Hislop: The game of football is in good hands with Messi (0:37)
Villarreal draw ends Sociedad's six-game winning streak
La Liga leaders Real Sociedad's six-game winning streak ended on Sunday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Villarreal.
Michallik: Barcelona finally shine without depending on Messi (1:47)
Messi honours Maradona with Newell's Old Boys shirt as Barca rout Osasuna
Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann starred in Barcelona's 4-0 win over Osasuna, but Messi's tribute to Diego Maradona was the story of the day.
Messi dedicates goal to Maradona as Barca win
Lionel Messi dedicated a goal to Diego Maradona on his return to the Barcelona team in a 4-0 romp against Osasuna on Sunday.
'No explanation' for Real's strange form - Zidane
Zinedine Zidane said he has "no explanation" for Real Madrid's inconsistent form after they were beaten 2-1 at home by Alaves on Saturday.
Atletico Madrid 'ruthless' in La Liga amid unbeaten run (1:10)
Moreno: There is nothing surprising about Real Madrid (1:42)
Casemiro 7/10 in Real Madrid's shocking home defeat vs. Alaves
Casemiro put in a determined shift, but he got little help from a rotated Real Madrid side in a shocking home defeat.
Real Madrid lose as Hazard suffers another injury
Real Madrid slid to a shock 2-1 defeat at home to Alaves on Saturday as goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made a catastrophic error.
Own goal gives dominant Atletico sixth straight La Liga win
Atletico Madrid were rewarded for their determination when they snatched a 1-0 win at Valencia thanks to a late own goal.
Koeman hopes to see revitalised Messi against Osasuna
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman said he hoped Lionel Messi will have reaped the benefits of being rested in mid-week when his side host Osasuna on Sun
Pique pleads for Messi to stay amid fresh links
Gerard Pique has pleaded for Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona and says the club will do all they can to "seduce" him into signing a new deal.
Barcelona 5-0 Real Madrid, 2010: Where are they now?
Barcelona beat rivals Real Madrid 5-0 in El Clasico back in 2010, but what happened to the players from each side that day?
Tebas wants Klopp, Mourinho, Pep in La Liga
La Liga president Javier Tebas has said he wants to attract people such as Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Cristiano Ronaldo to La Liga.
Barca candidate to rename 'Camp Nou Leo Messi'
Barcelona candidate Emili Rousaud wants to hold a referendum to rename the stadium "Camp Nou Leo Messi" if he wins the upcoming election.
Laurens: Hazard has always been hit and miss in UCL (1:13)
Maradona's lawyer wants ambulance inquiry
Diego Maradona's lawyer and agent, Matias Morla, has requested an investigation be launched over the time it took an ambulance to arrive.
Mourners, police clash as Maradona is laid to rest
Police and fans clashed on the streets as thousands of people came out to bid an emotional farewell to Argentina football legend Diego Maradona.
Messi on Maradona passing: Diego is eternal
"It is a very sad day for all Argentines and for football. He is leaving us but he is not going, because Diego is eternal," said Lionel Messi.
Goal of the Year! Son, Suarez, WSL stars up for FIFA Puskas Award
FIFA has nominated 11 players from both the men's and women's game in the running to win the prize for the best goal scored over the past year.
FIFA Best: Messi vs. Ronaldo rivalry resumes
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi resume their rivalry after being named on the shortlist for The Best FIFA Men's Player award.
Dest 'showing what he can do' with first Barca goal (0:54)
Barca in disarray, Madrid faltering: La Liga is Atletico's to lose
Atletico Madrid have a great opportunity to win La Liga for the first time in seven years. If they fail to take it, they'll regret it forever.
La Liga Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Sociedad | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +17 | 24 |
| Atletico Madrid | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | +17 | 23 |
| Villarreal | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 20 |
| Real Madrid | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +4 | 17 |
| Sevilla FC | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 16 |
| Cádiz | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -3 | 15 |
| Barcelona | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +10 | 14 |
| Granada | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 14 |
| Athletic Bilbao | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | +2 | 13 |
| Elche | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 13 |
| Getafe | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 13 |
| Alavés | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 13 |
| Valencia | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 12 |
| Real Betis | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -9 | 12 |
| Osasuna | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 11 |
| Eibar | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -3 | 10 |
| Real Valladolid | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 10 |
| Celta Vigo | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -9 | 10 |
| Levante | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | -5 | 8 |
| Huesca | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | -9 | 7 |