Vicente Calderon Stadium
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.
May 10, 13:56
Barca's Leo Messi is congratulated after a goal against Real Betis on May 5, 2013
Barcelona complete second-half comeback
Barcelona performed a second-half comeback to beat Real Betis 4-2 in this evening's La Liga clash.
May 5, 20:51
Barca's Leo Messi is congratulated after a goal against Real Betis on May 5, 2013
Live Commentary: Barcelona 4-2 Betis - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of tonight's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Real Betis that ends in yet another victory for the leaders.
May 5, 18:30
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013
Pep Guardiola: 'Lionel Messi is the best defender in the world'
Former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola claims that Lionel Messi is the best defender in the world.
May 3, 22:29
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique reacts after netting an own goal against Bayern Munich on May 1, 2013
Preview:Barcelona vs. Real Betis
Barcelona look to bounce back from their Champions League semi-final exit with a win in La Liga over Real Betis this Sunday.
May 3, 17:16
FC Barcelona midfielder Xavi during a press conference on April 22, 2013
Xavi lauds "extraordinary" Bayern Munich
Xavi says that Bayern Munich are worthy of a place in the Champions League final.
May 2, 06:14
Messi is congratulated by teammates after his early Copa Del Rey strike against Cordoba on December 12, 2012
Gerard Pique: 'Lionel Messi wouldn't have changed Bayern Munich result'
Gerard Pique says that a starting Lionel Messi would not have changed Barcelona's fortunes in the Champions League against Bayern Munich.
May 2, 06:05
Munich's Arjen Robben celebrates after scoring his team's fourth against Hamburger SV on March 30, 2013
Match Analysis: Barcelona 0-3 Bayern Munich (0-7 on aggregate)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Bayern Munich book their spot in the final of the Champions League courtesy of a 3-0 second-leg win over Barcelona at the Camp Nou.
May 1, 21:10
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Team News: Lionel Messi starts on Barcelona bench
Lionel Messi is named on the Barcelona bench for tonight's Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou.
May 1, 17:42
Lionel Messi celebrates a goal for Barcelona in the game against Malaga on January 13, 2013
Tito Vilanova: 'Lionel Messi can transform Bayern Munich tie'
Tito Vilanova is confident that Lionel Messi can inspire a Barcelona comeback against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
May 1, 08:00
Spurs winger Gareth Bale celebrates his equaliser against Norwich on January 30, 2013
Gareth Bale: 'I'm no Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo'
Gareth Bale says that he has a long way to go before he can be compared to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Apr 30, 07:54
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013
Preview:Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich
Sports Mole previews the second leg of the Champions League semi-final tie between Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Apr 29, 14:21
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Wayne Rooney tops Premier League rich list
Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney is the Premier League's richest footballer, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
Apr 27, 23:01
Barca defender Dani Alves duels for the ball against Levante on April 20, 2013
Late Ander Herrera goal denies Barcelona win
A late Ander Herrera goal denies Barcelona a win against Athletic Bilbao after Lionel Messi had earlier turned the game on its head with a quickfire goal and assist.
Apr 27, 17:55
San Mames
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's potential title-sealing clash with Athletic Bilbao.
Apr 25, 23:16
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi: 'We have to bounce back'
Lionel Messi admits that Bayern Munich were "stronger" than Barcelona and urges his teammates to recover quickly from their 4-0 away defeat.
Apr 24, 14:56
Bayern's Thomas Muller celebrates scoring against FC Barcelona during the Champions League semi final first leg on April 23, 2013
Match Analysis: Bayern Munich 4-0 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the action as Bayern Munich record a 4-0 win over Barcelona in the first leg of their semi-final tie in the Champions League.
Apr 23, 20:55
Bayern's Mario Gomez celebrates scoring against FC Barcelona on April 23, 2013
Bayern Munich hit Barcelona for four
Bayern Munich romp to a 4-0 victory against Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.
Apr 23, 20:34
Bayern's Thomas Muller celebrates scoring against FC Barcelona during the Champions League semi final first leg on April 23, 2013
Half-Time Report: Thomas Muller heads Bayern Munich in front against Barcelona
Thomas Muller stoops low to head Bayern Munich into the lead against Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.
Apr 23, 19:30
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Team News: Lionel Messi starts for Barcelona
Lionel Messi overcomes a hamstring injury to start for Barcelona against Bayern Munich.
Apr 23, 17:46
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013
Lionel Messi fit to face Bayern Munich
Lionel Messi overcomes a hamstring injury to be included in the Barcelona squad for tonight's match against Bayern Munich.
Apr 23, 17:21
Former Bayern Munich goalkeeper and TV sports moderator Oliver Kahn on November 7, 2012
Oliver Kahn: "Moment of truth for Bayern Munich"
Oliver Kahn warns Bayern Munich that they need to step up their game to beat Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals.
Apr 23, 11:31
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi: 'Bayern Munich tougher than last year'
Lionel Messi says that Bayern Munich are a tougher outfit this year than they were when they reached the final last season.
Apr 23, 07:41
Barcelona's forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against AC Milan in the Champions League last 16 clash on March 12, 2013
Xavi: 'Barcelona have missed Lionel Messi'
Xavi says that Barcelona are not the same team without the injured Lionel Messi.
Apr 23, 05:53
Cesc Fabregas, Lionel Messi
Cesc Fabregas: 'I'll make way for Lionel Messi'
Cesc Fabregas says that he would be happy to be dropped by Barcelona in favour of Lionel Messi.
Apr 23, 05:30
Barca coach Jordi Roura (left) with a club physio and manager Tito Villanova at training on July 17, 2012
Jordi Roura coy on Lionel Messi fitness
Jordi Roura says that Lionel Messi's fitness will be assessed on Tuesday before Barcelona's Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.
Apr 22, 17:01
Luis Suarez
Steven Gerrard dodges Luis Suarez bite talk
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard refuses to talk about Luis Suarez's alleged bite on Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.
Apr 21, 19:01
Luis Suarez gives the thumbs up after scoring his second goal against QPR on December 30, 2012
Luis Suarez: Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo would "tear defences to pieces"
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez feels that a combination of Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo would "tear defences to pieces" at Real Madrid.
Apr 21, 12:54
Bayern's Thomas Mueller is congratulated by team mates after scoring his team's second against Juventus on April 2, 2013
Preview:Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole looks ahead to the first leg of the showpiece Champions League semi-final between Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Apr 21, 09:44
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013
Javi Martinez hopes Lionel Messi is fit for Champions League semis
Javi Martinez hopes that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi will be fit to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals.
Apr 18, 07:32
Ronaldo and Messi during the first leg of the 2012/13 Super Cup on August 23, 2012
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend asked to cut up Lionel Messi shirt
Cristiano Ronaldo's model girlfriend Irina Shayk refuses to cut up a Lionel Messi Barcelona shirt when asked by a Greek TV host.
Apr 17, 13:34
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Athletic Bilbao on April 14, 2013
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects its 11 star performers in La Liga following another enthralling week of Spanish football.
Apr 15, 21:25
Neymar
Barcelona "extremely interested in Neymar"
Barcelona's South American representative reveals that the club could make an offer to Santos this summer to sign forward Neymar.
Apr 15, 10:26
Barcelona players celebrate the opening goal in their Champions League clash against AC Milan on March 12, 2013
Match Analysis: Real Zaragoza 0-3 Barcelona
Sports Mole looks back over Barcelona's comfortable victory away at Real Zaragoza.
Apr 14, 18:54
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is congratulated by team mate Thiago after scoring against Getafe on February 10, 2013
Cristian Tello inspires Barcelona win
Barcelona extend their lead at the top of La Liga, as two Cristian Tello goals help them overcome Real Zaragoza 3-0.
Apr 14, 18:51
Bayern defender Dante rues a miss against Borussia Moenchengladbach on December 14, 2012
Dante: 'Lionel Messi and Barcelona are the best'
Bayern Munich defender Dante hails Lionel Messi and Barcelona as the best in the world ahead of their Champions League semi-final meeting.
Apr 14, 17:27
Barcelona players celebrate the opening goal in their Champions League clash against AC Milan on March 12, 2013
Live Commentary: Real Zaragoza 0-3 Barcelona - as it happened
Recap Barcelona's 3-0 win over Real Zaragoza with Sports Mole's live updates.
Apr 14, 16:54
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his team's second against Celta Vigo on March 30, 2013
Gary Neville: 'Lionel Messi redefines greatness'
Gary Neville feels that Lionel Messi has redefined greatness for Barcelona following his substitute appearance in the Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain.
Apr 14, 06:18
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring in his side's match with Valencia on February 3, 2013
Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta left out squad to face Real Zaragoza
Barcelona rest Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Sergi Busquets and Jordi Alba for tomorrow's trip to Real Zaragoza.
Apr 13, 12:26
Lionel Messi celebrates Barca's fourth goal against Espanyol on January 6, 2013
David Beckham: 'Lionel Messi better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
David Beckham believes that Lionel Messi is a better footballer than Cristiano Ronaldo.
Apr 12, 21:46
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