Sevilla sack coach Marcelino

MADRID, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Spanish La Liga club Sevilla sacked coach Marcelino Garcia on Monday after a run of games which has seen them slip from contenders for a place in Europe to below halfway in the league. Sevilla lost 2-1 at home to Villarreal

Real Madrid go top as Barca held

MADRID, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid won 4-0 away to Malaga on Saturday night. The Portuguese international was back to his best as Real Madrid tore into a Malaga side that was looking forward to showing its

Tough match for Barca in Spain's matchday 6

MADRID, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona face their toughest test of the season to date on Saturday night when they travel to play an in-form Sevilla. With Real Madrid not playing until Sunday again, this is another chance for Tito Vilanova's side t

Sao Paulo is back to top, says striker Luis

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Former Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano said his current club Sao Paulo is ready to return to the top of Brazilian football after three seasons without a trophy. Sao Paulo, one of only five teams to have never been re

Sevilla confirm Michel to continue as coach

MADRID, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Spanish BBVA Primera Liga club Sevilla on Wednesday confirmed that Michel Gonzalez will continue as the club's first team coach next season. The 49-year-old joined Sevilla on Feb. 6, replacing the sacked Marcelino Garcia on

Del Bosque recalls Navas and Monreal to Spain squad

MADRID, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Spain coach Vicente del Bosque named his squad this Monday for the side's two friendly matches over the coming 10 days. The Spanish, who have already qualified for the European Championships next summer, will play England i

Varas the hero as Barca held at home

MADRID, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Sevilla goalkeeper Javi Varas was the hero of the night as his side produced a stunning defensive display to earn a 0-0 draw against FC Barcelona in the Camp Nou stadium. Varas made a string of spectacular saves, including

Ronaldo hat-trick as Madrid blast past Sevilla

MADRID, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid warmed up for Wednesday' s Champions League match at home to Manchester United with a comfortable win at home to a conformist Sevilla. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick after Karim Benzema had opened the scor

Atletico Madrid book Copa del Rey final spot

MADRID, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- A storming first half from Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa was vital as his side assured a spot in this year's final of the Copa del Rey after a 2-2 draw at Sevilla. Atletico Madrid progressed into the final with a 4-3

Real Madrid and Sevilla book Copa del Rey semi-final spots

MADRID, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid set up a possible Copa del Rey semi-final tie against bitter rivals, FC Barcelona as they drew 1-1 on Wednesday night to defeat Valencia 3-1 on aggregate in their quarter-final. Madrid travelled to Valencia wit

Barca can claim league title on the weekend

MADRID, May 5 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona will have the chance to be crowned kings of the BBVA Primera Liga for the third consecutive season should results go their way this weekend. Barcelona can round up a perfect week which saw the club qualify for t

Malaga and Athletic take valuable wins on Saturday in Spain

MADRID, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- Malaga's exceptional first half to the season continued on Saturday night thanks to a 2-0 win away to Sevilla in the Spanish top league. Malaga's win in the Andalusian derby came thanks to second half goals from Martin Dem

Real Madrid can be champions by Sunday night

MADRID, April 28 (Xinhua) -- The destiny of the BBVA Primera Liga title could be decided and Real Madrid crowned as champions in Spain by 23:30 local time should results go their way on Sunday. With four matches left to play, Madrid, who have a seven