Sporting Gijon

Marcelino García Toral Villarreal's lack of effort at Sporting Gijon are to blame for Rayo Vallecano's La Liga relegation, according to the latter's president.

Sporting Gijon exited the Copa del Rey at the round of 32 despite a strong display from Alen Halilovic in the second leg with Real Betis.

La Liga's three title contenders all enjoyed victories on Wednesday as Barcelona returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion.

Enrique González Quini, who has died aged 68, is the eighth-highest scorer in Spain's top flight thanks to his exploits with Sporting and Barcelona.

Rafael Benítez Rafael Benitez takes charge of Real Madrid in a competitive game for the first time on Sunday as they travel to Sporting Gijon in La Liga.

Javier Mascherano Barcelona do rely on Lionel Messi and hope to do so for many more years, head coach Luis Enrique has said.

Real Betis Julio Velazquez has urged Real Betis to learn from the Ponferradina rout when they start their Copa del Rey campaign against Llagostera.

Title hopefuls Atletico Madrid secured a dramatic late victory against Sporting Gijon in La Liga courtesy of Antoine Griezmann.

Koke gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win over Real Betis that lifts the 2013-14 champions up to second as strugglers Levante and Granada won.

Zinedine Zidane Zinedine Zidane has insisted that he is happy with Cristiano Ronaldo's performances as Real Madrid prepare to take on Sporting Gijon.