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Nani needs to provide the spark
Manchester United have won away to Spanish opposition only once in 18 attempts ahead of Valencia match.
Real Madrid are sound in defence but quiet in attack
Levante cost less to assemble than what Cristiano Ronaldo earns in a season, yet Real Madrid failed to breach their defence.
Tough and tenacious Tevez is a real terrier
Profile: Adored in Argentina, cherished in Brazil, and depending on what side of the city you are from, idolised in Manchester.
Valencia and Atletico out to break Madrid-Barca monopoly
The league leaders Valencia host Atletico Madrid, the team they overtook at the weekend, tonight at the Mestalla.
Pressure on for Real Madrid to perform
The Spanish giants have failed to progress beyond the group stage of the Champions League for past six seasons.
Fortunes shifting in city of Madrid
Only Barcelona and Real Madrid have won more Primera Liga titles than Atletico Madrid's nine, the last of which came with the bonus of the Copa Del Rey in 1996.
Real Madrid start where they left off
Jose Mourinho put on a serious, yet brave face. He had just seen his team draw 0-0 in Mallorca against a hastily assembled side.
Hercules face warm welcome
La Liga kicks off in the midst of heat wave and Athletic Bilbao, a club on the way up, will be formidable opposition for returnees to top tier.
Battle at the bottom of Primera Liga ready to hot up
If the battle for the Spanish title seems predictable, the opposite can be said of the teams likely to be involved in the relegation fight.
Mourinho has big task at Bernabeu
The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid will only intensify this season because of their two coaches.
Big two still drive game in Spain
Barcelona and Real Madrid dominated last year and their ability to buy the best means they will stay out front, writes Andy Mitten.
Steven Pienaar pulls the strings
The playmaker wants to improve on a memorable year by helping Everton to a top four finish. Andy Mitten reports
Spanish siesta for Barcelona's World Cup heroes
Barcelona travel to Sevilla for the Spanish Super Cup first leg, but are expected to field a weakened side.
Toure looking for a place to settle
He had stayed for one year each at his last three clubs but many feel the nomadic Ivorian will relish physical challenge of England.
Ferguson may have unearthed a gem in Hernandez
The Mexican, known as the 'Little Pea', is intelligent with a tremendous turn of pace and is set to make waves.
