Al Nassr will be taking on Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League's 18th match week of the season. Al Nassr returns home to the Al Awwal Park. This matchup is crucial for both teams since they are only two points apart in the league table.
Espanyol fell to an unlucky defeat at the hands of Barcelona on Saturday, with the visitors winning 2-0 at the RCDE Stadium. It was two late goals that made the difference, and for some home supporters, their frustration boiled over in the aftermath of Robert Lewandowski’s strike in stoppage time.
After the Christmas break, La Liga is back, this time with a tense Barcelona derby. FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona were set to face each other for the first time this season, on the latter team’s turf.
Barcelona returned to La Liga action with a win on Saturday, as they defeated city rivals Espanyol 2-0 at the RCDE Stadium. It’s now nine league victories in a row for the Catalans, who have extended their lead to seven points in the standings ahead of Real Madrid taking on Real Betis on Sunday.
Barcelona faced off against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium earlier tonight as they look to secure all three points on the road in La Liga. The Catalan giants made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time interval.
Lamine Yamal has made a habit in his young career of ‘building up’ big games on social media the night before, and the Catalan derby is the latest game to be given the treatment.
Barcelona will clash heads with Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on Saturday night as they look to earn a positive result on the road in La Liga. Barca managed to secure a solid 2-0 win away at Villarreal before the winter break, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.
Barcelona return to action after the winter break with this weekend’s derby showdown against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium. Hansi Flick’s side ended their action in 2025 with eight La Liga wins in a row, and they will hope to make it nine when they take on their city rivals.
Next weekend’s La Liga clash between Espanyol and Barcelona at the RCDE Stadium will undoubtedly be heated, with two city rivals going head-to-head for the first time this season.
Former Real Madrid forward Joselu Mato is the latest to try and diagnose their issues, as Xabi Alonso searches for the magic formula. The veteran forward was part of Los Blancos’ last successful side under Carlo Ancelotti in two seasons ago.
Espanyol Sporting Director Fran Garagarza has suffered a heart attack, and is in intensive care in Sant Pau Hospital in Barcelona. The attack occurred on Tuesday, after the club doctor raised the alarm.
In his debut El Clasico, Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford made a significant impact for Barcelona. Rashford played on the left wing for Hansi Flick’s side, joining Fermin Lopez, Ferran Torres, and Lamine Yamal in a front four packed with energy.
The players protesting against La Liga’s handling of plans to host Villarreal-Barcelona in December have reacted angrily to the decision to censor their action during Friday night’s game between Real Oviedo and Espanyol.
Espanyol and Real Oviedo players went ahead with the planned protest against La Liga’s plans to host Villarreal-Barcelona on Friday night, but La Liga refused to broadcast images of it to the TV audience.
Manchester United are looking to sign a quality right back in the coming months, and they have identified Omar El Hilali as a target, as per Fichajes. The 22-year-old Espanyol defender has done quite well in La Liga, and his performances have attracted the attention of the Premier League club.
Manchester United are monitoring three right-backs in La Liga as they look to strengthen that position in the future. Ruben Amorim’s system relies heavily on wing-backs, and the club addressed the left side earlier this year by signing Lecce prospect Patrick Dorgu.
Real Madrid made it five wins from five in La Liga with a commanding 2-0 victory over Espanyol on Saturday afternoon. Here’s how each of their players fared at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Manchester United have a long list of transfer decisions they’d probably like back, and letting Alvaro Fernandez go is shaping up to be one of them. Unable to secure a regular spot in the first team, Fernandez was sold to Benfica in 2024 for just £5m.
A couple of weeks after the Gold Cup Final between Mexico and the USMNT, Diego Luna had the opportunity to reflect on the tournament that put his name in contention for the World Cup next year.
The United States Men's National Team will meet Mexico in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final for the eighth time on Sunday. USMNT advanced to the final with a 2-1 win against Guatemala on Wednesday, sparked by two goals from rising star Diego Luna.
Defender Cesar Montes doubled his career international scoring tally by connecting on two goals Wednesday night as Mexico defeated Suriname 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, to clinch a spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals.
Edson Alvarez registered a goal and a assist to help Mexico post a 3-2 victory over the Dominican Republic in CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A play on Saturday night in Inglewood, Calif.
Liverpool are reportedly expecting major transfer offers from clubs in the Saudi Pro League for Darwin Nunez this summer. The Reds are also keen to cash in on Nunez after his slightly disappointing performances since moving to Anfield a few years ago.
Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing the Espanyol right back Omar El Hilali. The 21-year-old has been quite impressive in La Liga and his performances
Manchester United are ready to enter the transfer market to support new manager Ruben Amorim. The Red Devils are looking to sign a new left-wing back after both their current left-sided defenders Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw are out with fitness issues and their long term future under the new manager remains uncertain.