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Rayo Vallecano have a wage bill 1.2 per cent as large as that of Real Madrid, yet they finished eighth in the Primera Liga last term and hope to get the maximum from the minimum after selling their best players and bringing in 15 free agents.
Johan Cruyff’s legacy lives at both rivals Ajax and Barcelona
Former Barcelona legend can steal the limelight from players if he attends tonight’s action even as Ajax supporter as both teams meet in the Uefa Champions League for the first time.
School starts early for Bale at Real Madrid
Injuries mean player will make his debut for Madrid against Villarreal tonight according to coach, writes Andy Mitten.
Who can handle the pressure?
Out of the picture at Real Madrid, could Iker Casillas really cross the divide and sign for Barcelona next season?
Ozil can become a hero for a whole new legion
Leaving Real Madrid has given Mesut Ozil the chance to become a hero at Arsenal.
Diego Forlan is ready for the fight with Uruguay
The Uruguay striker gets subjected to taunts and even eggs, but he takes it all in his stride, writes Andy Mitten.
Athletic Bilbao's Ander Herrera is a wanted man by football clubs
Manchester United are the first of what likely will be many who will come calling on Athletic Bilbao for the services of Ander Herrera, writes Andy Mitten.
Villarreal surface as an early surprise in Spanish Primera Liga
Promoted 'Yellow Submarine' will not stay in top four but start to season encouraging for manager Marcelino, writes Andy Mitten.
Real Madrid ideal club for Gareth Bale to realise greatness
After two months of speculation and negotiating, Real Madrid finally sign Gareth Bale for €100 million from Tottenham Hotspur on a six-year deal, writes Andy Mitten.
Lack of starpower could easily topple Valencia in Primera Liga
Serbian manager Miroslav Dukic, who arrived from Valladolid, has changed Valencia's style of play to a passing game, writes Andy Mitten.
Real Madrid need to make some room for transfer target Gareth Bale
Spanish Primera Liga football club will require to recoup some money, so a few players could be leaving, writes Andy Mitten.
Barcelona may be serial winners but Atletico Madrid have cup pedigree
David Villa lines up against his former employers Barcelona for his new ones Atletico in second leg of Spanish Super Cup, reports Andy Mitten in Barcelona.
Life for Real Sociedad after Philippe Montanier
La Real are now clear favourites to go through to the lucrative group stages of the competition. And how they deserve it as they demonstrate that there is life after Montanier.
Gerardo Martino already making his mark at Barcelona football club
New manager of Primera Liga champions has brought key tactical changes as he looks to long term at Camp Nou, writes Andy Mitten.
Real Madrid look within to find new talent
Youngsters such as Morata, Jesse, Fernandez and Cheryshev could provide the key to Real's hopes for the season, writes Andy Mitten.
