What's at stake in the top leagues: Titles, European places, relegation battles
The European soccer season is coming to a close, but who is in the race for the titles, European qualification -- and who's fighting relegation?
Famous Messi napkin sells for $965K at auction
The famous napkin that linked a young Lionel Messi to Barcelona sold for £762,400 ($965,000) on Friday, British auction house Bonhams said.
Isco ruled out of Euro 2024 with broken leg
Spain and Real Betis winger Isco has fractured the fibula in his left leg and has been ruled out of Euro 2024, his club said on Friday.
Xavi: Barcelona's financial situation not as favourable as other clubs (0:38)
Sources: Barça debate Xavi future in shock twist
Barcelona are once again debating the future of Xavi Hernández less than a month after announcing he would continue for at least another season, sources told ESPN.
Source: Chelsea get extra £5m from Hazard move
Chelsea are set to land a bonus in the region of £5 million as part of Eden Hazard's transfer to Real Madrid in 2019, a source has told ESPN.
Fermin Lopez's double edges Barca closer to securing second (1:24)
Barca closer to clinching second in LaLiga after win
Barcelona remained on track to finish second in LaLiga after Fermin Lopez scored a brace in their 2-0 win over bottom side Almeria on Thursday.
Fermin López doubles Barca's advantage (0:37)
André Silva slots in the goal for Real Sociedad (1:13)
Alberto Moleiro gets on the scoresheet for Las Palmas (1:05)
After brilliant spells in Brazil and now Real Betis, can Johnny Cardoso crack into the USMNT?
Johnny Cardoso joined Real Betis in January, and the U.S. international has become one of the best midfielders in LaLiga. What's behind the 22-year-old's meteoric rise?
FIFA urges leagues to punish racist abuse offences
FIFA will urge all 211 national federations to mandate racist abuse in footall as a disciplinary offense.
Griezmann hat trick seals UCL spot for Atletico
Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 LaLiga win at Getafe on Wednesday as they sealed Champions League qualification.
Celta Vigo vs. Athletic Bilbao - Game Highlights (2:13)
Griezmann notches hat trick as Atleti cruise (1:37)
Sergi Guardiola wins it for Cadiz in the final minutes (1:03)
Florian Lejeune scores ridiculous acrobatic goal for Rayo Vallecano (0:50)
How a former MLB exec is behind Leganes' LaLiga push, Cancun FC's first title
What does Mexican division two side Cancun FC have in common with LaLiga 2 club Leganes? Former MLB exec Jeff Luhnow, who is leading their success.
Sources: Madrid's Courtois set to start in UCL final
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is in line to start for Real Madrid in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund on June 1 at Wembley, sources have told ESPN.
FIFA to clear path for LaLiga, PL games in U.S.
FIFA has moved towards ending decades of football tradition by reviewing the rules that block domestic league games being played in other countries.
Why letting Sørloth join Villarreal could be Real Sociedad's biggest mistake
Nine months ago, Real Sociedad had the first option to sign Alexander Sørloth. They hesitated, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Girona stay 3rd after loss to Villarreal
Bertrand Traore's goal gave Villarreal a 1-0 win at Girona on Tuesday that prevented the hosts from reclaiming second spot in LaLiga.
Vini nets 2 as Madrid celebrate title with 5-0 win
Vinicius Junior scored twice as newly-crowned LaLiga champions Real Madrid thrashed visitors Alaves 5-0 on Tuesday after the hosts had paraded the trophy in front of the home fans before the game.
Bertrand Traoré gets on the scoresheet for Villarreal (1:08)
LALIGA Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 36 | 29 | 6 | 1 | +61 | 93 |
| Barcelona | 36 | 24 | 7 | 5 | +31 | 79 |
| Girona | 36 | 23 | 6 | 7 | +30 | 75 |
| Atlético Madrid | 36 | 23 | 4 | 9 | +28 | 73 |
| Athletic Club | 36 | 17 | 11 | 8 | +21 | 62 |
| Real Sociedad | 36 | 15 | 12 | 9 | +12 | 57 |
| Real Betis | 36 | 14 | 14 | 8 | +5 | 56 |
| Villarreal | 36 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 51 |
| Valencia | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | -3 | 48 |
| Getafe | 36 | 10 | 13 | 13 | -10 | 43 |
| Alavés | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | -11 | 42 |
| Sevilla | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | -3 | 41 |
| Osasuna | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | -14 | 41 |
| Las Palmas | 36 | 10 | 8 | 18 | -14 | 38 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 36 | 8 | 14 | 14 | -15 | 38 |
| Celta Vigo | 36 | 9 | 10 | 17 | -12 | 37 |
| Mallorca | 36 | 7 | 15 | 14 | -12 | 36 |
| Cádiz | 36 | 6 | 14 | 16 | -24 | 32 |
| Granada | 36 | 4 | 9 | 23 | -33 | 21 |
| Almería | 36 | 2 | 11 | 23 | -37 | 17 |