30 2016 - 14:03

Diego Costa and Juan Mata left out Spain’s provisional 25

Vincent Del Bosque also omits Fernando Torres and Santi Cazorla from Euros squad

Tue May 17 2016 - 12:17

Valencia won’t be extending Gary Neville’s stay

Former Manchester United right back has struggled since his mid-season arrival

Mon Mar 21 2016 - 20:23

Gary Neville’s Valencia hold 10-man Real Madrid

Pressure increases on Rafael Benitez after Paco Alcacer cancels out Gareth Bale goal

Mon Jan 04 2016 - 08:57

Gary Neville’s Valencia rescue late point away at Eibar

David Junca own goal five minutes from time ensures 10-man Valencia share the spoils

Sun Dec 13 2015 - 17:34

Barcelona four points clear after Real held by Valencia

Treble still a possibility as threat of player striker looms in La Liga

Sun May 10 2015 - 13:46

400 not out: Messi reaches another landmark as Barcelona win again

Suarez also on target in 2-0 La Liga win over a Valencia side that had chances of their own

Sat Apr 18 2015 - 18:38

Mario Balotelli will fight for his Liverpool place as Sturridge edges closer to return

Brendan Rodgers insists he's happy with Italian striker staying at club and turning things around

Mon Jan 26 2015 - 13:30

Spain feel the seven year itch in Slovakia

European champions fail to win an away qualifer for the first time in seven years

Thu Oct 09 2014 - 21:56

Spain shake off their Brazilian blues

After a miserable World Cup, defending European champions hammer Macedonia

Mon Sept 08 2014 - 21:53