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Battle for fourth is the best La Liga has to offer

Real Sociedad's forward Imanol Agirretxe celebrates after scoring during the Spanish league football match Real Sociedad vs Valencia CF at the Anoeta stadium in San Sebastian on April 28, 2013. Real Sociedad won the match 4-2. AFP PHOTO/ ANDER GILLENEA *** Local Caption *** 010566-01-08.jpg

May 15, 2013

The battle for fourth between Real Sociedad and Valencia is the most exciting thing in Spanish football at the moment. Andy Mitten explains. Read Article Battle for fourth is the best La Liga has to offer

Champions League: Ancelotti hails new look side as Paris Saint-Germain reach quarter-finals

Paris Saint-Germain players celebrate after their win over Valencia in the Champions League.

Mar 07, 2013

The Ligue 1 leaders reached the last eight of the Champions League for the first time in 18 years after a 1-1 draw in France was enough to confirm their 3-2 aggregate win over Valencia. Read Article Champions League: Ancelotti hails new look side as Paris Saint-Germain reach quarter-finals

Champions League: Valencia 1 Paris Saint-Germain 2

PSG forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic is sent off against Valencia.

Feb 13, 2013

PSG will take a narrow lead back to France for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, but threatened to implode in the dying minutes of the match as Zlatan Ibrahimovic saw red. Read Article Champions League: Valencia 1 Paris Saint-Germain 2

Uefa Champions League: Ernesto Valverde is rising to the challenge

Espanyol's coach Ernesto Valverde gestures during the Spanish Liga football match Espanyol vs At de Madrid at the Olimpic Stadium, Lluis Companys in Barcelona on May 8, 2008. AFP PHOTO / JOSEP LAGO

Feb 11, 2013

Since Ernesto Valverde has taken the helm at Valencia, they have been on a tear in Spain, writes Andy Mitten and now they will meet Paris Saint-German in a Uefa Champions League match. Read Article Uefa Champions League: Ernesto Valverde is rising to the challenge

 

Pellegrino the fall guy for Valencia's decline in fortunes

VALENCIA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 01: Head coach Mauricio Pellegrino of Valencia reacts during the La Liga match between Valencia and Real Sociedad at at Estadio Mestalla on December 1, 2012 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)

Dec 05, 2012

The Argentine coach won the title twice as a player with Los Che, but finds himself carrying the can for their fall in form. Read Article Pellegrino the fall guy for Valencia's decline in fortunes

 

Champions League round-up: Messi hits 80 for the year as Barcelona fire into last-16

Shakhtar Donetsk forward Luiz Adriano is confronted by Nordsjaelland defender Michael Parkhurst after his controversial goal.

Nov 21, 2012

Lionel Messi grabbed a double to take his tally for 2012 to an incredible 80 goals and ensure Barcelona's progression to the Champions League knockout stage, while Shakhtar Donetsk's 5-2 win over Nordsjaelland was soured by a controversial goal. Read Article Champions League round-up: Messi hits 80 for the year as Barcelona fire into last-16

 

Diego Simeone hails Atletico's dominant display against Valencia

Athletico

Apr 20, 2012

The Madrid side take 4-2 advantage to the Mestalla for second leg while late Sporting comeback sees them beat Bilbao 2-1. Read Article Diego Simeone hails Atletico's dominant display against Valencia

 

Spanish contingent hope to extend European exploits

Fernando Llorente, Athletic Club Bilbao

Apr 19, 2012

Athletic Bilbao take on Sporting Lisbon, while the other semi-final is an all Spanish affair between Atletico Madrid and Valencia. Read Article Spanish contingent hope to extend European exploits

 

Unai Emery's success with Valencia appears to be in vain

Valencia's coach Unai Emery reacts during the UEFA Europa League quarter-final second leg football match between Valencia and AZ Alkmaar on April 5, 2012 at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia. AFP PHOTO / JOSE JORDAN

Apr 10, 2012

Disgruntled fans and media mean a change in coach at the Primera Liga club is likely in the summer, writes Andy Mitten. Read Article Unai Emery's success with Valencia appears to be in vain

 

The agony of choice for Spain coach Vicente del Bosque

Roberto Soldado's hat-trick against Athletic Bilbao took the Valencia striker's tally to 17 league goals. Rafa Rivas / AFP

Mar 20, 2012

Even with David Villa injured and Fernando Torres only just recently finding his goal touch again, the Spain coach is spoilt for choice up front with Roberto Soldado and Fernando Llorente as options.  Read Article The agony of choice for Spain coach Vicente del Bosque

 

When fortresses are no longer impregnable in European football

Stoke City

Feb 16, 2012

Europe's top teams play each other more often than ever, which is why home does not have the advantage it once had, writes Ian Hawkey. Read Article When fortresses are no longer impregnable in European football

 

Valencia have grounds for optimism for the future

Dec 14, 2011

Stadium developments mean it is not all bad news at present for the Primera Liga side. Read Article Valencia have grounds for optimism for the future

 

El clasico: When the beautiful game gets ugly

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Dec 10, 2011

Andy Mitten examines the polarised nature of the Spanish media ahead of the Primera Liga game between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Read Article El clasico: When the beautiful game gets ugly

 

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