The Latest Breaking News from Ernesto Valverde

Real Madrid vs. Athletic Club: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Los Blancos will bid farewell to a handful of big figures on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated · May 23

La Liga’s relegation race ignites as Espanyol end 143-day winless streak

A stoppage-time eruption and a crying Manolo González means the Catalan club’s long-awaited victory changes everything

The Guardian - UK · May 14

‘Is Spanish dominance in Europe coming to an end?’ – Sid Lowe answered your football questions

Sid Lowe is our Spanish football correspondent, based in Madrid, and has been covering an increasingly busy beat for years. He answered your questions on everything from the Champions League to La Liga … and lookalikes

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16

Real Sociedad vs. Athletic Club: How to Watch Copa del Rey Semifinal on TV, Live Stream

A Basque derby with plenty riding on it graces our screens this Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 4

How Hansi Flick Compares to Barcelona’s Greatest Managers After 100 Games

The German boss has hit the century mark of games managed for Barça.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 1

Barcelona Player Ratings vs. Athletic Club: Defending Super Cup Champions Electric Without Yamal

The Catalans scored five goals in 30 minutes to cruise to the Spanish Super Cup final.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 7

A year on, divine Mbappé returns to the Cathedral where everything changed

Frenchman’s epiphany after a missed penalty at San Mamés in 2024 has led to a sensational 2025. Real Madrid are purring again

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

Athletic Club vs. Real Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Real Madrid surrendered top spot in La Liga at the weekend.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 3, 2025

Barcelona's Most Successful Managers Through 50 La Liga Games

Hansi Flick’s record after 50 La Liga games is up there with the some of Barcelona’s best managers.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 10, 2025

Eddie Howe ‘very proud’ of Newcastle’s progress during his reign as manager

The Magpies boss celebrates four years in the job on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025