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Defeat shows Malaga are still a work in progress
Malaga's spending has created much envy in Spain, so Sevilla enjoyed reasserting their authority with a 2-1 victory.
No chinks in Barcelona's armour
If a team as talented and motivated as Villarreal get destroyed by Barca, what chance have the rest? Aside from Real, of course.
David Silva is shining in Manchester
The creative and exciting Spanish midfielder possesses a talent even the red half of the city appreciates.
The show goes on for Barca and Co
The rare strike has been called off but the threat is not over yet. The football-loving nation is only happy not to be bothered with the details
The Big Two in Spain's Primera Liga and a big division
Pep Guardiola's men from Camp Nou are ruling the roost and, on past record, only Madrid can challenge the might of Barcelona for title.
Malaga's fortunes may be on the rise
The Club, now belonging to Qatar owners, has spent on a squad packed with international players.
Cesc Fabregas is ready for 'difficult path' with Barcelona
Former Arsenal captain praises Arsene Wenger and claims challenges can 'bring the greatest joy'.
David De Gea has big gloves to fill at Manchester United
Many have tried, but only Edwin van der Sar has managed to match Old Trafford's greatest No 1, Peter Schmeichel. Now it is the turn of a 20-year-old Spaniard.
Super Cup living up to name with Barca-Real clash
Like England's Community Shield, Spain's Super Cup is normally viewed as a glorified friendly. But when the team's matched are Barcelona and Real Madrid, the intensity gets turned up a notch.
Pressure on Barcelona to hit the ground running
The Spanish and European champions have not had the most fluid of preparations for the new season, as they aim to fend off the challenge of an ever-improving Real Madrid.
Successful States trip reinvigorates Manchester United challenge
With new signings acquitting themselves well in pre-season, Sir Alex Ferguson, the manager, ready to challenge Barcelona's European dominance.
Lionel Messi sprinkles his stardust on Wembley's hallowed turf
The Barcelona forward again illustrates why he is being compared to the greatest players of all time
Rags to riches for textiles Barca's Sergio Busquets
The Barcelona midfielder remains grounded despite being on the cusp of winning yet another major medal at Wembley Stadium.
'World-class' Rooney must be stopped, says Pique
Gerard Pique, the Barcelona defender, is set to come up against his former Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney at Wembley Stadium tomorrow night. And he is unsure whether knowing so much about Rooney's talents is a good or bad thing.
Barca's Xavi: 'We're playing a great team in Manchester United'
Anglophile Xavi hails achievements of his English Champions League final opponents.
